Hispanic Americans continue to be instrumental in establishing America as a place of freedom and opportunity.
Their hard work, love of the country, and their deep commitment to faith and family has contributed to shaping the character  of our country and preserving the values of our nation.
Additionally, Hispanic Americans strive to keep their hispanic ancestry and rich heritage alive by passing it on from generation to generation.

What is Hispanic Heritage Month.

On September 17, 1968, the U.S. Government wanting to recognize the accomplishment of Hispanic American citizens created Public Law 90-498 National Hispanic Heritage Week.

The law was later amended by Public Law 100-402, expanding the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month on August 17, 1988, Therefore,each year, from September 15 to October 15, the United States of America honors the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made and continue to make daily in this New World. As for the dates of the celebration , five Latin American countries- Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras,and Nicaragua, all celebrate their independence anniversary on September 15. In addition, Mexico celebrates their independence anniversary on September 16 and Chile on the 18th. The law was later amended by Public Law 100-402 expanding the celebration to National Hispanic Heritage month.

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EVENTS

                                      

            AUGUST- SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

August 24

Son Gitano (Latin/Salsa/Rumba/Flamenco/Merengue)

Wade Oval in University Circle from 6 - 9 pm

www.universitycircle.org/uci.aspx?page=84

                                            

August 28,  noon-4pm           Latino Heritage Festival
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44114
 rockhall.com/events/

September 2

EL GRAN COMBO from Puerto Rico at CSU WOLSTEIN CENTER

 http://wolsteincenter.com/event-details.aspx?eventid=297

September 10, 11,     Nostalgia For the Light     (FILM)
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque 11141 East Blvd University Circle, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216-421-7450 http://www.cia.edu/extended_film_schedule/

view trailer  http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?p=nostalgia+for+the+light

September 14                              Roots of Latin Drums

 11:30 am - 1 pm @CSU Student Center Plaza 2121 Euclid Ave 
Enjoy the sounds of Latin drums at open-air drumming festival demonstrating the various global rhythms that contribute to the Latin beat.   CSU Percussion Students.  Co-sponsored by the CSU Department of Music     for more info call 216-687-9283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-687-9283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting   


September 15th      Cleveland Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at City Hall.
                              " Many Backgrounds, Many Stories ... One American Spirit !"  
                                  Featuring International Puerto Rican singer Nano Cabrera.   
                                   starting at 11 am    for info call Lucy Torres 216-664-6248 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting    216-664-6248 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216-664-6248      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting         to view this event  hispanicleveland.blogspot.com/2011/08/3.html


September 17th     A Celebration of Food and Music   at the Cleveland Public Library( Carnegie West Branch)  at  2pm         Storytelling and music by Chakai Manta & Pa La K-Ye        

 SEPT 19 TO OCT 15              SPIRIT OF SPONTANEITY
                                 
RECEPTION AND GALLERY TALK WITH    HECTOR CASTELLANOS LARA

MONDAY – FRIDAY, 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.
SATURDAY, NOON – 4 P.M.
CSU ART GALLERY, 2307 CHESTER AVE.
Hector Castellanos Lara has held numerous exhibitions and taught in the Cleveland Museum of Art. Gathering images from the majestic volcanoes surrounding ciudad Guatemala in his youth, he brings forth a lament of sorrow, exile and joy of Central America.From this enchanted beginning and environment of art and joy, Castellanos Lara’s work flows today.  
Co-sponsored by the CSU Art Gallery   for more info call  216-687-9283

SEPT 23          RECEPTION AND GALLERY TALK WITH HECTOR CASTELLANOS LARA

FRIDAY, SEPT 23    5 – 7 P.M.
CSU ART GALLERY, GALLERY C


Sept 23                                     FLAUTIST DAVID VALENTIN
Performing at Nightown located at 12387 Cedar Rd Cleveland Hts      8:30 pm
for more info contact them at 216-795-0550 or visit them on the web at www.nightowncleveland.com


Sept 23  & 25                                THE LIPS (LOS LABIOS) 
          (FILM)  8:30 pm  at The Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland
for mor info contact them at 216-707-2465 vist the on the web www.clevelandart.org/film
23rd screening will be at 7 pm and 25th at 1:30 pm watch the trailer www.magic-lantern-films.com


September, 22                        LATINO STUDENT WELCOME CENTER
Noon - 1 pm CSU Student Ballroom Center 2121 Euclid Ave. Open to all returning and new Latino Students. Meet students, faculty and staff. for info call 216-687-9283 /www.csuohio/offices/odama


September 23        (Lecture)        The Popol Wuj: The Mayan Ancient Texts
Noon - 1 pm         Cuyaghoga CC, Unified Technology Center, Room 140, 2415 Woodland Ave
Dr. Carlos Lopez the explores the Mayan Culture, one of the most ancient culture on earth with nearly four thousand years of history. for more info: 216-987-5359
September 30 & October 1                   LEAP YEAR    (Film)
                        Friday, September 30, @ 9:30 pm & Saturday, October1, @ 7:30 pm
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque 11141 East Blvd University Circle, Cleveland,Oh
www.cia.edu/cinematheque
watch trailerhttp://www.strandreleasing.com/films/trailer.asp?BusinessUnitID={9C59ED8C-EABD-41AB-AC02-A4148B8F14C3}&ProjectID={C414DE00-F856--


SEPTEMBER 29th                        FRANKIE LOPEZ       (MUSIC)
Cleveland Public Library(Fulton Branch) 1900 Fulton Rd, celebrates 
Hispanic Heritage Month with Frankie Lopez, Thursday, September, 29th, 2011 
for more info call 216-623-6969


October 2                              ART SHOW
12:30 pm
At the  West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church at 20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River
in partnership with Wall Eye Gallery, presenting 10 local artists including Alejandro Rivera,
Dante Rodriguez, and Hector Castellanos Lara
for more info visit  www.wsuuc.org. 
October 3                    POINT DE VARSOVIA  (WARSAW BRIDGE)  (FILM)
7pm                 Spain, 1990, Director, Pere Portabella. 85 min Subtitles, 35 mm   
Jonathan Rosenbaum, one of America's great film critics will be there to introduce
and discuss a favorite film.
The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd for info: (216-421-7450
www.cia.edu/cinematheque


October 5 - Nov 5                     DAY OF THE DEAD EXHIBITION
Galeria Quetzal,  12400 Mayfield Rd (Little Italy) Celebration of the Traditional Mexican Holiday,
El Dia De Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead)


October 6                               LATIN DANCE WORKSHOP
3 - 4 pm                 Learn about the origins of Latin dance from Ana Dumett, 
Director of Hispana Group. @ CSU Physical Education Bldg Dance studio
basement level room 71, 2451 Euclid Ave for info call 216-687-4883


OCTOBER, 7th                         CAFE BELLAS ARTES PRESENTS:
The Roberto Ocasio Mural Artist's Reception   Friday Oct 7,  7 - 9 pm
Music & Communication Bldg Atrium   2001 Euclid, Ave. for more info call 216-687-9283


October 11th                               BILINGUAL STORY TIME
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30  Memorial Nottingham Branch, 7109 Lake Shore Boulevard
Cleveland, OH  will conduct a bilingual story hour. Stories, rhymes, songs and more will be conducted in both English and Spanish for children ages 3-8 and their parents/caregivers.
for info call 216.623.7039


October 12th             DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IN LATINO STUDENTS
Wed's 4 - 5:50 pm  CSU Student Center 313-315, 2121 Euclid Av Cleveland
for more info call 216-687-9283  Cleveland State University

Oct 13th                                    LATINO AWARDS ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Thursday, Oct. 13th, 2011. 

STUDENT CENTER Ballroom, 2121 Euclid Ave. 

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Recognize and honor campus/community leaders. 

Keynote speaker: David Garcia, Associate Vice President for 

Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Kent State

University.

RSVP required to             216.687.9283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            216.687.9283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting       or r.chavez71@csuohio.edu

October 13th                                   THE CUBA SYMPOSIA
Thursday 5:30 - 8 pm    The Cuba Project Fall Symposium with keynote speaker
Alejandro De La Fuente @ Cleveland Institute of Art's Aitken Auditorium
for more info visit www.cia.edu/cubaproject/


October 14th                   2011 ART & LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Featuring Latin Jazz Artist, Humberto Ramirez, local Dance band Grupo Fuego, and Bruno Casiano's Art Gallery. Hilton Garden Inn 1100 Carnegie Ave
for more info visit www.mqlatin.com


October 14th       (Film)       LOS DIOS ROTOS (FALLEN GODS)
Friday 9:20 pm      2010 Best Foreign Language Film Oscar along with live appearance fro Cuban Actress Annia Bu  Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque 11141 East Blvd University Circle, Cleveland, Ohio  216-421-7450 http://www.cia.edu/extended_film_schedule/
click HERE to watch you tube preview


For more in depth information on CSU sponsored events visit their web page
www.csuohio.edu/offices/odama 
Currently under construction. Will be adding more information.

SPONSORSHIP

To place your Logo on our blog or for sponsorship call 216-767-3832

Videotaped Events

      CELEBRATION OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
                   OPENING CEREMONY
   CITY HALL ROTUNDA September, 15, 2011

                  INTRODUCTION and  OPENING

Keynote Speaker Commisioner Bernardo Garcia, 
Water Departments / City of Cleveland 


Part I                      

     

                                                                                Part II                                                                         

Part III

                           

CLOSING OUT CEREMONY

                          
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                     HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL

        A Celebration Of Food & Music   SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

              Cleveland Public Library (Carnegie West Branch)

DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION

Hispanic Artist Bruno Casiano @ 2011 Tremont Arts Festival

Spirit of Spontaneity, new works of Hector Castellanos Lara.
Reception and Gallery Talk @ CSU Art Gallery
9-21-11.

 
David Valentin performance at Nightown in Cleveland,Oh
9-21-11

 

Local film director John Ewing comments to Neo Latino on the Hispanic/Latino presence in his featured films.

for more info visit the CMOA web site http://www.clevelandart.org/ and CIA http://www.cia.edu.cinematheque/

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                      WEST SHORE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH                                                               
                                                    Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

 for more info visit them on the web

                                                                                                       www.wsuuc.org                  

 West Shore is flinging open its doors in October to celebrate the Latino/Latina culture in the Greater Cleveland Area. This program speaks to two aspects of their mission. They want to inspire more people to lead lives of meaning and purpose through a nurturing, inclusive community, and they want to spread the news of Unitarian Universalism and their church.

The activities include an Art Show featuring Latino/a artists, a children's art show, guest speakers, a film, concerts, worship and a Day of the Dead celebration.

                   West Shore Art Show and Reception     Sunday, October 2, 12:30

   IN SEARCH OF LATINO /A  HISTORY

    Lecture by Pablo Mitchell

Part I  Latino History & Mexican Americans

Part II   

         Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, Central and South Americans

It is important that we inform you that any views or opinions expressed in our videotaped lectures are solely that of the lecturer and does not necessarily express those of NEO LATINO.

HOME SECURITY FAMILY

Gentrifying Area

This guest post from Lenny Mcknight

My husband and I bought a home in a gentrifying neighborhood in San Antonio. It’s just South of Downtown, and so conveniently located. It’s very artsy and cute, but not as safe as we would like it to be. That is probably the reason we were able to get our house for such a steal. It needs some work, but we love it. We know that in the next ten years it will get better, but for now we needed something to make us feel safe. We searched forTexas adt home security and got a home alarm system. Now we feel like we can enjoy all of the great things the neighborhood has to offer without being worried about our home. There is an awesome little Belgian restaurant down the street from our place that has the best mussels. The neighborhood also has an art festival every first Friday of the month. We also have a great outdoor neighborhood bar that we frequent. It’s too bad that there are still so many problems in the neighborhood because it’s really great.

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