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LATINO FESTIVAL
April 28-May 1, 2008
Monday, April 28, 7:00-8:00 pm
at the Mansfield Art Center
The Presence of Latin American Art in Ohio
Join us for an evening with artists from Artistas Latinos Unidos, who will share their collection of paintings and discuss their experiences as Latin American artists. A special social hour from 6:00 - 7:00 PM will include live music and tapas courtesy of The Roberto Ocasio Foundation.
Wednesday, April 30, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Eisenhower Campus Cafe
Mariachi Band
Swing by the Campus Cafe, grab a table and have some Mexican food while listening to the sound of a live Mariachi Band! The serenades are free and you can enjoy a Taco Bar from 11:30 AM-2:00 PM for only $2.50!
Thursday, May 1, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
at the Mansfield Art Center
Latino Culture and Latino Studies in the United States
Dr. Theresa Delgadiollo, Assistant Professor, Department of Comparative Studies at The Ohio State University, will discuss the meaning of "Latino" in the context of the United States and provide a brief history of Latino/a people in the U.S. including some background for contemporary American Latino/a culture. Free chips and salsa will be available.
Thursday, May 1, 6:00-8:00 pm
Eisenhower Campus Cafe
Roberto Ocasio's Latin Jazz Trio
Kick off Cinco de Mayo with Roberto Ocasio's Latin Jazz Trio, complete with dance instructors! The trio plays a musical mixture of funk, fusion, salsa, and mambo. Grupo Isla del Encanto (a children's dance group) will also perform. There will be free food samples from El Campestre and craft activities for children!
THIS YEAR'S COMPLETED OFFERINGS
CARE FORUM ON PLANET EARTH
October 21-24, 2007
Eisenhower Student Union
CARE (Community Awareness for Respect & Education) Forum is an interactive workshop. There will be several speakers as well as interactive programs.
MOVING BLUES SCHOOLHOUSE
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, 7PM
Conard Performing Arts Hall
in Riedl Hall
This program introduces students, teachers, and community members to the music, history and cultural impact of the blues. A live musical performance explores the history of blues music from its roots in African musical traditions, through its emergence and evolution as a unique American music form, and its influence on other forms of popular contemporary music. The presentation demonstrates how blues and blues-inspired music reflect important events in American history. The event is free; however, tickets are required. To obtain tickets, please contact 419-755-4314.
JIM LUCAS
MLK, JR IMPERSONATOR
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Renaissance Theatre, 6:30 PM
"Dynamic", "heartwarming" and "soulful" are words often used to describe Lucas' portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His uncanny resemblance to King is breathtaking, and his performance consistently brings standing ovations and a deeper appreciation of King's life, work and vision.
FAT TUESDAY CELEBRATION
Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 7 PM
Eisenhower Student Union
Jazz, food & fun is what you can expect at our Fat Tuesday Celebration. This annual event will feature live music and the tastes of New Orleans with catering by Fat Daddy's. So put on your purple, gold and green and get ready to jazz up your evening. Tickets are required for this free event which is open to the public.
For tickets, call 419.755.4314 or email
Tammy Smith.
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All events are free, unless specifically indicated. However, tickets are needed for many events.
If you have difficulty accessing any portions of this page with adaptive technology, please contact Tammy Smith at smith.173@osu.edu or telephone 419.755.4312.
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