Poesía Mexicana Contemporanea
Saturday , September 1 , 1:00 am
A discussion and reading with rising young poets Alí Calderón and Xitlálitl Rodríguez, moderated by poet, novelist, and playwright Carmen Boullosa, plus the launch of the fall issue of the Mexican literary magazine, Reverso Revista Literaria. More Info > Sonido Changorama
Wednesday , September 5 , 11:30 pm
Sonido Changorama, an experimental cumbia-sonidero band, offers a biting mix of rhythmic beats, electric sounds, and profane verses. More Info > Absence - Presence (opening reception)
Thursday , September 6 , 6:00 pm
Visual artist Antonia Guerrero explores the Mexican immigrant experience in two simultaneous exhibitions. More Info > Gems of Maya History: Four UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Thursday , September 6 , 7:00 pm
A presentation by experts in Mayan history about four of the most important ancient cities - Calakmul, Palenque, Uxmal, and Chichen Itza. More Info > Chéjere
Saturday , September 8 , 10:00 pm
Chéjere takes audiences on a captivating adventure through world music, mixing traditional Veracruz sounds with Afro-Latin rhythms from the Caribbean and South America. More Info > A Taste of Michoácan
Monday - Saturday , September 10 - 15 , 5:00 pm
Guest chef Rubi Silva, of Los Mirasoles restaurant in Morelia, prepares a special dinner featuring traditional cuisine from the Mexican state of Michoacán. More Info > Limón! Classical + Contemporary
Monday , September 10 , 6:00 pm
The Limón Institute offers a workshop for intermediate and advanced dancers with Mexican-born teacher/choreographer Geraldine Cardiel. More Info > Limón! Classical + Contemporary
Tuesday , September 11 , 6:00 pm
The Limón Institute offers a workshop for intermediate and advanced dancers with Limón Dance Company member Pablo Ruvalcabo. More Info > Plutón
Tuesday , September 11 , 9:00 pm
A multidisciplinary scenic installation exploring the myth and magic surrounding the former planet Pluto. More Info > MEXICO: A Traveler’s Literary Companion
Wednesday , September 12 , 6:00 pm
Reading and discussion of 'MEXICO: A Traveler’s Literary Companion,' a travel anthology of Mexican short stories in translation by some of Mexico’s best-known authors. More Info > El Gran Fandango Del Barrio con Semilla
Thursday , September 13 , 6:30 pm
Semilla, a community-based Son Jarocho group, offers an evening of music, dance, sweet Mexican pulque and delicious tamales. More Info > Perros Negros
Thursday , September 13 , 8:00 pm
A public program with Mexico City-based art production office Perros Negros about their current projects. More Info > Mayan Women Playwrights
Saturday , September 15 , 2:00 pm
Playwright and activist Isabel Juárez Espinosa presents a brief Spanish-language play that revolves around Indigenous women's struggles in Highland Chiapas. More Info > Jumbie Camp
Saturday , September 15 , 3:00 pm
A street parade-performance created by Laura Anderson Barbata featuring the stilt-walking Brooklyn Jumbies. More Info > Mexican Indie-Rock
Saturday , September 15 , 8:00 pm
Showcase of indie-rock bands and visual artists featured in Fingered Dvdzine’s upcoming issue focusing on Mexico. More Info > Domingo Alegre Fiesta Mexicana
Sunday , September 16 , 2:00 pm
For the closing of Celebrate México Now 2007, Papatzul restaurant prepares a Sunday feast of two traditional Mexican dishes: carnitas and pozole. More Info > |