Reimagining The West In The Novel “Ocotillo Dreams”
Reimagining The West In The Novel “Ocotillo Dreams”
On Saturday the September 17, the Autry Museum in Los Angeles hosted a book talk for Melinda Palacio’s new novel, Ocotillo Dreams (Bilingual Review Press, 2011). If you are not […]
Aztlan Reads, A Site Created To Promote Latino Writers
It all started on Twitter. A conversation about being able to find literature by Latino writers morphed into a hashtag, then a Twitter account, and finally a website. David Cid, […]
Happy Friday From Babasonicos!
One of Argentina’s most revered rock acts, Babasonicos have a gained a faithful following in Latin America and beyond. Formed in the Greater Buenos Aires area in the early 90s, […]
LA School Named After Carlos Santana
The Los Angeles Unified School District Board voted this week to rename a school that will focus on the arts Carlos Santana Arts Academy; it was previously called Valley Region Elementary School […]
Tackling Latinos In Popular Culture
Professor William Anthony Nericcio, aka “Memo,” is the Director of San Diego State University’s ever-evolving MALAS program, Master of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. He also serves on the […]
LA Poetry Night Includes Students, Drugs, Grit And Love
On Friday, September 16 Homeboy Industries played host to “Poesía Para La Gente,” presented by Avenue 50 Studio’s monthly La Palabra Poetry reading series. The event, sponsored by The James […]
New Movie Based On Late Latino Golf Pro Johnny Arreaga
“Seven Days in Utopia” is a story about the relationship between a budding golfer and his mental training coach. The movie stars Robert Duval, whose character is based on the late Latino […]
“Contagion” Is An Exciting, Realistic & Entertaining Film
By Jennice Fuentes Courtesy of www.OurTiempo.com Be scared. Very scared. And please get your supply of hand sanitizers ready to go before you set out to watch Steven Soderbergh’s much anticipated movie “Contagion.” You […]
ASCO Exhibit In LA Highlights 1970s Chicano Performance Art
“ASCO: Elite of the Obscure” is a new exhibit slated to start on September 4 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, representing a watershed moment in the history […]
“The Debt” Is A Well-Acted, Satisfying Thriller
By Jennice Fuentes Courtesy of www.OurTiempo.com Watching John Madden’s taut thriller, “The Debt,” reminded me of a smorgarsbord. Yes, so much to process, so much to stomach, so little time. “The […]
