Frida Kahlo: TREE of HOPE

11/02/2024

Tomorrow, free event of Dia de Los Mu***os Los Angeles Central Public Library!

The Central Library celebrates Day of the Dead with stories, music and art, in Spanish and English, at this fun event for the entire family. This event is free and open to all.

10/26/2024

🎉 Join Us for the 10th Annual Día de los Mu***os Festival!🎉
📅 Today! Saturday, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Mainplace Mall, Santa Ana💸 Free Entry for All Ages!
Celebrate the spirit of Día de los Mu***os with family and friends at our vibrant festival! Immerse yourself in this rich cultural experience featuring mariachi music, lively games, and fantastic prizes— all free for the community. I’ll be hosting interactive **Lotería game sessions**, so don’t miss the chance to play, learn, and win! 🎶 Live Mariachi Performances
🎲 Traditional Lotería with Prizes
✨ Fun, Culture, and Celebration for All Ages!
Come honor this beautiful tradition with us and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of music, games, and community! ***os

10/19/2024

This afternoon: 🎶 Songs & Stories of Day of the Dead @ La Mirada Library 2PM Free family program. https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11515336

10/12/2024

Tomorrow Saturday October 12, 3PM Park Branch Library

10/02/2024

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11670424
This coming Thursday, 6PM Free lecture

A musical and visual lecture on the muralist Diego Rivera's illustrations for the Mayan-Quiché culture's great book of creation, the Popol Vuh

09/26/2024

Thanks to the French Valley Library for giving me the opportunity to share my program "De Colores: Celebrating Diversity through Music & Songs", where I explore the many layers of Hispanic history—especially the experiences of Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S.—through traditional songs and sing-alongs. The song that gives my presentation its name, "De Colores", was brought to the Americas from Spain in the 16th century. Although it's often seen as a children's song due to its simple lyrics and melody, it has been widely used over the centuries in various religious and social engagement activities, such as the United Farm Workers' march led by César Chávez, where it became an anthem.

09/24/2024

Musical presentation and storytelling about the cultural richness of Hispanic America, tomorrow, Wednesday at 3:30 PM at the French Valley Library. Fun for the whole family! Come sing with us popular songs like "De Colores," "Cielito Lindo," and many more.

09/24/2024

Thanks to Cerritos Library for inviting me to give a talk with music about my book Lotería: Origins and Practices of the Mexican Bingo. In this lecture, I explain how both, bingo and lotería, share a common ancestor from medieval Italy called "Il Giocco de Lotto de Italia". This game originally began as a form of gambling (still connected to the official lottery today). However, due to multiple bans imposed by the Church, a small, portable version of the game emerged, allowing gamblers to play secretly in closed spaces. The song I'm performing, "A qué le tiras cuando sueñas mexicano", explores the addiction many Mexicans (and non-Mexicans) have to dreaming about winning the lottery, yet procrastinate on other important matters, often saying 'tomorrow,' a day that never seems to come.

09/23/2024

🎶🔥 ¡El Diablito!, ¡La Chalupa!… Sound familiar? Ever played Lotería? Did you know it shares roots with Bingo, tracing back to a common Italian ancestor? Join us TODAY, 6 PM at the Cerritos Library for a fun-filled talk on the fascinating history of Lotería, with live music to set the mood! 🎶🎉 Plus, you’ll get to play a round of this iconic game! Free & open to all – bring your friends and family for an afternoon of culture, music, and tradition! Don't miss out!

08/01/2024

To all my friends interested in Mexican popular culture, especially La Lotería, here’s a link to a catalogue on the recent Millennial Lotería Exhibit in San Antonio, Texas. I had the honor of contributing an essay to this project. You can download it for free!
https://www.sa.gov/files/assets/main/v/2/arts/documents/millennial-loter%C3%ADa-the-latinxperience.pdf

06/30/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 La Lotería book is now available on Amazon as a Kindle e-book! 📚✨ After negotiations with Clemente Jacques trademark owners, we've reached an agreement, and now many books are available for you to enjoy. Grab your copy today! 🎉📖

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8BZW13Q (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8BZW13Q)

05/12/2024

Busy but happy weekend celebrating Día del niño in Santa Clarita, and later participating at the Beaumon-Cherry Mayo Festival. Here an article by The Signal of Santa Clarita: https://signalscv.com/2024/05/de-de-ninos-celebration-promotes-latin-american-culture/?utm_source=SantaClarita.com

05/11/2024

🎉🎸 Get Ready for Festa Primavera at Casa Arjona! 🎶🍷
Hey there, Casa Arjona Guests!
Mark your calendars because our first concert of 2024 is just around the corner, and you don't want to miss it! 🚀
🎵 Featuring: Along for the Ride
📅 Date: Sunday, May 19th, 2024
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Casa Arjona
Tickets are still available for only $27! 🎫 Send me a PM to reserve yours or buy them in Eventbrite under Festa Primavera
Come and join us for an evening of unforgettable music, good vibes, and, of course, your favorite wine! 🍷✨
Let's make this Sunday one to remember! See you there!

Casa Arjona is delighted to announce the commencement of their House Concert Summer Sessions for 2024, featuring the house band, Along for the Ride, along wi...

04/16/2024

This afternoon @ Florence Library, I’ll talk about the symbiotic relationship between the music and art in the works of Frida Kahlo, shedding light on the lesser-known musical inspirations behind her iconic paintings. Live music 🎶

03/13/2024

Homenaje a Cristina Pacheco en la FILEY, Mérida, Yucatán. Exponen Carmen Boullosa Sara Zapata.

01/19/2024

🎶 Grab the last remaining tickets for tonight's show featuring Paulinho Garcia Trio! Friday, January 19th. Secure your seat for just $25! 🎟️ Tickets available at:
https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=1421

Check This Out: Get tickets and show information for BRAZILIAN & LATIN JAZZ - Old Town Temecula Community Theater

12/21/2023

QEPD Cristina Pacheco, una de las mejores periodistas mexicanas.

La escritora y conductora fue un icono de la televisión pública mexicana con su programa ‘Aquí nos tocó vivir’

10/07/2023

ArtNight is an ongoing partnership among many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena. Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions swing open their doors. The next ArtNight is being planned...

09/18/2023

This afternoon, Monday Library: Free interdisciplinary talk on the artwork of the iconic artist, Frida Kahlo! 6 PM https://x.com/citycerritos/status/1701986957512040853?s=46&t=Y9F3BKPOwKQ1Qxv7psbdVQ

09/16/2023

This coming Monday Library: Free interdisciplinary talk on the artwork of the iconic artist, Frida Kahlo! 6 PM

Embark on a captivating journey through the life and art of Frida Kahlo as Dr. Gloria Arjona presents a multimedia lecture that celebrates Kahlo’s remarkable ability to transcend boundaries. Join us on Mon., Sep. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Cerritos Library.

09/13/2023

Either live (if you are in Illinois), or virtual, you are invited to this cultural event hosted by Oakton College: Monday September 25th, 11 AM (Pacific Time); 1PM (East Coast).