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Community Events Calendar Updated

By Editor · March 29th, 2016

Interested in events in Michigan commemorating César E. Chávez? Click here! Entire list of all events through December 2016 is below.

*LAST UPDATE 3/29/2016. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

3/30 Chávez celebration GVSU, Grand Rapids, http://www.gvsu.edu/events/cesar-chavez-celebration-presents-michael-reyes-poetry-hip/

3/30 AARP discussion for Latinos & community, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/adelanteforward/

3/30 Chávez blood drive @ MSU, East Lansing, http://www.inclusion.msu.edu/Outreach/CesarChavez.html

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Chávez blood drive @ Cristo Rey Catholic Church, Lansing, flyer is posted at https://www.facebook.com/adelanteforward/

3/31 Chávez lecture & food fest, Hope College, Holland, http://calendar.hope.edu/event/cesar_chavez_lecture_and_food_fest

3/31 Chávez March WMU, Kalamazoo, https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

3/31 CRCC/Chávez Day of Service, Lansing, http://www.inclusion.msu.edu/Outreach/CesarChavez.html

4/1 6^th Annual LCC Chávez Day Celebration, Lansing, http://www.inclusion.msu.edu/Outreach/CesarChavez.html

4/1 6^th Annual MSU Chávez Day Celebration, East Lansing, http://www.inclusion.msu.edu/Outreach/CesarChavez.html

4/1 Chávez banquet WMU, Kalamazoo, https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/1 American GI Forum/Scholarship- Chávez luncheon, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695612773998335/ Call Alice Stricker for ticket info: 989-798-7909

4/1 La Maquinaria Norteña (and others, concert), Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, call 616-819-8366

4/2 Flint Chávez march, Flint (UM-Flint Campus)

4/2 Chávez Scholarship dinner, Kalamazoo, SW MI Chavez Committee & Voces, Call 269-387-4420

4/8 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Flint, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

4/8 Lansing City Council Chávez Observation, Lansing, http://www.inclusion.msu.edu/Outreach/CesarChavez.html

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

4/15 Noche Bachata (live music), GR, Orbit Room, call 616-819-8366

4/15 ALSAME Scholarship Fundraiser, GR, https://www.facebook.com/events/1594029450922083/

4/16 Health Fair (feria de salud y educación), GR, call 616-482-9305

4/22 LLEAD screening of “The Head of Joaquin Marrieta”, https://www.facebook.com/events/242956586054779/

5/5 Cinco de Mayo Open Mic Jam, GI Forum, Saginaw, sirgilberto@yahoo.com

5/6 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Saginaw, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

5/7-5/8 Cinco De Mayo celebration/run, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/mi.gente.9

5/7 Kumbia Kings & WAR concert (5 de Mayo celebration), Mt. Pleasant, http://www.migentemagazine.com/breaking-news.html

5/12 Hisp. Center of W. Michigan Gala, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/HispanicCenter/?fref=ts

5/15 El Komander (concert), Grand Rapids, https://www.twiinsmusicgroup.com

5/27-29 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing

6/10 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Hart, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

6/17 Cristo Rey Community Center Golf Fundraiser, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/cristoreycommunity

7/11 Latino Alum Event CMU, Mt. Pleasant, Save the date, more details TBA

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, JSRI

9/23 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Lansing, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

10/29 Quincañera Expo @28^th St. Showplace, Grand Rapids, call Jose @616-581-6271

11/4 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Detroit, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

12/17 Posadas, Cristo Rey Catholic Church, Lansing, more info TBD

Recurring Events:

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Fridays: Viernes Tropical at La Terraza (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/La-Terraza-115566168493256/

Fridays: Fiesta En la Sierra (music/karaoke), Grand Rapids, Royal Cuisine 526 Stocking Ave

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

Categories : Community

Latino/Community Events, Michigan: March Update

By Editor · March 14th, 2016

*LAST UPDATE 3/14/2016. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

3/16 Caribbean Music & the Sound of Globalization, MSU IS, East Lansing, http://latinamerica.isp.msu.edu/events/seminar.htm

3/17 Chávez Activities, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/456880707851946/

3/18 La Tardeada Linc Up, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/mexicanheritageassociation/

3/18 Luis Vargas (concert), Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/TonyBanksRadio/

3/19 Los Inquietos del Norte (concert/band), Grand Rapids, Delta Plex

3/20 Los de Afuera (concert), Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/founderstaproom/

3/24+ Mujer a Mujer Workshop Series, MSU/EL, Migrant Student Services or Erica Fiasky, (517) 884-4050, fiaskye@msu.edu

3/26 Chávez dinner/dance, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/lansingforcesarechavez/ or http://www.lansingforcesarechavez.org/

3/26 Latin Xplosion, MSU, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/MSUCORESCRU/

3/27 Pascua Latina (food/community), East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/105302223199071/

3/28 Migration/Education Conference, MSU CLS, East Lansing, https://www.msu.edu/~cls/

3/30 Chávez celebration GVSU, Grand Rapids, http://www.gvsu.edu/events/cesar-chavez-celebration-presents-michael-reyes-poetry-hip/

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Chávez lecture & food fest, Hope College, Holland, http://calendar.hope.edu/event/cesar_chavez_lecture_and_food_fest

3/31 Chávez March WMU, Kalamazoo, https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

4/1 6^th Annual LCC Chávez Day Celebration, Lansing, link forthcoming

4/1 6^th Annual MSU Chávez Day Celebration, East Lansing, link forthcoming

4/1 Chávez banquet WMU, Kalamazoo, https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/1 American GI Forum/Scholarship- Chávez luncheon, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695612773998335/ Call Alice Stricker for ticket info: 989-798-7909

4/1 La Maquinaria Norteña (and others, concert), Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, call 616-819-8366

4/2 Flint Chávez march, Flint (UM-Flint Campus)

4/2 Chávez Scholarship dinner, Kalamazoo, SW MI Chavez Committee & Voces, Call 269-387-4420

4/8 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Flint, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

4/15 Noche Bachata (live music), GR, Orbit Room, call 616-819-8366

5/5 5 de Mayo Open Mic Jam, GI Forum, Saginaw, sirgilberto@yahoo.com

5/6 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Saginaw, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

5/7-5/8 Cinco De Mayo celebration/run, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/mi.gente.9

5/7 Kumbia Kings & WAR concert (5 de Mayo celebration), Mt. Pleasant, http://www.migentemagazine.com/breaking-news.html

5/15 El Komander (concert), Grand Rapids, https://www.twiinsmusicgroup.com

5/27-29 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing

6/10 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Hart, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

7/11 Latino Alum Event CMU, Mt. Pleasant, Save the date, more details TBA

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, JSRI

9/23 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Lansing, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

10/29 Quincañera Expo @28^th St. Showplace, Grand Rapids, call Jose @616-581-6271

11/4 MDCR Hispanic-Latino Commission meeting, Detroit, http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138-58275_3064-347109–,00.html

12/17 Posadas, Cristo Rey Catholic Church, Lansing, more info TBD

Recurring Events:

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Fridays: Viernes Tropical at La Terraza (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/La-Terraza-115566168493256/

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

Categories : Community

We Got Events! Dances, Chavez Day, Workshops #LansingLatinos #MichiganLatinos

By Editor · February 26th, 2016

*LAST UPDATE 2/26/2016. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Fridays: Viernes Tropical at La Terraza (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/La-Terraza-115566168493256/

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

2/26 Aqua de Luna (theatre), Detroit, matrixtheatre.org

2/26 Salsa Capital, Lansing, AA Corridor

2/27 Dominican Independence party, Kzoo, Blue Dolphin

2/27 Intocable at Club Fantasy, Detroit, ticketweb.com

2/27 Havana N Time (music, DJ), Lansing, Fiesta Charra

2/27 Dominicana Independence party, Detroit, Cantina Diablos

2/27 YA Salsa Workshop, Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/events/1140505299301301/

2/27 Salsa Verde, Lansing, Waterfront Bar & Grille/City Market

3/6 Salsa Mania, Auburn Hills, The Palace

3/8 Latino Youth Conference, GR, http://www.grcc.edu/woodrickdiversitylearningcenter/programs/latinoyouthconference

3/12 St Pattys Dance w/TSB, Saginaw, call Henry Trevino for more info 989-860-7198

3/13 Flamenco Puro, Troy, FlamencoMidwest.com

3/17 Chávez Activities, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/456880707851946/

3/18 Screening of “White Like Me” (JSRI), East Lansing, http://www.jsri.msu.edu/events/upcoming-events

3/19 Los Inquietos del Norte (concert/band), Grand Rapids, Delta Plex

3/24 Mujer a Mujer Workshop Series, MSU/EL, Migrant Student Services or Erica Fiasky, (517) 884-4050, fiaskye@msu.edu

3/26 Chávez dinner/dance, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/lansingforcesarechavez/ or http://www.lansingforcesarechavez.org/

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Chávez lecture & food fest, Hope College, Holland, http://calendar.hope.edu/event/cesar_chavez_lecture_and_food_fest

3/31 Chávez March WMU, Kalamazoo, https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

4/1 Chávez banquet WMU, Kalamazoo, https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/1 American GI Forum Chávez luncheon, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695612773998335/

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

4/15 Noche Bachata (live music), GR, Orbit Room

5/7 Cinco De Mayo celebration, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/mi.gente.9

5/27 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing

7/11 Latino Alum Event CMU, Mt. Pleasant, Save the date, more details TBA

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, JSRI

Categories : Community

Just Released: May/June 2016 Issue Deadline, Dates & Theme

By Editor · February 11th, 2016

January 2012 Edition, Center Spread courtesy of Michigan State University.

We welcomed 2016 with our newest edition, featuring a little celebration of completing our TENTH YEAR IN PUBLICATION! If you have not seen it, be sure to check our website:

Digital magazine: http://www.adelanteforward.com/editions

In addition, please note our new and improved media kit, with dates, deadlines, prices and so on.

Lastly, if you follow us on social media, you may have noticed increased traffic due to our unique, one-of-a-kind calendar which summarizes all events of interest to the Latino community throughout the state of Michigan. Are you following us online?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adelanteforward

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdelanteFwdMag

Next Issue Information: May/June 2016 Edition

Submission deadline: We’re asking for submissions to come to us by April 1, if not before.

Distribution: The next edition will be distributed at summer events, such as Cristo Rey Catholic Church’s annual Fiesta.

Theme “Chávez in Lansing”

In addition to covering the March events celebrating César Chávez here in Lansing, we will also go back in history, to the time when the activist marched hand-in-hand with some of our local leaders. Of course, advertisers and writers can, as usual, choose the subject matter that works best for them.

Submission

Please provide ready-to-print work via PDF or native format by April 1, to publisher Dr. Rodriguez at rodri231@msu.edu or Managing Editor Allena Tapia of GardenWall Publications at allena@gardenwallpublications.com.

Thank you kindly for your continued patronage!

Categories : Editorial, For advertisers

All the San Valentín Dances You Could Ever Want. . .

By Editor · February 11th, 2016

#LansingLatinos event listing, Valentine’s Day edition

*LAST UPDATE 2/11/2016. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Fridays: Viernes Tropical at La Terraza (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/La-Terraza-115566168493256/

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

2/12 Dance/Bachata/Salsa/Reggaeton at Cuban Cuisine, Detroit

2/12 Premios K Onda (Awards), Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/events/824038344379616/

2/13 Plan B at Club Fantasy, Detroit, http://www.ticketmaster.com/plan-b-club-fantasy-detroit-detroit-mi/venueartist/339307/2198046

2/13 Desafio Norteño Valentine Dance, Holland, VFW

2/13 Son de Mexico at Maya Mx Grill, Grand Rapids,

2/13 Valentines Dance “Desastre”, Flint (UAW 651),

2/15 Valentines Day Dance Cristo Rey, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/CristoReyChurch

2/15 Tech en La Casa Computer Classes, Lansing, http://www.cristoreycommunity.org/

2/16 LAUP Hispanic Youth Leadership Conference, Holland, http://www.laupholland.org/youth-conference/

2/22 LLead Meeting, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/LansingLLEAD/

2/26 Aqua de Luna (theatre), Detroit, matrixtheatre.org

2/27 Intocable at Club Fantasy, Detroit, ticketweb.com

3/8 Latino Youth Conference, GR, http://www.grcc.edu/woodrickdiversitylearningcenter/programs/latinoyouthconference

3/13 Flamenco Puro, Troy, FlamencoMidwest.com

3/17 Chávez Activities, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/456880707851946/

3/18 Screening of “White Like Me” (JSRI), East Lansing, http://www.jsri.msu.edu/events/upcoming-events

3/26 Chávez dinner/dance, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/lansingforcesarechavez/ or http://www.lansingforcesarechavez.org/

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

5/7 Cinco De Mayo celebration, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/mi.gente.9

5/17 Summit on Race and Inclusion (Lkshore Div Alliance), Holland, https://sites.google.com/site/lakeshorediversityalliance/whatwedo

5/27 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, JSRI

Categories : Community

Chavez Celebration Events in Lansing, More…

By Editor · February 3rd, 2016

*LAST UPDATE 2/3/2016. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

Ceasar Chavez and the United Farm Workers logo painted on a wall in East Los Angeles on August 15, 2013 in California. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Fridays: Viernes Tropical at La Terraza (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/La-Terraza-115566168493256/

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

2/1-2/5 Women’s Week, Detroit, Mexican Consulate & other locales (Spanish), 313-964-4515 x13

2/3 Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan public meeting, Grand Rapids, http://adelanteforward.com/blog/

2/5 Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser (food sales), Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/mi.gente.9

2/6 Prayer Breakfast (ACTION), Lansing, http://www.actionofgreaterlansing.org/

2/9 Info Meeting, Rights & Driver’s License, ACTION Civil Rights Task Force, Lansing, Cristo Rey Church

2/10 Hispanic Center of W. Michigan Noche Latina (BBall), Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/HispanicCenter

2/12 Premios K Onda (Awards), Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/events/824038344379616/

2/13 Plan B at Club Fantasy, Detroit, http://www.ticketmaster.com/plan-b-club-fantasy-detroit-detroit-mi/venueartist/339307/2198046

2/13 Desafio Norteño Valentine Dance, Holland, VFW

2/13 Son de Mexico at Maya Mx Grill, Grand Rapids,

2/15 Tech en La Casa Computer Classes, Lansing, http://www.cristoreycommunity.org/

2/16 LAUP Hispanic Youth Leadership Conference, Holland, http://www.laupholland.org/youth-conference/

2/22 LLead Meeting, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/LansingLLEAD/

2/27 Intocable at Club Fantasy, Detroit, ticketweb.com

3/8 Latino Youth Conference, GR, http://www.grcc.edu/woodrickdiversitylearningcenter/programs/latinoyouthconference

3/17 Chávez Activities, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/456880707851946/

3/18 Screening of “White Like Me” (JSRI), East Lansing, http://www.jsri.msu.edu/events/upcoming-events

3/26 Chávez dinner/dance, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/lansingforcesarechavez/ or http://www.lansingforcesarechavez.org/

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

5/7 Cinco De Mayo celebration, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/mi.gente.9

5/17 Summit on Race and Inclusion (Lkshore Div Alliance), Holland, https://sites.google.com/site/lakeshorediversityalliance/whatwedo

5/27 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, JSRI

Categories : Community

Events Update #LansingLatinos

By Editor · January 26th, 2016

#LansingLatinos (and Community Friends) Events

*LAST UPDATE 1/26/16. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

1/28 Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber meeting, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1267430306616462/

1/29 Tejano Sound Band, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/tejanosoundband/?fref=ts

1/30 CMU Latino Alum Bball Event, Mt. Pleasant, https://www.facebook.com/events/1130101637030418/

2/3 Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan public meeting, Grand Rapids, http://adelanteforward.com/blog/

2/12 Premios K Onda (Awards), Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/events/824038344379616/

2/13 Plan B at Club Fantasy, Detroit, http://www.ticketmaster.com/plan-b-club-fantasy-detroit-detroit-mi/venueartist/339307/2198046

2/22 LLead Meeting, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/LansingLLEAD/

2/27 Intocable at Club Fantasy, Detroit, ticketweb.com

3/8 Latino Youth Conference, GR, http://www.grcc.edu/woodrickdiversitylearningcenter/programs/latinoyouthconference

3/17 Chávez Activities, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/456880707851946/

3/18 Screening of “White Like Me” (JSRI), East Lansing, http://www.jsri.msu.edu/events/upcoming-events

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

5/27 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, JSRI

Recurring Events:

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Fridays: Viernes Tropical at La Terraza (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/La-Terraza-115566168493256/

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

Categories : Community

Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan Public Meeting

By Editor · January 20th, 2016

*Press release from Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan

Hispanic businessman writing in notebook

Grand Rapids, Wednesday, February 3, 2016

The Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan will meet in a public session on February 3, for a Commission Meeting.

The Commission Meeting will be held from 12:30pm to 2:45pm. The meeting will be held at the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, 1204 Grandville Avenue S.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

The meeting site and parking is accessible. Individuals attending the meeting should refrain from using heavily-scented personal care products to enhance accessibility for everyone.

People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) to participate in the meeting should call Vicky Garcia at 517/373-8339 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Please also use this number for questions or to request driving directions.

There will be an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of the meeting.

Categories : Community

Lansing, Michigan Latino/Hispanic Interest Events 2016

By Editor · January 11th, 2016

*LAST UPDATE 1/11/16. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.

Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/

Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/

Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca

Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada

Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays at Papa Pete’s (dance/music), Kalamazoo, https://www.facebook.com/groups/237556839616303

1/13 Dos Santos Anti Beat Orquestra concert, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/1727512574145653/

1/15 La Corporación, Lansing (Skate City), https://www.facebook.com/jim.villarreal

1/21 Diversity Career Fair, East Lansing/MSU, https://www.facebook.com/events/977897708929313/

1/21 Bachata contest 2016, Detroit, 248-336-8077 (orchid in Ferndale)

1/22 A Spanish Serenade (concert), East Lansing, http://music.msu.edu/event-listing/a-spanish-serenade

1/28 Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber meeting, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1267430306616462/

2/12 Premios K Onda Awards, Saginaw, https://www.facebook.com/events/824038344379616/

3/8 Latino Youth Conference, GR, http://www.grcc.edu/woodrickdiversitylearningcenter/programs/latinoyouthconference

3/17 Chávez Activities, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/events/456880707851946/

3/18 Screening of “White Like Me” (JSRI), East Lansing, http://www.jsri.msu.edu/events/upcoming-events

3/31 Chávez Day, observed

3/31 Global Diversity Play MSU/Wharton, East Lansing, http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/dot-global-diversity-play

4/1 Mariachi Vargas, Ann Arbor/U of M, https://www.facebook.com/events/453190221522442/

4/9 Día de la Mujer conference, East Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1642580462686775/

4/13 W. MI. Hispanic Chamber Awards, GR, http://www.hccwm.org/events/details/hispanic-chamber-annual-awards-gala-2016-332

5/27 Cristo Rey Fiesta, Lansing, tbd

7/15 Statewide Summit on Latinos & the Media, East Lansing, TBD (JSRI & Adelante Forward magazine)

Categories : Community

#LansingLatinos Event Listing, Summer & Forward

By Editor · May 16th, 2015

*LAST UPDATE 5/15. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, we provide info so that you can confirm that the event is open to the public, appropriate for your needs and to confirm dates, times, location and other information.
Thursdays: Habana Thursdays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada
Fridays: Latin Night Fridays (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada
Fridays: Salsa Capital (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/737510933014532/
Saturdays: I Love Latin (dance/music), Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/events/1559454417644657/
Saturdays: Tropical Saturdays (dance/music), Detroit, https://www.facebook.com/DjTonyToca
Saturdays: Latin Saturdays at Club Above (dance/music), Ann Arbor, https://www.facebook.com/leonardo.c.estrada
5/15 Benefit Dance/Lopez Family, Lansing, See flyer on our blog
5/16 Benefit Dance/Garza Family, Lansing, See flyer on our blog
5/22 Cristo Rey Church FIESTA, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/cristo.fiesta
5/22 Salsa Above the Water/”Team Angelo Fundraiser”, Lansing, See flyer on our blog
5/26 MI Hispanic Leg Caucus Town Hall, Lansing, contact offices of Andy Schor
6/6 Amigos de los Campesinos event, Lansing, AdelanteForward.com/blog
6/7 Second Midwest Tejano Musicfest, Saginaw, See flyer on our blog
6/27 Pepe Aguilar tour, Grand Rapids, http://www.vanandelareana.com
8/23 CincoK Lansing 5K, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/CafecitoCaliente
8/23 Latino Day w/Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, https://www.facebook.com/CafecitoCaliente
9/29 Ariana Grande & Prince Royce @Van Andel, GR, vanandelarena.com
10/15 Chavez Gala, Grand Rapids, https://www.facebook.com/CommitteeToHonorCEC