MexiCan

After our sixth episode with Ms. Diana Martinez Director of the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information to share regarding the exhibition of Frida Kahlo Olmedo Collection coming this summer to The MAC. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, details in the MCC's involvement with the exhibition and some additional history.

It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.

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Join the conversation with Ms. Martinez Director of the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) as she walks us through the details about the upcoming and super exciting Frida Kahlo "TIMELESS" exhibit. Ms. Martinez will share a wonderful summary about Frida's life and what to expect during this unforgettable experience. There are so many things planned, so much time and so much hard work into the exhibit. All the work comes from the Olmedo Collection. 

"This presentation of the life and works of the artist Frida Kahlo will feature 26 original pieces as well as an immersive historical exhibit that provides a framework of the life, circumstances and events that led to Kahlo becoming one of the most important painters of the 20th century and of our time" From CCMA website. 

Ticket Sales: https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=DUPAGE_MPV&orgid=50389&_gl=1*jko4ao*_ga*MzA3ODI3OTIwLjE2MjEyMjM0Mzg.*_ga_EB042WBM9V*MTYyMTIyMzQzOC4xLjEuMTYyMTIyMzYwNS42MA..#/?event=Kahlo&view=list&includePackages=true

To contact our guest Diana Martinez:[email protected], 630-942-3007

To contact Justin Witte: CCMA Director and Curator of Frida Kahlo: Timeless at: [email protected], 630-942-3206

To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]

After our fifth episode with maestro Tony Ozuna, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding Maestro Ozuna's community work through the Monumental Youth Mariachi Academy in Chicago and with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage to continue our Mexican traditions around the community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history.

It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.

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Maestro Tony Ozuna is the co-founder and active member of Mariachi Monumental de Mexico in Chicago. Not only is he a talented musician and music teacher, he is also an activist and leader in the efforts to provide accessible music programs to youth that promote heritage and cultural awareness. Maestro Ozuna is currently involved in his music mariachi program at a local elementary school and he is also an instructor and member of the Monumental Mariachi Academy for youth. Learn how to get involve with this amazing mariachi community or get inspired to bring the same efforts to your community. 

To contact our guest Tony Ozuna contact him through the Mariachi Monumental de Mexico official site: 

https://www.mariachimonumentaldemexico.com/about-us.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariachimonumentaldemexico/

To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]

After our fourth episode with William, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding William's art projects and community service efforts in Chicago and with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage to continue our Mexican traditions around the community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history.

It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.

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William Estrada is an Artist, educator and activist. He works at Telpochcalli Elementary focusing on centering Mexican cultural and social justice in the art curriculum. Develops art projects in the street that celebrate and record peoples complex stories. Check some of them on here:

www.werdmvmntstudios.com www.cafepress.com/werdmvmnt www.facebook.com/mobilestreetartcart www.animatestudio.org/mobilizecreative www.chicagoactcollective.weebly.com

https://justseeds.org/artist/williamestrada/

Youtube series: Arte with Maestro William

To contact our guest William Estrada, BFAAE, MAAE K-12 Professional Educator License Arts Educator - Multidisciplinary Artist - Consultant 773.593.2992

Website: [email protected]

To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]

William Estrada is an Artist, educator and activist. He works at Telpochcalli Elementary focusing on centering Mexican cultural and social justice in the art curriculum. Develops art projects in the street that celebrate and record peoples complex stories. Check some of them on here:

www.werdmvmntstudios.com

https://justseeds.org/artist/williamestrada/

Youtube series: Arte with Maestro William

To contact our guest William Estrada, BFAAE, MAAE

Website: [email protected]

To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]

After our third episode with Olivia Arias, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding the Escaramuza Culture and our efforts with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage to continue our Mexican traditions around the community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history.

It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.

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Olivia Arias and her team of Escaramuzas "Flor de Alcatraz" have continued with a Mexican tradition of the sport of Charreria. They represent powerful women (Adelitas) who fought in our Revolution. They are also representation for women in a male predominant sport. These girls are talented, passionate, beautiful and motivated young ladies who need our support. Vogue published an article in 2018 about Escaramuzas, if you haven't read it, please go check it out! 

https://www.vogue.com/projects/13540751/escaramuza-women-costumes-charreria-style-mexico-arizona-mexican-equestrian-sport

To contact our guest Olivia, visit her social media sites at: 

Facebook: Flor de Alcatraz

Instagram: esc.flordealcatraz

To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]

After our second episode with Jesus, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage (Chair) Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez (Producer) of MexiCan, we had some additional information to share regarding the amazing things Jesus has been doing in the community and our efforst to continue our Mexican traditions around. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history.

It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.

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Contact your host at: [email protected]