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Dear Hemi friends,
We write you with an update about our 8th Encuentro, "Bodies/Cities/Action." As you know, during the past few months we have been working hard to reschedule and relocate the event from Mexico City to São Paulo, Brazil. We had initially explored the possibility of holding it in August 2012, but we have decided, in conjunction with our Brazilian colleagues at USP and SESC in São Paulo, that it would be best to aim for January 2013.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and will let everyone know as soon as we have confirmation and exact dates.
Encuentros are the life and soul of Hemi. These face-to-face encounters and sharing of work make everything else we do possible. Even if organizing an Encuentro can sometimes be challenging, I hope you agree that they are worth the effort we all put into them.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
All the best,
Diana Taylor
Querid@s amig@s hemisféric@s,
Escribimos con noticias sobre la realización de nuestro 8vo Encuentro, "Ciudad/Cuerpo/Acción". Como sabrán, durante los últimos meses hemos estado haciendo grandes esfuerzos para reubicar el evento desde la Ciudad de México a São Paulo, Brasil. Inicialmente, exploramos la posibilidad de realizarlo durante el mes de agosto del 2012, pero hemos decidido, junto a nuestros colaboradores brasileños de la USP y el SESC, que lo más sensato sería esperar hasta enero del 2013 para su realización en São Paulo.
Nos disculpamos por los inconvenientes que esto haya causado y les avisaremos a tod@s en cuanto tengamos confirmación y fechas exactas.
Los Encuentros son el alma del Hemi. Estas reuniones cara a cara, donde compartimos y colaboramos, hacen que el resto de nuestro trabajo sea posible. Aunque organizar un Encuentro sea a veces difícil, esperamos que ustedes compartan nuestro sentimiento de que valen todo el esfuerzo que les dedicamos.
Por favor no duden en escribirnos en caso de cualquier duda o pregunta.
Un cordial saludo,
Diana Taylor
Queridas e queridos amigos hemisféricos,
Escrevemos com notícias sobre a realização do nosso 8º Encuentro, “Cidade/Corpo/Ação”. Como vocês sabem, durante os últimos meses trabalhamos duro para reagendar o evento da Cidade do México para São Paulo. Inicialmente exploramos a possibilidade de realizá-lo durante o mês de agosto de 2012, porém decidimos, junto com a USP e o SESC, nossos colaboradores no Brasil, que o mais sensato seria nos planejarmos para janeiro de 2013.
Pedimos desculpas por qualquer inconveniência que isso possa causar, e nós avisaremos a todos assim que tivermos a confirmação final e as datas.
Os Encuentros são a alma do Hemi. Os encontros cara-a-cara, onde podemos compartilhar e colaborar, tornam o resto do nosso trabalho possível. Mesmo que organizar um Encuentro às vezes seja difícil, esperamos que vocês concordem conosco que eles valem todo o esforço que lhes dedicamos.
Qualquer pergunta ou dúvida, por favor nos escrevam.
Um abraço cordial,
Diana Taylor
Dear Hemi friends and colleagues:
It is with dismay that we write to inform you that the Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana has abruptly withdrawn from its agreement to serve as the host institution for the 2012 Encuentro, citing "political and security" concerns in Mexico. We remain committed to holding an Encuentro during the coming year and are exploring all the options at our disposal in order to do so. The Institute is committed to maintaining the theme of the event and to honoring the application and selection process of participants. We will keep you posted as things develop over the coming days.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your understanding and patience in this unfortunate circumstance.
Very best regards,
Diana Taylor
Estimados amigos y colegas del Hemi:
Es con consternación que les escribimos para informarles que la Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana se ha retirado abruptamente su compromiso de servir como anfitrión del Encuentro del 2012, citando preocupaciones "políticas y de seguridad" en México. Nosotros mantenemos nuestro compromiso de realizar un Encuentro durante el 2012 y con ese fin estamos explorando todas la opciones a nuestra disposición. El Instituto se compromete a mantener el tema del evento y respetar el proceso de solicitud y selección de participantes. Los mantendremos informados a medida que la situación evolucione en los próximos días.
Por favor no duden en contactarnos en caso de cualquier pregunta o inquietud. Les agradecemos de antemano su paciencia y comprensión en esta lamentable situación.
Un saludo cordial,
Diana Taylor
Directora fundadora, Instituto Hemisférico de Performance y Política
Prezados amigos e colegas do Hemi,
É com enorme pesar que viemos através desta informá-los que a Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana rompeu abruptamente o seu compromisso de sediar o Encuentro 2012, citando preocupações "políticas e de segurança" no México. Nós mantemos o nosso compromisso em promover um Encuentro no ano de 2012, e estamos explorando todas as possibilidades disponíveis. O Instituto se compromete em manter o tema e respeitar o processo de inscrição e seleção dos participantes. Nós daremos maiores informações nos próximos dias, assim que a situação estiver um pouco mais definida.
Por favor, entrem em contato conosco se tiverem qualquer pergunta ou preocupação. Agradecemos sua compreensão e paciência nessas circunstâncias desagradáveis.
Um abraço cordial,
Diana Taylor
Diretora fundadora, Instituto Hemisférico de Performance e Política
Dear International League Members, Please be our guest for the 6th Annual U.S./Mexico Playwright Exchange, with public readings starting Saturday, November 12th! Three Mexican playwrights are teamed up with local bilingual playwright translators and the result is fresh translations of some of the most interesting new Mexican plays. For our 4th translation this year, we have an exciting project. Caridad Svich will be working with director Barclay Goldsmith, the AD of Borderlands Theatre on a work by esteemed Mexican playwright, Victor Hugo Rascón Banda.
Although Mr. Rascon died in 2008, he is known internationally and was an avid supporter of this translation residency from its inception. In addition to readings of the four plays, I’d like to invite you to the Celebración on Monday, November 14th at 7:30 pm. This culminating event is a fun way to hear excerpts of the plays and meet the artists at a post-reading reception. Please RSVP to my assistant Zachary Tomlinson at ArtisticIntern2@larktheatre.org. Additionally, please note the two different locations of the events.
To learn more about the history of the U.S./Mexico Playwright Exchange, please visit our program website. You can read excerpts of scripts from past years and learn more about the Mexican and American artists that have been involved. We hope to see you soon! All my best, Lisa RotheDirector of Offsite Programs and Partnerships 6th ANNUAL
U.S. / MÉXICO
PLAYWRIGHT EXCHANGEin collaboration with FONCA (México's National Fund for Culture and Arts) 4 mexican playwrights
4 u.s. playwrights
10 day dialogue
4 free new plays in translation
1 celebración
PUBLIC READINGS: Saturday, November 12 – 3pm
ACHERON: THE RIVER OF TRAGEDY (ACHERÓN)by Luis Xavier Corona Villanova translated by Susana Cook
A play about identity and immigration, understood as a journey of no return. Leonardo, a lively and young man, dreams of crossing the river Acheron to stay on the other side and live the Death-Dream in Hades. His dreams are halted, however, when he gets caught by Nicanor, a dark and mysterious agent who was once like Leonardo, although he can no longer remember; the only thing he has kept is his name.
Saturday, November 12 – 7pmABSENCE (EL AUSENTE)by Victor Hugo Rascón Banda translated by Caridad Svich
Three generations of a Mexico City family endure the absence of a son and husband who have left for the United States. The epic journey of the migrant northward too often overshadows the stories of the loved ones left behind– this play tells their story.
Sunday, November 13 – 3pmMEMORAMAby Mario Cantú Toscano translated by Carmen Rivera
A kidnapping… an act of vengeance… Not all appears as it seems in MEMORAMA. Two men, a colonel and his prisoner, are locked in a basement. While the prisoner fights for his life, secrets reveal a multi-layered deception that blurs the line between justice and revenge.
Sunday, november 13 – 7pmPORK KIDNEYS TO SOOTHE DISPAIR (RIÑON DE CERDO PARA EL DESCONSUELO)by Alejandro Ricaño Rodríguez translated by Daniel Jáquez
A dark comedy. Paris 1940's. Fact and fiction intertwine to tell a story of complicated love, artistic obsession and murder. Gustave, a fan of Joyce's Ulysses is an unsuccessful writer; Marie is undeniably in love with him. Together they stalk Samuel Beckett to protect him and ensure that his masterpiece is completed. all public readings will be @ the LARK BAREBONES STUDIO311 w 43rd street, 5th floor (btw 8th & 9th avenues)Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, N, Q, R to Times Square
Monday, November 14 – 7:30 pm ¡Celebración! Come hear excerpts from these exciting new works, meet the writers, and help us celebrate this international exchange with food and drinks!@ Repertorio Español138 East 27th Street (bet. Lexington & 3rd Avenue)6, N, R to 28th Street.
Dear Hemi friends! Here is the Call for Participation for our 8th Encuentro, which will take place in Mexico City in March 2012. The application deadline is September 26th, 2011—please see the links to the online application form below. We look forward to receiving your proposals.
¡Queridos amigos hemisféricos! Aquí les enviamos la Convocatoria para nuestro 8vo Encuentro, que se realizará en Ciudad de México en marzo del 2012. La fecha límite para solicitar es el 26 de septiembre de 2011—vean los enlaces al formulario de solicitud a continuación. Esperamos recibir sus propuestas.
Caros amigos hemisféricos! Aqui lhes enviamos a Convocatória para nosso 8o Encuentro, que acontecerá em Cidade do México, em março de 2012. O prazo para preencher o forumulário de requerimento é 26 de setembro de 2011—abaixo aparecem os links para o formulário de requerimento online. Esperamos receber suas propostas.
The Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics, the Mexican National Council for Culture and the Arts (CONACULTA) and the Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana invite artists, performers, scholars and activists to submit performances, academic presentations, music, videos, installations, exhibits, activist projects, virtual actions and other proposals that examine the link between performance and politics to participate in our upcoming
8th Encuentro
Cities | Bodies | Action
The Politics of Passion in the Americas
March 17-25, 2012
Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana
Centro Histórico, Mexico City
The 8th Encuentro of the Hemispheric Institute seeks to examine the broad intersections between urban space, performance and political/artistic action in the Americas. From the critical poetics of body art to the occupation of public space by social movements, the event invites participants to explore the borders, identities and practices through which subjectivities, hegemonies and counter-hegemonies are constructed in the spaces of the city and beyond. We are particularly interested in the ways in which bodies both interpellate and are interpellated, mobilize and are mobilized, by and around the diverse and complex passions that define our globalized and mediatized present—fear, hatred, disenchantment, hope and faith, among others. We seek to investigate, collectively, the strategies through which bodies (individual, social and political) make themselves present, and intervene aesthetic conventions, social formations and political structures in their search to create new meanings and new modes of sociality. This theme will be the point of departure for a vast array of performances, exhibits, roundtables, workshops, lectures and work groups.
Since 2000, our Encuentros have been a point of contact for artists, scholars, students and activists interested in the relationship between performance and politics in the Americas. Each Encuentro brings together 400-600 participants, and is part academic conference, part performance festival, and always interdisciplinary. The Encuentro is a space focused on experimentation, dialogue and collaboration.
The application deadline for the Encuentro is September 26, 2011. To apply, see the instructions on our website (Propose a Project or Apply to a Work Group) and then fill out the Online Application in English.
El Instituto Hemisférico de Performance y Política, el Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes de México (CONACULTA) y la Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana invitan a artistas, performeros, académicos y activistas a proponer performances, ponencias, música, videos, instalaciones, exposiciones de artes visuales, intervenciones urbanas, proyectos de activismo, acciones virtuales y otras propuestas que vinculen performance y política en las Américas para participar en nuestro
8º Encuentro
Ciudad | Cuerpo | Acción
La política de las pasiones en las Américas
17 – 25 de marzo del 2012
Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana
Centro Histórico, Ciudad de México
El 8º Encuentro del Instituto Hemisférico busca examinar las amplias intersecciones entre el espacio urbano, el performance y la acción política y artística en las Américas. Desde las poéticas críticas del arte corporal hasta la ocupación del espacio público por movimientos ciudadanos, el evento invita a explorar las fronteras, identidades y prácticas a través de las cuales se construyen subjetividades, hegemonías y contra-hegemonías dentro de los espacios de la ciudad y sus afueras. En particular, nos interesan las formas en que los cuerpos interpelan y son interpelados, movilizan y son movilizados por y en torno a las complejas y diversas pasiones que circundan nuestro globalizado y mediatizado presente—el miedo, el odio, el desencanto, la esperanza, y la fe, entre otras. Buscamos investigar, colectivamente, las estrategias a través de las cuales los cuerpos (individuales, sociales y políticos) se hacen presente e intervienen las convenciones estéticas, las formaciones sociales y las estructuras políticas en su búsqueda de nuevos significados y nuevas formas de socialidad. Este marco temático será el punto de partida para una gran variedad de performances, exhibiciones, mesas redondas, talleres, ponencias y grupos de trabajo.
Desde el año 2000, nuestros Encuentros han sido un punto de contacto para artistas, académicos, estudiantes y activistas que investigan la relación entre performance y política en las Américas. Cada Encuentro reúne entre 400 y 600 participantes y es en parte una conferencia académica, en parte un festival de performance, y siempre interdisciplinario. El Encuentro es un espacio concentrado en la experimentación, el diálogo y la colaboración.
La fecha límite para solicitar al Encuentro es el 26 de septiembre de 2011. Para solicitar, favor de ver las instrucciones en nuestro sitio web (Proponer un Proyecto y Solicitar para un Grupo de Trabajo); luego complete el Formulario de Solicitud en español.
O Instituto Hemisférico de Performance e Política, o Conselho Nacional para a Cultura e as Artes do México (CONACULTA) e a Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana convidam artistas, performers, acadêmicos e ativistas a propor performances, apresentações acadêmicas, música, vídeos, instalações, exposições, intervenções urbanas, projetos de ativismo, ações virtuais e outras propostas que explorem o vínculo entre a performance e a política nas Américas para participar do nosso:
8º Encuentro
Cidade | Corpo | Ação
A Política das Paixões nas Américas
17 – 25 de março de 2012
Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana
Centro Histórico, Cidade do México
O 8º Encuentro do Instituto Hemisférico busca examinar as amplas interseções entre o espaço urbano, a performance e a ação política/artística nas Américas. Desde as poéticas críticas da arte corporal até a ocupação do espaço público por movimentos sociais, o evento convida os participantes a explorar as fronteiras, identidades e práticas através das quais subjetividades, hegemonias e contra-hegemonias são construídas dentro dos espaços da cidade e além. Em particular, nos interessam as formas pelas quais os corpos interpelam e são interpelados; mobilizam e são mobilizados pelas/em meio às paixões complexas e diversas que definem o nosso presente globalizado e mediatizado — o medo, o ódio, o desencanto, a esperança e a fé, entre outras. Buscamos investigar, coletivamente, as estratégias através das quais corpos (individuais, sociais e políticos) se fazem presentes e influenciam as convenções estéticas, as formações sociais e as estruturas políticas na sua busca por novos significados e novas formas de sociabilidade. Este tema será o ponto de partida para uma grande variedade de performances, exposições, mesas redondas, oficinas, palestras e grupos de trabalho.
Desde o ano 2000, os nossos Encuentros têm sido um ponto de contato ent
re artistas, acadêmicos, estudantes e ativistas interessados em investigar a relação entre a performance e a política nas Américas. Cada Encuentro reúne entre 400 e 600 participantes e é parte conferência acadêmica, parte festival de performance, e sempre interdisciplinar. O Encuentro é um espaço voltado para a experimentação, o diálogo e a colaboração.
As inscrições para o Encuentro se encerram dia 26 de setembro de 2011. Para se inscrever, veja as instruções no website (Propor um Projeto e Participar de um Grupo de Trabalho); depois é preciso completar o Formulário de Inscrição em português.
VIII Encuentro
Cities | Bodies | Action
Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana
March 17-25, 2012
Centro Histórico, Mexico City
SAVE THE DATE!
The Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics is now planning its 8th Encuentro, which will take place at the Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana in Mexico City on March 17-25, 2012. We are very much looking forward to this gathering—so please mark your calendars!
Tentatively titled "Cities | Bodies | Action," the 9-day event will examine the broad intersections between urban space, performance and political action in the Americas. From the critical poetics of body art to the occupation of public space through political protest, the Encuentro will explore the complex ecology of boundaries, identities and practices in and through which power is forged, reproduced and contested across urban space. Taking advantage of our privileged location in the heart of Mexico City’s Historic Center, this theme will be the point of departure for a range of performances, installations, exhibits, roundtable discussions, workshops, long tables, lectures, and work groups.
A full Encuentro CALL for participation will be sent and posted on our site by the end of June. In the meantime, we ask you mark your calendars. We hope you can join us!
http://hemisphericinstitute.org
http://facebook.com/hemisphericinstitute
what is an encuentro? (video)
VIII Encuentro
Ciudad | Cuerpo | Acción
Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana
17 al 25 de marzo del 2012
Centro Histórico, Ciudad de México
¡RESERVEN LA FECHA!
El Instituto Hemisférico de Performance y Política está organizando su 8vo Encuentro, que se realizará en la Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana en la Ciudad de México entre el 17 y el 25 de marzo del 2012. Estamos muy entusiasmados con esta próxima oportunidad de encontrarnos, así que por favor reserven las fechas.
Tentativamente titulado “Ciudad | Cuerpo | Acción,” el evento de 9 días examinará las amplias intersecciones entre el espacio urbano, el performance y la acción política en las Américas. Desde las poéticas críticas del arte corporal a la ocupación del espacio público por la protesta política, el Encuentro buscará explorar la compleja ecología de fronteras, identidades y prácticas a través de las cuales el poder es construido, reproducido, interrumpido y socavado en el espacio urbano. Aprovechando nuestra privilegiada ubicación en el Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México, este tema será el punto de partida para una gran variedad de performances, instalaciones, exposiciones, mesas redondas, talleres, mesas largas, conferencias y grupos de trabajo.
La CONVOCATORIA completa será distribuida y subida a nuestra página web para finales de junio. Mientras tanto, les pedimos que reserven las fechas. ¡Esperamos que puedan participar!
http://hemisphericinstitute.org
http://facebook.com/hemisphericinstitute
¿qué es un encuentro? (video)
VIII Encuentro
Cidade | Corpo | Ação
Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana
17 a 25 de março de 2012
Centro Histórico, Cidade do México
RESERVEM A DATA!
O Instituto Hemisférico de Performance e Política está organizando o seu 8º Encuentro, que acontecerá na Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana, na Cidade do México, entre os dias 17 e 25 de março de 2012. Estamos empolgados com a oportunidade de voltarmos a nos encontrar, então por favor marquem nas suas agendas!
Provisoriamente intitulado “Cidade | Corpo | Ação”, o evento de 9 dias examinará as amplas interseções entre o espaço urbano, a performance e a ação política nas Américas. Desde as poéticas críticas da body art até a ocupação do espaço público por protestos políticos, o Encuentro explora a com
plexa ecologia de fronteiras, identidades e práticas através das quais o poder é construído, reproduzido, interrompido e contestado no espaço urbano nas Américas. Aproveitando a nossa localização privilegiada no Centro Histórico da Cidade do México, esse tema será o ponto de partida para uma grande variedade de performances, instalações, exposições, mesas redondas, workshops, mesas longas, palestras e grupos de trabalho.
A CONVOCATÓRIA completa do Encuentro será distribuída e postada no nosso site em junho. Por enquanto, reservem a data. Contamos com a sua participação!
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We invite students from all member institutions of the Hemispheric Institute to apply. NYU students may take the course for 4 pts of graduate credit through the Department of Performance Studies, and students from other institutions can take the course for credit as independent study in their home universities. Students from non-member institutions will be considered for admission, though priority will be given to graduate students from member institutions.
The course requires fluency in English. Knowledge of Spanish is a plus. Students are encouraged to bring laptops and digital cameras to use for their projects.
A lab fee will apply to all—$1000 for students in the U.S. Canada, and Europe, and $250 for those in Latin America. While housing and travel costs are separate, the Hemispheric Institute is negotiating very reasonable costs for room and board. All local expenses (performances, lectures, travel to local sites, etc., will be covered by the lab fee).
Invitamos a los estudiantes de todas las instituciones miembro del Instituto Hemisférico a postular. Los estudiantes de NYU pueden tomar el curso de 4 puntos a través del Departamento de Estudios de Performance. Los estudiantes de otras instituciones pueden recibir créditos de sus instituciones al tomar el curso como seminario independiente en sus respectivas universidades. Los estudiantes de instituciones no afiliadas al Instituto Hemisférico pueden postular, pero se les dará prioridad a los estudiantes de posgrado de las instituciones afiliadas al Instituto.
Para participar en el curso, se requiere un dominio básico del inglés (leer, escribir, hablar). Los estudiantes deben traer, si pueden, sus computadoras y cámaras digitales para utilizarlas en sus proyectos.
El costo de inscripción para el curso es de USD $1000 para estudiantes en EE.UU., Europa y Canadá, y de USD $250 para estudiantes en América Latina. Los costos de transporte y estadía en San Cristóbal no están incluidos en este monto. El Instituto está organizando opciones económicas de alojamiento para participantes. Todos los gastos locales (performances, ponencias, transporte a lugares cercanos, etc.) están incluidos el costo de inscripción.
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El Proyecto Magdalena: Red Internacional de mujeres en el teatro contemporaneo
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Call for Papers
Contemporary Theatre Review, Issue
“South”
Issue editors: Caridad Svich and Roberto Gutierrez Varea
Extended Deadlines:
Proposals (250 word abstract) – October 15 2010
Full draft (5000-6000 words*) – January 15 2011
* Contributions to the 'documents' section may be negotiable in terms of length. Please consult the editors.
As globalization calls us to imagine a geography of equal access, built on trade agreements and relationships of mutuality, it inspires ongoing critical interrogations in theatre, applied theatre, and performance, impacts the form and content of new writing and theatre-making, the uses of new technology, and the shift in how work is funded, supported, and staged (immersive, site-responsive and site-specific).
The emergence of the global South, however, invites back into the picture the idea of parallel spaces in unequal relationships of interdependency. Are we experiencing a new spin on last century’s “first/third world” model best suited for current neoliberal ideology, or is this indeed a new paradigm, wherefrom a new construction of memory and a performative praxis are re-defining spaces of exclusion? Is this South opening to opportunities where new work is being created and staged in theatres, community halls, and non-traditional performance venues?
What comes to mind when the word South is mentioned? In this issue of CTR, we wish to explore the vast range of associations that the word conjures in our contemporary imaginary, and also how to move away from simple binaries especially where definitions of north against south are concerned, including, but not limited to
South as in the southern hemisphere or nations in the southern hemisphere
South as zone of resistance to exclusion from global narratives
South as space of solidarity and belonging
The southern voice, tongue, utterance of a given city, region, country or countries
The performing political body and its south/sexuality (as affirmation of self? as confirmation of “northern” rationality…?)
The imagined “Sur” of South America and “el cono sur” of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay
The south as pole of magnetic reference (“el sur es nuestro norte”)
Mythologies of southern-ness, frontier and terra incognita
How does southern theatre, its performance and touring networks differ from the northern/western model?
Has the South replaced the East as “exotic other,” and/or has it deepened its postcolonial subalternality?
We invite essays, articles, interviews with theatre and performance makers, and short reflections and polemical pieces for our upcoming issue.
Please send your proposals to Caridad Svich at csvich21@aol.com
And to Roberto Varea at varea@usfca.edu
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Roberto Gutiérrez Vare
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Associate Professor,
Performing Arts and Social Justice
281 Masonic – # 206
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
TEL (415) 422-2071
FAX (415) 422-2815
California: Los Angeles Mayor Leads Cultural Delegation to Mexico
The Daily Breeze, 11/27/09
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa visited Mexico on November 27–30, leading a delegation to Guadalajara for its International Book Fair and a speaking engagement in Mexico City. Villaraigosa lead more than 450 authors, artists, filmmakers, and musicians to Guadalajara for its International Book Fair, where Los Angeles was the guest of honor. Villaraigosa joined the artists in illustrating the best of Los Angeles in more than 100 exhibitions, performances, films, readings, and lectures, an aide said. Before departing, Villaraigosa said, "For nine days, Los Angeles will expose its vibrant literature, film, dance, and theater in one of the largest celebrations of art in the world. At a time when tourism is such a vital component of our economy, this delegation will work to promote and sell the culture of L.A. to the world."
http://bit.ly/6c2uOA
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