Don’t miss it! DECEMBER FLAMENCO DANCE WORKSHOP with VIDA PERAL December 17–19, 2010 Vida will work on choreography for Liviana Friday 12/1 7:00-8:15 p.m. Saturday 12/18 11:00 a.m.–12: 5 p.m. Sunday 12/19 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Class fee: All 3 classes: FAC members $100,...

November 24 Allstate Arena Doors 8PM / Show...

Both beginners and veteran Lotería enthusiasts are welcome to join us for an evening of Lotería.  This traditional Mexican game, similar to Bingo, is widely played in communities in both Mexico and the United States.  Participation in the Lotería game will not only provide new insights...

The Museum halls will be decked, holiday singers and dancers will fuel the festivities, and the sparkle of dozens of decorated trees will greet you at this year’s Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light. The Museum’s Grand Tree takes center stage in the Rotunda, while more than...

[slickr-flickr tag="Lila Downs" items="5" delay="5" autoplay="off"] Buika and Lila Downs A Tribute to Chavela Vargas Chicago Symphony Orchestra October 15, 2010 Photos © Todd Rosenberg

Bringing new meaning to the term “Latin fusion,” a premier group of chefs from many of Chicago’s favorite tapas & Latin restaurants are coming together for a month-long celebration of the flavors & fare of Eastern Spain. “Valencia in Chicago” kicks off Monday, November 1, at...

Daniel del Pino and The Iberia Quartet Chopin concerti PianoForte Salon Series will present its third concert of the season with Spanish pianist Daniel del Pino and the Iberia Quartet (Andres Ortiz, violin; David Otto, violin; Ma. Angeles Herrero Suarez-Barcena, viola; Alvaro Llorente,...

Vikki Carr celebrates 50 years in the entertainment business with a very special show at the Olympic Theater in Cicero, IL on Saturday, Nov. 13. Carr, who is of Mexican descent, stormed the Latin music world, winning Grammy Awards for Best Mexican-American Performance in 1986, Best Latin Pop...

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project, the world’s only year-round presenter of American tap dance and contemporary percussive arts, concludes its 20th Anniversary season with Global Rhythms, its annual community-building, shared-revenue performances that spotlight national and...

All new flamenco Classes with Chiara Mangiameli from November 9th through December 14th. Absolute beginner to advanced levels, technique, choreography and back by popular demand, Cante & Palmas Class! Register Online Space is limited! Tuesdays starting November 9th: 7:15 to 8:15pm...

Studio Translations: The Drawings and Maquettes of Yvonne Domenge, an exhibition of work by the Mexican sculptor.  The models, drawings, and maquettes will preview the monumental sculptures to be installed in Millennium Park this spring and illustrate the complex behind-the-scenes process...

Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba heats up Chicago By Debby Storms After enduring two straight days of record cold, blowing winds last week, Chicago needed some heating up. It arrived Friday night at the Auditorium Theater in the form of the Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba’s program, “Fuerza y...

Documentary Film Maker Rafael Rebollar Presents: African Legacies in Mexico: AFROMEXICO PROJECT Saturday, October 30, 2010 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm FREE Rafael Rebollar is one of Mexico’s most accomplished documentary directors. His past work includes a series on indigenous culture in...

Even on the Day of the Dead, great music never dies By Elias Cepeda Photos © Karthik Sudhir For Arte Y Vida Chicago.com “Number one, you’ve got to be ready,” Hector Guzman says. Guzman is a symphony orchestra conductor, a Maestro. Before that he was a celebrated pianist and...

Created By Dan Hanrahan Directed by Martha Feitas da Costa Some Giants is a collection of ten poetic monologues, each one in homage to a great American jazz composer who flourished in the 1960’s, including John Coltrane and Sun Ra, and those who are inspired by their spirit. Martha Costa...