THE ART OF LATINOS

2012 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

CELEBRATION
Music of the African Diaspora
Thurs., Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Cross Cultural Communications

The Enchanted Shrimp

Sat., Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 12, Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Community Folk Art Center

Latin music journey featuring Carolina Kim Tihanyi. Info: 443-2230

Upstate Medical University 3510 Setnor Hall, 766 Irving Ave.

Speaker: Theresa Pagano, Partners in Learning. Info: (315) 744-3831

Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee St.

A story adapted and directed by Jos Miguel Hernandez. Featuring La Joven Guardia del Teatro Latino. Info: (315) 442-2230

Fiesta del Coqui for Kids

Fri., Sep. 21, 28; Oct. 5 & 12, 3:30 p.m.

Opening Ceremony: The Arts of Latinos

Thurs., Sept. 13, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St.

Stories, crafts, snacks and music. Ages 5 and up. Info: (315) 435-3797

Buenos Dias Upstate NY La Liga Fundraiser

Tues., Oct. 2, 2012, 7:30 9:30 a.m.

Delaware Academy, 900 S. Geddes St.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Orlando Ocampo, LeMoyne College. Childrens dance performance and Meet the Artist exhibition. Light refreshments.

Doubletree Hotel, Carrier Circle

Speakers: Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo. Info: La Liga (315) 475-6153 ext. 204

Puente Flamenco

Fri., Sept. 21, 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Dolce Vita, 907 E. Genesee St.

Live Spaniard music and dancers. Info: (315) 475-4700

Immigrants Connect
Sat., Sept. 15, 8 a.m. Noon

Come & Enjoy Life with Nosotros Radio!

Sat., Sept. 22, 9 p.m. 1a.m.

Emerging Issues in Immigration Law: an Immigration Panel

Thurs., Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Syracuse University
Paving the Way alumni speakers: Ramon Rivera, G94, Jos Perez, G07 and Sylvia Montan, G94. Join the discussion on the recent U.S. decision about immigration. What does it mean and who does it effect?

CNY Regional Market, 2100 Park St.

Government and community resources for immigrants and small businesses. Info: (315) 449-9536

Dolce Vita, 907 E. Genesee St.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Dance and networking party. Info: (315) 751-0435

Oil Painting Exhibit by Oscar Garcs

Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

La Joven Guardia del Teatro y La Danza Latina

Wed., Sept. 26, 4:30 p.m.

Health Summit
Fri., Oct. 5, 7 p.m.

Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St.

Artwork by Cuban native and local artist. Info: (315) 435-3797

Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St.

La Ligas Latino Theater Youth Dance Troupe presents traditional Latin-American dances. Info: (315) 435-3797

Syracuse University, Underground, Schine Student Center

Learn the health issues facing the Latino community and how to address them. Guest performer: Rob Vassilarakis. Research presented by McNair fellows.

Driver Safety Classes

Sept. 15 Oct. 15

Strength in Diversity Film

Wed., Sept. 26, 5 - 7 p.m.

Fiesta de las Aves

Sat., Oct. 6, 2012 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

AARP
Spanish classroom or online course for only $5. Info: 1-877- 227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/cursos

Onondaga Community College 345 Mawhinney Hall

A young mother and her son are separated as she tries to build a better life in the United States. A powerful and heartwarming film that puts a human face on the current debates about immigration.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

A celebration of migratory birds and Latin American cultures. Info: Rosamond Gifford Zoo (315) 435-8511

Celebrate with La Casita: a Bomba & Plena Festival!

La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St.

Mon., Sept. 17, 6:30 8:30 p.m.

Launching of the Latino Professional Network of Syracuse

Thurs., Sept. 27, 6 - 10 p.m.

Impossibilitados
Fri., Oct. 12, 7:00 p.m.

Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee St.

A theatrical performance by Jos Miguel Hernandez inspired by Abisay Puentes paintings$5 donation welcome. Info: (315) 443-2230

Celebrate the new exhibition and La Casitas first anniversary! Info: (315) 443-1879

RedHouse Caf, 219 S. West St.

After work drinks and networking for the first and only network dedicated to promoting Latino professionals in the Syracuse area.

Bomba & Plena Festival: A Graphic History

Sept. 17- Nov. 4, Noon - 6 p.m.

La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St.

Celebrate almost 40 years of Festival de Bomba y Plena in Puerto Rico. Info: (315) 443-1879

Bomba & Plena Music Workshops

Fridays, Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 5-6:30 p.m.

Path to the American Dream: Health, Employment & A Home

Sat., Oct. 13, 2012 11 a.m. 4 p.m.

Fowler High School

Health & wellness fair, job fair & housing fair. Info: La Liga (315) 475-6153 ext. 204

Oscar Garcs: Artists Reception

Thurs., Sept. 20, 6 9 p.m.

La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco St.

Listen to a master drummer and learn how to drum to bomba and plena! Info: (315) 443-1879

Closing Ceremony
Sat., Oct. 13, 8 p.m.

Point of Contact Gallery, 914 E. Genesee St.

Art Exhibit - Ink Geographies of Oscar Garcs. Open to the public. Free admission. Info: (315) 443-2169

Fiesta Latina Dinner Dance

Sat., Sept. 29, 7p.m.

Pensabanes Casablanca, State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13204

Presented by Nosotros Your Latino Voice Local individuals, both Hispanic and non-Hispanic, will be recognized for community contributions. Info: (315) 751-0435

Syracuse University
Musical guest and a dance performance. Info: (315) 443-9676

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EVENTS SPONSORED BY AXA-Equitable CNY Latino Media Consortium Coca-Cola La Casita La Liga

Le Moyne College Nosotros Radio Inc. Your Latino Voice Onondaga Community College

Onondaga County Publlc Library/ Mundy Branch Outliers C & SO. Inc. Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park

Syracuse Common Council Office Syracuse University Syracuse Veterans Administration Medical Center Upstate Medical University