The Chile Harvest Festival, A Celebration of Art and Culture!
August 28 & 29, 2010 at Lakewood Heritage Center
The Chile Harvest Festival is right around the corner! Join us August 28th & 29th from 10-5 at Lakewood Heritage Center 801 S. Yarrow St. Lakewood, Colorado. We will be featuring cultural kids arts and crafts, great food, roasted chile, music, flamenco dancers, Aztec dancers and more! Call CHAC at 303-571-0440 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303-571-0440 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303-571-0440 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or Lakewood Heritage Center at 303-987-7850 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303-987-7850 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303-987-7850 end_of_the_skype_highlighting for more information.
Green Chili cook-off is coming! See wibesite for entry from and details.
Entertainment & Demo Schedule
Saturday
10:30am – 11:30am James Garcia
11:00am Lindita’s salsa demo
11:00am – 12noon Santos carving demo
12noon – 1:00pm Soul’d Out
12:15pm – 12:45pm Storytelling
1:00pm – 2:00pm Straw appliqué demo
1:30pm – 2:30pm Tlaloc Aztec Dancers
2:00pm Lindita’s salsa demo
2:30pm Cook-off announcements
2:30pm – 3:30pm Salsa lessons
3:00pm – 4:00pm Turnstyle Classic Rock
Sunday
10:30am – 11:30am Chimaltonalli Aztec Dance
11:00am Lindita’s salsa demo
11:00am – 12noon Santos carving demo
12noon – 1:00pm Matachines Dance
12:15pm – 12:45pm Storytelling
1:00pm – 2:00pm Straw appliqué demo
2:00pm Lindita’s salsa demo
1:30pm – 2:30pm Fiesta Colorado
2:30pm Cook-off announcements
2:30pm – 3:30pm Salsa lessons
3:00pm – 4:00pm Asia Jazz Project
CHAC Gallery Show
Alistair Bane, Joe N. Martinez, Robert Martinez, Thompson Williams
"Art4 - The Show" September 1st - September 25th, 2010
Opening Night: First Friday September 3rd, 2010, 6pm-10pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesday, Thursday 10am - 4pm, Fridays 12pm - 5pm, First Friday 12pm - 10pm, Third Friday 12pm-9pm, Saturday 12pm - 4pm
CHAC Norte Featured Artists
Rebecca V. Rozales, Ian Rumley, Beverly Green, Pegi Taylor, Dominick Domingo, Robert Maestas, Stevon Lucero, Michael Penny, Robert Martinez, and Suzanne Martino
Rebecca V. Rozales
Rebecca V. Rozales focuses on human expression through the use of acrylic paint, pastel or any medium she pursues. As visitors walk through her visual window of expression they become aware of the relationships between art and life. Rebecca received a BFA from Metropolitan State College and now teaches painting and drawing at her studio.
Rebecca will display at The CHAC Gallery North, 772 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, Co 80204 in September and October 2010. To contact Rebecca please call or e-mail at: 720-331-8768 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 720-331-8768 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 720-331-8768 end_of_the_skype_highlighting artm72@rebeccarozales or visit her web site www.rebeccarozales.com
Ian Rumley, Beverly Green, Pegi Taylor, Dominick Domingo, Robert Maestas
Enjoy the unique showing of five of CHAC's fabulous artists as they exhibit in the front and kitchen of CHAC Norte for the entire month of September!
Stevon Lucero, Michael Penny, Robert Martinez, and Suzanne Martino
Be sure to expereince the timeless work of these tremenodus CHAC artists. CHAC would not be the same without them!
Suzanne writes of her work: I consider myself an arranger. Many of my pieces begin with an observance of objects and a reflection on the ways in which they relate to each other. It is my opinion that part of the creative process involves having vision: the ability to see the possibility and potential in the materials you work with. My current works reflect an interest in the sacred, a fascination for the part of us that longs for the mythic, and a contemplation on the true nature of happiness.
www.stevonlucero.com
www.robertmar.com
Weekly Summer Workshops A Huge Success
Special thanks to all of you who joined us for the weekly, Thursday, summer kids, cultural art classes! Everyone had a great time! We want to extend a special thanks to those of you who returned to enjoy the class with us week after week! We held 10 classes for a total of 123 students, parents, and grandparents. Thank you for spreading the word and bringing your friends and neighbors! We wish you a happy school year!
Poetry y Mas
2nd Saturday Poetry on September 11, 2010 - 2:00-4:00pm
We will present discussion on El Grito de la Independencia that took place on Dies y Seis de Septiembre in the year 1810 . In 1808 Father Hidalgo became a leader of an underground independence movement centered around literary clubs where the talk centered on emerging ideas on nationalism and political liberty. When authorities moved to arrest him, he gathered together his followers and his parishioners and issued the “Grito de Delores” on September 16, 1810 - a declaration of independence. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla led the Mexican independence movement against Spanish rule in 1810 and unleashed a torrent of political passions that rocked Mexico for the first sixty years of its history as a nation. Learn how this date has and continues to be celebrated in Mexico. Please join us and participate. Contact Suzanna Vega @ 720-569-9350 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 720-569-9350 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 720-569-9350 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Kids Art Saturday
3rd Saturday - September 18, 2010 - 2:00-4:00pm
Learn the history of the time when the Spanish came to Mexico. Hear about the changes that came as a result politically, socially, culturally, and in religious beliefs. This was a time of birth of new ideas. But change came with confusion that brought hard times for many. Yet patriotism prevailed. The flag was and is honored, as it represents the ideas of the country. Hear the legend of the Mexican flag. Make a shoulder bag (morral) to carry your country’s treasures.
Crafty Chica-save the date
4th Saturday, Kathy Cano Murillo, Crafty Chica Classes
September 25, 2010- Hot, Hot, Hot! Chips and Salsa Set-1:00-3:00
Just in time for football season. Make this festive chips and salsa set. "A fiesta without chips and salsa is like a piñata without candy. Never underestimate the conversational power of warm and crispy corn chips accompanied by juicy, salty, and searing salsa. Honor this timeless tradition by delivering the spicy goods with mucho flavor and character." Save the date! Register by Wednesday September 22nd. $20.00
WE WILL NOT HAVE CRAFTY CHICA CLASS IN AUGUST. WE WILL ALL BE AT THE CHILE HARVEST. JOIN US!!!
Mira! Un Artista una Hora (Look! One Artist, one Hour)
Mira! Un Artista una Hora (Look! One Artist, one Hour) will meet the forth Saturday of every other month starting in the fall. The first lecture will be at 2:00 on October 23. Save the date!
Birthday Parties at CHAC
Are you looking for unique venue to hold your child's birthday party this year? Do you want to make it memorable? Come to CHAC! We now offer extraordinary, cultural birthday parties on our fabulous Mexican style patio or in the gallery!
CHAC provides:
* The patio,(or the gallery space if the weather is inclemement)
* A guided gallery tour of both CHAC Gallery and CHAC Norte
* A hands-on Cultural Art class of your choice. Choose from one of our 15 cultural art workshops to be presented to your group. Each child will make their own art or craft to take home.
* The pinata, the history behind it and the breaking of pinata game.
* Children's bilingual book of their choice for the birthday boy or girl.
* 10% discount for all on the day of the party in the Tiendita.
All you need to provide are the paper goods, beverage and the cake. Cost: $150.00 non-members. $135.00 CHAC members. Call CHAC to register.
Summer-Fall Campaign
Watch our giving grow!
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our summer campaign! We have raised over $2,000. It is not too late to give! So, if you haven't already sent a check, please do so today. You may also use your credit card or call us and we will take care of you! 100% of our Board of Directors have donated to the campaign! Every staff person has made a donation...now we are looking to you for your help! Please help support our year round cultural arts programming! We will be providing many varied programs this new school year for students and the general public.
Star of the Month
Kathy Martinez
We would like to thank CHAC member Kathy Martinez for her ongoing support of our organization! Kathy has been a faithful supporter for several years. We appreciate everything she has done for us!
Kathy tells us "Keep up the great work with the kids-my passion...especially responding to the needs of the most under-served young members of our community."
Thanks again Kathy for all your support!
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Book of the Month
THE STORY OF COLORS / LA HISTORIA DE LOS COLORES
A Bilingual Folktale from the Jungles of Chiapas
by Subcomandante Marcos
illustrated by Domitila Domínguez
"One day old man Antonio is walking in the jungle of Chiapas with his friend Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos when he sees a macaw bird, its feathers blessed with each and every color, like a rainbow. The bird reminds the old man of a story that he wants his friend Marcos to know. It’s the story of how the gods found all the colors in the world. Antonio sits down on the ground and begins:Once upon a time the world was just black and white with gray in between...
This wonderful folktale reveals some of the down-to-earth wisdom of the indigenous peoples of Chiapas. At the same time, it provides us with a fresh perspective on the struggles of the people there. They fight to conserve their culture and a vision of the world which they see as flowering with a holiness that cannot be measured in dollars or defined by politics."
Supply Drive
On your next shopping trip remember CHAC!
CHAC is in need of many items as we head into fall. Instead of buying one can of coffee why not buy two and donate the second to CHAC. And, this is a great time for buy one get one supplies as many stores are running sales for back to school.
EVERY DAY STAPLES WISH LIST
Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Napkins, Coffee, Styrofoam Cups, Paper Plates, Book of Stamps, Copy Paper, Printer Cartridges (cal CHAC for type), Folding Chairs
EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES WISH LIST
One Hole Punches (6)
Fabric Scraps
3 pkgs. Disinfectant Wipes
Sheet protectors for 3 ring binder
3 Dozen Erasers
Ream of Tag Board 8.5” x 11”
3-6 boxes of Kleenex
Paint Markers
Pencil Sharpener-hand held with cover (3)
Mechanical pencils- one pkg.
Small jars of poster paint – any colors
Small bottles of Acrylic paint –any colors
Colored Construction paper
Yarn
Oil Pastels
Chalk Pastels
Adobe CS3 or CS4 for PC
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