Community & Cultural Events
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| Humanities Division Office 972-238-6252 |
Sara Cardona scardo@dcccd.edu 972-761-6704 |
Join us for exciting community and cultural events. Celebrate Hispanic heritage in September with The Center for Mexican American/Latino Studies, as we present music, theater, lectures and other entertainment. Look for up-coming film series, cultural workshops, and seminars for members of the business community.
Learn about this great culture that is all around us. Come find out what The Center for Mexican American/Latino Studies Program has to offer. Only at Richland College!
Upcoming Events
Like a Bride (Novia Que Te Vea)
Wednesday, March 8
12:20pm - 2:00pm in F102
A unique film about two Jewish girls coming of age in Mexico City in the 1960s. This film explores one of the lesser-known communities of Mexico through a poignant, funny and romantic tale of youth.
A Forgotten Injustice
Thursday, March 10
11am - 12:45pm in F102
A Dallas premiere of a documentary film hosted by the film makers. The untold story of almost 2 million Mexican-Americans and U.S. citizens who were forced out of the U.S. during the Great Depression.
Crystal City 1969
Thursday, February 25
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. in F108
Join Cara Mia Theater company in a presentation on the historic student walkout that took place in Crystal City, Texas in 1969. The student protest was part of the larger Mexican-American civil rights movement addressing the issues of discrimination and social injustice. Cara Mia Theater recently created a successful theatrical production based on these important events.
Benito Before Juarez
Thursday, February 4
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. in SH118
In celebration of Mexico's Bicentennial Independence, join pre-eminent writer and playwright Edgar Chias in a presentation on the fascinating life of Benito Juarez, Mexico's first indigenous presidnet and a founding father of Mexico's constitution. Presented in conjunction with Teatro Dallas' 14th International Theatre Festival.
Past Events
Dias De Los Muertos Celebration/Days of the Dead
Exhibit of altars from October 27 - November 3, 2009
Reception and poetry reading
Thursday, October 27 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fannin Hall Lobby
Cinenoteca Mexicana: Classic Mexican Film Series
All films are in Spanish with English subtitles. All presentations are from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. in Room D174
La Maldicion de La Llorona (The Curse of the Crying Woman)
Friday, October 30
El Bloero de Raquel
Friday, November 6
Salon Mexico
Friday, November 20
Looking Back: Trio Los Panchos
Michelle Navarro's grandfather was a founding member of the original troubadour tri famous for performing some of the most romantic music of the golden age of Mexico. She shares her stories and insight on the cultural significance of this famous group of musicians, Los Panchos.
Wednesday, November 18
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the Brazos Gallery (Room C140)
The Enigma of Don Juan
Maryam Baig, PhD Candidate UTD
guest lecture on the figure of Don Juan in literature and theater
Tues. October 14, 12:45 E070
Goya and The Disasters of War
Michelle Pauken, PhD candidate UTD
guest lecture on the art of Francisco Goya
Thurs. October 9, 9:30 am C140
Mayor Miyagishima, Las Cruces, NM
speaking on being of a bi-cultural heritage in the political arena
Wed. September 17, 10:10 am S103