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Theater
FILMS:
Casa Video offers the widest selection of videos in Spanish and Portuguese in Tucson. It is located at 2905 E. Speedway. Open from 8:00am to 1:00am every day. The phone number is 326-6314.
The Loft at 3233 E. Speedway (795-7777) and The Catalina at 2320 N. Campbell (881-0616) regularly offers a selection of foreign films. Check the movie schedule each week.
UA PRESENTS:
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BORDERLANDS THEATER:
www.borderlandstheater.org
40 W. Broadway (enter through Jackson Street), (520) 882-7406.
October 9-19, 2008
Zuzi’s Theater, 738 N. Fifth Ave.
BLIND DATE by Mario Diament
Blind Date is a story of passions hatching in an intricate labyrinth of chance encounters. Inspired by the literary world of the great Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges –who explored the illusion of time and space and ventured into parallel worlds long before quantum mechanics became fashionable- Blind Date works like a puzzle whose pieces come together at the end of the play. The central character, a blind writer, becomes unwittingly entangled in the personal lives of four people with consequences for all involved. Blind Date is produced in collaboration with El Círculo Teatral in Mexico City.
December 11-21, 2008
Leo Rich Theatre, 260 S. Church
A TUCSON PASTORELA by Max Branscomb
Join the Sheperds, Sheep and Dog on their trek to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Baby Jesus. Follow the shining Estrella on a magic journey fraught with temptation and mortal danger, sneaky devils and glorious Archangels. Beautiful Christmas carols in English and Spanish accompanied by Gertie and the T.O. Boyz Waila Band. Piñatas for the little ones.
March 5-22, 2009
Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11. S. 6th Ave.
OUR DAD IS IN ATLANTIS/ PAPÁ ESTÁ EN LA ATLÁNTIDA by Javier Malpica
This award winning play (Premio nacional de dramaturgia “Victor Hugo Rascón Banda” 2005) takes us to the world of two Mexican boys, eleven and eight. Abandoned by their father who crossed te border in search of a better life, the motherless boys stay under the care of their relatives until they decide to go in search of their father in the “Land of Plenty.”
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Teatro Bravo!
http://www.teatrobravo.org/
Tel: 602) 258-1800.
September 2008
At John Paul Theater of Phoenix College
LOS ILLEGALS by Michael John Garces
Directed by Andres Alcala
A new play by Artistic Director of Cornerstone Theater, which produced the play in Los Angeles to address issues of social justice. The play tells the story of a California center where workers gather around to seek day labor. An incident that gets a worker arrested and the center shut down leads to a protest that reverberates in the community around it, including the resistance of anti-immigration advocates. A timely play about contemporary issues, told in both English and Spanish.
April 2009
At Playhouse in the Park at VIAD Building
BLOOD WEDDING (in Spanish) by Federico Garcia Lorca
Directed by Guillermo Reyes
Bodas de Sangre: Only at Teatro Bravo! The classic tale of passionate runaway lovers who provoke a tragedy in their Andalusian town is told fully in its original Spanish text. Hear the great poet Lorca in his own language, and enjoy the song and dance that the lyric tale inspires. Spanish language teachers: get group rates for you and your students!
June 2009
At Playhouse in the Park at VIAD Building
LITTLE QUEEN, a new comedy written and directed by Guillermo Reyes
Love, teenage sex, and he Oscars. A gay teenager in LA qualifies for the finals in an Oscar-themed competition, when a forbidden love affaire, a run-in with Homeland Security, and a Mormon boy stalker threaten the perfect life he was imagining for himself. A provocative new comedy by Teatro Bravo’s Artistic Director and author of Men on the Verge of a His-panic Breakdown and Places to Touch Him.
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Museums
Sept 15–Oct 27, 2008
ANATOMY OF SORROW: A Solo Exhibition by Daniel Martin Diaz
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Arizona State Museum is proud to feature paintings by renowned Tucson artist Daniel Martin Diaz in the Native Goods Gallery. Nationally recognized for an archaic style redolent of centuries past, Diaz’ work is based upon his deep interest in early devotional art. His works are noted for rich visual complexity punctuated with mystical arcane iconography. In “Anatomy of Sorrow” Tucson has the first opportunity to see Diaz’s newest body of work. A larger version of this exhibition is set to premier in Los Angeles at the end of the year.
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Dance
SALSA
http://www.tucsonsalsa.com/?tucson=clubs This site has been created to allow the Tucson community to share comments and events relevant to salsa music, dance, and history. You can get registered in this online community to have access to information on events and clubs.
SALSA NIGHTS Fridays and Saturdays (9:30 pm – 2:00am, 21 and over). El Parador. 2744 E. Broadway Blvd. 881-2744. $7 cover charge. Salsa lessons every Friday night from 10:15 – 10:45 PM.
TANGO
http://deserttango.com/ Desert Tango at ABC. On Saturdays, beginning class from 2-3 pm and advanced class from 3-4pm. At the Arizona Ballroom Company, 5536 E. Grant (SE corner of Grant and Craycrosft). All classes are $10 per person, with month passes available.
http://www.tangoarizona.com/Common/TangoArizona.htm Maintained by the Phoenix Tango community, this website contains all you need to know about tango events in Phoenix and Arizona. Check the schedule at
http://www.tangoarizona.com/Tucson/Tucson%20tango%20dates.htm
Casa Vicente Milonga. Wednesday. Dance from 8-10pm at Casa Vicente, 475 S. Stone Ave, downtown Tucson. (East side of Stone, south of the Cathedral, across from the police station). Spanish food and wines. Admission is free, but supporting the venue and tipping the DJ is appreciated.
TANGO CLASSES AT Shall We Dance 4101 E. Grant Road. Taught by Shelli Little. For more information on class schedule and fees call Shelli at 520-749-0266.
Argentine Tango Workshops with MARA CARLSON. 2512 E. 6th Street (Off Tucson Blvd., Across from the Rincon Market). Call Mara at 520-232-9857 or email to maradeltango@yahoo.com for schedule and rates.
Mariachi music. Center for Hispanic Performing Arts. 706 E. 46th St. Call: 544-9543 for information.
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Restaurants
Restaurants:
El Cubanito Restaurant. 1150 E 6th St. 623-8020. [Cuban]
La Indita. 622 N 4th Ave. 792-0523. [Mexican]
Mi Nidito Cafe. 1813 S 4th Ave. 622-5081. [Mexican] http://www.minidito.net/main.html
Casa Vicente. 375 S. Stone Ave. 884-5253 [Spanish] http://www.casavicente.com/
Maya Quetzal. 429 N. 4th Ave. 622-8207 [Guatemalan]
Mariscos Chihuahua. Various locations. Closest to campus: 356 E. Grant Rd. 884-3457. [Mexican]
Food Markets:
Tropical Foods (Central, South American, and more). 3506 E Grant Rd. (520) 325-2410.
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Involvement
CLUBS:
For more information on these and other clubs go to: http://www.union.arizona.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Clubs/
Amnesty International.
Camp Wildcat. Provides cost few camps and specialized activities for Tucson’s disadvantaged youth.
International Dance Club.
Grupo Folklorico Miztontli Grupo Folklorico Miztontli, the first Mexican Ballet Folklorico dance group of the University of Arizona.
Hablemos Toastmasters The goal of this club is a little different because most Toastmaster clubs in the United States are English-only clubs, meaning meetings and all business, contests, and everything in between is conducted in English. Hablemos Toastmasters #960955 does things both in Spanish and in English. You may choose to give your speeches, evaluations, or anything in Spanish or in English.
Manos de Ayuda-Community Health Care and Education. Promotes and facilitates health care and education among the people of underserved communities. Enriches the academic and professional lives of members with an understanding of the diverse health care issues underserved communities are facing. Volunteer in the communities of Puerto Peñasco, México and Tucson.
Ritmos Latinos. Promotes interest in Latino music and dance to the various cultures at the UA community. Provides fellowship among students and faculty. Represents student needs and wants in regards to Latino music and dance. Provides a forum for the presentation of ideas to the benefit of the university community.
Spanish Club.
All meetings on Wednesday, in No Anchovies, at 5:00pm-6:30pm
Wildcat Habitat for Humanity. Supports the high ideal of Habitat for Humanity International- that people deserve a simple decent place to live at a cost they can afford to pay.
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OTHER:
Habitat for Humanity hosts one day trips to Nogales. Call 762-1910 for details. Bring sunscreen, gloves, picture ID, lunch, and water.
Samaritan Patrol is an alliance of people of faith and conscience committed to legally assisting travelers in Southern Arizona and creating change in immigration policy. For information on regular meetings call 620-0725 or email samaritanpatrol@aol.com. Location: Southside Presbyterian Church 317 W. 23rd St.
GOING TO MEXICO:
Just 45 miles to the Nogales border, a one hour drive. Take I-10 south and go on to I-19, takes you straight into Nogales. Also, 212 miles away is the fishing village of Rocky Point/Puerto Peñasco. A 3 ½ to 4 hour drive. Drive west on Arizona 86, head south on Arizona 85. You do not need a tourist permit to travel in the border zone.
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Visit volunteer website at www.volunteersoaz.org or call 881-3300.
Asylum Program of Arizona. The volunteer coordinator for the Asylum Program of Arizona is seeking Spanish interpreter volunteers to assist their clients applying for asylum. They need interpreters to translate documents into Spanish, interpret at asylum interviews, and do non-official interpretation during appointments and office visits. Working as an interpreter is a truly rewarding experience and gives one the chance to work with people from all over the world. Contact Annetta Landay, volunteer coordinator for the Asylum Program of Arizona, at ajlanday@hotmail.com or 623-455.
Casa de la Luz Hospice: provide support and companionship to those dying or to assist in hospice office. Training programs certified by the Arizona Hospice and Palliative Care Organization are offered. For more information visit www.casahospice.com or call 544-9890.
Carondelet Hospice. Be part of this mission of the heart, share a special part of yourself through the gift of your time. Three specialized 30-hour State Certificate Volunteer Training classes are provided to prepare you for this rewarding work. Contact Volunteer Coordinator at 205-7700, or 205-7567.
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PAID WORK:
UNIVERSITY TUTORING CENTER http://www.tutoring.arizona.edu/become_a_tutor.htm All applicants must meet these minimum requirements- Be a University of Arizona Junior, Senior or Graduate Student. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Have an A or B in the course(s) you want to tutor, (or have an equivalent grade in a comparable or higher level course). Provide a current, unofficial copy of your transcripts. Provide two letters of recommendation about your tutoring ability and general character from a professor, advisor, coordinator/director, Dean or Department head. One letter must be from an instructor in the field in which you wish to tutor. All letters from University employees should be on department letterhead. Applications must be sent to: Tutor Coordinator, University Tutoring Services. ILC Room 103, Front Desk, University College. University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ 85721. Applications via e-mail are NOT accepted.
EL INDEPENDIENTE. El Independiente, a monthly bi-lingual newspaper produced by UA Journalism students seeks three translators to assist with written translation and/or interpretation. Possible 3-credit hour internship in translation and interpretation. Stipend of up to $200 for semester. For details and requirements email Daniela Gallardo, Spanish Editor, at danielag@email.arizona.edu
INTERNATIONAL CONVERSATION PARTNERS:
Practice your language skills with a foreign exchange student. Over 100 students from more than 20 countries are involved in the Center for English as a Second Language. Call 621-6211. Helen Abdulaziz, hta@email.arizona.edu or go to CSL 101 for more information.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS. http://ifriends.web.arizona.edu/index.html
International Friends, Inc. is a non-profit, community-based program that brings together residents of the Tucson, Arizona community and International Students attending the University of Arizona for purposes of friendship, learning and sharing.
Other Websites
WEBSITES:
www.dotucson.com
www.dancetucson.com
www.tucsonunderground.com
www.tucsonweekly.com
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