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January
January 3rd, 2012 - Austin Tejano Music Coalition meeting at Zaragoza Recreational Center at 6:30pm Austin, Texas 78702
January 4th, 2012 - Tejano Roots Spring Break Camp $125 - March 12-16, 9am-5pm Early drop-off (7:45-8:45 am) available for an additional $25. The Tejano Roots camp provides an exclusive opportunity for children to explore the achievements of past and present Tejanos while building artistic skills! Children ages 5-12 will learn about Tejano history and culture through specialized activities focused in visual art, theater, music, and dance. Registration begins Wednesday, January 4th at 10am. Space is limited!
January 7th, 2012 - Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance celebrates its ** 15th Year ** !! In 1997, PRFDance began with a mother's dream to bring her rich heritage to life in Austin, so her baby son and community could know the joy of her culture.Dr. Ana Maria Tekina-eiru' Maynard, Founding Director Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center Center Location: 701 Tillery Street, Austin TX 78702 Mailing Address: 15228 Quiet Pond Court, Austin TX 78728 Website: http://www.prfdance.org Email: dance@prfdance.org Phone: (512)251-8122
January 7th, 2012 - Baile en Fiesta Ballroom 735 E. IH10 SEGUIN, TX. 78155 Ruben Ramos y Sunny Ozuna CONTACT #’s: 830.372.0161
January 17th, 2012 - Re-elect Bill Spelman Campaign Kick-Off 5:30pm – 7:30pm Where: Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Austin, Texas. Sponsorship Levels: $100, $200, $350, $700
January 18th, 2012 - Austin Tejano Democrats meeting 6:00pm at Casa Garcia 1000 South Lamar in Austin, Texas. For more information contact Fred Cantu at (512) 698-4905
January 19th, 2012 - CMAS Student Poster Art Presentation and Reception 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM • Center for Mexican American Studies, West Mall Building (WMB), 5th Floor, The University of Texas at Austin
Please join the CMAS familia for an official unveiling of the winners of the CMAS Student Poster Art Scholarship Competition. Submissions will capture the spirit of CMAS and/or Mexican American culture and will be displayed at CMAS during the spring semester 2012. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by: Center for Mexican American Studies
January 19th, 2012 - Re-elect Constable Adan Ballasteros Fundraiser, 6pm – 9pm Where: Falcon Pointe Clubhouse - Pflugerville 78660 DescriptionThe Falcon Pointe Clubhouse is located on the corner of Falcon Pointe Blvd and Kelly Lane (near the fire station) in Pflugerville, 78660 For more information contact Linda Bertram, 632-5954, or bluebohemia@sbcglobal.net Hosted by Pflugerville Pfriends of Adan Ballesteros
January 20th, 2012 - The Mexican Consulate in Austin would like to invite everyone to a special performance by an extraordinary young Mexican pianist, Abdiel Vazquez. Please join us at UT Jessen Auditorium this Friday, January 20, at 7:30PM. Everyone is invited! Feel free to bring your friends! We hope to see you there. This is a free event.
January 25th, 2012 - Re-Elect Mike Martinez, City Council, Place 2 Campaign Kick-Off, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Where: Mexitas Restaurant - 1109 N. IH 35 (11th & IH 35) Austin, Texas. Contact: Sylvia Camarillo, Campaign Manager at 512-784-5810 or place2mike@gmail.com
January 25th, 2012 - Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel 6121 North IH-35 Austin, Texas 78752 from 05:30 pm - 07:30 pm. Outgoing Chamber Chairman of the Board, Anna Sanchez, will present highlights of the Chamber's 2011 program year and recognize our volunteers. Incoming Chairman George Gutierrez will introduce the Chamber's 2012 goals, including growing our membership base, Capital Campaign and the execution of events. Other highlights include the induction of the 2012 GAHCC Board, as well as the opportunity for members to network.
January 26th, 2012 - Premiere of: In Search of the American Dream in Phoenix, Arizona on January 26th
For more information visit: www.inSearchoftheAmericanDream.com
January 28th, 2012 - 27th Annual Noche De Gala Orientation Meeting to be held on Saturday 5PM @ Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center. For more information call: (830) 401-0232
January 28th, 2012 - High School State Mariachi Competition in San Antonio, Texas at Edgewood ISD Center of Performing Arts 402 Lance Street San Antonio, Texas. For more information contact Joe F. Munoz at (512) 423-0291
January 31st, 2012 - Cine de Oro at the Emma B. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St. Austin, Texas 78701. Algo Flota Sobre el Agua - El hijo de un nativo llega a una aldea de Pescadores con su esposa Citadina y su hijo. Un día la corriente arrastra a una desconocida llamada Azalea y el nuevo pescador la acoge sintiendo una irresistible atracción por ella. Ahora el pescador quiere deshacerse de su esposa, pues esta enamorado de Azalea. Directed by Alfredo B. Crevenna, 1947. Spanish with no subtitles. 9:30am: Early Bird Screenings for Seniors 7:00pm: Evening Screenings for the Public. All films are free admission. For more info call Linda Crockett at 512-974-3789.
January 31st, 2012 - John Sisson for Sheriff Fundraiser 5:30pm – 7:30pm WhereScholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto - North Dining Room Austin, Texas (free parking available in state parking lots) $40 suggested donation. For sponsorship and to RSVP, please contact Kristin Fine at fine.kristin@gmail.com
February
February 8th, 2012 - 26th Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights at The University of Texas at Austin - Event #1: Opening Event Awareness to Action: Men of Color in Higher Education and the Crisis Facing America. Reception – 5 p.m.; Panel – 6 p.m.; John Hargis Hall, 1823 Red River·
February 9th, 2012 - Travis County Democratic Party Primary Candidate Forum, 5:45pm – 9:45pm Where: Millennium Youth Center: 1156 Hargrave St. Austin, TX 78702 5:45 pm until finished 6:00 pm program will start
At the Millennium Youth Center, 1156 Hargrave St. Austin, TX 78702
February 14th, 2012 - South Austin Democrats Meeting, 6:00pm – 7:30pm WhereCasa Garcia 1000 S Lamar Austin, TX 78704 Austin, Texas Come join the South Austin Democrats at their monthly meeting. Eat and socialize 5:30pm Program begins at 6:00 Find out what is going on at this year's TCDP Coordinated Campaign
February 16th, 2012 - Re-Elect Constable Adan Ballesteros Fundraiser, 6pm – 9pm Where: McMurtrie Farms, 16611 Edgemere Dr, Pflugerville, 78660 For more information contact Linda Bertram, 632-5954, or bluebohemia@sbcglobal.net Hosted by Pflugerville Pfriends of Adan Ballesteros
February 20th, 2012 - The Barbara Jordan Freedom Foundation Symposium from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at The LBJ School of Public Affairs, Bass Lecture Hall 2315 Red River St Austin, TX 78713 School Discipline: A Pathway to the Juvenile Justice System or an Opportunity for Effective Intervention? See the February issue of La Voz for more details or visit the website: http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/events/2012/barbara-jordan-freedom-foundation-symposium
February 23rd, 2012 - Annual Awards Banquet of the Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the Seguin Events Complex/Coliseum. The theme for this year’s event is “Progress and Prosperity Deep in the Heart of Seguin.” U. S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez will be the keynote speaker. The evening begins with a social hour at 6:00 p.m. followed by a buffet style dinner at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and will be available at P. J.’s Restaurant, KWED, Sterling Salon, J. P.’s Qwik Stop & Bakery, Louis Q . Reyes, III ‘s Allstate Insurance, and the Hispanic Chamber office.
February 25th, 2012 - 8th Annual Viva Seguin Conjunto Festival in Seguin, Texas Address: 921 W. New Braunfels Street Seguin, Texas For more information contact Yvonne de la Roas at (830) 401-0232
February 28th, 2012 - Cine de Oro at the Emma B. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St. Austin, Texas 78701. Flores de Otro Mundo (Flowers from Another World) A group of young women travels by bus to a remote village in Spain that is overwhelmingly populated by men. With souls of practicality, the women dream of better lives while the men ache with romantic yearnings. From these different hopes, three relationships
tenuously grow and form in different ways. Directed by Iciar Bollain, 1999. Spanish with English subtitles. 9:30am: Early Bird Screenings for Seniors 7:00pm: Evening Screenings for the Public. All films are free admission. For more info call Linda Crockett at 512-974-3789.
February 29th, 2012 - 26th Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights at The University of Texas at Austin Event #2: Panel DiscussionMen of Color in Higher Education and the Crisis Facing America: The Asian American Male Experience 5 p.m., John Hargis Hall, 1823 Red River
March
March 1st, 2012 - Power Networking Breakfast sponsored by the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce from 07:00 am - 09:00 More details are forthcoming
March 2nd, 2012 - State Tejano Democrats "Endorsement Convention". ATD will be hosting the event here in Austin; please plan to volunteer to help us. For more information contact Fred Cantu at (512) 698-4905
March 2nd and 3rd, 2012 - The 13th Annual Feria del Mariachi is scheduled for March 2 - 3, 2012 in San Marcos, TX. All mariachi educators, students and the community are invited to attend. Fesitivities include:
■Mariachi competition for scholastic and community groups
■Mariachi workshops on vocal and instrumental techniques
■Mariachi clinic featuring Mariachi 7 Leguas from the Rio Grande Valley
■Concert featuring Mariachi 7 Leguas, Texas State Univerisity's Mariachi
Nueva Generacion, the first place winner of the 2012 mariachi competition
and special guest emcee, Valente Rodriguez from The George Lopez Show!
For more information call: School of Music at 512.245.1717 or 512.245.1236.
March 10th, 2012 - 27th Annual Noche de Gala for Teatro Artes Juan Seguin. Location Texas Lutheran University Jackson Auditorium in Seguin, Texas For more information call: (830) 401-0232
March ?? 2012 - 16th Annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice in San Antonio, Texas More information forthcoming For more information call: (210) 842-9339
March 16th to 18th, 2012 - 32nd Annual Tejano Music Awards and Fan Fair in San Antonio, Texas. The Texas Talen Musicians Association is the sponsor. Over 100 bands from across the USA. For more information please visit: www.tejanomusicawards.com
March 17th, 2012 - Save Texas Schools Rally at the Capitol starting at 11:00am For more info contact Allen Weeks at (512) 653-4935. SaveTxSchools.org.
March 21st, 2012 - 26th Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights at The University of Texas at Austin - Event #3: Dialogue and Panel DiscussionMen of Color in Higher Education and the Crisis Facing America: The African American Male Experience 5 pm, John Hargis Hall, 1823 Red River
March 27th, 2012 - Cine de Oro at the Emma B. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St. Austin, Texas 78701.Arráncame la Vida (Tear This Heart Out) Based on the novel by Ángeles Mastretta. Catalina is a woman from Puebla, Mexico who marries charming and powerful Andrés, as a way out of her little world. Expecting great experiences, she discovers her life is chained and she has lost her freedom. She soon rediscovers her love for Carlos, a young man who is the antithesis of Andrés. Directed by Roberto Sneider, 2008. Spanish with English subtitles.9:30am: Early Bird Screenings for Seniors 7:00pm: Evening Screenings for the Public. All films are free admission. For more info call Linda Crockett at 512-974-3789.
March 29th, 2012 - Tejano Monument enveiling at the State Capitol in Austin, Texas at 10:00 AM. Free event
March 30th, 2012 - History Symposium at State Capitol from 9:00AM- 3:00 PM Free Event
March 30th, 2012 - Banquet. Texas Exes Student Center UT Austin
March 31st, 2012 - Tejano Monument Parade on Congress Ave. Event starts at 9:00am
March 31st, 2012 - Reenactment of the Tejano Declaration of Independence of April 6, 1813, at the Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street in Austin, Texas. Music, book sales, folklorico dancers, etc. This is a Free Event from 1:00 to 4:00pm.
March 31st, 2012 - Tejano Music at Plaza Saltillo 6 PM Free Event
April
April 7th, 2012 - Primary Election in Texas.
April 11th, 2012 - 26th Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights at The University of Texas at Austin Event #4: Panel DiscussionMen of Color in Higher Education and the Crisis Facing America: The Native American Male Experience, 5 pm, Bass Lecture Hall
April 22nd to 25th, 2012 - MAFO’s 2012 National Farmworker Conference EQUITY: Building Stronger Rural Communities. Join us in San Antonio , TX ! Register NOW! Significant challenges await our rural communities. Our community can not afford the wait-and-see approach. The Conference is on the cutting edge, exploring new tools and methods to grow prosperity for farmworker and rural communities.Conference Site: Hyatt Regency San Antonio, Texas On the Riverwalk 123 Losoya Street, San Antonio , Texas phone 210-222-1234 For more information, please contact Lalo Zavala at 320-251-1711 or via e-mail at lalo.zavala@umos.org
April 24th, 2012 - Cine de Oro at the Emma B. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St. Austin, Texas 78701. Ustedes los Ricos Conmovedora historia de una familia humilde de México. Pepe, un carpintero honesto y trabajador, sufre la desgracia de perder a su hijo cuando su vivienda es incendiada por un asesino que desea vengarse. La gran actuación de Pedro Infante y Blanca Estela Pavón le harán vivir este drama interesante. Directed by Ismael Rodriguez, 1948. Spanish with English subtitles. 9:30am: Early Bird Screenings for Seniors 7:00pm: Evening Screenings for the Public. All films are free admission. For more info call Linda Crockett at 512-974-3789.
May
May 4th, 2012 - 30th Annual Recital featuring Ballet Folklorico De La Rosa & Conjunto Juan Seguin accompanied by the famous all-female Mariachi Las Altenas. Location: Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University in Segin, Texas. For more information call: (830) 401-0232
May 4th, 2012 - 26th Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights at The University of Texas at Austin Event #5: Special EventThe University of Texas Latino Male Symposium, 9 am – 2 pm, Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto Blvd.
May 4th, 2012 - Rose Gala benefitting Juan Diego Catholic High School in Austin, Texas. This event will be held at the ATT Executive Education and Conference Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. For more information visit: www.rosegala.com
May 17th-20th, 2012 - 50th Anniversary of the founding of the United Farm Workers Union of America in Bakersfield, California. For more information visit the UFW website at: www.UFW.org
May 29th, 2012 - Cine de Oro at the Emma B. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St. Austin, Texas 78701. El Padrecito El padre Sebastián es nombrado como el nuevo ayudante del padre Damián, el párroco del pueblo. A pesar de que al principio no es muy bien recibido por la gente de San Jerónimo el Alto, poco a poco se va ganando sus corazones...todo con el buen humor característico de Cantinflas. Directed by Miguel Delgado, 1964. Spanish with English Subtitle. 9:30am: Early Bird Screenings for Seniors 7:00pm: Evening Screenings for the Public. All films are free admission. For more info call Linda Crockett at 512-974-3789.
June
July
July 30th, to August 4th 2012- Unity 2012 5th Quadrenial Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada
Various journalist organizations will meet together for 4 days. For more information visit: http://s3.goeshow.com/unity/convention/2012/index.cfm
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