A traveling exhibit that highlights the work of Mexican muralist painter Diego Rivera will soon be on display at Raymond Walters College. The exhibit, titled “Mexico, Past and Present,” will be shown from June 1-15 in the college’s library, Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

The exhibit is being hosted by RWC’s Foreign Language Department in conjunction with the Ohio State University’s Center for Latin American Studies. Hours for viewing are 7:30am-8pm Mondays through Thursdays and noon-4 pm on Fridays.

Diego Rivera (1886-1957), is considered one of the greatest artists in the 20th Century. Born in Guanajuato Mexico, in 1892 he moved to Mexico City with his family and later studied in the San Carlos Academy and in the carving workshop of artist José Guadalupe Posada, whose influence is seen in Rivera’s works. He also spent more than 14 years in Europe, much of it in Paris studying the works of classic masters such as Cezanne and Matisse.

Sonora Dinamita will be coming again to Tri-State. This dynamic group, with several hits such as Tu Cucu, Que bello, El Africano, will be performing this Sunday, May 14, at Plaza del Sol, in Covington, KY.



For more pictures and videos, please visit visit Plaza del Sol Photo Gallery (click here)

Patricia Paz from SalsaTangoSon is offering new dance Classes:

Salsa Beginners Session
10 Classes starting Wednesday May 17
7PM @Corinthian Restaurant/ $100
3256 JEFFERSON AVE. CLIFTON

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND
STUDENTS, 10% DISCOUNT

INTRO TO RUEDA DE CASINO
4 CLASSES STARTING WEDNESDAY MAY 17TH
8.15PM @ CORINTHIAN/ $40
3256 JEFFERSON AVE. CLIFTON CINCI.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND
STUDENTS, 10 % DISCOUNT

Into Class to Tango Argentino
Saturday, May 20 @ STEP’N OUT STUDIO
From 12PM TO 1:50 PM/ $25
721 MADISON AVE. COV KY

EGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND

CONTACT PATRICIA@SALSATANGOSON.COM OR 513-252-6647

Centro de Amistad is pleased to present Northern Kentucky’s best and largest Latino Festival, the Kermesse Latino Festival on June 10-11.

Tri-State vibrant Latino Culture plays an increasingly important role in the area. Whether you are going to a music concert, checking out a museum exhibit, joining friends for a dance lesson, or dining at one of many Latin restaurants, the Kermesse Latino Festival has something for everyone.

As last year, girls ages 6-16 will be able to participate in a “Festival Queen” Pageant: “La Reina del Festival”. If anyone is interested in participating, please contact Iversy Velez at 859-816-7537 by June 1st, 2006.

Cincy-Cinco Festival took place this year on May 6-7 at the Riverbend Plaza.

The tri-state region’s premier Latino cultural fest, is a family-friendly weekend event that showcases Latino culture, values and traditions while promoting the interaction of the Latino community within the tri-state community at large.



And as usual, MidwestLatino is the first to present pictures from it. More pictures are in the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery

Salsa Calient had another great show at last this Saturday at Havana Martini Club



More pictures are at Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery (click here)

Muñiz & Associates, a Nationwide Insurance and Financial Services Agency was celebrating opening of their new office in Blue Ash. The Grand Opening took place on Wednesday, May 3rd incl. traditional ribbon cutting.



More pictures are in the Cincinnati Section of our Photo Gallery

Several thousands of people demonstrated on Monday in Cincinnati in support of an immigration reform that would give the undocumented workers a legal status and a path to citizenship. The peaceful demonstration, organized by the Cincinnati Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, took place in downtown Cincinnati, and ending at the Freedom Center.



More pictures are in the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery

Despite the cold and rain, close to five hundred people showed up to a candlelight vigil in support of a immigration reform. Organized by the Cincinnati Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, the vigil showed support from different religious groups, incl. the Jewish, Muslim, and various Christian congregations, incl. Cincinnati's famous civil rights leader, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, who encouraged participants to march forward.



More pictures are in the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery

After a long absence, Tropicoso returned to Dayton for a live performance. The concert took place this Saturday, April 29, at Adam's Rib.



More pictures are in the Dayton section of our Photo Gallery - click here...

On Friday, April 28, 2006, Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs (OCHLA) hosted in Columbus its 2006 Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Recognition Dinner.

It was definitely a very special moment for MidwestLatino and its founder, Michael Beck, who received the prestigious "Nuestra Famila" Award in recognition for "outstanding service for the Hispanic Community in the state of Ohio".

Other "Nuestra Familia Award" recipients for 2005 were: Home Savings & Loan of Youngstown, Dr. Gregory Stewart from Cincinnati and The Office of Minority Affairs at The Ohio State University.

Recipients of the 2005 Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Awards were Angie Martinez and Juanita Senquiz from Lorain, Cecilia Roman Gerling and Rich Gandarillas from Columbus, Consuelo Hernandez from Toledo, Juan Santiago of Home Savings and Loan from Youngstown and Nuestro Rincon from Cincinnati.



More pictures are in the Columbus section of our Photo Gallery

The first ever Global Fusion Party in Cincinnati was a great success! With eclectic rhythms from around the world by Cincinnati's top DJs: Will Benson, Goeff Gulley and Chris Paul, live Flamenco music by "Vivo Flamenco" and exotic Belly Dancing by Emily from Anaya Gypsy Dance Company, it was definitely something to remember.



More pictures are in the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery

Su Casa Hispanic Center of Cincinnati, hosted on Thursday, April 27, its 7th Annual Awards Dinner & Silent Auction.

This year's Award receipients were:

* Mark Holter (Volunteer Award)
* GE Hispanic Forum (Corporate Award)
* Mark Evans (Cesar Chavez Award)

The Keynote Speaker was Dr. Victor F. Garcia from the Cincinnati Children's Hospital.



More pictures are in the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery

Save the date: the annual Su Casa Festival will be this year on August 26-27.

Former President of Ecuador, Jamil Mahuad, visited recently Cincinnati, and our partner Myrna Perez from www.spanishbooster.com interviewed him. To listen to this five-part MidwestLatino-exclusive interview, please visit our Website and then click on the icon: