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Latin Guide March 6-13
Southern California's rich Latin culture comes alive with these great events compiled by Maryl Celiz at HOY, the Spanish language newspaper.
The son of recording legend Antonio Aguilar and singer/actress Flor Silvestre plays his latest ranchero music hits. The Grammy award winner has created his own style by blending the tejano influences of his youth with a modern Latin flair. March 8, 8 p.m. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim. $58-$118. 714-704-2500.
The self-proclaimed "Kings of Bachata," meld hip-hop, R&B and reggaeton to represent their roots in the Bronx and the Dominican Republic. March 7, 8:15 p.m. Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. $55-$130. 818-622-4440
In recognition of International Women’s Day, “Aliados con Amnesty International” presents a group exhibition including nearly 100 artists from around the world, celebrating women and creating awareness of violence against women. March 8, 7 p.m. Avenue 50 Studio, 131 North Avenue 50, Los Angeles. Free. 415-252-1750.
Play based on the award winning novel from Gabriel Garcia Marquez called, “The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Erendira and Her Heartless Grandmother”. Presented in English and Spanish by the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts, Erendira is a the story of a 14 year old girl who lives in a Latin American home with her bewitched grandmother. Adapted and directed by Alejandra Flores. Through March 23, various times. Teatro Carmen Zapata, 421 North Avenue 19, Los Angeles. $25-$30. 323-225-4044.
Known as Peru's "Queen of Landó," the vibrant Afro-Peruvian star will debut her signature style of music, "musica criolla" with ‘cajon’ percussion and ‘negroide’ dancers. March 7, 8 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. $35-$88. 323-850-2000.
This two-person exhibition features Osuna's mesmerizing, photo-realistic paintings of urban landscapes ("Bottom and Surface") alongside Seawright's abstract depictions of tropical flora. On view through March 8. Free. Information: 323-935-9100.
Selection of 25 works from the permanent collection at MoLAA which explore the meanings and the differences between the urban and rural landscapes of Latin America. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach. On view through June 29. $5-$7.50. 562-437-1689 www.molaa.org.
Brick fragments, driftwood and abandoned furniture are just some of the items that the Los Angeles-based artist uses in this sprawling solo show. Exhibit of billboards created by the artist. LaxArt Gallery, 2640 S. La Cienega, Los Angeles. On view through March 19. Free. 310-559-0166.
Works of the Mexican artist on view in "The Goat’s Dance: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide," a presentation featuring more than 160 pictures of Juchitan, the Mexican-American border and East Los Angeles over three decades. The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. On view through April 18, 2008. Free. 310-440-7300.
A legendary Mexican singer, Leon pairs classic with modern. Her versatile voice combines contemporary composers with traditional rancheras and boleros. Presented in connection with the Graciela Iturbide exhibit. March 7-8, 7:30 p.m. Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. $25; $20 students and seniors. 310-440-7300.
A screening of "Nazarin" by Gabriel Figueroa, the paramount cinematographer of Mexico's Golden Age of Film, whose work contrasted Mexico's beauty and desolation. Presented in connection with the Graciela Iturbide exhibit. March 9, 1 p.m. Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. Free, reservations required. 310-440-7300.
