Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Son Jarocho and Trova

Niño Astronauta in Pilsen!

Niño Astronauta is a "live" electronic trio performing Nu-jazz, breakbeats, Glitch Pop, Latin rock, and funk. They're not just another laptop-electronic project, they perform with instruments accompanied with their official dancer, Maki-bolas.

Official website http://www.ninoastronauta.com
Myspace http://www.myspace.com/ninoastronauta

AXKAN is a member of the acclaimed Nopal Beat Records Collective. His music features percussions and ethnic elements that blend with the electronic atmospheres. Axkan means: “now” or “the present”, in náhuatl (a native Mexican tongue).
Official website http://www.axkan.com

The opening act for the night is Giroscopio a Chicago music producer mixing minimal techno.
Myspace website is http://www.myspace.com/giroscopio


BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS CONCERT AT:
National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W 19th St 9:00 Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Radio Arte 1401 W 18th St. Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
For more information: 312-455-9455 EXT 105


Wednesday, March 21, 2007

taller de grabado

A todos los interesados en aprender grabado

Colibri Studio/Gallery esta organizando un taller de grabado
para estudiar y conocer la fabulosa obra de Jose Gpe.Posada

El taller tendra una duracion de ocho semanas
en donde veremos algunas tecnicas como grabado en madera,linoleo y metal
Trabajaremos con guvias, navajas de corte fino y punta seca.
La prensa, tintas y solventes los proporciona Colibri Studio.
Tambien algunas herramientas y equipo.
Otras deberan ser traidas por los participantes.
papel no esta incluido.
El taller tendra una duracion de ocho semanas
cada viernes de 7:45pm a 9:30pm

El taller empieza el 30 de Marzo hasta el 18 de Mayo
costo es de $140
interesados llamar para inscripcion al 312-523 6993 o al 312-733 8431

"COLIBRI STUDIO/GALLERY"
2032 West 18th.St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone and fax: 312-733-8431
nahui_ollin@sbcglobal.net
tarima-son@sbcglobal.net

Woman Monologue Festival

Meztli  Galeria y Organizacion  Cultural
Presents:
Woman Monologue Festival/ Festival de Monologos de Mujeres.

This Production is for a mature audience
English & Espanglish

Written& Directed by: Micheal Villareal
Lirics By: Marcia Klatt

Performed by: Niki Aquino, Diana Campos.
Carrie Peterson,Beatris Jamaica, Vanessa Ortega,
Alicia Ponce and Diana Shield.

Produced By: Meztli Galeria y Organizacion Cultural & Micheal Villareal.

Runs: Feb 23rd-April 8th Fridays & Saturdays at 7 P.M.Sundays at 3 P.M.

Reserve by calling: (866) 811-4111 or Visit
www.theatermania.com

Meztli Gallery
556W 18th St.
(312) 738-0860
www.meztl.net

Suggested Donation $15

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Javier Chavira


March 15 - July 8, 2007

Using a fusion of Mexican catholic iconography and other aesthetic and cultural influences, Javier Chavira connects viewers with the mission of humanitarian visionaries through contemporary portraiture. Curated by the Kraft Foods Chicago Gallery Committee: Silvia Rivera, Oscar Sánchez and Gabriel Villa.

Opening Night Reception: Thursday, March 15, 2007
6:00 - 8:30 pm

At the National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th Street