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Bienvenidos!
Welcome to Olvera Street’s Calendar of Events
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June 11
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The Jalisco Festival, sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Institute, will be held on Saturday, June 11 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. The art exhibit and festival celebrates the folklore of the state of Jalisco, Mexico.
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June 18
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The United Methodist Church 106th Anniversary will be on Saturday, June 18, 2005 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Plaza.
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June 24
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The Mexican Cultural Institute presents the MCI Summer Film Series at El Pueblo Historical Monument with screenings on Friday evenings at 7:45 p.m. beginning June 24th through August 19th. The outdoor screenings of 10 new films, from well-known Mexican directors, are subtitled and sponsored by the Mexican Consulate. For more information please call (213) 628-1274. Admission is free.
To find out more about the Summer Film Series, click here!
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June 26
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The Bienvenidos Children's Center Health Fair celebrates the health and well-being of Latino men and their families on Sunday, June 26, 2005 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at El Pueblo Historical Monument. Free health exams available for men, women and children. For more information please call (323) 726-9790. Admission is free.
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July 23
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The Border Video Art Festival, sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Institute, will be on Saturday, July 23, 2005 from 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. This event includes screenings and discussions about video art with young Latino artists from Los Angeles and Tijuana, Mexico.
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July 31
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The Wells Fargo Summer Music Festival 2005 begins on Sunday, July 31st from 1-5 p.m. at the El Pueblo Historical Monument Plaza (Olvera Street) and continues on the following three Sundays - August 7th, 14th & 21st. For more information please call (213) 628-1274. Admission is free.
To view our Press Release, click here!
Sunday, July 31, 2005 1 - 5 pm
TROPICAL MUSIC (Musica Tropical)
1-2 pm: Sonora Dynamita
2-3 pm: Rumba Show
3-4 pm: Sonora Constelacion
4-5 pm: Charanga Cubana
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Sunday, August 7, 2005 1 - 5 pm
Mariachi & Folklorico Dance
1-2 pm: La Panchita & Alberto Atunez w/ Mariachi Azteca
2-3 pm: Mariachi Voz de America
3-4 pm: Ricardo Duque w/ Mariachi Mexico Colonial
4-5 pm: Noe Sandoval w/ Mariachi Nuevo Amanecer
Sunday, August 14, 2005 1 - 5 pm
Latin AmericanMusic (Musica LatinoAmericana)
1-2 pm: Viento Libre
2-3 pm: Duchisela
3-4 pm: Los Tumis del Peru
4-5 pm: Grupo Alcapa
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Sunday, August 21, 2005 1 - 5 pm
Blast to the Past (Exitos Del Ayer)
1-2 pm: Alma Chicana
2-3 pm: Aftermidnight
3-4 pm: The Undercover Girls
4-5 pm: KICK (Tribute to INXS)
For more information, contact:
John Kopczynski
Public Relations Specialist II
El Pueblo Historical Monument
T: (213) 485-8225
F: (213) 485-8238
E-mail: JKopczynski@mailbox.lacity.org
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August 28
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Sunday, August 28 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
in the plaza area.
Health Fair of the Americas
Free health education, information and screenings to promote preventative health care. Ten Latin American consulates will be represented on site.
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Continuing
Exhibits
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 The following exhibits just opened at the Chinese American Museum at El Pueblo Historical Monument: Impressions: Milton Quon's Los Angeles featuring the work of Chinese American artist Milton Quon. Quon began his career with Walt Disney Studios in 1939 helping to animate the original Fantasia and Dumbo films. Through January 2006. A Portrait of My Mother by Sam Boi Lee who is an emerging Los Angeles-based Chinese American photographer. Exhibition will continue through January 2006.
Chinese American Museum
425 North Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: (213) 626-5240
Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
Admission: Free
Web: www.camla.org
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OLVERA STREET
1930-2005
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF
CULTURE, PRIDE AND PROMISE
A photographic exhibition that chronicles the diverse history
of the unique Mexican marketplace.
Open daily, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
at the
Pico House
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