River North Dance Chicago’s Valentine’s Weekend Engagement Fall in love with River North! The annual Valentine’s Weekend Engagement will feature Al Sur Del Sur (World Premiere), a sizzling suite of tangos choreographed by Argentinean stars Sabrina & Ruben Veliz; Duets, a...

El Árbol es Mayor que Tú De Naomi Shihab Nye Por Elba Longawa “El árbol es mayor que tú”, es una cálida invitación, hecha con una gran sonrisa y una bienvenida fraternalmente profunda muy al estilo latinoamericano. Una invitación para lectores ávidos de descubir horizontes...

by Amor Montes de Oca The National Museum of Mexican Art, in collaboration with Conservación Humana A.C., starts the New Year with an in-depth exhibit of the huicholes, an indigenous group living in Western Central Mexico. The community of about 30,000 people spans the modern day...

Radio Arte offers a one-year, cost-free, training program in journalism, digital media, and community radio. The program is divided in to 3 parts comprised of workshops, live participation in on-air public affairs programs, and individual projects focused on community media. Our next set...

Printpalooza Prints aren’t reproductions of someone else’s work. They are original works of art created by artists. See how they are made and find contemporary and affordable ones to take and wear home by cutting edge printmakers and graphic artists from the Chicago area and...

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The exhibition examines the ancient culture of the Huichol and their journeys through ritual landscapes by means of documentary photography and artwork from the last hundred years. According to an article in the London Times, “[the Huichol]…can justifiably claim to be the only...

La Vida Sobre Papel January 21 – May 1 Opening Reception January 21 The National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 West 19th Street Chicago, IL...

Illinois artists are invited to submit applications to the Illinois State Museum Artisans Program. All areas of arts and crafts, including folk, traditional, contemporary, ethnic and country, as well as fine art forms are sought. The mission of the Illinois Artisans Program is to bring...

Latin American Photography Exhibit January 27, 2011 – March 5, 2011 Opening reception: Thursday, January 27, 6 p.m. Instituto Cervantes Gallery 31 W. Ohio St. Free & open to the public Encubrimientos displays photographs and videos created by 10 young artists from various countries in...

Chicago Flamenco Festival 2011 is presented by The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago in partnership with Arte y Vida Chicago. WEEK 1 OPENING NIGHT José  Moreno El Cano (Voice) & Perico De La Paula (Guitar) February 11, 7:00 p.m. + Reception Following February 12, 7:00...

Chicago Flamenco Festival Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Workshops 4 days, 2 classes per night Mon Feb 14, Level 1: 7-8:15 pm Level 2: 8:15-9:30 pm Tues Feb 15 Level 1: 7-8:15 pm Level 2: 8:15-9:30 pm Sat Feb 19 Level 1: 10:30-11:45am, Level 2: 12noon-1:15 pm Sun Feb 20 Level 1:...

Flamenco Festival La Lupi Master Dance Class March 4 – 5 12:00 -1:15 p.m. All Levels Welcome Instituto Cervantes 31 W. Ohio St. 312-335-1996 $50/person ($40 FAC members) cash only Sponsored By Comcast, Extra Newspaper, Arte y Vida...

Chicago Flamenco Festival CAIBANA’s Roberto Castellon & Curro Cueto Cante, Guitar, & Cuadro Workshop February 15 7:00-8:15 p.m. Instituto Cervantes 31 W. Ohio St. 312-335-1996 $45/person – Cash only Guitarists, singers, and dancers are all welcome. Minimum of 8 students...

El Cano Guitar Workshop Chicago Flamenco Festival Instituto Cervantes 31 W. Ohio St. 312-335-1996 February 11 -12 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $45/day Students must bring their own guitars. Cash only. Sponsored by Comcast, Extra Newspaper, Arte y Vida...