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Ameriville
By Universes
developed with and directed by Chay Yew
January 27 – February 26

Using Hurricane Katrina as a jumping off point, Ameriville is a highly entertaining performance piece fusing hip-hop, poetry, flamenco, standup comedy, music and spoken word. Universes weaves this electrifying 90-minute theatrical exploration of race, class, poverty, immigration and political awareness into a great adventure about what it means to be American.

UNIVERSES is a New York-based American ensemble company of multi-disciplined writers and performers who fuse poetry, theater, jazz, hip hop, politics, down home blues and Spanish boleros into their own unique brand of theater-based performances. The members of the Universes ensemble grew up in the housing projects in New York City and starting performing poetry in the electrifying spoken-word scene of the late 1990s, at venues such as The NuYorican Poets Cafe. They have since taken their original pieces around the world, electrifying crowds and sparking conversation about just what it means to be an American citizen, right here and right now.

Cast:
Gamal Abdel Chasten
William Ruiz (aka Ninja)
Mildred Ruiz-Sapp
Steven Sapp

See the first preview of this amazing show on Friday, January 27^th for only $15, plus join us for a special post-show performance by Chiara Mangiameli Ensemble featuring guitarists Carlo Basile and David Chiriboga; singer David Gonzales and Chiara Mangiameli, dancer .

To get your $15 tickets use discount code VIDA when you call 773.871.3000 or visit www.victorygardens.org

Victory Gardens Biograph Theater
2433 N Lincoln Ave
773.871.3000

Ameriville

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Amala con Jazz

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Buya! Bomba Ensemble

Thursdays at Rumba Music Series
Presented by Rumba and Sound Culture

Every Thursday!
7:30 PM Show | 5 PM Doors | 18+ show
Tickets: $8 adv. | $12 at the door
$10 Valet available

Rumba
351 W Hubbard St
Dinner Reservations (312) 222-1226

Enter to win tickets and VIP Reserved Seating for 4!
One winner every week! Winner will be selected randomly and notified via email, tickets will be held at Will Call.

January Events TBA

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Thursdays at Rumba Music Series

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Printers Row Live: Luis Urrea
Join us as we talk with Mexican American poet, novelist, and essayist Luis Urrea. He will discuss his latest book “Queen of America,” which continues the story of Teresita Urrea, the main character in “The Hummingbird’s Daughter.” He will be in conversation with Literary Editor Elizabeth Taylor.

Wednesday, January 11
6:30PM
Tickets for this program are $15, available online

Chicago Tribune Tower
435 N. Michigan Ave.

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Juana Gallo
Directed by Miguel Zacarías
1961, 120mins
English Subtitles

Angela Ramos aka “Juana Gallo” is a country woman who after discovering the murder of her father and her fiancé joins the rebels to fight the federal government. She enlists the help of the town, including some government supporters. The ensuing fight becomes the battle of Zacatecas.

The cultural film series “Mujeres notables que cambiaron el destino” is presented by UNAM in collaboration with The International Latino Cultural Center

Tuesday, January 10
6PM
Complimentary admission and refreshments
Space is limited

UNAM
350 W Erie
312-573-1392

Film Screening: Juana Gallo

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DePaul’s Center for Cultural Studies presents the second of its three part series of art exhibitions 
Reconciliation: Remembrance, Reflection, and Resolution

Featuring Eric J Garcia: Between the Chac Mool and the Chalice
January 10 – March 31, 2012

Artist Eric J Garcia, who is known for his aggressive satirical visuals, was tasked with the theme of “Reflection.”  Designed to mimic a religious chapel, this installation is not only a reflection of Garcia’s own ideas of religion and worship but also a reflection of his own identity.  “Between the Chac Mool and Chalice,” is collision of theatric Baroque and graphic pictographs which challenge the viewer to examine and reflect on their own cultural and historical beliefs.

The Center for Intercultural Programs and Latino Research
DePaul’s Student Center
Suite 105, Student Center
2250 N. Sheffield Ave
Open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.

Artist’s Reception and lecture
Tuesday January 10
6pm to 8pm.

Reconciliation: Remembrance, Reflection, and Resolution

Oedipus El Rey
by Luis Alfaro

directed by Chay Yew

June 29 – July 29, 2012

Zacek McVay Theater

In Luis Alfaro’s thrilling reboot of the daddy of all tragedies, a juvenile delinquent from South Central Los Angeles sets off on his journey to be the king of the gangland. Set amid the sizzling rhythms and explosive violence of a Californian barrio, the gripping story follows his family of ex-cons through the vicious cycle of fate and violence in which they find themselves trapped. Oedipus el Rey is a sexy, dangerous and modern Latino take on a classic.

Oedipus El Rey

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