In one of the largest collaborative artistic efforts across Chicago, twenty-six of the city’s prominent arts institutions join together to present The Soviet Arts Experience, a 16-month-long showcase of works by artists who created under (and in response to the Politburo of the Soviet Union.
From the poignant string quartets and symphonies of Dmitri Shostakovich to stunning, handpainted WWII propaganda posters, and from the grand orchestral and ballet music of Sergei Prokofiev to the political satire of Evgeny Shvarts, The Soviet Arts Experience will take festivalgoers behind the Iron Curtain to explore its essence through the creative work of its visual artists, choreographers, composers, and dramatists.
The Soviet Arts Experience is spearheaded by the University of Chicago Presents ... Go to event
Erasing Borders is a richly provocative exhibition by artists of the Indian diaspora who confront issues of sexuality, terror, disease, the environment, racial and sectarian politics in painting, prints, installations, video, and sculpture. With great technical mastery and diversity of theme and style, these works combine traditional Indian aesthetics with Western elements, and speak to the powerful experience of personal and cultural dislocation in the global village. In its eighth year, Erasing Borders is curated by Vijay Kumar and produced by the Indo-American Arts Council. Free and open to the public.
Opening Reception:
When: Thursday August 18th,
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm.
Where: Aicon Gallery, 35 Great Jones Street, New York City
Exhibition dates: August 16-September 3, 2011
Part food event, part summer party, Chinatown Summer Nights offers Los Angeles a truly unique experience outside of the usual summer festival fare. Attendees will get a chance to taste the many culinary offerings of Chinatown through live coking demonstrations executed by Chinatown’s top chefs, eat at local restaurants serving authentic Chinese and Asian cuisine and nosh on LA’s best gourmet food trucks. KCRW DJs will be performing under the neon-lit courtyard of Central Plaza for those wanting to dance their heart out on the massive outdoor dance floor. Attendees can also experience large-scale, outdoor video projections; take part in hands-on, Chinese cultural activities, and watch some of the best Chinese acts outside of Cirque du Soleil perform.
when: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Time: ... 
Fiber Futures: Japan’s Textile Pioneers showcases the dynamic field of Japanese fiber art. Organized as a juried show jointly presented by Japan Society and International Textile Network Japan in collaboration with Tama University Art Museum, the works on display range from ethereal silk and hemp to paper pulp and synthetic fiber using methods that are sometimes deeply traditional, but sometimes employ the latest weaving and dyeing technology along with an environmentally conscious “green” ethos. Moving far beyond traditional utility, Japan’s textile pioneers fuse past and present to create innovative, beautiful and sometimes challenging works of art.
View an image gallery of works from Fiber Futures
When: Friday, September 16 — Sunday, December 18
Where: 333 East 4 ... 
Selections from the Neuberger Museum of Art
A selection of art work from the Neuberger Museum of Art will be on display at the 1285 Avenue of the Americas Art Gallery to celebrate fifty years of Latin American Arts. Works from contemporary and modern Mexican artists such as Betsabeé Romero, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, José Luis Cuevas, Nicolás De Jesús, Rufino Tamayo and José Clemente Orozco will be on display.
When: On View from February 28 to May 30, 2012
Gallery hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm
Where: 1285 Avenue of the Americas Art Gallery
(Between 51st and 52nd Streets)
Quinceanera.com and El Clasificado present the first Quinceanera Expo and Fashion Show of the year on Sunday, March 11, 2012 in Studio City.
Future quinceañeras who attend can win a chance to win an iPad or a Quince dress, designed by Raul Corona.
When: Sunday, March 11, 2012
Time: 12 pm- 5 pm
Where: Sportsmen’s Lodge Event Center
12833 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Admission: This event is FREE.
Parking $7
To register call 1-888-9-QUINCE (78-4623) or visit Quinceanera.com.
*Winners will be selected at the event and must be present to claim their prize.
For more info click here.
David Wampach, François Chaignaud, Cecilia Bengolea, back in New York, part of the Queer New York International Arts Festival (QNYI).
Queer New York International Arts Festival (QNYI) is a new festival of contemporary performance and visual art that explores and broadens the concept of “queer (in) art.” Co-curated by Zvonimir Dobrović, artistic director of Queer Zagreb and the Perforations Festival in Croatia, and art historian and curator André von Ah, the festival aims to dispel preconceived and stereotyped notions of “queer” and provide a platform for expanding the discourse about artistic practices. The festival features works by an exciting lineup of artists including David Wampach (France), Ricci/Forte (Italy), Tadasu Takamine (Japan), François Chaignaud & Cecilia Bengolea (Franc ... 
The Old Town Art Fair, June 9-10, takes place in the city’s historic Old Town Triangle District, which hosts 300 nationally acclaimed artists and an estimated 50,000 art lovers. Other highlights of the 2012 Old Town Art Fair include the “Garden Walk” featuring a walk through more than 50 urban home gardens, a music stage, a children’s corner, and a food court. The event kicks off with a First Sight, Friday Night party, at Second City, with a performance by Second City actors, and a silent and live auction of artists’ work.
When: 9-10 June, 2012
Where: Old Town Triangle
N. Lincoln Ave. & W. Wisconsin St.
Chicago, IL 60614
For more information click here.
Welcome to the festival of Merengue – Salsa – Cumbia – Tango !
This colorful and exciting festival celebrates music that includes Latin Pop, Rock, Salsa, Reggaeton, Merngue, as well as the music of the Americas, the Caribbean and Espana. The Festival also features an Art Fair and delicious food from some of Chicago finest restaurants.
When:
Thursday, August 4th to Sunday, September 18th
Where: 337 East Randolph Street
Grant Park Museums
Chicago IL, 60601
For moe information click here.
This traditional holiday represents the day the three kings arrive at the nativity with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh for the baby Jesus.
Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar are depicted in a colorful procession commemorating the journey following the star to Bethlehem.
In Mexico and other Latin countries many children receive their Christmas gift on this day. We on Olvera street celebrate this tradition with prizes,free champurado (Mexican traditional chocolate drink) and pan dulce (Mexican sweet bread) as well as a Piñata filled with candies for the children to break and enjoy.
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