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Photographer Lisa Luevanos Exhibit

rgonyeau — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:23:49 +0000

Photographer Lisa Luevanos has sought to celebrate and preserve Latino heritage in her work over the past three decades. Born and raised in southwest Detroit, her photographs document the long history of the Southwest Detroit neighborhood. The exhibit opening will also feature live performances and a sneak peak of El Museo del Norte‘s 2013 historical exhibit.

OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, May 4 from 5-9 PM
Café con Leche across from Clark Park in Detroit at (313) 554-1744.

EXHIBIT
Friday, May 4-Saturday, June 30

CLOSING RECEPTION
Saturday, June 30 from 6:00-8:00PM

For more information, contact Jennifer Garcia Peacock at elmuseodelnorte@gmail.com.

The exhibit is co-Sponsored by CLAVE, El Museo del Norte, and Café con Leche.

Brazilian Nanny Assis To Play Arab American Museum

jarodriguez — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:10:32 +0000

Bahia, Brazil singer, songwriter and master percussionist Nanny Assis will perform at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, as part of their Global Thursdays concert series. The concert will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7:30PM.

He will bring his blend of popular music, Brazilian jazz, Afro-Brasilian and other folkloric sounds that is distinctly his and hard to define.

Tickets are $10 and $9 for museum members. They are available both in advance and at the door. There is free, lit parking in the municipal lot north of the museum.

For more information on the museum or other concerts, you can go to museum’s site.

Hoopin’ For Autism Fundraiser To Benefit Autism Society of Michigan

jarodriguez — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:15:27 +0000

The annual Hoopin’ For Autism event will be taking place Saturday, April 28 at Cesar Chavez Academy. Doors will open at 3pm and feature a basketball between Western Alumni and Redeemer Alumni. The Motor City Rockerz will perform during half time. Adults are $5 and children are $3.

There will be an after party with Orquesta La Inspiracion, starting at 9pm at Club Polo on Allen Road, with a $10 cover charge.

Proceeds for both events benefit The Autism Society of Michigan.

Mexicantown Cinco de Mayo Fun Run

rgonyeau — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:02:20 +0000

The 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fun Run and Walk will be taking place on Sunday, May 6 at 11:45 AM and will include a 5K along with a one mile course. Cash prizes will be given for the top finishers.

For more information on the even or the course, visit the race website.

Día de los Niños Returns to Detroit’s Clark Park

jarodriguez — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:53:57 +0000

Dia de los Niños: Celebrating Children & Literacy is a special event happening in Southwest Detroit at Clark Park on April 28, 2012 from 10am-3pm. The purpose of the event is to focus on literacy and the family.

There will be several activities for children including a poster design activity. For the first time, this years’ event will include a college fair. College planning and academic resources will be available. Various schools will be on hand to answer questions.

The event is free to attend.

Detroit Restaurant Week Returns For The Sixth Time

rgonyeau — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:03:14 +0000

Detroit Restaurant Week is set to return for spring 2012. Beginning on Friday, April 20 and ending on Sunday, April 29, Metro Detroiters will once again be able to enjoy hearty three-course meals for just $28 per person.

Since the fall of 2009, this year’s spring edition of Detroit Restaurant Week will be the sixth time the promotion has been offered. The five previous promotions saw participation from almost 160,000 diners, while generating millions in sales for the participating restaurants and area businesses.

The restaurant menus, reservation information and a listing of after dinner activities will be available here soon.

They are proud to once again partner with 21 of Detroit’s finest dining establishments:

Beyond Borders Shows Southwest Detroit Community and Residents

rgonyeau — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:49:29 +0000

An Exhibition and Reception Celebrating The Latino Immigrant Experience & Southwest Detroit

Location: Mexicantown International Mercado (2826 Bagley, Detroit, MI 48216)
Dates: April 13-May 5, 2012
Opening reception: Friday, April 13, 2012 6–9PM, which includes a special musical performance
Closing reception: Saturday, May 5, 2012 6–9PM.

In the spirit of the Detroit Revealed: Photographs 2000-2010 exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts and, in partnership with the Southwest Artist Network (SWAN), Beyond Borders is a celebration of the life and vibrancy of Southwest Detroit and the community that individual Latino immigrants call home.

Beyond Borders: Latino Immigrants and Southwest Detroit photography project by Carlos Diaz, included in this exhibit, is a part of a body of work funded by a Kresge Foundation Community Arts Grant and completed in collaboration with LASED.

Also, included in this exhibition are SW Detroit artists: Vito Valdez, Erik Howard, Tom Stoye and graffiti artists from The Alley Project (TAP) and others.

During the exhibition, gallery hours are Saturdays 12-5PM or by appointment.

For more info contact, vvaldez@swandetroit.com

Get Your Dance Shoes Out and Head to Ya Salsa’s Salsa Party

paulaanderanin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:18:33 +0000

YA Salsa is Michigan’s LARGEST Salsa Dance Party!

This exciting event happens once a month at

American Legion Hall

31775 Grand River Ave,

Farmington, MI 48336

Date: Sunday, April 29, 2012

5:30 – 6:30 –2 levels of salsa lessons

Open dance 6:30 – 10 pm with Detroit’s hottest DJ’s

Only $10

Complimentary Snacks and Refreshments with Cash bar

For more info please visit their Facebook page “YA Salsa”

info@YASalsa.com, or call 734.645.9937