Archive for April, 2010
International Voices Project
By Gozamos on April 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
As the opening performance of the first annual International Voices Project, the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago will host a staged reading of The Dakota Dream (dark comedy about a man who learns his dreams predict the future ) by Catalan playwright Jordi Galcerán.
Florecita ✿ Soul
By Gozamos on April 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the springtime sounds of…
♫ LATIN FUNK ♫ SALSOUL ♫ TROPICÁLIA ♫ BOSSA NOVA ♫ BOOGALOO ♫ PSYCHEDELIA ♫
Courtesy of King Hippo, Gogo, Shazam Bangles and Tony Junior
Immersioni/Immersions
By Gozamos on April 30, 2010 | 1 Comment
Immersioni/Immersions, an exhibition curated by Anna Cerniglia and Susanna Horvatovičova, is the third installment of an international collaboration between an American and an Italian curator.
Cultura Profetica
By Gozamos on April 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Puerto Rican Cultura Profética made its debut with the release of Canción de Alerta. It was produced in 1998 by Eroll Brown in Kingston, Jamaica, where the band returned in 1999 to make Ideas Nuevas, a mixture of traditional reggae, Latin rock, bossa nova, salsa, and ska. http://www.facebook.com/culturaprofetica
Tapas Barcelona
By Luz Chavez on April 30, 2010 | 8 Comments
Tapas Barcelona in Evanston is not the type of restaurant you only visit once. The winning combination of inexpensive delectable tapas, out-of-this-world sangria, and an ambiance reminiscent of typical Spanish tapas bars has enticed regulars for 15 years.
There Goes My Hero
By Katie Donbavand on April 30, 2010 | 1 Comment
For those about to geek out: we salute you! Jerrod, Greg, and PT are their secret identities but their on stage alter egos are Wednesday Heroes.
Gilberto Santarosa & Oscar D’Leon
By Gozamos on April 30, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Gilberto Santa Rosa, also known as “El Caballero de la Salsa” (The Gentleman of Salsa) (born August 21, 1962), is a Puerto Rican band leader and singer of salsa and bolero. Oscar Emilio León Somoza, better known as Oscar D’León (born in Caracas, Venezuela on July 11, 1943) is a Venezuelan musician who became internationally famous for his salsa music. In Spanish, he [...]
The Journey Home : Allende
By Claudio Alberto Cortes on April 29, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Great Mexican cuisine in the middle of the great white north.
Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo
By Gozamos on April 29, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Steel string ten finger tapping guitar prodigy Andreas Kapsalis, and nylon string classical guitarist Goran Ivanovic have fused their musical roots with modern, classical, world, jazz and beyond in this experimental duo.
Local Hero: Sifu Yamel Torres
By Katie Donbavand on April 29, 2010 | 3 Comments
Gozamos turns the spotlight on one of our heroes: Sifu Yamel Torres of Chinese Martial Arts. He takes time out of his busy schedule of teaching Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, and Qi Gong to lucky Chicagoans to tell us why low-key Christmases are the best holidays and hard work pays off.
RESPECT: A musical tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire
By Gozamos on April 29, 2010 | Leave a comment!
RESPECT: A musical tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire
Music by DJ Leonard Part Sixx
10th Annual Chicago Anarchist Film Festival:
By Gozamos on April 29, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Anarchist films cross boundaries, take risks, and subvert passivity. With this year’s theme,Crossing Boundaries, CAFF seeks to project voices that transcend borders and cultures — voices that normally do not get heard. That said, viewers will also find humor, silliness and fun in the offerings. OPENING NIGHT: Radical Cheese http://www.chicagoanarchistfilmfest.com/
Hala-Kahiki
By Rebecca Bretana on April 28, 2010 | 4 Comments
Within a short drive of the city lies a little piece of Hawaiian paradise. Grass skirts and leis welcome.
The Oracle Speaks
By Reyna Jacqueline Peña on April 27, 2010 | 2 Comments
Reflections on Guillermo Gomez-Peña’s “Strange Democracies”
Tortillas for Amateurs
By Rebecca Bretana on April 27, 2010 | 2 Comments
Making the Mexican flatbread we all know and love at home! Recently, I decided to test the limits of my culinary skills by making my own at home. What could be better than homemade tortillas, right?
Spain on the Edge—Limits of a Narrative Conflict
By Gozamos on April 27, 2010 | Leave a comment!
NEXT: The Invitational Exhibition of Emerging Art
Spain on the Edge—Limits of a Narrative Conflict
Opening Reception
Discussion with Silvia Ballestra
By Gozamos on April 27, 2010 | Leave a comment!
Book Presentation: Discussion with Silvia Ballestra, Woman and Literature in Italy Today
The Armando Diaz Experience
By Gozamos on April 27, 2010 | Leave a comment!
The Armando Diaz Experience is long-form improvisation in which a monologist tells personal stories that provides the inspiration for the resulting scenes. The cast is a group of iO’s most accomplished performers and alumni, making this show a Monday-night smash for years! “The Armando Diaz Experience” is frequently joined by guests from MADtv, Saturday Night [...]
Interview: Lila Downs
By Jose Luis Benavides on April 27, 2010 | 4 Comments
Promoting her new album, Lila Downs Y La Misteriosa – Live en Paris, Fri. April 30th at the House of Blues
Homebrewing: The Hop Heavy Hobby
By Rebecca Bretana on April 26, 2010 | 6 Comments
Next time you take a look at your pint glass and through the malty, hoppy goodness it contains, think about the interesting and little-known subset of the craft brewing community called homebrewers.
Weight Loss Challenge: Week 3
By Luz Chavez on April 26, 2010 | 3 Comments
Weight loss troopers! It’s Monday weigh-in day! Check in your stats on the comments board. Then check out these sobering statistics about obesity in the Latino community.
The Good, The Bad, and the Unemployed
By Jessica Villasana on April 26, 2010 | Leave a comment!
A place for you to voice your workplace horror stories, hot tips, good advice (not-so-good advice), and job market rants. You never know when your bad experiences could keep someone out of trouble. Send Jessica what you got, so she can feel your pain.
Bridal Bliss Wedding Expo
By Gozamos on April 25, 2010 | Leave a comment!
This event is for the truly unique bride that takes out of the equation what’s popular and is seeking to have her own thoughts processed. There will be fabulous giveaways, door prizes, raffles, tastings and valuable information.
Festival of Flesh!
By Gozamos on April 25, 2010 | 3 Comments
T’S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH! Arkham Noise Productions presents the Festival of Flesh! An evening of live burlesque, comedy, variety sideshow, DJs and more – all to entertain the sassy masses! From kinky stripteases, fire breathers, snake charmers, and girls walking on glass, the Festival of Flesh brings it all to your very eyes [...]
