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CITY OF LOS ANGELESEric Garcetti

Mayor

Mike FeuerLos Angeles City Attorney

Ron GalperinLos Angeles City Controller

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL Herb J. Wesson, Jr.

District 10 President

Gilbert CedilloDistrict 1

Paul KrekorianDistrict 2

Bob BlumenfieldDistrict 3

David RyuDistrict 4

Paul KoretzDistrict 5

Nury MartinezDistrict 6

Felipe FuentesDistrict 7

Marqueece Harris-DawsonDistrict 8

Curren D. Price, Jr.District 9

Mike BoninDistrict 11

Mitchell EnglanderDistrict 12

Mitch O’FarrellDistrict 13

Jose HuizarDistrict 14

Joe BuscainoDistrict 15

CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSIONEric Paquette

President

Charmaine JeffersonVice President

Jill CohenJosefina LopezElissa ScrafanoJohn Wirfs

CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRSDanielle Brazell

General Manager

Daniel TaricaAssistant General Manager

Will Caperton y MontoyaDirector of Marketing and Development

CALENDAR PRODUCTION

Will Caperton y MontoyaEditor and Art Director

Martica Caraballo StorkAssistant Editor

CALENDAR DESIGN

Terese HarrisPMAC

Front cover: Isaac Pelayo, Fractured Attraction, Pencil on paper, 20" x 24",2014

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ERIC GARCETTIMayor City of Los Angeles

Dear Friends,

It is my sincere pleasure to lead our city in celebrating Latino Heritage Month. The contributions of our Latino residents in the arts, academia, business, government, and the nonprofit sectors are immense and well worth recognizing year-round.

Throughout our great city, we welcome the celebration of Latino Heritage Month, and I encourage you to experience L.A.’s rich Latino culture by participating in its traditions and customs.

I hope you will use this Calendar and Cultural Guide created by our Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) to learn about the many activities happening all over L.A. in celebration of Latino Heritage Month. Please join us in this celebration and enjoy all our neighborhood arts and cultural centers have to offer.

I also encourage you to enjoy the work of Los Angeles’ emerging and established Latino artists showcased by DCA throughout this publication. L.A. is the creative crossroads of the world, and the works of these artists enhance our city as a global destination for art, culture, and creativity.

Sincerely,

ERIC GARCETTI Mayor City of Los Angeles

Andres Montoya, Soliloquy no. 2, Mixed media on paper, 14" x 9.5", 2015

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HERB J. WESSON, JR.President Los Angeles City Council

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Los Angeles City Council, it is my privilege to invite you to celebrate Latino Heritage Month in our great City! People from around the world have made Los Angeles their home, and each culture contributes to the rich diversity that makes it among the foremost cities in the world.

This month we continue to honor the achievements of our City’s Latinas and Latinos, and acknowledge their contributions to the greater Latino culture. With this calendar, our Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) highlights the work of our artists who keep our shared Latino traditions alive and thriving in our communities. DCA offers a wide array of arts and cultural events for your enjoyment. Please refer to this calendar to find the numerous festivals, musical events, theatrical performances, films, poetry readings, and cultural activities in your neighborhood.

I encourage you to take part in the special events listed throughout these pages, and welcome you into our Neighborhood Arts and Cultural Centers to celebrate Latino Heritage Month in the City of Angels.

It is sure to be a memorable celebration!

Sincerely,

HERB J. WESSON, JR.President Los Angeles City Council Councilmember, District 10

Roger Trivinos, Street Vendor, Oil on canvas, unfinished, 30" x 34" x 2"

JOSÉ HUIZARLos Angeles City Council Councilmember, District 14

Dear Friends,

Latino Heritage Month in Los Angeles has arrived! I am proud to serve as the Chair of this year’s celebration and look forward to continuing the honored tradition of celebrating our rich and diverse Latino community.

Latinos have played an integral part in building neighborhoods and communities that characterize Los Angeles, making it the most diverse city in the nation. Our greatest strength is this diversity, and our city owes a great deal of this strength to its Latino history, people, and culture.

This year’s Latino Heritage Month Calendar and Cultural Guide produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs is filled with powerful art pieces and a calendar of Latino events taking place all around Los Angeles.

I urge everyone to attend these special events. Take the opportunity to learn about your city and yourself, while celebrating the intersection of Latino and Angeleno.

Please join us in this celebration with your families and friends, and make this year’s Latino Heritage Month unforgettable!

Sincerely,

JOSÉ HUIZARLos Angeles City Council Councilmember, District 14

Chair, 2016 City of Los Angeles Latino Heritage Month Celebration

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Zachary Mendoza, Trudi #3, Oil on canvas, 24" x 30"

DANIELLE BRAZELLGeneral Manager Department of Cultural Affairs

Dear Friends,

The Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to present this calendar of events celebrating the vibrant Latino cultural traditions that continue to shape the unique heritage of our city. These events honor the extraordinary range of Latino experiences, from ancient traditions, to the contemporary voices of our artists and storytellers.

As part of the Mayor’s “Back to Basics” priorities, the Department is helping to create a more livable and sustainable city by providing services, like this calendar and cultural guide, to enrich the quality of life for our residents and visitors.

The monumental contributions of Latinos to the very foundation of Los Angeles have yet to be fully recognized and appreciated. This calendar is our modest attempt to inform you about some of the truly amazing opportunities being organized to help us appreciate the genius, folklore, artistry, and achievements of Angelinos of Hispanic descent.

The activities included in these pages undoubtedly represent only a fraction of the celebrations that will occur, but they also represent a cultural extravaganza that we invite you and your family to enjoy. We have gone beyond researching the well-established events, reaching out to include local festivals, workshops, and exhibitions reflecting distinctive Latino communities in Los Angeles and their respective traditions.

As always, we have included a bibliography of interesting and educational reading materials to aid in the expansion of ideas and insights through literature. Now, more than ever, it is critical for our young people to learn about the valuable contributions of Latinos within a correct historical context.

We certainly hope you will enjoy the amazing work of our artists showcased in this publication and share it with your family and friends. These creative individuals give us powerful images representing the intellect, creativity, emotion, and diversity of our Latino communities.

Sincerely,

DANIELLE BRAZELLGeneral Manager City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

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Alfredo de Batuc, Monarch, Heart, Tendrils, Watercolor on paper, 2014

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OfficiAl events

2016 LATINO HERITAGE MONTH PRESENTATION AT CITY HALL

Join Mayor Eric Garcetti; Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr.; Councilmember Jose Huizar, the 2016 Latino Heritage Month Chair; the Los Angeles City Council; Barbara Romero, Deputy Mayor for City Services; the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA); the 2016 Latino Heritage Month Committee; and Latino Heritage Los Angeles to officially commemorate and celebrate the opening of Latino Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles.

At this presentation in City Hall’s Council Chamber, DCA’s 2016 Latino Heritage Month Calendar and Cultural Guide will be officially unveiled.

When: September 14, 2016, 10:00 a.m.

Where: Los Angeles City Council Chamber City Hall 200 North Spring Street Los Angeles 90012

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Mayor Eric Garcetti; Los Angeles City Council; Councilmember Jose Huizar, the 2016 Latino Heritage Month Chair; Department of Cultural Affairs; the 2016 Latino Heritage Month Committee; and Latino Heritage Los Angeles

Andres Montoya, Self Portrait, Mixed media on paper, 18" x 24", 2016

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EL GRITO DE DOLORES

El Grito de Dolores marks the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence usually celebrated each year on September 15. For more than twenty years, the celebration of El Grito has been sponsored by the City of Los Angeles. This celebration entertains residents and viewers with a reenactment of the historic cry and bell ringing by Father Miguel Hidalgo. This year we also celebrate the independence day of other Latin American countries whose independence day is also in September including Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The event will feature musical entertainment headlined by six-time Grammy Award-Winner Los Tigres del Norte and El Charro de Mexico Ezequiel Pena on the historic steps of City Hall and a family friendly festival at Grand Park. Join us on September 16 for a great time!

When: September 16, 2016, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Los Angeles City Hall 200 North Spring Street Los Angeles 90012

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Mayor Eric Garcetti; Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar; the Los Angeles City Council; Mexican Consulate; Department of Cultural Affairs; Telemundo; La Raza 97.9; Mega 96.3; La Opinion; and Latino Heritage Los Angeles

Info: 323.526.9332, josehuizar.com/grito2016

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SEPTEMBER

A MEXICAN TRILOGY: AN AMERICAN STORY BY EVELINA FERNANDEZ

For the first time, Evelina Fernández’s award-winning trilogy will be presented in its entirety. Travel with the Morales family from a remote mining town in Arizona during World War II, to Phoenix during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and to L.A. following the death of Pope John Paul II in 2005. The play is directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela and produced by The Latino Theater Company.

When: Through October 8 Thursdays – Fridays 8:00 p.m., Saturdays 5:00 p.m., Sundays 3:00 p.m.

Where: Los Angeles Theatre Center, Theater 1, 514 S. Spring St., Downtown Los Angeles

Cost: $50 - $90

Sponsors: NEA, NALAC, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, LA County Arts Commission

Info: 866.811.4111, thelatc.org

community events

At left: Ariel Vargassal, The Keeper, Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 48", 2016

201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1400Los Angeles, California 90012

TEL 213 202.5550FAX 213 202.5517 WEB culturela.org

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LATINO HERITAGE APP CHALLENGE

Latino Heritage LA’s second annual Latino App Challenge is encouraging students from K-12 grade to create a mobile app to identify and solve problems in their communities.

When: Through October 31

Where: Throughout Los Angeles Unified School Districts

Cost: $1 Machine, $2 Bus

Sponsors: Jarritos, Mega 96.3, Boston Beer, The Los Angeles Dodgers, Loteria Grill, Hoy, Del Real, Angry Orchard, Los Angeles World Airports, El Aviso Magazine, Department of Recreation & Parks, LAUSD Board Member Monica Garcia, Los Angeles Public Library, The Port of Los Angeles, Councilmember Jose Huizar, Mayor Eric Garcetti

Info: 323.254.2020, latinoheritage.la

LATINO LA METRO GUIDE

Latino Herotage LA is proud to collaborate with Metro on this year’s “Metro Guide.” A mutually beneficial opportunity for Metro rail and bus riders to show their TAP cards and enjoy the great discounts at businesses located near Metro stops throughout the city.

When: Through October 31

Where: Throughout the Great City of Los Angeles

Cost: Free



Patricia Krebs, The Journey / El Viaje, Acrylic on canvas, 8" x 24"

Zachary Mendoza, Melancholy I, Oil on chipboard, 4" diameter

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THE SPUN UNIVERSE: WIXÁRIKA (HUICHOL) YARN PAINTINGS

The Wixárika people, commonly referred to as the Huichol, traditionally reside in Western Mexico. Since the 1960s, Wixárika artists have garnered international acclaim for their paintings (nierakate) composed of colorful yarn attached to wooden boards with beeswax. Inspired by mythology and shamanic visions associated with the use of the hallucinogenic “divine cactus,” peyote, the paintings are thickly populated with images of sacred animals, humanoid ancestral figures, holy plants, and important ritual objects. Highlighted in this exhibition are early works by Ramón Medina Silva, a Wixárika artist who played a major role in the global popularization of nierakate. A master at translating belief and ritual into stunningly arranged strands of spun fiber, Silva’s yarn paintings pulse with vivid depictions of the Wixárika cosmos.

When: Through December 4 Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.; Thursdays 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Fowler Museum at UCLA, W. Sunset Blvd. and Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: UCLA Fowler Museum

Info: 310.825.4361, fowler.ucla.edu

Jose Lozano, Girl Goes Walking, Serigraph, 19" x 28", 2007

Johnny Nicoloro, State of Liberty, Double exposed photo (done in camera), 40" x 30", 2014

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MOLAA AT TWENTY: 1996-2016

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) celebrates its 20th anniversary with its largest comprehensive Permanent Collection exhibition to date. Learn about the Museum’s founding and be inspired by MOLAA’s Modern and Contemporary Latin American art collection. MOLAA at Twenty showcases founding collection highlights, its collections of new media, and art of the Latino diaspora that includes U.S. Latino and Chicano art.

When: Through January 1, 2017 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fridays 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach

Cost: Free with Museum Admission: $9 General Admission, $6 Seniors and Students, Free MOLAA members and children under 12

Sponsor: Museum of Latin American Art

Info: 562.437.1689, molaa.org

MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Celebration of Mexican Independence from Spain with popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historic displays, food, artisan exhibits, and more.

When: September 10 and 11, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Where: El Pueblo Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: All Access Entertainment

Info: 310.914.0015, allaccess.LA

THE DEVIL AND TOMÁS BENDITOS: NEW WORKS BY SERGIO TERANThe exhibition showcases new works by Mexican American artist Sergio Teran.

When: September 10 through October 1 Opening Night Reception September 10, 7:00 p.m., Gallery Hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N. Avenue 50, Highland Park

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Avenue 50 Studio

Info: 323.258.1435, avenue50studio.org

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Sergio Teran, Song of Masks

Malinalxochitl Zapata, Fuerte Voluntad (Willpower), 11" x 14", Acrylic on wood, 2015

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PUBLIC ARTIST, THE WORKS OF SONIA ROMERO WITH PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAFAEL CARDENAS

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sonia Romero’s sold-out debut show at Avenue 50 Studio, the exhibition will take audiences behind the scenes to narrate the process behind her works. Selections from Romero’s original designs will give an inside look at her process from concept and design to fabrication and installation for public displays around the region. Local photographer, Rafael Cardenas is creating a new photo series for the exhibition to capture how the public interacts with Romero’s final pieces examining the role of public art in local communities.

When: Opening Night Reception September 10, 7:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N. Avenue 50, Highland Park

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Avenue 50 Studio

Info: 323.258.1435, avenue50studio.org

TINY TOTS PLAYTIME – LATINO HERITAGE MONTH SPECIAL

Join the library for storytime sharing with bilingual Spanish folktale books and Spanish fingerplays and songs.

When: September 14, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Where: Eagle Rock Branch Library, 5027 Caspar Ave., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Eagle Rock Branch Library

Info: 323.258.8078, lapl.org

KIDS CRAFT: MARACAS

Kids of all ages are invited to create a maraca. The original Latin American maracas were made from hollow gourds filled with pebbles or seeds. These maracas will be crafted from a folded paper plate filled with dried beans.

When: September 15, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where: Malabar Branch Library, 2801 Wabash Ave., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Malabar Branch Library

Info: 323.263.1497, lapl.org

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LATINOS IN HOLLYWOOD PHOTO EXHIBIT

Latinos have a long history in Hollywood. Latinos in Hollywood exhibit honors the accomplishments of Latinos in film and television throughout the Hollywood’s history.

When: September 15 through October 15, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

Where: Plaza de la Raza, 3540 N. Mission Rd., Los Angeles

Cost: Free



CESAR CHAVEZ

Screening of the movie Cesar Chavez (2013) PG13, starring Michael Peña, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson, and John Malkovich. Cesar Chavez inspired millions of people from all walks of life to fight for social justice.

When: September 16, 3:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.


Cost: Free


Info: 323.263.1497, lapl.org

Andres Montoya, The Hermit's Dream, 10" x 14", 2016

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CULTURE FIX: PATRICK A. POLK ON WIXÁRIKA ARTS

Fowler curator of Latin American and Caribbean popular arts, Patrick A. Polk, will lead a discussion about the brilliantly colored yarn paintings of the Wixárika (Huichol) peoples of Mexico—works inspired by mythology and shamanic visions.

When: September 16, 4 p.m.


Cost: Free



LATINO LA FESTIVAL

Latino LA Festival is a family-friendly festival that encourages and enriches the local community through the celebration of Latino culture. The community can enjoy performances from Aztec dancers, Brazilian Capoeira dancers as well as traditional and contemporary art displays.

When: September 16, 4:00 p.m.

Where: Wilmington Waterfront Park, Wilmington

Cost: Free



ART IN THE STYLE OF GUSTAVO ORTIZ

Teens are invited to join the library for an afternoon exploring the style of Argentinian-born and Chilean-based artist Gustavo Ortiz. Art supplies and instruction will be provided.


Where: Lincoln Heights Branch Library, 2530 Workman St., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Lincoln Heights Branch Library

Info: 323.226.1692, lapl.org

Francisco Palomares, Quinceañera, Oil on canvas, 24" x 36", 2015

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HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Join the City of Inglewood in recognizing the contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans by celebrating their rich heritage and culture. The festival includes live entertainment, carnival style games, arts and crafts, vendor and information booths, as well as a classic car show.

When: September 17, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where: Crozier Middle School, 120 W. Regent St., Inglewood

Cost: Free

Sponsor: City of Inglewood

Info: 310.412.8750, cityofinglewood.org

¡VIVA EL TEQUILA!

Celebrate the history and tradition of tequila while indulging in an unlimited sampling of blanco, reposado and añejo tequilas accompanied by delicious Mexican food. Also explore the world of Mezcal and learn the difference between these two popular Mexican spirits.



Cost: $60 General Admission, $50 Museum Members



ARTVENTURE SUNDAY: TARGET FREE SUNDAYS@MOLAA

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and see the exhibition, Artists Assemble! on its closing day!

When: September 18, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Cost: Free



PAPEL PICADO

Join the library for papel picado banner making. Come learn the history of this beautiful Mexican art that has been around for generations.


Where: Pacoima Branch Library, 13605 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pacoima Branch Library

Info: 818.899.5203, lapl.org

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AFTERSCHOOL STORYTIME

Honor Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, at a Frida themed storytime. Followed by a self-portrait family art and craft activity.


Where: Echo Park Branch Library, 1410 W. Temple St., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Echo Park Branch Library

Info: 213.250.7808, lapl.org/branches/echo-park

THE TWO INVENTORS OCHOA

Discover two inventors who not only share the same Latin American heritage but the same last name. Kids will create flying machines as they learn about Victor Ochoa, who invented types of windmills and airplanes, as well as first Hispanic astronaut, Ellen Ochoa.


Where: Mar Vista Branch Library, 12006 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Mar Vista Branch Library

Info: 310.390.3454, lapl.org

INCA, THE PERUVIAN ENSEMBLE

The Peruvian Ensemble will play traditional music from Peru for the entire family.


Where: Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library, 2920 Overland Ave., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library

Info: 310.840.2142, lapl.org

Virginia Val, Dialog, Oil and gold painting on canvas, 2016

Victor Aleman, The Hand and the Door, Photograph, 20" x 30"

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FIESTA STORYTIME

A fun preschool storytime event filled with stories and songs that help kids learn about and enjoy Hispanic cultures. Children will also get to make mini sombreros and maracas.

When: September 21, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Little Tokyo Branch Library, 203 S. Los Angeles St., Little Tokyo

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Little Tokyo Branch Library

Info: 213.612.0525, lapl.org

DECORATE YOUR OWN MEXICAN SUGAR SKULL

Decorate your own sugar skulls with us to celebrate Latino Heritage Month and Dia de Los Muertos. All supplies will be provided. Registration is recommended.


Where: Echo Park Branch Library, 1410 W. Temple St., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Echo Park Branch Library

Info: 213.250.7808, lapl.org/branches/echo-park

Roberto Benavidez, at left: Ruby Throated Hummingbird, Papier mache hand cut crepe paper, 10" x 11" x 9", 2016, at right: Pleated Woodpecker, Papier mache hand cut crepe paper, 17" x 10" x 7", 2016

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DECORATING SUGAR SKULLS

Come celebrate Latino Heritage Month at the Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library. Participants will be decorating sugar skulls.


Where: Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library, 7771 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library

Info: 818.352.4481, lapl.org

LATIN AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION

This colorful spectacle showcases Mariachi bands, folk ensembles, and music from Mexico, Cuba, Central, and South America.


Where: Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill St., 4th Floor Auditorium, Downtown Los Angeles

Cost: Free, Donations Accepted

Sponsor: Angelus Plaza

Info: 213.623.4352 x317, angelusplaza.org

LIFE OF MEXICAN ARTIST FRIDA KAHLO

Enjoy the Fast Film Friday series, featuring the biography of famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.



Cost: Free


Info: 213.612.0525, lapl.org

CRAFT CLUB: PAPEL PICADO

Papel Picado (cut paper) banners are used throughout Mexico to decorate for special occasions, like festivals and weddings. Join Mónica Carrillo as she leads participants in designing and cutting their own papel picado!



Cost: $15 General Admission, $10 Museum Members



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35TH ANNUAL WATTS TOWERS DAY OF THE DRUM FESTIVAL

A daylong celebration featuring international percussion: Latin, Japanese, African, Jazz, Native American, and other drummers. Tours of the Watts Towers will be offered throughout the day.


Where: Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, 1727 E. 107th St., Watts

Cost: Free

Sponsors: City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Watts Towers Arts Center, Friends of Watts Towers Arts Center

Info: 213.847.4646, wattstower.org

LIBRARY FIESTA

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, songs, activities, and more!


Where: Central Library, 630 W. Fifth St., Downtown Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Central Library

Info: 213.228.7250, lapl.org

Victor Aleman, La Marimba y Sus Musicos, Photograph, 20" x 30"

Andres Montoya, The Last Jaguar, Mixed media on paper, 20" x 14", 2014

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PERUVIAN MUSIC

The group INCA will present the music and culture of Peru through a demonstration of the unique musical instruments found in the country.


Where: Granada Hills Branch Library, 10640 Petit Ave., Granada Hills

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Granada Hills Branch Library, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

Info: 818.368.5687, lapl.org

AUTHOR TALK AND POETRY READING WITH LUIS RODRIGUEZ

Luis Rodriguez, Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, shares intimate poems and stories from his own life, including his own experience as a gang member and his addiction to drugs, to illustrate the odyssey in everyone’s struggle to find “home.”


Where: Silver Lake Branch Library, 2411 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Silver Lake Branch Library

Info: 323.913.7451, lapl.org

BAJA SPLASH CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Aquarium’s 14th Annual Baja Splash festival, featuring live entertainment, crafts, educational programs, ethnic cuisine, and more. This Aquarium weekend festival celebrates the beauty and diversity of Hispanic cultures from Central to South America through song, dance, art, and cultural displays.

When: September 24 and 25, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach

Cost: $28.95 Adults, $25.95 Seniors, $14.95 Children (3 -11), Free children under 3 and Aquarium members

Sponsor: Aquarium of the Pacific

Info: 562.590.3100, aquariumofpacific.org

Crystal de la Torre, Creation of the Universe, Watercolor and prismacolor marker, 2015

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STADIUM EXPRESS FIESTA

Latino Heritage LA is throwing a fiesta for Dodger Stadium Express riders at Los Angeles Union Station. Our Fiesta includes a variety of fun activities like music and prizes.

When: September 24 and 25, 10:30 p.m.

Where: Los Angeles Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles

Cost: Free



40TH ANNUAL SIMON RODIA WATTS TOWERS JAZZ FESTIVAL

The City’s first Jazz festival features performances from both established and emerging musicians from the area. The festival pays tribute to the roots of Jazz in Gospel and Blues, and takes it to the Avant Garde and the Latin Jazz scene. Ongoing tours of the Watts Towers will be offered throughout the day.


Where: Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, 1727 E. 107th St., Watts

Cost: Free

Sponsors: City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Watts Towers Arts Center, Friends of Watts Towers Art Center

Info: 213.847.4646, wattstowers.org

John Tapia Urquiza, The New Colonialism (York Boulevard, Highland Park), Photograph, 2014

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SUGAR SKULLS

Celebrate the arts of Mexico while decorating your own sugar skull.


Where: Pacoima Branch Library, 13605 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pacoima Branch Library

Info: 818.899.5203, lapl.org

KID’S SCIENCE: WINDMILLS

Learn about and create your own windmill, just like the kind invented by Latino inventor Victor Ochoa.


Where: Westwood Branch Library, 1246 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Westwood Branch Library

Info: 310.474.1739, lapl.org

Jose Angel Hernandez, Superior Cross, 3D Mixed Media, 24" x 24"

Douglas Alvarez, Boo, Oil on canvas, 12" x 16", 2015

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OCTOBER

NKAME: A RETROSPECTIVE OF CUBAN PRINTMAKER BELKIS AYÓN

The Fowler Museum is pleased to present Nkame, the first solo museum exhibition in the United States dedicated to the work of Belkis Ayón (1967 - 1999), the late Cuban visual artist who mined the founding myth of the Afro-Cuban fraternal society Abakuá to create an independent and powerful visual iconography. Ayón was known for her signature technique of collography, a printing process in which a variety of materials of various textures and absorbencies are collaged onto a cardboard matrix and then run through a press with paper. Her deliberately austere palette of shades and subtle tones of black, white, and gray added an air of mystery to her narratives, many of which were produced at a very large scale by joining multiple printed sheets. For a black Cuban woman, both her ascendancy in the contemporary printmaking world and her investigation of a powerful all-male brotherhood were notable and bold. This exhibition covers a wide range of her graphic production from 1984 until her untimely passing. Nkame, a word synonymous with “greeting” and “praise” in the language of Abakuá, is a posthumous tribute to the artist as well as a sweeping overview of her most fertile period of artistic creativity.

When: October 2 through February 12, 2017 Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.; Thursdays 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.


Cost: Free



LATINO HERITAGE MONTH ARTS & CRAFT

Join the library for some arts and crafts for kids celebrating Latino Heritage Month.

When: October 3, 3:30 p.m.

Where: Edendale Branch Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Edendale Branch Library

Info: 213.207.3000, lapl.org

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CLUB DE LECTORES

Join the library for a meeting of the language book club.

When: October 4 and 18, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Arroyo Seco Branch Library, 6145 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Arroyo Seco Branch Library

Info: 323.255.0537, lapl.org

FIESTA FLOWERS AND PAPER CREATIONS

Teens, tweens, kids, and families are welcome to come and make a variety of decorative paper crafts. The program will be fusing the traditional paper arts of Hispanic and Japanese cultures. Create beautiful tissue paper flowers, origami, and more!



Cost: Free


Info: 213.612.0525, lapl.org

Angela Maria Ortiz S., Bus Stop, Photograph, 2016

Victor Horcasitas, El Jardin de los Olivos Rotos, Mixed media on paper, 49.5" x 29.5", 2016

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SUGAR SKULL DECORATING

Come decorate a sugar skull with glitter, sequins, feathers, and foil. All supplies will be provided. This workshop is for children, teens, and adults.


Where: Studio City Branch Library, 12511 Moorpark St., Studio City

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Studio City Branch Library

Info: 818.755.7873, lapl.org

NOCHE AT THE LIBRARY

In partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library, Latino Heritage LA will host the first Noche at the Library. This is an adult only event that will feature cocktails and readings by Latino authors in celebration of Latino Heritage Month.

When: October 6, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Los Angeles Public Library, 630 W. 5th St., Downtown Los Angeles

Cost: Free



Brenda Gomez, at left The Jealous Sun, El celoso sol (Although it has a greater light and energy, everyone wants the moon), Acrylic and wood, 8" x 5.5", 2016, at right: The Loving Moon, La luna amorosa (The moon gives sweetness to all stars), Acrylic and wood, 8" x 5.5", 2016

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DON QUIJOTE, EL HOMBRE DE LA MANCHA

Enjoy the national premiere of Dale Wasserman’s best known musical work based on Cervantes’ classic book Don Quixote de La Mancha. This is a masterpiece that offers a closer vision of one of the most iconic characters of literature and his universal message of idealism and kindness. A Spanish language premiere with English supertitle.

When: October 7 – 16, Fridays 8:00 p.m., Saturdays 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Sundays 3:00 p.m.

Where: Plaza de La Raza, 3345 N. Mission Rd., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Wells Fargo/ City National Bank, California Community foundation, City of Los Angeles

Info: 213.437.0500, bfatheatre.org

Carlos Benavides, No Way Out, Photograph

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MUÑECAS DE TRAPO AND HISTORY OF CORN

Join the library in celebrating Latino Heritage Month. Make your own Muñecas de Trapo and learn about the history of corn. A perfect program for the whole family!


Where: Canoga Park Branch Library, 20939 Sherman Way, Canoga Park

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Canoga Park Branch Library

Info: 818.887.0320, lapl.org/branches/canoga-park

TEX-MEX ROCKIN’ MOVIE: LA BAMBA

Lou Diamond Phillips plays legendary 1950s rocker Ritchie Valens, in this biopic that turned a new generation on to the influential Tex-Mex rock. Additional music is provided by Los Lobos, a band with musical roots linked to Valens and other Mexican influences.


Where: Playa Vista Branch Library, 6400 Playa Vista Dr., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Playa Vista Branch Library

Info: 310.437.6680, lapl.org

Azul DelGrasso, Candles 3, Photograph, 16" x 20", 2015

Antonio Pelayo, Untitled, Pencil on paper, 22" x 28", 2015

Alfredo de Batuc, Volando y bogando sin rumbo (Flying and Sailing Aimlessly), Watercolor, 2000

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LATINO HERITAGE MONTH TEEN TRIVIA COMPETITION

Join the library for a fun-filled trivia competition celebrating Latino Heritage Month. Refreshments will be served and there will be prizes!


Where: Edendale Branch Library, 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Edendale Branch Library

Info: 213.207.3000, lapl.org

CREATE PAPEL PICADO

Kids of all ages are invited to create papel picado. This Mexican folk craft is made out of paper cut into elaborate designs. The designs are commonly cut from tissue paper using a guide and small chisels.



Cost: Free


Info: 323.263.1497, lapl.org

A TASTE OF XOCOLATL

The second annual Taste of Xocolatl will bring together chocolate lovers from around Southern California for an unprecedented chocolate-filled night.


Where: Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles

Cost: Free



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MEET THE AUTHOR: GUSTAVO ARELLANO

Gustavo Arellano, a nationally syndicated columnist and best-selling author, will host a one-hour lecture revolving around current events, the transformative political climate, and the role he has played as editor of O.C. Weekly.


Where: Benjamin Franklin Branch Library, 2200 E. 1st St., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Benjamin Franklin Branch Library

Info: 323.263.6901, lapl.org

LATINO CRAFTS FOR KIDS

Join the library family to make Latino crafts for kids. Activities will include making maracas, decorating piñatas, painting ceramics, making flowers, bracelet weaving, drawing quilt patterns, and sharing hands-on art pieces created by parents.


Where: Vernon Branch Library, 4504 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Vernon Branch Library

Info: 323.234.9106, lapl.org

Carlos Benavides, Carmen, Photograph

Andre Acosta, Waiting for the Elevator, Photograph

Azul DelGrasso, Skeleton, Photograph, 16" x 20", 2015

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SUGAR SKULL DECORATING

Come decorate a sugar skull with glitter, sequins, feathers, and foil. All supplies will be provided. This workshop is for children, teens, and adults.


Where: Van Nuys Branch Library, 6250 Sylmar Ave., Mall, Van Nuys

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Van Nuys Branch Library

Info: 818.756.8453, lapl.org

BILINGUAL STORYTIME WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS

Enjoy bilingual stories for the entire family following with a craft that celebrates Hispanic culture.


Where: West Valley Regional Branch Library, 19036 Vanowen St., Reseda

Cost: Free

Sponsor: West Valley Regional Branch Library

Info: 818.345.9806, lapl.org

Malinalxochitl Zapata, Mi amiga y consejera” (My friend and counselor), 16" x 20", Acrylic on canvas, 2009

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PERFECTLY PETRIFYING PAPER CRAFTS

Come and have a “spooktacular” time and create a variety of wonderfully ghoulish creations for the season of scary, Dia de los Muertos masks, creepy tissue paper flowers, and haunted candy stash houses.



Cost: Free


Info: 213.612.0525, lapl.org

SUGAR SKULLS

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with sugar skulls! Snacks and all craft materials will be provided. Designed for ages 11 to 19.


Where: Silver Lake Branch Library, 2411 Glendale Blvd., Los angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Silver Lake Branch Library

Info: 323.913.7451, lapl.org

Victor Horcasitas, El Mukhayam, Mixed media on paper, 38" x 29", 2016

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DAY OF THE DEAD – NOVENARIO PROCESSION

As part of the Day of the Dead celebration, join a Pre-Colombian Novenario procession and blessing each night beginning at 7:00 p.m.

When: October 25 through November 2, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.


Cost: Free

Sponsors: El Pueblo Historical Monument, Olvera Street Merchants

Info: 213.625.7074, olveraevents.com

Isabel Martinez, Xochipilli, Mixed media, 30" x 48", 2011

Carlos Benavides, No Way Out

Mar Abella, Madama de Cobres, Acrylic on canvas, 30" x 30", 2014

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CREEPY FUN STORYTIME

Get ready to share some stories during the Little Tokyo Branch Library’s preschool storytime that help us see how different cultures celebrate this time of the year. Children will get to make their very own colorful masks for Dia de los Muertos.

When: October 26, 10:30 a.m.


Cost: Free


Info: 213.612.0525, lapl.org

STORIES AND CRAFTS

Children will hear stories and learn about Dia de los Muertos and will make Mexican calaveras arts and crafts.

When: October 26, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Cost: Free


Info: 818.352.4481, lapl.org

Malinalxochitl Zapata, TLAPATIANI Restoring myself, Acrylic on wood, 18" x 24", 2016

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JUÁREZ: A DOCUMENTARY MYTHOLOGY

Led by Artistic Director, Rubén Polendo (born and raised in Juárez), Theater Mitu creates a map of El Paso, incorporating verbatim transcripts and a deep investment in the voice of the El Paso community. Company members act as witnesses to memory and myth, and as the many stories from this polemic border.

When: October 27 through November 13, Thursdays – Saturdays 8:00 p.m., Sundays 3:00 p.m.


Cost: $32 - $38

Sponsors: NEFA, WESTAF, NEA, Department of Cultural Affairs


DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Los Angeles Public Library. All families are welcome to learn about the true meaning of the Day of the Dead through storytelling, face painting, and Piñata making.


Where: Los Angeles Public Library, 630 W. 5th St., Downtown Los Angeles

Cost: Free



DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Come and celebrate Latino Heritage Month at the El Sereno Branch Library. Make your own sugar skulls for Dia de los Muertos. All supplies are included. Open to all ages.


Where: El Sereno Branch Library, 5226 Huntington Dr. S, Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: El Sereno Branch Library

Info: 323.441.0724, lapl.org

Jose Angel Hernandez, The Mask, 3D Mixed Media, 24" x 24"

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PARTY

Come to the library and celebrate Dia de los Muertos. The event includes mariachi music, calaveras crafts, face painting, Mexican cocoa, and pan dulce. There will be lots of spooky, fun festivities. Wear your Halloween costume to the library!



Cost: Free


Info: 818.352.4481, lapl.org

SUGAR SKULLS

Come and decorate sugar skulls. The event is open to adults, teens, and kids.


Where: Los Angeles Central Library, Rotunda, 630 W. 5th St., Downtown Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Los Angeles Central Library

Info: 213.228.7000, lapl.org

Andres Montoya, Oarsman, Digital, 2015

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16TH ANNUAL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS FAMILY FESTIVAL

A free community art festival celebrating the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. The event features musical entertainment, puppet show, altars, art workshops, and refreshments.


Where: Canoga Park Youth Arts Center, 7222 Remmet Ave., Canoga Park

Cost: Free

Sponsor: City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

Info: 818.346.7099, culturela.org

FIESTA DE LOS MUERTOS WEEKEND FESTIVAL

Colorful, ancient Mexican ceremony in remembrance of departed loved ones, with beautifully decorated altars, and entertainment.

When: October 29 and 30, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.


Cost: Free

Sponsors: El Pueblo Historical Monument, Olvera Street Merchants

Info: 213.628.1274, elpueblo.lacity.org , olveraevents.com

Victor Aleman, The Saturday of Light, Photograph, 20" x 30"

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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

Mercado La Paloma invites you to celebrate Día de los Muertos through art, food, and cultural events.

When: October 30, 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.

Where: Mercado La Paloma, 3655 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Esperanza Community Housing

INFO esperanzacommunityhousing.org

Andre Acosta, Under the Bridge, Photograph

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Martin Bustamante, If I Ignore It Long Enough It Will Go Away, Digital image, 16" x 20", 2016

Ivan Godinez, El Niño Dios, Oil on canvas

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NOVEMBER

10TH ANNUAL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION

Join Sun Valley Youth Arts Center for a fun filled evening of art workshops, a student art exhibit, refreshments, and entertainment for the entire family. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an indigenous ritual of México celebrating life and the afterlife through art, music and family unity. The celebration concludes with an amazing ritual dance by Danza Temachtia Quetzacoatl. The public is welcome to participate in the community altar, bring a photocopy/image of a loved one who has passed to place on the altar.

When: November 1, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Sun Valley Youth Arts Center, 8642 Sunland Blvd., Sun Valley

Cost: Free


Info: 818.252.4619, culturela.org

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Celebrate Day of the Dead my making your own Dia de los Muertos photo frame to honor your loved ones.

When: November 1, Call for times


Cost: Free


Info: 323.263.1497, lapl.org

CLUB DE LECTORES

Join the library for a meeting of the language book club.

When: November 1 and 15, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Arroyo Seco Branch Library, 6145 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Arroyo Seco Branch Library

Info: 323.255.0537, lapl.org

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Celebrate the joyous tradition of Mexico’s Day of the Dead 24th Street style, with music, dance, homemade tamales, face painting, craft booths, and a graveyard where families can make their own altars for their departed loved ones.

When: November 2, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Where: 24th Street Theatre, Hoover and 24th St., Los Angeles

Cost: Free


Info: 213.745.6516, 24thstreet.org/dia-de- los-muertos/

WOODLAWN CEMETERY DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

The community is invited to join in this traditional celebration of life and death featuring an opening procession; a workshop to create offerings for loved ones who have passed; a blessing with traditional music and dance; self-guided tours of the grave sites of local people of interest, and musicians performing throughout the cemetery honoring those who have passed.

When: November 5, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Woodlawn Cemetery, 1847 14th St., Santa Monica

Cost: Free

Sponsor: City of Santa Monica

Info: smgov.net/dia

Victor Aleman, The Portrait of Leyda, Photograph, 20" x 30"

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16TH ANNUAL MAIN STREET CANOGA PARK DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL

The annual street festival is a traditional cultural event that celebrates the ancient Mexican and Central American traditions of paying homage to loved ones who have passed. Festivities are held throughout the day in historic Downtown Canoga Park, recipient of the All-American City Award. The festival will showcase live musical entertainment, vendors, international foods, calaveras, artists’ exhibits, altar displays, a children’s art pavilion, and a large classic car show.

When: November 6, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where: Sherman Way between Canoga Ave. and Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Main Street Canoga Park, Canoga Park Chamber of Commerce

Info: 818.884.4222, canogaparkcal.com

ON WRITING TO HEAL: A READING & PANEL

Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin, author of Mi Amor: A Memoir, moderates a panel on writing to heal, including local authors reading their own personal stories in poetry and prose. In particular, the writers will address the grief brought on by memory loss or the loss of memory of loved ones.

When: November 6, 4:00 p.m.

Where: Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Canada

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse

Info: 818.790.0717

Douglas Alvarez, Still Sharp, Acrylic on canvas, 10" x 20", 2016

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TEX-MEX ROCKIN’ MOVIE: SELENA

Jennifer Lopez plays Selena Quintanilla, who was a major figure in Tejano music, a Grammy-winning recording artist, and a beloved star in the American Southwest and Mexico.

When: November 12, 3:00 p.m.

Where: Playa Vista Branch Library, 6400 Playa Vista Dr., Los Angeles

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Playa Vista Branch Library

Info: 310.437.6680, lapl.org

THE LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Back by popular demand, The Latina Christmas Special returns to the LATC this holiday season! You thought your holidays with the family were dramatic? Try these three hilarious, touching and surprisingly personal stories of holidays past told by acclaimed Latina comedians.

When: November 17 through December 18 Thursdays – Saturdays 8:00 p.m., Sundays 3:00 p.m.


Cost: $24 - $32

Sponsors: City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, LA County Arts Commission


26TH ANNUAL MARIACHI FESTIVAL

The 26th Annual Mariachi Festival will celebrate the diversity of the Los Angeles mariachi community with a stellar line-up of musical ensembles that truly reflect the rainbow kaleidoscope of cultures, histories, and ethnicities. The festival is the oldest and the only free mariachi extravaganza in Los Angeles. There will be arts activities, photo opportunities, art exhibitions, delicious food, and information booths.

When: November 20, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Where: Mariachi Plaza, 1st St. and Boyle St., Boyle Heights

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Mariachi Plaza Festival Foundation

Info: mariachiplazafestival.com

At right: Brenda Gomez, at top: The heart, El corazón (Loteria's Card), Acrylic, paper, tape and plaster, 10.25" x 10.25", 2016, at bottom: My Heart is Blooming, Mi corazón floreciendo (Changes hurt), Acrylic, watercolor and paper, 6.5" x 6.5", 2016

Juan Escobedo, at left: Joel Ortiz I, Digital photograph, 2016, at right: Romualdo Martinez, Jr. III, Digital photograph, 2016

Jorge Bernal, I Hope We Can Cath the Promised Land, Ink on paper, 8.5" x 11"

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AUTRY NATIONAL CENTER 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles323.667.2000autrynationalcenter.org

BEYOND BAROQUE681 Venice Boulevard, Venice310.822.3006beyondbaroque.org

BILINGUAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS421 North Avenue 19, Los Angeles 323.225.4044bfatheatre.org

CENTRAL AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER2845 West 7th Street, Los Angeles 213.385.7800carecen-la.org

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRSCity of Los Angeles201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1400, Los Angeles213.202.5500culturela.org

DOWNEY MUSEUM OF ART10419 Rives Avenue, Downey562.861.0419downeyca.org

EL MONTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM3150 North Tyler Avenue, El Monte626.580.2232ci.el-monte.ca.us/citygov/comm_services/museum.html

EL PUEBLO DE LOS ANGELES125 Paseo de la Plaza, Suite 400, Los Angeles213.485.8225cityofla.org/elp

HIGHWAYS1651 18th Street, Santa Monica310.453.1755highwaysperformance.org

LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles323.857.6000lacma.org

MEXICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTEEl Pueblo de Los Angeles, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles213.624.3660mexicanculturalinstitute.com

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles213.626.6222moca.org

MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach562.437.1689molaa.org

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PICO RIVERA CENTER FOR THE ARTS9200 Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera 562.801.4300

PLAZA DE LA RAZA3540 North Mission Road, Los Angeles323.223.2475plazadelaraza.org

SELF HELP GRAPHICS3802 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles 323.881.6444selfhelpgraphics.com

SOCIAL AND PUBLIC ART RESOURCE CENTER (SPARC)685 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles310.822.9560sparcmurals.org

SOUTHWEST MUSEUM234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles323.221.2164autrynationalcenter.org/southwest

UCLA FOWLER MUSEUM OF CULTURAL HISTORYUCLA Campus, 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles310.825.9672 fowler.ucla.edu

WHITTIER MUSEUM6755 Newlin Avenue, Whittier 562.945.3871 whittiermuseum.org

Azul DelGrasso, Altar 4, Photograph, 16" x 20", 2015

Ariel Vargassal, With In, Acrylic on canvas, 30" x 48", 2015

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Roger Trivinos, Ashaninka (Peruvian Native), Oil on canvas, 24" x 36" x 2"

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Los Angeles’ diverse Latino legacy started thousands of years ago. Some of the oldest human remains found in North America were excavated in Los Angeles and dated to 23,000 B.C. The Chumash were the first native settlers to arrive around 8,000 B.C. The Tongva arrived near 200 A.D. and lived in the area that would become Los Angeles when the first Spanish contact was made in the 1500s.

Priests followed explorers to establish new communities with Native settlers throughout the 1700s. During this period, El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles Sobre el Rio de la Porciuncula was officially established by the Spanish crown. As Los Angeles’ government changed from its original tribal settlers to Spain, Mexico, and the United States over the course of its rich history, our people became a singularly unique race of Hispanics ~ Latinos of Spanish, Native American, Mexican, Latin American, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and African descent.

The following is a partial selection of historic monuments in Los Angeles:

ADOBE DE PALOMARES 491 East Arrow Boulevard, Pomona909.623.2198

Adobe de Palomares was the 13-room home of Don Ygnacio Palomares and his wife, Doña Concepcion Lopez de Palomares. The Palomares and Vejar families owned the Rancho San Jose, which covered eastern Los Angeles County, some 150 years ago. Today, the site is open as a museum.

ANDRES PICO ADOBE 10940 Sepulveda Boulevard, Mission Hills818.365.7810

Built by mission Indians in 1832, this was the home of Andrés Pico the brother of Governor Pío Pico. Today, the home is the headquarters of the San Fernando Historical Society.

AVILA ADOBE14 Olvera Street, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, Los Angeles213.628.1274

Built in 1818, the Avila Adobe is the city’s oldest residence and was the home to one of the original founding families of Los Angeles.

THE BRIDGE TO NOWHERE East fork of San Gabriel River, Highway 39

In 1938, Southern California suffered one of the worst rainstorms of the 20th century. After tremendous flooding and record amounts of rain wiped out the canyon, nothing was left except for the “Bridge to Nowhere.”

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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY at NORTHRIDGE OVIATT LIBRARY18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge818.677.2277

Includes a rare collection of Spanish language newspapers from Los Angeles and Latin America.

CAMPO DE CAHUENGA 3912 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood818.763.7651

This historic monument is the site of the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga in January 1847. This document was instrumental in ending the conflict over the southwest territory between United States and Mexico.

CASA ADOBE DE SAN RAFAEL1330 Dorothy Drive, Glendale818.548.2147

This adobe home was built for Tomas Sanchez, first sheriff of Los Angeles County, and his wife Maria Sepulveda Sanchez. It was restored in 1932 and is now a museum.

CASA DE ADOBE4605 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 323.221.2164

Located directly below the Southwest Museum, Casa de Adobe was competed in 1918 by the Hispanic Society of California and donated to the Museum in 1925. Modeled after the Rancho Guajome, it is a pre-1850s Spanish California rancho.

Alfredo de Batuc, Caballo angeleño, arco (Angeleño Horse, Arch), Watercolor on printed paper, 2014

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Jose Angel Hernandez, My Ink, 3D Mixed Media, 24" x 24"

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CATALINA VERDUGO ADOBE 2211 Bonita Drive, Glendale

Glendale’s oldest building, this adobe home was probably built for Teodoro Verdugo, grandson of Don Jose Maria Verdugo. The Oak of Peace, on its grounds, is said to have been the site where Jesus Pico and other leaders of Mexican California decided to surrender to the American forces of John Fremont on January 11, 1847.

CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS555 West Temple Street, Los Angeles

Standing in the midst of Downtown Los Angeles, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels serves an Archdiocese of over 4 million Catholics. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels replaced the smaller, former Cathedral of Saint Vibiana, which was severely damaged in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

DOMINGUEZ RANCH ADOBE 18127 South Alameda, Carson310.631.5981 or 323.636.6030

Rancho San Pedro, which came to be known as the Dominguez Ranch, began as a generous gift of 75,000 acres of land from a Spanish soldier to Juan Jose Dominguez in 1784. Forty-three years later, in 1827, his nephew, Manuel Dominguez, built this adobe home for his new bride.

EL PUEBLO DE LOS ANGELES HISTORIC MONUMENT125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles (between Alameda and Hill Streets)213.628.1274

Although nothing remains of the original pueblo built by the 44 settlers who founded Los Angeles in 1781, there are 27 historic buildings in El Pueblo de Los Angeles, 11 of which are open to the public.

Zachary Mendoza, Sisyphus and the Specter, Oil on canvas, 30" x 48"

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FATHER SERRA PARK El Pueblo de Los Angeles, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles (between Alameda and Hill)213.628.1274

Designated as a memorial to Father Serra, the park honors the Franciscan padre’s role in the colonization of California and his founding of the first nine of California’s eventual 21 missions.

FELIPE DE NEVE BRANCH LIBRARY 2820 West Sixth Street, Los Angeles213.384.7676

This one-story brick building constructed in 1929 combines elements of Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. The library is named in honor of Felipe de Neve, responsible for the founding of Los Angeles.

HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME Hollywood Boulevard between Gower and Sycamore, Vine Street between Yucca and Sunset

See the stars of Gloria Estefan, Andy Garcia, Edward James Olmos, Tito Puente, and many others Latino legends.

LA CASA DE GERONIMO LOPEZ 1100 Pico Street, San Fernando818.365.9990

Built in 1882, the Lopez Adobe was the center of social life in the San Fernando Valley. Fully restored to the original floor plan, it can be seen today with furnishings from the 1800s. Sundays only.

LEONIS ADOBE23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas818.222.6511

Built in Monterey style in the 1840s, it was the home of Miguel Leonis a prominent figure of early Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES PLAZAEl Pueblo de Los Angeles, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles (between Alameda and Hill) 213.628.1274

During the early 1800s, this plaza functioned as the town’s center for social activity. Today, the plaza host concerts, performances, festivals, and the Pobladores Plaque commemorating the 44 founding settlers of Los Angeles.

LOS ENCINOS STATE PARK 16756 Moorpark Street, Encino818.784.4849

Opened in 1930, this colorful marketplace lined with merchants offering Mexican and Latin American merchandise and artisan goods represents many of the customs and trades of early California.

MISSION SAN FERNANDO REY DE ESPAÑA15151 San Fernando Mission Boulevard, Mission Hills818.361.0186

Founded in 1797, it is perhaps one of the most striking icons of the expansion of the Spanish empire that occurred along the California coast more than 250 years ago. Today the mission offers a historical museum.

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Azul DelGrasso, Unnamed, Photograph, 16" x 20", 2015

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OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELES 535 North Main Street, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, Los Angeles213.629.3101

First established in 1784 as a chapel, this is the oldest Catholic Church in the City of Los Angeles still in operation.

PARQUE DE MEXICO Corner of Main Street, Valley, and Mission Boulevards, Lincoln Heights

Adjacent to Lincoln Park, this park was established to recognize and reinforce the historic and cultural ties between residents of Lincoln Heights and Mexico. Sixteen works of public art memorialize Emiliano Zapata, Father Hidalgo, and other important Mexican National figures.

PICO HOUSE430 North Main Street, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, Los Angeles213.628.1274

Built by former Mexican governor Pío Pico in 1870, this three-story building was considered the most luxurious hotel in Los Angeles during its time. Recently restored, the building now hosts a museum.

PIO PICO STATE HISTORIC PARK 6003 Pioneer Boulevard, Whittier562.695.1217

Pío Pico, the last governor of Mexican California before the American takeover in 1846, built a mansion on what is now a three-acre state park. Pico was one of California’s most remarkable historical figures. He witnessed and helped shape nearly a century of California history. His ancestry includes a mixture of ethnicities, including Mexican, African, Indian and Italian. The park site was once the headquarters of Pico’s 8,891-acre ranch.

RANCHO LOS ALAMITOS6400 Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach562.431.3541

One of the oldest buildings in Southern California, it was built in 1800, when California was governed by Spain.

RANCHO LOS CERRITOS4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach562.570.1755

Once part of a 300,000-acre land grant awarded to Manuel Nieto in 1790, it is considered one of the finest examples of Monterey-style adobe in Southern California.

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SAN ANTONIO WINERY737 Lamar Street, Los Angeles323.223.1401

Founded in 1917, the winery reflects the community of Lincoln Heights as the center of wine making, beer making, and baking during early Los Angeles. Owned by the Riboli family, the winery offers free tours, a restaurant, and live jazz on the weekend.

SAN GABRIEL MISSION 537 West Mission Drive, San Gabriel626.457.3035

Founded in 1771 by Fathers Pedro Cambón and Joseph de la Somera, the San Gabriel Mission grew to be prosperous, with abundant orchards, vineyards and herds. Today, a museum on the site holds many artifacts and priceless books dating back to 1489.

SANCHEZ RANCH 3725 Don Felipe Drive, Los Angeles

Portions of the adobe structure were built in 1790 as part of the Rancho La Cienega Paseo de la Tijera.

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR MEMORIALPershing Square (5th Street between Hill and Olive Streets), Downtown Los Angeles

A life-size granite statue depicts a solider memorializing the 21 young men from Southern California who died while serving the 7th Regiment during the Spanish-American War.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH621 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles

Built in 1924, it was the second Roman Catholic Church in Los Angeles to be consecrated. The main entrance features elaborately carved statues of saints.

Patricia Krebs, Your Presence / Tu Presencia, Mixed media on canvas, 24" x 48"

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Antonio Pelayo, Untitled, Pencil on paper, 22" x 28", 2015

Mar Abella, at left: Alebrije, Acrylic, glitter, sequins, and ringstones on canvas, 48" x 36", 2015, at right: Europa y America, Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 18", 2013

Malinalxochitl Zapata, Niña Luna, 5" x 7", Acrylic on wood, 2016

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ELEMENTARY

Alma Flor Ada

I LOVE SATURDAYS Y DOMINGOS

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Elivia Savadier (Illustrator)

Saturdays and Sundays are very special days for the child in this story. On Saturdays she visits Grandma and Grandpa, who come from a European-American background, and on Sundays – los domingos – she visits Abuelito y Abuelita, who are Mexican-American. While the two sets of grandparents are different in many ways, they also have a great deal in common – in particular, their love for their granddaughter. While we follow our narrator to the circus and the pier, share stories from her grandparents’ past, and celebrate her birthday, the depth and joy of both cultures are conveyed in Spanish and English. This affirmation of both heritages will speak to all children who want to know more about their own families and their ethnic backgrounds.

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, the Department of Cultural Affairs presents the following reading selections for elementary and middle school readers.

Bibliography compiled by:

Gabriel Cifarelli and Shannon Foshe City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

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Max Benavidez & Katherine Del Monte

A NEW SUN

Publisher: Latino Literacy Press Jose Ramirez (Illustrator)

This beautifully illustrated book includes text in both English and Spanish and a vocabulary list in the back. The book’s story reassures its young readers that, in spite of cultural differences, there are still things people have in common no matter what their culture.

Virginia Val, Lil Boy, Oil on canvas, 2016

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Brenda Gomez, My heart, my home, Mi casa, mi corazón, (Whom I let into my heart) , Acrylic, paper and plaster, 6.5" x 6.5", 2016

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Diane Gonzales Bertrand

SIP, SLURP, SOUP, SOUP, CALDO, CALDO, CALDO

Publisher: Piñata Books Alex Pardo DeLange (Illustrator)

A rhythmic text with repetitive phrases relates how the children watch Mamá as she makes soup (recipe included). Although Mamá stands as an expert on the creation of a delicious soup/caldo that represents the ultimate in comfort food (it stops sniffles, cures stomach aches, tired feet, or backaches!), the whole family participates and appreciates. Papá takes the children to buy tortillas, and the whole event turns into a fiesta. The book is excellent for children in families that know the importance of bilingual skills and for those families that know the importance of togetherness.

Edith Hope Fine

UNDER THE LEMON MOON

Publisher: Lee & Low Books Rene King Moreno (Illustrator)

One night, young Rosalinda wakes up to a “Wsss--shhh--snap!” outside. She slips out of bed and peers out the front door into the darkness. Way back by the lemon tree, something is moving. It’s a man stuffing lemons from Rosalind’s lemon tree into a cloth sack! To make matters worse, by the end of the week her lemon tree is very sick. As she wanders through the Mexican countryside seeking tree-healing advice, she sees the mysterious Night Man at the Mercado – and he is selling her beautiful limones! She summons the help of La Anciana, a wise old woman with gentle eyes, who finally provides a creative solution. This simple tale of human compassion will appeal to young children on many levels.

Douglas Alvarez, Let's Go, Oil on canvas, 10" x 24", 2016

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Francisco Palomares, Chilandrina, Pastel on canvas, 9" x 12", 2015

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Ofelia Esparza, Hilos Al Corazon, Mixed media on canvas, 18" x 24", 2015

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Carmen Lomas Garza

CUADROS DE FAMILIA / FAMILY PICTURES

Publisher: Children’s Book Press

An inspired celebration of American cultural diversity in English and Spanish. Lomas Garza presents a charming series of paintings while relating remembrances of her childhood in Kingsville, Texas, near the Mexican border. The brilliantly colored images teem with life and exude the glow of nostalgia. Lomas Garza’s vignettes are similar in their primitive folk style to those of Grandma Moses. Whether it’s the family eating watermelon on the porch, or Grandfather taking a skinned rabbit into the kitchen for dinner, each moment is fully captured in all its freshness and immediacy. The vibrant, canvas-like illustrations, accentuated with papel picado – images on the text pages – evoke powerful feelings of Garza’s love for family and community despite the hardships she encountered while growing up.

Kathleen Krull

HARVESTING HOPE: THE STORY OF CESAR CHAVEZ

Publisher: Harcourt Children’s Books Yuyi Morales (Illustrator)

When Cesar Chavez was ten years old, drought forced his family to leave its Arizona ranch and move to California. The family became migrant workers, poorly paid and badly treated. As an adult, Chavez organized a nonviolent revolt, culminating in a 300-mile protest march that produced the first farm workers’ contract.

Amanda Irma Perez

MY DIARY FROM HERE TO THERE / MI DIARIO DE AQUI HASTA ALLA

Publisher: Children’s Book Press Maya Christina Gonzalez (Illustrator)

In her first diary entry, Amada is anxious about her family’s move from Juarez, Mexico, to Los Angeles. Despite her father’s assurances, she worries that they will never return to Juarez, that she won’t be able to learn English, and that he will have problems finding work. Amada records their travels, their stay with relatives in Mexicali, the eventual journey to Los Angeles, and the joyful reunion with their father. Told consistently through the eyes and feelings of a child, the narrative successfully telescopes the family odyssey.

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Margarita Robleda

PACO : UN NIÑO LATINO EN ESTADOS UNIDOS / PACO, A LATINO BOY IN THE UNITED STATES

Publisher: Alfaguara / Santillana Danilo Ramírez (Illustrator)

Paco, a ten-year-old boy, born into a Latino family that recently migrated to the USA, writes his autobiography to comply with a school assignment. He tells us about his homesickness and his fears, but he also speaks of his happiness and optimism. Paco’s story, his refreshingly direct style, and his humor-filled thoughts pay tribute to a culture distinguished by imagination, sensitivity, drive to succeed, ability to dream, and courage to face new challenges. Readers both big and small will doubtlessly be able to identify with Paco and his story.

Luis Rodriguez

IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY: A BARRIO STORY

Publisher: Children’s Book Press Daniel Galvez (Illustrator)

Luis Rodriguez, author of both adult and children’s books, wrote It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way about a young boy’s encounter with the world of gangs – a world that the author knows firsthand. Through his mesmerizing true-to-life story and the dynamic illustrations of artist Galvez, we see how Monchi is both attracted to the community of gang life and repelled by its violence. There is no easy answer to his dilemma, but the love and respect of his Uncle Rogelio help him find a way out.

Jorge Zurita, Bridging the Gap, Photograph

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Angela Maria Ortiz S., The Sax Guy, Photograph, 2016

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Harriet Rohmer

EL SOMBRERO DEL TÍO NACHO / UNCLE NACHO’S HAT

Publisher: Children’s Book Press Mira Reisberg (Illustrator)

These two folktales, with text in Spanish and English, bring important glimpses of other cultures to American children. The Uncle Nacho story originated in Nicaragua; the other came to Nicaragua from Africa by way of Jamaica. In the first, Nacho is attached to his old hat, even though it is full of holes. When his niece Ambrosia gives him a new one, he’s pleased but skeptical. He reluctantly puts the ragged hat in the trash, but thanks to well-meaning relatives and friends, the hat keeps returning to Nacho. Finally he realizes it’s time to push himself to modify his style, in a clever and involving lesson in acceptance of change. In the second story, Brother Anansi is “the spider,” a standard folk hero known for his devious nature. In this book, Anansi outsmarts a tiger who is twice his size. The tiger has won the lottery and Anansi is bound to end up a winner himself. Anansi ends up a cattle rancher in a charming victory of brainpower over brawn.

Gary Soto

CANTO FAMILIAR

Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Annika Nelson (Illustrator)

Soto is a well-known poet, essayist, and novelist. Canto Familiar is a collection of poems or “familiar songs” about things we all experience in childhood. For example, there are songs about warming oneself in front of a furnace on a cold day, washing the dishes, and playing with the cat. These songs, familiar to Mexican American children and adults, will resonate with all Americans.

Jose Angel Hernandez, at left: Cow 42, 3D Mixed Media, 24" x 24", at right: Rabbit, 3D Mixed Media, 24" x 24"

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Ricardo Acuna, Abuelo, iPhone 4S and Photoshop Express, 720 x 960 px, 2015

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Brenda Gomez, The heart, El corazón, Acrylic, paper and plaster, 6.5" x 6.5", 2016

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Maite Suarez-Rivas

LATINO READ-ALOUD STORIES

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

This book offers an exceptional sampling of Latin American literature ranging from pre-Columbian legends, folktales, poetry, and riddles, to biographies and excerpts of work by renowned contemporary authors such as Isabel Allende and Rudolfo Anaya. The most exciting and charming Latino legends, characters, and real-life heroes come to life in these tales, carefully selected to be read aloud in ten minutes or less. Biographies |of famous Latinos and excerpts from famous novelists will give children of all backgrounds an understanding of the Latino culture. All the stories are related in both English and Spanish, making them accessible to multilingual or ESL kids.

Rosalma Zubizarreta

LA MUJER QUE BRILLABA AÚN MÁS QUE EL SOL / THE WOMAN WHO OUTSHONE THE SUN

Publisher: Children’s Book Press

Lucia Zenteno is a mythic character, a woman of great beauty who is perfectly in tune with nature. She is indeed larger than life, and though beloved by the creatures of the countryside, she becomes the target of human hatred and fear and is driven out of her village because she is different. It is only as nature mourns and the river leaves with her that the people realize that they need her. More beautiful than the sun, loved by the whole of nature, purveyor of quiet goodwill, Lucia Zenteno is a part of the storytelling tradition of Mexico’s Zapotec Indians. In this English-Spanish retelling, Lucia’s fate at the hands of unkind strangers is captured in artwork glowing with color and vitality. When the dazzling girl arrives in a village, it is no surprise that the river falls in love with her, rising “from its bed… to flow through her shining black hair.”

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Rudolfo Anaya

BLESS ME, ULTIMA

Publisher: Warner Books

Besides winning the Premio Quinto Sol National Chicano Literary Award, this novel of a young boy in New Mexico in the 1940s has sold more than 300,000 copies in paperback since its 1973 debut. Set in a small village in New Mexico, this coming-of-age story is told from the Hispanic perspective. Antonio is torn between his father’s cowboy side of the family who ride on the plains, and his mother’s village and farming relations. Antonio’s life is forever altered when his Aunt Ultima, a curandera (healer), comes to live with the family. She teaches Antonio many things, most importantly, how to gather the self-knowledge that will help carry him into adulthood.

Pam Munoz Ryan

ESPERANZA RISING

Publisher: Blue Sky Press

Ryan uses the experiences of her Mexican grandmother as the basis for this compelling story of immigration and assimilation, not only to a new country but also into a different social class. Esperanza’s expectation that her 13th birthday will be celebrated with all the material pleasures and folk elements of her previous years is shattered when her father is murdered by bandits. His powerful stepbrothers then hold her mother as a social and economic hostage, wanting to force her remarriage to one of them, and go so far as to burn down the family home. Esperanza’s mother then decides to join the cook and gardener and their son as they move to the United States and work in California’s agricultural industry. They embark on a new way of life, away from the uncles, and Esperanza unwillingly enters a world where she is no longer a princess but a worker. Set against the multiethnic, labor-organizing era of the Depression, the story of Esperanza remaking herself is satisfyingly complete, including dire illness and a difficult romance.

Patricia Krebs, What Once Was / Lo Que Alguna Vez Fue, Mixed media on canvas, 10" x 30"

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Ricardo Acuna, Kids in Mexico City, iPhone 4S and Photoshop Express, 800 x 800 px, 2015

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Ofelia Dumas Lachtman

THE GIRL FROM PLAYA BLANCA

Publisher: Arte Publico Press

In The Girl from Playa Blanca, a world of adventure greets Elena and her little brother, Carlos, once they leave their Mexican seaside village to find their father, who has suddenly disappeared in the masses of immigrants attempting to make a living in Los Angeles in order to support families back home.

Ofelia Dumas Lachtman

LETICIA’S SECRET

Publisher: Arte Publico Press

Leticia’s Secret tells an intriguing, fast-paced story for middle school readers that traces the blossoming relationship between young Rosario Silva and her enigmatic cousin Leticia, and explores the mysteries of life and death. There is definitely something odd about Leticia. Eleven-year-old Rosario doesn’t understand why she must give up her bedroom for her cousin, who does nothing but sit around when she and her father, Uncle Felipe, visit. She wonders why the adults fawn over Leticia so much. Rosario is determined to solve the puzzle. As Rosario and Leticia begin to share more and more, from a love of reading and writing, to an exciting nighttime adventure, Rosario ultimately learns her cousin’s shocking secret.

Roberto Benavidez, Guinea Hens, Papier mache hand cut crepe paper, Various sizes, 2016

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Ivan Godinez, La Maceta, Oil on canvas

Brenda Gomez, at left: Flying Free, Volando libres (Only when we die we are free), Acrylic and wood, 10.25" x 10.25", 2015, at right: Looking from inside, Mirando desde dentro (Seeling the life in a positive way, with all the heart beating and feeling), Acrylic, paper and plaster, 6.5" x 6.5", 2016

Alfredo de Batuc, Adoración, Watercolor on paper, 2015

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The Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to present the works of three fine writers in the 2016 Latino Heritage Month Calendar and Cultural Guide. We are honored to showcase the work of Los Angeles poets William Archila, El Rio Dorado de Oshun, and City of Los Angeles Poet Laureate Luis J. Rodriguez.

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2016 LATINO HERITAGE MONTH

In my boyhood, all the men

wore them, a light body shirt with pleats running down the breast, two top pockets for pens, notepads,

two bottom ones for keys or loose change, each sewn with a button

in the middle of the pouch, a complement tailored to the slit at the side of the hip. If you look

at photographs in family albums, men stand against palm trees,

their short-sleeved guayaberas caught in sunlight, their Panama hats tipped to the sky. There’s a black and white

of my father, stumbling along fields of cane, head full of rum,

mouth in an o, probably singing a bolero of Old San Juan. On days like these, the sun burned

like an onion in oil. Women hung guayaberas on windows to dry.

Shirtless, men picked up their barefoot babies off the floor, held them against their bellies as if talking to a god. Even my school uniform

was a blue guayabera, but nothing like my father’s favorite: white, long-sleeved, above the left breast

a tiny pocket, perfectly slender for a cigar, arabesque designs vertically stretched.

When the evening breeze lulled from tree to tree, he serenaded

my mother, guitars and tongues of rum below her balcony; the trio strumming, plucking till one in the morning.

I don’t know what came first, war or years of exile, but everyone — shakers of maracas, cutters

of cane, rollers of tobacco — stopped wearing them, hung them back in the closet, waiting

for their children to grow, an arc of parrots to fly across the sky at five in the evening. In another country,

fathers in their silver hair sit on their porches, their sons, now men,

hold babies in the air, guayaberas nicely pressed.

GuayaberasBy William Archila

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I Am MexicA

LITERARY ARTISTS AND POETS

I am Guitars Clapping Hands… Familia y ninos y comida Abuelita & late night rosary in moonlight …I know I am safe and sound

They tell me my hands are the root of who I am The blood in my veins goes back further than I can even imagine They tell me my mind is connected to all intellegence

I am warrior lover king dreamer and husband I am warrior lover queen interpreter of dreams, of life and wife

I am Mexica Aztec grounded with Mayan vision

I read the ground & listen to stars’ movement Praying with music in drum & string, I am healer and mystic Calling change in the weather

I am wholly, holy love repulsed by those who think only of themselves I give to live I am all of both gold and silver, I offer raw gems to every God that keeps me Bowing to the God of Gods of sun and time

Standing on dirt causing all wonderful things to grow Tasting the pulse of the day Swallowing the magic of night

I wear the miracle of waking and sleeping on my brow In my gait, I approach chaos ordering questions into answers

I am seer, wanderer, root, and tree

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…with a respectful nod to Jack Hirschman

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To say I love Los Angeles is to say I love its shadows and nightlights, its meandering streets, the stretch of sunset-colored beaches. It’s to say I love the squawking wild parrots, the palm trees that fail to topple in robust winds, that within a half hour of L.A.’s center you can cavort in snow, deserts, mountains, beaches.

This is a multi-layered city, unceremoniously built on hills, valleys, ravines.

Flying into Burbank airport in the day, you observe gradations of trees and earth. A “city” seems to be an afterthought, skyscrapers popping up from the greenery, guarded by the mighty San Gabriels.

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Layers of history reach deep, run red, scarring the soul of the city, a land where Chinese were lynched, Mexican resistance fighters hounded, workers and immigrants exploited, Japanese removed to concentration camps, blacks forced from farmlands in the South, then segregated, diminished.

LOVE POEM TO LOS ANGELES

Alfredo de Batuc, Gata morada en la ciudad (Purple Cat in the City), Watercolor on paper, 2016

2016 LATINO HERITAGE MONTH

Luis J. RodriguezCity of Los Angeles Poet Laureate

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Here also are blessed native lands, where first peoples like the Tataviam and Tongva bonded with nature’s gifts; people of peace, deep stature, loving hands. Yet for all my love I also abhor the “poison” time, starting with Spanish settlers, the Missions, where 80 percent of natives who lived and worked in them died, to the ruthless murder of Indians during and after the Gold Rush, the worst slaughter of tribes in the country.

From all manner of uprisings, a city of acceptance began to emerge. This is “riot city” after all— more civil disturbances in Los Angeles in the past hundred years than any other city.

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To truly love L.A. you have to see it with different eyes, askew perhaps, beyond the fantasy-induced Hollywood spectacles. “El Lay” is also known for the most violent street gangs, the largest Skid Row, the greatest number of poor.

Yet I loved L.A. even during heroin-induced nods or running down rain-soaked alleys or getting shot at. Even when I slept in abandoned cars, alongside the “concrete” river, and during all-night movie showings in downtown Art Deco theaters.

The city beckoned as I tried to escape the prison-like grip of its shallowness, sun-soaked image, suburban quiet, all disarming, hiding the murderous heart that can beat at its center.

L.A. is also lovers’ embraces, the most magnificent lies, the largest commercial ports, graveyard shifts, poetry readings, murals, lowriding culture, skateboarding, a sound that hybridized black, Mexican, as well as Asian and white migrant cultures. You wouldn’t have musicians like Ritchie Valens, The Doors, War, Los Lobos, Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, Hiroshima, Motley Crue, NWA, or Quetzal without Los Angeles. Or John Fante, Chester Himes, Charles Bukowski, Marisela Norte, and Wanda Coleman as its jester poets.

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I love L.A., I can’t forget its smells, I love to make love in L.A., it’s a great city, a city without a handle, the world’s most mixed metropolis, of intolerance and divisions, how I love it, how I hate it,

Zootsuit “riots,” can’t stay away, city of hungers, city of angers, Ruben Salazar, Rodney King, I’d like to kick its face in, bone city, dried blood on walls, wildfires, taunting dove wails, car fumes and oil derricks, water thievery, with every industry possible and still a “one-industry town,” lined by those majestic palm trees and like its people with solid roots, supple trunks, resilient.

, at left: I'm Right 99% of the Time, Digital image, 16" x 20", 2016, at right: No Strings Attached, Digital image, 16" x 20", 2016

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As a leading, progressive arts and cultural agency, DCA empowers Los Angeles’ vibrant communities by supporting and providing access to quality visual, literary, musical, performing, and educational arts programming; managing vital cultural centers; preserving historic sites; creating public art; and funding services provided by arts organizations and individual artists.

Formed in 1925, DCA promotes arts and culture as a way to ignite a powerful dialogue, engage LA’s residents and visitors, and ensure LA’s varied cultures are recognized, acknowledged, and experienced. DCA’s mission is to strengthen the quality of life in Los Angeles by stimulating and supporting arts and cultural activities, ensuring public access to the arts for residents and visitors alike.

DCA advances the social and economic impact of arts and culture through grantmaking, public art, community arts, and strategic marketing and development. DCA creates and supports arts programming, maximizing relationships with other city agencies, artists, and arts and cultural nonprofit organizations to provide excellent service in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles.

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At left: Francisco Palomares, Piñata y Dulces, Oil on canvas, 48" x 63", 2015

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DCA NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTERSDCA’s Neighborhood Arts and Cultural Centers offer high-quality instruction for young people and adults in the performing, visual, and new media arts. The Centers offer after-school and summer arts programs, produce solo and group art exhibitions, create outreach programs for under-served populations, and produce a variety of festivals during the year that celebrate the cultural diversity of the community.

ABOUT THE CITY OF LOS ANGELESDEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

DCA MANAGED ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTERS (10)

Barnsdall Arts Center and Barnsdall Junior Arts CenterBarnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027323.644.6295 Barnsdall Arts Center 323.644.6275 Barnsdall Junior Arts Center

Canoga Park Youth Arts Center7222 Remmet Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303818.346.7099

Lincoln Heights Youth Arts Center2911 Altura Street Los Angeles, CA 90031323.224.0928

Manchester Youth Arts Center (at the Vision Theatre)3341 West 43rd Place Los Angeles, CA 90008213.202.5508

Performing Arts Firehouse438 North Mesa San Pedro, CA 90731

Sun Valley Youth Arts Center (The Stone House)8642 Sunland Boulevard Sun Valley, CA 91352 818.252.4619

Watts Towers Arts Center and Charles Mingus Youth Arts Center1727 East 107th Street Los Angeles, CA 90002213.847.4646 Watts Towers Arts Center 323.566.1410 Charles Mingus Youth Arts Center

William Grant Still Arts Center 2520 South West View Street Los Angeles, CA 90016323.734.1165

Otto "Tito" Sturcke, The Little Things, Pastel and charcoal on paper, 8" x 8"

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DCA MANAGED THEATERS (4)

Through its professional theater facilities, DCA serves the performing and media arts community by offering below-market theater rentals. In turn, the arts community presents year-round dance, music, theater, literary, and multi-disciplinary performances; supports the development of emerging and established Los Angeles-based performing and media artists; and offers workshops for playwrights and writers of all ages.

Barnsdall Gallery TheatreBarnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027323.644.6272

Madrid Theatre21622 Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91303818.347.9938

Vision Theatre3341 West 43rd Place Los Angeles, CA 90008213.202.5508

Warner Grand Theatre478 West 6th Street San Pedro, CA 90731310.548.7672

Zachary Mendoza, Melancholy II, Oil on chipboard, 4" diameter


Andres Montoya, Billie, New media, 2016

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DCA MANAGED HISTORIC SITES (2)

DCA provides conservation services and educational programming and tours for two of LA’s most treasured historic sites, Hollyhock House and the Watts Towers. Conservation efforts are coordinated through DCA’s Historic Site Preservation Office. DCA’s Museum Education and Tours Program coordinates tours and interpretive programs for both young people and adults.

Hollyhock House is Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles project. Built between 1919 and 1921, it represents his earliest efforts to develop a regionally appropriate style of architecture for Southern California. Barnsdall Park, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Hollyhock House, was awarded landmark status in 2007 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As the nation’s highest historic landmark designation, the site has been formally recognized for its role in interpreting the heritage and history of the United States.

Hollyhock HouseBarnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027323.913.4031

The Watts Towers, built over 34 years by Simon Rodia, are a Los Angeles icon. Built from found objects, including broken glass, sea shells, pottery, and tile, the Towers stand as a monument to the human spirit and the persistence of a singular vision. The Watts Towers, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are a National Historic Landmark, a State of California Historic Park, and Historic-Cultural Monument No. 15 as previously designated by the City of Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission.

Watts Towers1765 East 107th Street Los Angeles, CA 90002213.847.4646

Patricia Krebs, Home is Where the Heart Is / El Hogar está Donde está el Corazón, Digital image from a mixed media sculpture, 8" x 12" x 30"


Otto "Tito" Sturcke, Sweet Serenade, Pastel on La Carte sanded paper, 18" x 24"

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Martin Bustamante, Universal Law of Gravitation, Digital image, 16" x 20", 2016

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DCA MANAGED GALLERIES (6)

DCA’s Galleries serve to promote the visual arts and artists of the culturally diverse Los Angeles region.

The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) at Barnsdall Park is the City’s primary exhibition venue and is devoted to showcasing the work of local emerging, mid-career, and established artists in group and individual presentation formats.

Los Angeles Municipal Art GalleryBarnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027323.644.6269

The Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery supports smaller exhibitions, many displaying works created in classes at Barnsdall Park.

Barnsdall Junior Arts Center GalleryBarnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027323.644.6275

DCA’s Bridge Gallery at City Hall showcases the work of young people, adults, and seniors enrolled in City art programs, as well as themed exhibitions celebrating the City’s Heritage Month Celebrations.

DCA’s Bridge Gallery at City Hall200 North Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

The galleries at the Watts Towers Campus include the Noah Purifoy Gallery, the Charles Mingus Gallery, and the Dr. Joseph and Bootsie Howard Gallery.

Johnny Nicoloro, Times Square, Photograph, 40" x 30", 2016


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DCA PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ARTS FACILITIES: ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTERS (8)

Art in the Park5568 Via Marisol Los Angeles, CA 90042323.259.0861

Bannings Landing Community Arts Center100 East Water Street Wilmington, CA 90744310.522.2015

Croatian Cultural Center of Greater LA510 West 7th Street San Pedro, CA 90731310.548.7630

Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center / Center for the Arts Eagle Rock2225 Colorado Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90041323.561.3044

Encino Art and Cultural Center (Previously the Center for Folk Music)16953 Ventura Boulevard Encino, CA 91316

Lankershim Arts Center5108 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91602818.752.7568

McGroarty Arts Center7570 McGroarty Terrace Tujunga, CA 91042818.352.5285

William Reagh - LA Photography Center2332 West Fourth Street Los Angeles, CA 90057213.382.8133

DCA PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ARTS FACILITIES: THEATERS (2)

Los Angeles Theatre Center514 South Spring Street, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90013213.489.0994

Nate Holden Performing Arts Center4718 West Washington Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90016323.964.9768

DCA PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ARTS FACILITIES: GALLERIES (2)

Through an agreement with Los Angeles World Airports, DCA also administers curated exhibitions at both LAX and Ontario World Airports, and promotes Los Angeles as a creative and vibrant destination to over 40 million national and international visitors annually.

Los Angeles World Airport (LAX)1 World Way Los Angeles, CA 90045

Ontario World Airport – Inland Empire2500 Terminal Way Ontario, CA 91761


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Juliana Martinez, Pobrectio Burrito, Acrylic, 18" x 24"

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Victor Horcasitas, Viento en Flor, Mixed media on paper, 24" x 18", 2016

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DCA PROP K FACILITIES IN DEVELOPMENT (3)

Downtown Youth Arts Center (Fire Station # 23)225 East 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90013

Highland Park Youth Arts Center111 North Bridewell Street Los Angeles, CA 90042

Oakwood Junior Youth Arts Center (Vera Davis McLendon Youth Arts Center)610 California Avenue Venice, CA 90291

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OR CONTACT:

City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90012TEL 213.202.5500 FAX 213.202.5513 WEB culturela.org

Jorge Bernal, Toro, Ink on paper, 8.5" x 11"


Douglas Alvarez, Don't Give Up, Acrylic on wood, 12" x 12", 2016

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The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs gives special thanks to our calendar artists for generously allowing us to showcase their work in this publication.

Mar Abella [email protected]

Andres Arceo [email protected]

Ricardo Acunawritericardoacuna@ yahoo.com

Victor Aleman2mun-dos.com

Douglas AlvarezDouglasalvarez.com

William [email protected]

Alfredo de BatucDebatuc.com

Carlos Benavidescarlosbenavidesdigital [email protected]

Roberto Benavides robertobenavidez.com

Jorge [email protected]

Martin Bustamantemartinbustamante-art.com

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Juan Escobedojuanescobedo.com

Ivan Godinezivangodinezart@ gmail.com>

Brenda [email protected]

Azul DelGrassoazulsinned.com

Ofelia Esparzasacred-origins.com

Jose Angel Hernandez Jose_Hernandez@ ahm.honda.com

Victor [email protected]

Patricia Krebspatriciakrebs.com.ar

Jose Lozano [email protected]

Isabel Martinez [email protected]

Juliana Martinez julianamartinezart@ gmail.com

Zachary Mendoza zachkmendoza.com

Andres [email protected]

Jonny Nicoloronicolorophotography.com

Angela Maria Ortizamosartstudio.com

Francisco PalomaresPalomaresblvd.com

Antonio Pelayo [email protected]

Isaac Pelayo isaacsunnypelayo@ gmail.com

Otto "Tito" Sturckesturckestudio.com

Crystal de la Torre [email protected]

Roger Triviñ[email protected]

John Tapia Urquizathegeniusofwater.us

Virginia Val [email protected]

Ariel Vargassalarielvargassal.com

Malinalxochitl Zapatamalinallizapata@ gmail.com

Jorge [email protected]

Courtesy of Avenue 50 Studioavenue50studio.com

Sergio Teran

Artelatino heritage month calendar artists

Ariel Vargassal, at left: Leap of a Creative Mind, Acrylic on canvas, 30" x 40", 2015, at right: Luring the Beast with a Pointless Lullaby, Acrylic on canvas, 48" x 48", 2015

Back cover: Isaac Pelayo, Broken (Self portrait), Pencil on paper, 14" x 17",2016



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