Save the Date Thursday, July 12, 2012, 6 pm PICC Summer Cocktail Party Please join us as we celebrate important PICC milestones, including the likely defeat of 21 anti-immigrant bills * Wine * Heavy Hors D'Oeurves * Entertainment * Silent Auction * Where: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA […]
Hispanic Fiesta July 14 and 15, 2012 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Penn's Landing, Great Plaza Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street The Hispanic Fiesta at Penn's Landing, was founded by Concilio in 1981. This event is a fun-filled, two-day showcase of Latino culture held at Philadelphia's premier waterfront location, Penn's Landing's Great Plaza. One can […]
Marta Sanchez Arte Bendito/Arte Filantropico Artist Talk July 21st at 1:00 p.m. at Taller's Bookstore 2721 N. 5th Street The exhibition is a compilation of three distinct art installations and a series of recent small paintings that interweave iconography, narrative landscapes and still lifes. Each installation benefits a particular cause: Cascarones por la Vida, The […]
Anti-Defamation League's Walk Against Hate is a yearly event which Raíces is honored to be contributing to. Calpulli Cenzontle Cuicatl, members of Raíces's artist coalition, will be showcasing Aztec dance and traditional costumes in a ten minute performance. Several other performers will be present as well. Come out and support a wonderful event! For more […]
A free, weekly event organized by the Johnny Cruz Latin Band Ensemble provides local artists with a venue to practice their craft and create a powerful open mic experience for the community. All are welcome! This is a great opportunity for artists to share their gifts through instruments, vocals, dance, and spoken word.
The tertulia is a signature Raices event meant to engage the audience with the cultural and artistic aspects of Latin America. Our May Tertulia will feature Magdaliz Roura of Trio Crisol, Venezuela actress Yahaira Paredes, and Pig Iron Theater School student Katherine Gould. After each presenter has showcased their talents, a discussion focusing on how […]
Perdisteis la Tertulia? No te preocupes, siempre hay algo nuevo ocurriendo con Raíces! En este fin de semana, Junio 8-9, Raíces va estar con InLiquid en 1400 North American. Nos vemos! Missed the Tertulia? Don't worry, there's always something new happening with Raíces! This weekend, June 8-9, Raíces will be with InLiquid on 1400 North […]
Don't miss your chance to experience our November Tertulia titled "Afro-Cuban Dance" held in collaboration with the acclaimed Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble as they teach us the history of Danzas de Cuba. This Afro-Cuban Dance Tertulia will feature a demonstration and conversation on the Danzas de Cuba from Philadelphia-based choreographer Mora Amador. Raíces would […]
Join muralist Cesar Viveros, Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas and the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program in creating a community mural in South Kensington in Raices' Talentos Studio at 1417 N. 2nd Street between Jefferson & Master. Unase al muralista Cesar Viveros, Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas, Inc. y el programa de Mural Arts en crear un mural comunitario en South Kensington en […]