Archive for the ‘Latino’

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    Buscando Estrellas (Looking for Stars) YouTube
    YouTube – Buscando Estrellas - Primer programa grabado en vivo en Las Vegas Nevada MEGA TV 32 en el Hotel y Casino Greek Isles. Check out the YouTube of the first production of Buscando Estrellas (Looking for Stars) on MEGA TV 32 performed at Greek Isles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vComdw9uORo&feature=email   Nuestra Mision es llevar sano entretenimiento...
    by at June 10th, 2009 at 11:06 am
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    Buscando Estrellas – Looking for Latino Stars
    Buscando Estrellas es una oportunidad de darle a el talento local una platforma para hacer presentaciones familiares y que de esa forma se sienta la motivación para el desarrollo de todo la gente del medio artístico en Las Vegas. Janet Revere de KMCC Ch 32 “Buscando Estrellas” quieria agradecer a todo el publico por el apoyo al talento local y...
    by at May 22nd, 2009 at 03:05 pm
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    Did pornography or politics bring down my site?
    Now that I have vented over the deletion of my site from BlueHost.com, I continue to speculate over what exactly happened.  Certainly the lame explanation from BlueHost does not shed any light on the real reason the entire database and all backups were erased from cyber memory.  The way I was so quickly shuttled from the customer service rep with a terse...
    by at May 5th, 2009 at 09:05 am
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    Cine en el Centro
    Cine en el Centro is a Free Monthly Film Series of Spanish language movies. Call 702-229-1515 for more info. Screenings are at the East Las Vegas Community Center 250 No Eastern Ave Las Vegas NV Oct 18 6:30 – “El Norte” (1983) USA. Oscar nominated film on the plight of Mayan Indians in Guatemala and as illegals in LA. Related Free Films for Family and...
    by at September 16th, 2007 at 08:09 am
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    “Viva Mexico” celebracion de la independencia
    There is a free celebration of Mexican Independence from Spain geared for all ages on Sep 15 from 10a-2p. There will be live music, dance and delicious Mexican . Call 702-229-2642 for more info. Brinley Community School 6150 Smoke Ranch Rd Las Vegas. Related Cine en el Centro, Ballet Folklorico – estilo America Central, Cuentos (tales) de Nuestra America
    by at September 3rd, 2007 at 06:09 am
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    Celebracion de la independencia mexicana
    Ole! The great Mexican Independence Celebration known as “On Fire in the Desert” features Rick Arroyo and the Latin Percussion Ensemble. Additional entertainment includes the dancers Latin Fashions. Join this celebracion de la independencia mexicana staged by the City of Las Vegas on Sep 08 from 2 p- 4p. FREE admission. Call 702-229-4800 for more info. West...
    by at August 25th, 2007 at 06:08 am
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    Lucha Libre Mexicana @ Orleans
    The Aug 24 7:30pm Lucha Libre Mexicana event features Blue Demon, LA Parka, Original Psicosis, NWA World Tag Team Title Match in a Steel Cage with the Real American Heros vs. Los Luchas, NEW Girls Champion 6’2″ Kong, Casandro the Exotic, and Rob Conway. Reserved seating: $65, $45, $30 and General Admission: $20. Tickets at orleansarena.com or Call 702-284-7777...
    by at July 30th, 2007 at 08:07 pm
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    Free Latino Films “Cine en el Centro”
    The City of Las Vegas screens the free Summer Latin Film Series called “Cine en el Centro” on Thursdays @ 7pm. Independent producer Luis Bonilla leads a discussion in Spanish after each film. The theme of the Spanish language series is “Revolution and Reprisal.” Call 702-229-1515. East Las Vegas Community Center 250 No Eastern Ave Las Vegas NV Films: Jun...
    by at June 21st, 2007 at 11:06 pm
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    Chejov’s “La Ahogada” in Spanish
    We’re used to Anton Chekhov in English which probably seems a bit silly to a Russian, so why not the classic Russian play in Spanish. The Tayrona Theatre Company presents “La Ahogada” Jun 22 & 23 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $7/$5 seniors & students. Call 702-455-7340. Winchester Cultural Center 3130 S. McLeod Las Vegas NV Related Spanish Speaking Theatre
    by at June 21st, 2007 at 10:06 pm
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    Guatemalan Film, Food & Music
    The award-winning film “Silence of Neto” will be screened at the Whitney Library Jun 24. Directed by Luis Argueta, you will view the political and sociological struggles of this diverse people through the eyes of a young Guatemalan boy. Guatemalan food and music will be provided. A $15 donation is asked to benefit the Hermano Pedro Hospital in Antigua, Guatemala....
    by at June 21st, 2007 at 12:06 pm
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    Update on CineVegas (La Proxima Ola)
    I’ve viewed five films so far at the 2007 CineVegas Film Festival happening at Brendan Theatres at the Palms, and have been concentrating on films by directors making their debuts with either first or second releases, especially foreign language. Part of the mission of CineVegas is to provide the opportunity to experience film you would not otherwise see in Las...
    by at June 10th, 2007 at 10:06 am
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    CineVegas Film Festival # 9
    This little film festival in Las Vegas is finally getting respect, and judging by the schedule of films, is screening a wide spectrum which should meet the taste and interests of just about any movie fan. You start with the glitz of the Opening of “Ocean’s Thirteen” and the super-cool George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon gracing the Red Carpet on...
    by at June 5th, 2007 at 09:06 am
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    Daddy/Daughter Baile
    Univision Radio co-sponsors this 3rd annual Father’s Day Daddy/Daughter Dance with the City of Las Vegas. The whole family is invited to DJ music in English and Spanish with contests, prizes and refreshments. There will be a professional photographer on hand to capture the special moment. The Dance goes from 7p-10p on Sat Jun 16. Tickets $3. Call 702-229-1515....
    by at June 4th, 2007 at 05:06 am
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    Karin Denise at Elvis’
    Elvis has closed. See related Elvis’ Restaurant & Lounge has closed I’m the kind of person who likes to have a good time and I don’t have a lot of hang-ups about the kinds or types of people to help me achieve that. I figure there are good people everywhere and they come in all shapes, sizes and life-style preferences. So I don’t like to stereotype...
    by at May 27th, 2007 at 10:05 am
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    Festival Anual del Memorial Day
    27 Mayo domingo de 11a-5p est 9th Festival Anual del Memorial Day por La Asociacion Boricua de Las Vegas y El Tiempo. DJ Jose, Baile, Comida avec presentacion en vivo de El Trio Richard Goboy y Sons de Vegas, David Romero, Mario Arseno de Vegas Sabor Orchestra, Rick Arroyo, Joseph Santiago (de Latin Breeze) y mucho mas. Entradas: Adultos $5, ninos menores de 10 anos entran...
    by at May 25th, 2007 at 02:05 pm
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    Broadway tunes en espanol
    May 25 & May 26 Memorial Day Weekend @ 7pm is the performance of popular Broadway show tunes in Spanish. This is an 80-minutes show with songs like “New York New York“, and “Singin in the Rain” with selections from “Evita,” “West Side Story,” “Chorus Line” and “Chicago.” The production is the...
    by at May 22nd, 2007 at 09:05 am
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    Los Reyes de Albuquerque perform
    The Martinez family has been playing la musica hispanica from their native New Mexico for 45 years. This award winning group Los Reyes de Albuquerque will perform May 20 the music of traditional wedding celebrations, La Fiesta de los Novios, and a special tribute to Mexico. Tickets $10 advance/$15 day of event. Call 702-229-6211. Reed Whipple Cultural Center 821 Las Vegas...
    by at May 15th, 2007 at 07:05 am
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    Cinco de Mayo @ French Josette’s Bistro
    This Saturday night is Cinco de Mayo at the French bistro owned by the blonde bombshell, Josette. You have Kiki Kalor who will lead the celebration with hot Latin song and dance. Look for a Spanish heritage show with flamenco and castenets with DJ Dancing after the show. The party at Josette’s Bistro opens for dinner at 6p and goes on til closing. This should be...
    by at May 4th, 2007 at 07:05 am
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    Tastes & Tunes in North Las Vegas
    This is the 5th Annual Tastes & Tunes Festival May 4-5 with free admission. The Mexican Village will showcase Cinco de Mayo festivities with vendors and live Latino music on the Findlay Toyota Fiesta Stage. There will also be lots of action with boxing bouts provided by Barry’s Boxing. Look for a full-sized carnival by Royal West Amusements. Music will also...
    by at April 30th, 2007 at 09:04 am
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    Cinco de Mayo @ Lorenzi Park
    Celebrate the culture of Mexico at the Cinco de Mayo Festival May 5 6p-10p in Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza. Disfrutan la musica, dance, crafts and family activities. Call 702-229-1087 for more info. Admission is Free. Lorenzi Park 720 Twin Lakes Dr Las Vegas NV (off W Washington). Related Cinco de Mayo Musica @ The District, Cinco de Mayo “Cazadores Las Chicas”,...
    by at April 30th, 2007 at 09:04 am
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    Free Pedro Almodovar Films at the Library
    Nevadans Organized to Better Address Diversity and Film Movement Collection join up to screen films by Pedro Amodovar on Tuesdays in June 7:00 pm. Call 702-507-3400 for more info. Clark County Library 1401 E. Flamingo Las Vegas NV Jun 05 – “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” (1988) Spanish actress loses her lover for another woman. Spanish with...
    by at April 30th, 2007 at 07:04 am
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    Free Cinco de Mayo concert
    En el espirito de Cinco de Mayo, a free mariachi concert will be held May 2 @ 7pm at the main theater at Clark County Library. Look for students from Clark Country School District’s Mariachi Music Instructional Program and a dance performance by Rancho’s “Ballet Folklorico.” For more info call 702-507-3400. Clark County Library 1401 E. Flamingo...
    by at April 30th, 2007 at 07:04 am
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    Mexico Vivo!
    Que lindo celebration of the colorful traditions of fokloric dancing, music, theatre and pageantry of Mexican/Latin American rituals. Icela (Ixela) Guitierrez, founder of the dance troupe Mexico Vivo, directs the production featuring ranchero-style music. Entrance $10/children under 12 free. Saturday Apr 21 @ 7pm. East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center 702-229-1515 250...
    by at April 5th, 2007 at 07:04 am
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    Latino Film Series
    The Spring Latin Film Series hosted by the Performing Arts Division of the City of Las Vegas will screen five films concerned with Hispanic culture in the US and Canada on three Thursdays @ 7:00 pm. Admission is $3, children under 12 free. The venue is the East Las Vegas Community Center 702-229-1515 250 N. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas NV Films (see imdb.com for more details) Apr...
    by at April 4th, 2007 at 06:04 pm
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    Free Pasqua Cultural Festival
    There are egg hunts all over town, so I won’t try to list all those. This bi-lingual (Spanish-English) festival looks like a great place to spend the Saturday before Easter if you are looking for Latino activities. There will be entertainment, art projects, games etc. It’s rumored the Easter Bunny might make an appearance. FREE. Co-sponsored by La Nueva...
    by at March 28th, 2007 at 04:03 pm
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    Springtime Creative Classes for Kids
    This is heads up for parents looking for creative outlets for children from ages 6 through high school. Some of the classes for older kids are available to adults as well. They are offered by the Performing Arts Division of the City of Las Vegas and include ballet, salsa, swing, piano, voice, calligraphy, ceramics, computers, guitar, sewing and Chinese Dragon: Art/Poetry....
    by at March 24th, 2007 at 06:03 pm
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    Spanish-speaking Theatre
    The Tayrona Theater Company performs plays in Spanish and has two performances this weekend. The first play “La Institutriz“, by Russian Anton Chekov is a classic about dignity and respect in an abusive world. “Se Busca” by Salvador Enriquez, deals with a man desiring escape from reality. We can all relate to that sometimes. Spanish poems will...
    by at March 16th, 2007 at 03:03 pm
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    Fiesta Latina de la primavera
    Lest we forget that not everyone is Irish, or wanna be Irish, I want to give a mention to the Spring Festival happening this Sunday, Mar 18 at Freedom Park. This is going to be an all day celebration of Hispanic culture with exhibits, food, and of course, music. What is any Latino celebration without music? The event is co-sponsored by the City of Las Vegas Dept of...
    by at March 15th, 2007 at 10:03 am
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    Musica Latina
    If you love Latin music, there are two big events coming up in March, both sponsored by the Performing Arts Division of the City of Las Vegas. Mariachi Plata de Las Vegas, purported to be Las Vegas’ favorite mariachi band will perform at the East Las Vegas Community Center Sat Mar 24 @ 7pm. This local group is made up of Clark Co School District educators who have...
    by at March 11th, 2007 at 02:03 pm
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    Esperanza y Maggie Por La Manana
    My friend and powerhouse, Esperanza Montelongo, is no longer co-hosting the radio show 8-9 am M-F on KRLV 1340 AM, Nevada’s only Spanish Talk Radio Station. “Hey girlfriend!” Esperanza is the type who keeps nothing close to the chest and you are NEVER in doubt to what she thinks about anything – the perfect personality for talk radio. Herself...
    by at February 4th, 2007 at 01:02 pm