Art y Culture + Chicago Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

October 5, 2009

Sandra Cisneros’ ofrenda to her parents on exhibit in Chicago

Alex Rubio’s calavera print part of Chicago museo’s muertos show

October 2, 2009

For a decade, the Luna Negra dance troupe has poured their blood, sweat and tears into their art. – Chicago

September 21, 2009

A West Side photo studio has been snapping pictures of Chicago’s Latino community for 40 years. Those pictures tell the story of people and their families as well as their increasing political role in the city’s life. – Miguel Zuno

Latino culture put on display through artwork at Columbia, Chicago State University

June 19, 2009

Famed Chicago Muralist Hector Duarte’s new work of art

June 16, 2009

Latino authors and illustrators honored for outstanding works in children’s literature – Recipients of prestigious Pura Belpré Medal accept awards, sign winning books

November 12, 2008

Una elaborada exposición que recopila arte azteca de 10 museos mexicanos _con piezas que nunca antes habían salido de México muestra fragmentos de un mundo que fue destruido para siempre el 31 de agosto de 1521. – Chicago

September 29, 2008

Luna Negra ranges far and wide

Luna Negra beautifully revives a masterpiece – “There Is a Time,” the rarely seen choreographic masterpiece that was created in 1956 by the Mexican-born, American-based modern dance pioneer Jose Limon.

September 15, 2008

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Broadway’s Chicago welcomes back Mexican actress Bianca Marroquin to the role of merry murderess Roxie Hart beginning Sept. 15.

September 11, 2008

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Nordstrom is partnering with Latino Art Beat, a Chicago-based nonprofit arts organization, to feature art from their “What Hispanic Heritage and Culture Means to Me” competition at Nordstrom stores and online

September 8, 2008

New documentary focuses on historical role of Puerto Ricans in Chicago – Their journey was marked by constant struggle and displacement from gentrifying areas

August 6, 2008

The Latino Theater Festival Throws a ‘Blood Wedding’ – Chicago

August 3, 2008

Chicago Latino Music Festival gets ready to cover 6 centuries in city

July 23, 2008

Cicero gets OK from Mexican city of Guanajuato to host mummy exhibit – Chicago

July 13, 2008

A Nation of Everybody: A Chicago art exhibit stirs dialogue on immigration reform

June 26, 2008

‘Romeo y Julieta’ : Shakespeare en Español – Chicago

June 17, 2008

The Ñ Beat: “Reflections Of Ourselves” – Chicago

May 12, 2008

Blood Wedding Musical Among Shows in Goodman’s Latino Festival This Summer – Chicago

May 6, 2008

2010: THE YEAR OF MÉXICO IN CHICAGO

April 25, 2008

Latino art fair to run – Chicago ARTEahora

April 21, 2008

Chicano art up close – Con Safos – (the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago)

April 14, 2008

Teatro Luna paints unvarnished portrait of Latina life – all Latinas in Chicago

April 2, 2008

Latino show speaks with several voices – Con Safos: Contemporary Chicano Art From the Joe A. Diaz Collection at the National Museum of Mexican Art – Chicago

March 18, 2008

Luna Negra concert shatters stereotypes

Luna Negra builds its audience, then feeds it – Chicago

March 17, 2008

Solo Tu is by Latinas, about Latinas – Teatro Luna in Chicago

March 6, 2008

La Bloga: Teatro Luna’s Shining Light – Chicago

February 14, 2008

La Bloga: Palabra Pura News — New Latino Poetry on Tour

January 31, 2008

A Latin American plaza springs up in Chicago – at The Old Town School of Folk Music

November 30, 2007

Unlikely hero of Mexican Revolution – Chicago professor’s work has preserved and elevated country’s historical legacy – Friedrich Katz

October 15, 2007

Mexican film wins Chicago fest’s top prize – Carlos Reygadas’ “Silent Light”

September 23, 2007

Chicago artist with Hispanic roots hopes to inspire – Carlos Jimenez

August 29, 2007

Cicero gets date with Mexico’s mummies – Illinois

August 22, 2007

Book Review – Papi Chulo: A Legend, A Novel and the Puerto Rican Identity

July 12, 2007

La Bloga: Conversation with Francisco Aragón/Palabra Pura and the Love of the Word

July 2, 2007

Mexican artists thinking outside borders – Two new exhibits beg the question: Is the art of Mexico losing its soul?

May 31, 2007

La Bloga: Proyecto Latina, Tianguis, and Women Who Love Words

May 14, 2007

La Bloga: Great performance in Chicago May 17th — Yo Soy Chicago/I am Chicago

April 13, 2007

23rd Chicago Latino Film Festival lets the dogs out

March 19, 2007

Mayan textiles a cultural evolution

January 25, 2007

Mayan textile show a triple treat – ‘Arte Textil Maya’ a stunner at Mexican museum – Chicago

January 24, 2007

Tequila Don Julio and The Mexican Museum Present Nuevo Arte: Coleccion Tequila Don Julio – A National Traveling Art Exhibition Featuring Mexican and Mexican-American Artists

December 6, 2006

Mexican art museum gets a new name – Chicago, Illinois