Cultural Program Reports 2014

CULTURAL PROGRAM REPORT 2014

The Mexican Cultural Center is a Colorado 501 c-3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to

promote the Mexican culture in the State of Colorado. It is committed to generate awareness

of the richness and cultural diversity of Mexico through the arts and education programs.

2014 PROGRAMS

1. Photography Exhibit “…de Peregrina a Peregrina” December 12th , 2013 January 31st, 2014

2. “José Guadalupe Posada: Mexican Master Printmaker” Exhibit December 3rd, 2013 February 2nd, 2014 3. “Alebrije Monumental” Exhibition at DIA February 2014 May 6th, 2014

4. “Celebración del Día del Niño” (Children’s Day at DMNS) April 26th, 2014 April 26th, 2014

5. “Celebración del Día del Niño” (BMOCA) April 26th, 2014 April 26th, 2014

6. “Homenaje cultural para niños” (Children’s Day at DAM) April 27th, 2014 April 27th, 2014

7. “La Cocina” Exhibit October 17th, 2013 May 25th, 2014

8. “Aventuras”- CelebrARTE with artist Sergio Reyes August 12th, 2014 August 17th, 2014

9. “El latir de México” concert with the Colorado Symphony September 15th, 2014 September 15th, 2014 10. “El Brindis: Remixed” at Museo de las Americas October 2014 Pending (2015) 11. “Día de Muertos” Celebration- Longmont Museum September 26th, 2014 November 9th, 2014

12. “La Muerte Tiene Permiso” Exhibit at MCC October 20th, 2014 November 7th, 2014 Día de Muertos Celebration at the Denver Botanic 13. Gardens November 1st, 2014 November 1st, 2014 “Taste of México”- Mezcal: Culture, Heritage and 14. Tradition December 3rd, 2014 December 3rd, 2014

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Posada: Master Printmaker Exhibit

The Mexican Cultural Center, together with Denver Arts & Venues and the Consulate General of Mexico presented the exhibit, Posada: Master Printmaker, featuring 90 works of the artist's famous Catrina and political prints. José Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913) is considered Mexico's most notable printmakers. An opening reception was help on Thursday, December 3rd, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the McNichols Civic Center Building.

Start Date: Thursday, December 3rd, 2013 – Saturday, February 2nd, 2014

Venue: McNichols Civic Center Building 144 West Colfax Avenue

Total audience: 12,614 Adults: 1,114 Children: 11,500

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Denver Arts & Venues, Mexican Cultural Center and Consulate General of Mexico in Denver

Sponsor: Colorado Creative Industries

Facebook Page Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/214705572043736/

Media Coverage: http://www.5280.com/events/2013/10/29/posada-mexican-master-printmaker http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/program/jose-guadalupe-posada-mexican-master-printmaker/ http://www.somosnoticiascolorado.com/2013/12/09/acceso-comunitario-servicios-gratuitos-exhibicion- jose-p/ https://www.facebook.com/McNicholsBuilding/photos/a.115926388565053.21887.115910688566623/2529 91998191824/ http://www.cpr.org/news/story/weekend-arts-roundup-teen-art-show-mca-jose-guadalupe-posadas-skull- art-and-more http://173.203.24.218/events/detail?e=17643&t=DAW http://gtmd.org/events/2013-11-01/

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…de peregrina a peregrina… Exhibit

The Mexican Cultural Center, together with the Consulate General of Mexico, presented the last exhibit of this year. A photography exhibit titled…De Peregrina a Peregrina… by Monica Guerrero Mouget. The opening reception took place on December 12th, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The exhibit was open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm until January 31st, 2014 with free admission for all ages.

The photography exhibit portrayed the pilgrimages that take place in Mexico City. The images tell a story of motivation beyond religious belief; they show a pilgrimage born from a tradition that has evolved over hundreds of years and is now an identifying aspect of the Mexican Culture. Tens of thousands of people make arduous journeys motivated by their individual faiths.

Venue: Mexican Cultural Center Gallery 5350 Leetsdale Dr., Suite 200 (2nd Floor) Denver, CO 80246

Total audience: 50 *the exhibit was open through the holiday/vacation season which impacted the number of visitors

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center and Consulate General of Mexico in Denver

Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Colorado Creative Industries, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Save A-Lot

Media Coverage: https://www.facebook.com/events/668529943167090/ http://denver.eventful.com/events/peregrina-peregrina-photog-/E0-001-064541323-3@2013121208 http://yourhub.denverpost.com/blog/2013/12/de-peregrina-a-peregrina-opening-exhibit-dec-12/14119/ http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/2014-programs/ http://www.cpr.org/news/story/weekend-arts-roundup-christmas-theater-cripple-creek-live-street-art-and- more http://www.lavozcolorado.com/printpage.php?id=7330

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*The exhibit was also featured in Univision Colorado.

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Xolotl: Dios Perro, Alebrije Monumental at Denver International Airport

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico, and the Denver International Airport were able to exhibit Xolotl: Dios Perro, alebrije monumental, on display from February 2014 though the spring of 2014, Monday through Sunday at Denver International Airport at the center of the Jeppesen Terminal. All those traveling or just visiting the airport, were able to stop by and enjoy this piece of art, as well as participate in a contest to win Rockies tickets.

The contest consisted of the following:

Enter the contest to win 4 Rockies tickets! Simply post a photo of yourself with the Alebrije at the Jeppesen Terminal, and the photo each week with the most “likes” wins four tickets to a Rockies game! Posting a new photo each week is encouraged! The contest will begin the week of March 17 and run for 6 weeks.

The contest begins on Monday of each of the following weeks and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday of that week: March 17, March 24 (for tickets to the April 8 game). March 31, April 7 (for tickets to tickets to the April 20 game). April 14 and April 21 (for tickets to the May 5 game). Winners will be notified the Monday after the previous week’s contest ends.

About the Artist and Xolotl:

Oscar Becerra-Mora is one Mexico’s great contemporary artists. He has dedicated more than 10 years to the art of cartonería: vibrantly painted papier-mâché sculptures incorporating modeled cardboard. Xólotl: Dios Perro showcases Mr.Becerra‘s mastery of cartonería, and is his take on a mythological creature from the Aztec culture. The god Xólotl (pronounced Sho-lotel) is the brother of Quetzalcóatl (the feathered serpent-god of fire), and was charged with guarding the sun as it passed through the underworld. It is said that he helped Quetzalcóatl in the creation of humankind. One of his defining qualities is his ability to transform into other figures, animals or objects. Xólotl: Dios Perro is the artist’s expression of the myth and a fantastic tool to stimulate the imagination. Xólotl: Dios Perro is the first is the first monumental alebrije that has ever been exhibited in the United States.

Start Date: February 2014- Spring 2014

Venue: Denver International Airport Jeppesen Terminal 8500 Peña Boulevard Denver, Colorado 80249

Total audience: Approximately 10,000,000

(Denver International Airport is the fifth-busiest airport in the United States. In 2013, the airport averaged more than 1,550 flights daily and served a total of 52.5 million passengers (FlyDenver, 2014))

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: The Mexican Cultural Center, the Denver International Airport and the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver

Sponsor: SCFD, Colorado Creative Industries, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Ready Foods, Colorado Rockies

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/702215816496725/

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Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/XolotlDiosPerro?ref=hl

Media Coverage: http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/Noticias2014/FEB2014/prxolotlairport.pdf http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Xolotl-Dios-Perro-at-DIA-press-release.pdf http://blogs.westworvd.com/showandtell/2014/03/dog_diety_denver_international_airport.php http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/2014/02/06/xolotl-dios-perro-alebrije-monumental/ https://www.facebook.com/LaPrensadeColorado/photos/a.271989829479377.76114.259835954028098/757229734288715/?t ype=1&theater https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151953001742895.1073741914.89087927894&type=1 https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=700127556697131&set=vb.160871660622726&type=2&theater https://twitter.com/DENAirport/status/445652621118808064?refsrc=email https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152012347327895&set=a.89100617894.87422.89087927894&type=1&theater http://latinlifedenver.com/uncategorized/xolotl-lands-denver-international-airport/ http://bankswrites.blogspot.com/2014/03/another-airport-rant-with-qualifications.html https://www.pinterest.com/join/?prev=/DENairport/art-at-the-airport/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/350999364680562448/ http://frommuddywaters.com/2014/04/27/oaxacans-talented-folk/ http://stuckattheairport.com/tag/denver-international-airport/ https://groups.google.com/forum/print/msg/curtisparkneighbors/gnHDKgwKiqI/uTKBsMrr4psJ?showimg&ctz=2611767_84_84 _104220_80_446880 http://www.examiner.com/article/dog-deity-presides-over-denver-international-airport http://365project.org/agedrunner/365/2014-03-15 http://www.flydenver.com/sites/default/files/downloads/WingTips%20February%202014.pdf http://www.elsemanario.net/news/2707/23/xolotl-lands-at-denver-international-airport http://m.gazette.com/local-ae-news/article/1515042 https://mbasic.facebook.com/XolotlDiosPerro?v=timeline&timecutoff=1393370718&page=10§ionLoadingID=m_timeline_l oading_div_1420099199_1388563200_8_10&timeend=1420099199×tart=1388563200&tm=AQCYomFAlnF7swqF http://kdvr.com/2014/02/12/new-art-brings-color-to-dias-jeppesen-terminal/ http://diadenver.net/artdetailpage?URI=tcm:8-37452&PURI=tcm:8-33972 http://www.laprensadecolorado.com/edition/2014/February/197/index.php#/7/zoomed http://serahstyles.wordpress.com/2013/07/31/the-ferocious-alebrije-the-history-colorado-center/

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*Featured in an article in Aeroméxico’s Aire magazine, May 2014 issue.

*Feature on the radio show, EducaRadio

*Featured on the Colorado Rockies, Denver International Airport, Colorado Public Radio, EducaRadio, Univision Colorado, Telemundo Denver, as well as other organization’s social media outlets (Facebook and Twitter)

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Dia del Niño Celebration at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Museum of Nature & Science, and the Consulate General of Mexico, hosted for the first time a Dia del Niño celebration for the Museum’s SCFD Free Day on Saturday, April 26th, 2014 from 9a.m. to 5p.m. with free general admission for all.

A press conference was help at 11:30am to kick off the celebration. During the press conference remarks were delivered from Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Carlos Bello; State Director of the Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions on behalf of the Governor Hickenlooper, Romaine Pacheco, who also delivered the Dia del Niño proclamation; Mayor Michael Hancock; President of DMNS, George Sparks and Denver Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Susan Cordova. Also present during the ceremony was, Councilwoman Deborah Ortega.

In addition to free general admission for all visitors, the celebration included music and dance performances by Los Chinelos, Mexico Mixto, Danza Guadalupana Matachina, and El Sistema, a children’s music ensemble; face painting; crafts; a visit from Dinger, the Colorado Rockies mascot; and a family friendly workshops lead by Ms. Rita Wallace. The Denver Public Library’s bookmobile, The Reading Rocket, was also parked in front of the Museum from 2 to 4 p.m., and they were able to provide 50 new children their first library card. And as part of the celebration, children – 17 and under – got in free to enjoy the temporary exhibition Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed temporary exhibit with a paying adult and the offer was lasted through May 5.

Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2014

Venue: Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Total audience: 12, 232

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Museum of Nature & Science and the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver

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Sponsor: SCFD Colorado Creative Industries, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Colorado Rockies, Denver Public School, Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development

Organizations that participated: Chinelos, Mexico Mixto, Danza Guadalupana Matachina, El Sistema, Educa Radio from Denver Public Schools, the Denver Public Library, the Colorado Rockies

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/299726933511831/ Media Coverage: http://www.denverpost.com/homegarden/ci_25639410/its-nino-palooza-3-dia-del-nino-events http://www.colorado.com/events/d%C3%ADa-del-ni%C3%B1o http://scfd.org/ http://gilpin.dpsk12.org/free-days-at-denver-musuems-and-cultural-institutes/ http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/azteca/eventos-para-el-da-del-nio-042314 http://kids.denverlibrary.org/fun/diadelnino.html http://events.9news.com/D%C3%ADa_del_Ni%C3%B1o_Celebration_2014/296267037.html http://www.somosnoticiascolorado.com/2014/04/25/actividades-para-el-dia-del-nino-este-fin-de-semana/ http://laprensadecolorado.com/festejando-el-dia-del-nino/ http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/Noticias2014/ABRIL2014/cartelnio2.jpg http://elcomerciocolorado.com/festejos-del-dia-del-nino-y-consulado-movil-a-colorado-springs/ http://www.somosnoticiascolorado.com/2014/04/22/acceso-comunitario-dia-de-los-ninos-taller-de-ciudadania/

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DIA DEL NIÑO CELEBRATION AT THE BOULDER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Boulder Museum of Contemporary art, and the Consulate General of Mexico, presented the 4th Annual Dia del Niño celebration Saturday, April 26th, 2014 from 11a.m. to 1p.m. with free general admission for all.

The day included music and dance performances along with hands-on activities and storytelling for the children. Families enjoyed "Paletita Payasita" also known as Lolipop, face-painting and doing other family-friendly activities. Mr. Gene Sobczak, member of the Board of Directors for the Mexican Cultural Center, was present to deliver some brief remarks about the importance of this program.

Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2014

Venue: Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th Street , Boulder, CO 80302

Total audience: 429

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver

Sponsor: SCFD Colorado Creative Industries, US Bank, Wells Fargo

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/269604943214394/

Media Coverage: http://www.bmoca.org/2014/03/10871/ http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/azteca/eventos-para-el-da-del-nio-042314 http://www.somosnoticiascolorado.com/2014/04/25/actividades-para-el-dia-del-nino-este-fin-de-semana/ http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/Noticias2014/ABRIL2014/cartelnio2.jpg http://elcomerciocolorado.com/festejos-del-dia-del-nino-y-consulado-movil-a-colorado-springs/

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Dia del Niño Celebration at the Denver Cultural Complex

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Denver Art Museum, and the Consulate General of Mexico, presented the 13th Annual Dia del Niño celebration Sunday, April 27th, 2014 from 11a.m. to 4p.m. with free general admission for all.

The activities at the Denver Art Museum will took place from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Live dance performances, hands-on craft activities for children, and bilingual family activities at some of the institutions mentioned also took place from 12pm to 4p.m. The music and dance performances were presented by talented and lively young performers and a special appearance by the Colorado Rockies mascot, Dinger and Bimbo Bakeries USA mascot bear.

Date: Sunday April 27th, 2014

Venue: Denver Cultural Complex: The Denver Art Museum:

13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock, Denver, CO 80204

Denver Public Library Byer-Evans House Museum

Clyfford Still Museum Mc Nichols Civic Center Building

History Colorado Center Molly Brown House Museum

Total audience: 3,099

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Denver Art Museum and the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver

Sponsor: SCFD Colorado Creative Industries, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Colorado Rockies

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/273930502775113/

Media Coverage: http://photos.denverpost.com/2014/04/27/photos-dia-del-nino-in-denver/#1 http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_25623852/family-fun-d-iacute-del-ni-ntilde-o# http://www.denverpost.com/homegarden/ci_25639410/its-nino-palooza-3-dia-del-nino-events http://denverartmuseum.org/article/staff-blogs/dam-showcases-music-dance-family-fun-dia-del-nino-celebration http://article.wn.com/view/2014/04/28/Kids_take_the_stage_for_annual_Dia_del_Nino_celebration/ http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/azteca/eventos-para-el-da-del-nio-042314 http://laprensadecolorado.com/festejando-el-dia-del-nino/ http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/Noticias2014/ABRIL2014/cartelnio2.jpg http://elcomerciocolorado.com/festejos-del-dia-del-nino-y-consulado-movil-a-colorado-springs/

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La Cocina Exhibit

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with Museo de la Americas and the Consulate General of Mexico presented the exhibit titled La Cocina exhibit. La Cocina exhibit officially opened on October 17th, 2013 and was originally scheduled to end on January 12th, 2014. To give visitors the opportunity to view the exhibit and to continue to attend monthly programming at the Museo de las Américas, it was extended until May 25, 2014. The grants provided were used in accordance to the grant agreement and helped make the exhibit a success.

As part of the activities surrounding the exhibition, the Museo offered monthly programming as well as student tours. The tours included 15 educational workshops, which in turn included the participation of seven middle and high schools. This meant that 270 students took part in activities related to Latin American art as part of the La Cocina exhibition.

Three artists from Herencia Milenaria (a group from Tonala, Mexico, where the ceramic art originated) participated in a walkthrough prior to the opening of the exhibit, in the opening ceremony, and in pottery technique workshops that were open to the Museo visitors. Two artists, also from Herenica Milenaria, visited Denver on November 7th and 8th, 2013. Artist Oliverio Balcells, also participated in the walkthrough and opening ceremony. Related activities included a lecture on Talavera and Tonala pottery techniques, a master lecture on healthy native foods, and three community markets. The Museo also participated in the Denver Arts Week, the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebrations (which the MCC also offered independently at the MCC Gallery and in collaboration with other Metro Area organizations), and on the First Friday Art Walk at the Art District on Santa Fe.

Date: October 17th, 2013 - May 25th , 2014

Venue: Museo de las Americas 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204

Total audience: 4900 Adults-1900 Children-3000

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Museo de las Americas, Mexican Cultural Center and Consulate General of Mexico in Denver

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Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Colorado Creative Industries, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Ready Foods

Media Coverage: http://www.denverpost.com/food/ci_24308628/denver-museos-la-cocina-celebrates-mexican-kitchens-and http://photos.denverpost.com/2013/10/15/photos-la-cocina-exhibit-at-museo-de-las-americas-in-denver/#1 http://www.denver.org/listings/Museo-de-las-Americas/4014/ http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/program/1073/ http://academic.regis.edu/aortega/for%20regis%20web/L%20a%20Cocina%20museo%20press%20release.p df http://media.reporterherald.com/category/entertainment/art/page/2/

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CelebrARTE: Aventuras at Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum, the Mexican Cultural Center and the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver hosted CelebrARTE during the month of August where Mexico-based artist Sergio Reyes Cedillo was the guest of honor. Held every third Sunday of month at the Denver Art Museum, CelebrARTE highlights Latino creativity, heritage, culture and artists. The month’s family-friendly and bilingual program was held on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 1-4 p.m. where locals will had the opportunity to interact with Mr. Reyes.

“Mr. Reyes works in all forms of cartonería commonly known as sculptural art with paper maché. His experience with the Museo de Arte Popular’s Concurso de Piñatas Mexicanas in Mexico City lends itself to the piñata-making experience he will share with Denver metro area locals during CelebrARTE. He will also focus on the program’s theme of Aventuras, which translates to adventures, where he’ll be exploring the connections between Mexico City and Mexico’s former northern territories, including Colorado, through his artistry. In addition, he will also be participating in the Denver Art Museum’s artist in residency program from Tuesday, Aug. 12 through Friday, Aug. 15.”

Start Date: Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 through Sunday, August 17th, 2014

Venue: Denver Art Museum 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

Total audience: 383

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Denver Art Museum, Mexican Cultural Center and Consulate General of Mexico in Denver

Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District), Colorado Creative Industries, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Ready Foods

Facebook Page Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/606560436131039/?ref=5

Media Coverage: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/celebrarte-aventuras http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/celebrarte-welcomes-mexican-artist-month-august/ http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/2014-programs/ http://calendar.denverpost.com/denver_co/events/ethnic+events+denver http://www.lavozcolorado.com/printpage.php?id=7677 http://issuu.com/idigitalpro/docs/hd_8-14-14 http://www.biglittlecolorado.org/documents/Augusteproject.pdf http://www.laprensadecolorado.com/un-arte-con-tradicion/

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El LATIR DE MÉXICO CONCERT

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, were honored to present the Annual El Latir de México concert. This was a free community concert in commemoration of the 204th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence. The concert started promptly on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., at Boettcher Concert Hall, and began with the civic ceremony of el Grito de Dolores.

The concert was conducted by Scott O’Neil, the celebration featured performances by trumpeter/arranger Jeff Nevin, Mexican soprano Monica Abrego and Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra, directed by Juventino Romero, and El Sistema Colorado, directed by Alex Vittal, Hollie Bennett and Jaime Wolf. Dancers from the Fiesta Colorado Dance Company directed by Jeanette Trujillo Lucero, join this year’s program which includes mariachi favorites, and folk songs. This year the MCC had the honor to have Ms. Belen de Leon from 9 News as the master of ceremonies.

During the stay of Dr. Jeff Nevin, he gave a couple of classes at two universities in Colorado. Dr. Nevin talked about the “History of mariachi”, as well as giving a demonstration at the University of Denver at the Hamilton Recital Hall at the University of Denver. He also gave a Master class at Metro State University about “Mariachi vs. Classical trumpet”, followed by a demonstration. Dr. Nevin was also interviewed by KUVO radio during their show, “Cancion Mexicana”.

Date: Monday, September 15, 2014 at 7:00 P.M.

Venue: Boettcher Concert Hall

Total audience: Approximately over 2,000 *over 3,000 tickets were distributed, but due to technical difficulties with the scanners that evening, there was not a precise count from the house management.

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra

Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Wells Fargo, US Bank, Ready Foods, Colorado Rockies, AARP

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/416776021773305/

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Media Coverage: http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/2014-programs/ http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/El-Latir-de-M-xico/23128/ http://www.coloradosymphony.org/Media/Blog/ID/181/El-Latir-de-Mexico-Concert-A-Unique- Celebration-of-Mexican-Independence https://www.facebook.com/events/504867336254524/?ref=22 http://coloradomoms.com/event/free-community-concert-el-latir-de-mexico/ http://latinlifedenver.com/uncategorized/el-latin-de-mexico-colorado-symphony/ https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=el+latir+de+mexico+denver+2014 http://www.telemundodenver.com/noticias/Concierto-el-Latir-de-Mexico-Consul-General-Carlos-Bello- video-275378231.html?akmobile=0&akmobile=1&desktop=1 http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/Noticias2014/SEP2014/avisoconcierto201 4.pdf http://hulafrog.com/denver-northwest-co/free-community-concert-el-latir-de-mexico-denver-f2:event- detail/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7zJ1GOs0dM http://www.okspanishnews.com/index.php/en/noticia/detalle/2121 http://www.wherevent.com/detail/Mexican-Cultural-Center-El-Latir-de-Mexico-Concert-201 http://elcomerciocolorado.com/viva-mexico/ http://www.laprensadecolorado.com/convocan-al-concierto-el-latir-de-mexico/ http://www.vivacolorado.com/calendario/ci_26460672/calendario-de-la-semana-en-denver-festivales- conciertos http://telemundodenver.yqenn.com/entretenimiento/Concierto-el-Latir-de-Mexico-Consul-General- Carlos-Bello-275358841.html http://www.lavozcolorado.com/printpage.php?id=7709 http://www.965tricolor.com/2014/09/01/banda-troyana-se-presentar-en-las-fiestas-patrias-de-denver- durante-el-mes-de-la-herencia-hispana/ http://www.villagerpublishing.com/arts-entertainment-7/ http://opuscolorado.com/2014/09/ http://states.aarp.org/elebrate-mexican-independence-day-in-a-unique-way-sc-co-wp-events/ http://www.9news.com/story/local/2013/07/25/1869866/ http://events.9news.com/El_Latir_de_M%C3%A9xico/303817904.html https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mona-Lisa-Cancion-Mexicana/133496783354538 https://twitter.com/ConsulMexDen/status/512259169378791425 http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/hispanic-heritage-month/2014/09/15/hispanic-heritage- month-events-activities-denver/15653147/

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Dia de los Muertos at Longmont Museum

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver and Longmont Museum and Cultural Center presented the annual Day of the Dead exhibition at Longmont Museum featuring altars created by members of the community in honor of deceased loved ones. This year’s exhibit also featured framed photographs of Day of the Dead by artist Denis Defibaugh, highlighting the colorful celebrations of Oaxaca, Mexico. An opening reception took place on Friday, September 26th, 2014 and the exhibit was open to public though November 9th, 2015.

Artist Oscar Becerra from Mexico City and master of cartoneria was also able to participate during the celebration, teaching workshops on the weekend of October 18th. The workshop was for children and included making a traditional paper mâché mask for Dia de los Muertos. Due to limited material and duration of workshop there was an advance registration for children interested in participating. The workshops were possible thanks to the SCFD grant for Boulder County the Mexican Cultural received.

Date: Opening reception- Friday, September 26th, 2014 at 6-8 P.M. Open to the public: September 26th, 2014 – November 9th, 2014

Workshops with Artist Oscar Becerra Saturday , October 18, 2014: Ages 6 – 8: 10 am – Noon , Ages 9 – 12: 1pm – 3 pm

Venue: Longmont Museum, 400 Quail rd., Longmont, CO 80501

Total audience: 3,000 throughout the duration of the exhibit 20 children participated in the workshops

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, and the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center

Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Wells Fargo, US Bank, Ready Foods

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/267419330133926/

Media Coverage: http://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/museum/education/day-of-the-dead https://www.facebook.com/events/267419330133926/ http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/2014-programs/ http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/support/events.html http://denver.cbslocal.com/top-lists/top-dia-de-los-muertos-events-in-denver/ http://visitlongmont.org/blog/day-of-the-dead-2014/ http://www.westword.com/locations/longmont-museum-and-cultural-center-11088/ http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g33527-d1723035-r238354769- Longmont_Museum_Cultural_Center-Longmont_Colorado.html http://chstheodyssey.com/871/student-life/day-of-the-dead-exhibit-enchants-high-schoolers/ http://thornton.macaronikid.com/calendar/event/c1073236/

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EL BRINDIS: REMIXED EXHIBIT

Museo de las Americas, the Mexican Cultural Center and the Consulate General of Mexico are excited to present El Brindis, which showcases historic and contemporary photographs (1890-1992) by some of the best photographers of the 20th century; the photographs document the evolution of the beverage industry in Mexico and the central role it plays in the Mexican culture.

When: Thursday, October 16th, 2014 Where: Museo de las Americas

The exhibit will be open for viewing until January 15th, 2015

 Pending Report. Exhibit concluded in 2015.

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DIA DE MUERTOS EXHIBIT:

The Mexican Cultural Center and the Consulate General of Mexico presented the annual Día de Muertos exhibit. The exhibit, La Muerte Tiene Permiso, was open to the public from October 20th, 2014 through November 7th, 2014 with free admission for all, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

The exhibit highlighted some of the most significant work of Mr. Jose Guadalupe Posada, the creator of the Catrina, and featured a number of pieces of Posada’s famous calavera (skeleton) work and revolutionary prints. The Dia de Muertos exhibit also included some traditional altars in a separate space, and highlighted some of the most significant elements of the Dia de Muertos Celebration such as papel picado, sugar skulls, catrinas, cempasúchil and more.

Various schools (George Washington High School, The Logan School for Creative Learning and the University of Colorado at Denver), organizations and groups scheduled times to visit the exhibit, and often asked for tours and explanation of the symbolism of Dia de Muertos. Many students also came individually as part of teachers’ assignments or personal interest in learning about the celebration. Media coverage also included and interview with Denver Public School’s radio program, EducaRadio to talk about the significance of Dia de Muertos; the interview was with Ms. Rita Flores de Wallace, teacher and artist who has been working with the Mexican Cultural Center for over 15 years.

Date: Monday October 20th through November 7th, 2014, 8:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m.

Venue: The Mexican Cultural Center, 5350 Leetsdale Drive, Denver, CO 80246

Total audience: 428

Type of audience: Family, children, students, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, AMEXCID and Consejo Nacional para la Cultural y las Artes

Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Colorado Creative Industries, El Pomar, Wells Fargo, US Bank, Ready Foods

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1451155288496601/permalink/1497730340505762/

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Media Coverage: http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/LAMUERTE-TIENE-PERMISO_DIA-De-MUERTOS- EXHIBIT-press-release.pdf http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/2014-programs/ http://latinlifedenver.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-a-reflection-of-life-tradition-and-culture/ http://denver.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dia-de-muertos-exhibit-mexican-cultural-center http://elsemanarionewmexico.com/print.php?nid=8152&origen=1 http://www.zingmagazine.com/drupal/zingrecsDENVER?page=1 http://www.vivacolorado.com/ci_26776990/dia-de-los-muertos-y-halloween-donde-celebrarlos http://www.villagerpublishing.com/halloween-events/ http://www.elsemanario.net/news/2962/1/0/mile-high-city-celebrates-muertos-tradition http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/La-Muerte-Tiene-Permiso-Exhibit/24461/ http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/Noticias2014/OCT2014/cpconsulado%20general%2 0en%20denver%20celebra%20el%20da%20de%20los%20muertos.pdf https://www.facebook.com/ConsulMexDen/photos/a.371179042875.153885.338154067875/1015242835523787 6/

*The exhibit was also featured in the evening news for Univision Colorado and Telemundo Denver.

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Dia de los Muertos at the Denver Botanic Gardens

The Mexican Cultural Center, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Denver and Denver Botanic Gardens partnered once again for the third year to celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Denver Botanic Gardens. The celebration included family friendly activities throughout the gardens, performances by Danza Matachina and community altars. The Mexican Cultural Center presented a main altar for the day inside Mitchell Hall for visitors to view.

Denver Botanic Gardens also presented for the first time, Calavera Ball, a new event, which included art, entertainment, costume contest, artist-created altars, face painting, live performances and music. The evening event also included a live and silent auction will take place to benefit Denver Botanic Gardens and Cole Arts and Science Academy.

Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Calavera Ball: Saturday, November 1st, 2014, 5-10 p.m.

Venue: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, CO 80206

Total audience to Dia de los Muertos Celebration: 5,009 Children: 3,818 Adults: 1,191

Total Audience to Calavera Ball (night, adults only): 400

Type of audience: Family, children, seniors, all ages

Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, and the Denver Botanic Gardens

Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Colorado Creative Industries, El Pomar, Wells Fargo, US Bank, Ready Foods

YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x4tmcB_UUQ

Media Coverage: http://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/calavera-ball http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/2014-programs/ http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/Dia-de-los-Muertos/19186/ http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/2014/10/dia_de_los_muertos_parties.php http://www.9news.com/video/2793255131001/1/Dia-De-Los-Muertos-at-Denver-Botanic-Gardens http://www.9news.com/story/life/holiday/2014/10/19/denver-botanic-gardens-calavera-ball-day-of-the- dead/17573037/ http://ingoodtastedenver.com/dia-de-los-muertos/ http://mmacmonthly.com/2014/09/11/botanic-garden-celebrtates-dia-de-los-muertos/ http://www.therooster.com/blog/november-1-dia-de-los-muertos http://www.northdenvertribune.com/category/calendar/calendar-list/ http://www.somosnoticiascolorado.com/2014/09/22/acceso-comunitario-actividades-de-otono/

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A TASTE OF MEXICO: MEZCAL TASTING

The Mexican Cultural Center, the Consulate General of Mexico and Museo de las Americas presented, Mezcal: culture, heritage and tradition, which featured a tasting and presentation by Master Mezcalier Sergio Inurrigarro. The event took place at Museo de las Americas. Guest were able to learn more about mezcal, as well as taste over 13 different types of mezcal, and enjoy a pairing of cheeses and fruit, and a delicacy of grasshoppers.

Mr. Inurrigarro is the President of the association Pro Cultura de Mezcal, A.C since 2001 and Director of the Master Program Mezcalier CONOCER/SEP since 2011. Multilingual, sybaritic, tireless promoter of Mexican traditions and with a deep love and knowledge of his culture, gastronomy and drinks, Mr. Iñurrigarro has conducted over 1750 Mezcal tastings in over 61 cities worldwide, included China, Russia, Europe, USA, Canada, South America and Mexico.

Date: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 6:00 pm to 7:30

Venue: Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204

Total audience: 80

Type of audience: Adults

Collaborative organizations: Mexican Cultural Center, Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, and Museo de las Americas

Sponsor: SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), Colorado Creative Industries, Wells Fargo, US Bank

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/650129501766237/

Media Coverage: http://www.mccdenver.org/mccwp/2014-programs/ http://blogs.denverpost.com/theden/2014/11/20/museo-de-las-americas-invites-drink-mezcal-say-yes/ https://twitter.com/rayrinaldi/status/535519015507357696 http://museo.org/programming/special-events/ http://parkerchronicle.net/stories/Mexican-drinks-culture-explored-in-exhibition,172233 http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2014/12/culinary_events_for_the_first_week_of_december_-- _drink_beer_buy_gifts.php http://allevents.in/denver/mezcal-culture-heritage-and-tradition/650129501766237 http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/Mezcal-Culture-Heritage-and-Tradition/25199/ http://littletonindependent.net/stories/Mexican-drinks-culture-explored-in-exhibition,172233? http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/denver/images/stories/Noticias/Noticias2014/DIC2014/bpmezcal.pdf

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