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4 Culture, heritage and folk. ... This is a list of festivals in Chicago, Illinois, United States. ... American Spanish Dance and Music Festival ...
This category includes articles related to the culture and history of Hispanic and Latino Americans in Chicago, Illinois. Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater is an American Spanish-dance company in residence at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The Ensemble Español consists of the professional dance company, touring nationally and internationally throughout the year, as well as the youth company.
The Chicago Latino Film Festival is a U.S. film festival, focusing on Latin America and Latinos. Held annually in Chicago since 1985, it is organized by the International Latino Cultural Center (ILCC) and sponsored by a number of national corporations as well as by the local Hispanic and Latino community. It is the nation's longest-running and ...
The Smithsonian Institution hosts Hispanic Heritage Month events in Washington, D.C. One event is the Zoo Fiesta. In 2018, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian hosted the Realm of the Jaguar a series of performances featuring dances of Bolivia , Mexico and Guatemala , in addition to mask making and traditional and contemporary ...
The Institute also sponsors music events including an annual Navi-Jazz performance, described as a "fusion of Puerto Rican and African American musical elements." [ 7 ] The Institute is a non-profit organization that is supported in part by the Chicago Park District 's museum-in-the-parks program.
On March 16, ahead of the official St. Patrick’s Day 2024 celebrations, Chicago dyed its river emerald green as spectators looked on. Corned beef and cabbage is an Irish-American invention
Roberto Clemente Community Academy (commonly known as Clemente, Roberto Clemente High School) is a public four-year high school located in the West Town community area of Chicago, Illinois. Operated by the Chicago Public Schools, the school is named for Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Enrique Clemente (1934–1972). [citation needed]