Agenda de actividades y recursos en Maryland para la comunidad de habla Hispana.

January 2010

Friday, January 29

AnDieMusik
LIMONES- Jazz group

Herman Hecht

Time:8 & 9:30 pm
Tim Berne, Rick Parker, Mark Aanderud and Hernan Hecht
Pianist and Composer MARK AANDERUD, is one of today’s most important figures coming out of the Mexican scene. Originally from Argentina and now residing in Mexico, drummer, producer and composer HERNAN HECHT is one of the most exciting talents on the Mexican music scene. Tickets: $20/$10 students.
For additional info go to: http://andiemusiklive.com

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Together for Haiti
Juntos Damos Mas
Where: Sesto Senso Restaurant
TIME:Doors Open at 10pm
1214 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC
Performing LIVE that night is location sensation OCHO DE BASTOS!!!XX

Our brothers and sisters in Haiti continue to suffer the devastating consequences of the recent earthquake. Let’s COME TOGETHER FOR HAITI RELIEF at SESTO SENSO on Friday, January 29. Minimum contribution: $10. ALL PROCEEDS will go to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund. Additional donations are welcome.

For additional info go to: http://latinvip.com/

Saturday, January 30

Walters Art Museum Latin Community Advisory Counsel Meeting
from 10:00 am-12:00 pm the museum is providing breakfast.
For members only.

February 2010

Friday February 5

First Friday: Carnival at the Walters
Time: 05:30 PM – 08:30 PM
Free Admission, Enter at Charles Street entrance

Looking for a place to wind down after work?

Want to start the night out right?

First Fridays at the Walters is the place to escape
the pressures of the work week and explore other worlds and other cultures.

Join us as we continue our exciting second season
with music, cocktails and live performances.

Cash Bar featuring Caipirinha, Brazil’s National Cocktail
Enjoy lively Samba performances with vocalist Rose Morales and dancer Rita Nobre, and Samba Sounds from DJ BilTodd

Galleries on View:
Sculpture Court
18th-and 19th-Century Treasury
European Porcelain
and French Art

For more info go to: http://thewalters.org

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Saturday February 6

Casa Baltimore Limay
Fiesta Tropical with a Nicaraguan beach theme.
ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, 2640 ST. PAUL ST. (Corner of 27th & St. Paul St, Baltimore 21218)
This is a family event for all ages and cultures. Delectable Buffet: Authentic Latin American entrees, a full night of entertainment, door prizes cash bar, Nicaraguan art, other valuable items and services for sale in silent auction.
6 – 8 p.m. Live steel drum performances by Victor Provost
8 – 9 p.m. Salsa instruction, a dance performance by Claudette Rhone
9 – 11 p.m. Latin dance music by WEAA’s Tuesday evening DJ, Guillermo Brown

For more info go to : http://www.casabaltimorelimay.org

Saturday, February 13

Howard County Friends of Latin America
FOR HAITI: 12TH ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS POTLUCK DINNER PROGRAM
Commemorate the 61st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Potluck Dinner and Cultural Presentation. (Please bring a main dish to share)
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where:Florence Bain Senior Center
5470 Ruth Keaton Way, Columbia, MD 21044

For more information go to: http://friendsoflatinamerica.org

Saturday, February 20

Union Cultural Dominicana
Gala Dinner in commemoration of  The Dominican Republic’s Independence Day.
Entertainment will be provided by Kinito Mendez Orchestra and a Bachata Group.
Time: Dinner-8:00PM to 10:30PM, Music – 10:30PM to 4:00AM
Where: One Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20814

For more details got to http://umlausa.org

Tuesday, February 23

www.nami.org
Family-to-Family is a 12-week course for families of individuals with brain disorders (mental illnesses)

This course will be in Spanish (only)
Start Date:Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 End Date: May 11th, 2010
Location: EBLO 606 S Ann St, Baltimore, MD 21231

Trained family members teach the course; materials are free. Classes focus on the clinical treatment of major mental illnesses and the knowledge and skills family members need to cope more effectively.Family-to-Family is for relatives of persons with disorders such as:Bipolar Disorder * Major Depression * Schizophrenia  Anxiety Disorders *Borderline Personality Disorder* PTSD

Please help spread the word out about this great opportunity for Spanish speaking families of individuals with mental illness offered by NAMI. FREE * Limited Spaces -Registration Required * For additional information or to register, contact:  NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc. (410) 435-2600 www.nami.org/sites/namimetrobaltimore

Februrary 27

Conexiones of Howard County
Deadline for submission of Conexiones Award 2010 application.

March 2010

Saturday, March 6

HC Drug Free
Teen Job & Volunteer Fair
Long Reach High School
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

HC DrugFree is looking for teen and adult volunteers to assist at the Fair.
If you are available to volunteer, please email info@hcdrugfree.org.