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Join Us in the Citywide Celebrations of Mexico's Bicentennial Aniversary! Mexico is celebrating both the 200th anniversary of its Independence and 100th anniversary of its Revolution. The entire year has been proclaimed by President Felipe Calderón as "Año de la Patria," or "Year of the Nation." 15 September 1810 is the day of the "Grito de Dolores" or Miguel Hidalgo's call to take up arms against Spanish colonial government. The start of the Mexican Revolution is celebrated 20 November 1910, when Francisco "Pancho" Villa and Pascual Orozco led the first insurrectionist attack. Events and other promotions of these celebrations are designed to the linking Mexico's identity and historic continuity. During a speech at the inauguration of the Casa de Allende (Allende's House) Historic Museum, Felipe Calderón called upon Mexico to use the upcoming anniversaries to reflect on where the country has been and to think about what kind of Mexico descendents will inherit in the future. He said the vision of the insurgents of the War of Independence was forward, not backward, so every celebration of these past events must consider the future as well.
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Austin Artist painting and photo artwork exhibition at La Peña
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Throughout 2010, Austin will join Mexico in commemorating two significant milestones in Mexico’s history: the Bicentennial of the 1810 Independence of Mexico and the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. These two anniversaries are being celebrated through a series of events here in Central Texas. I would like to personally thank the Consul General of Mexico in Austin for providing this opportunity for the Austin community to share in these historical celebrations and to learn more about Mexican history. 
Downtown Art Gallery, La Peña was host of an exhibition reception party for David de Lara’s "Dessonance", a collection of paintings and photo based artwork exhibition . For the past decade David has created portraits and figurative work of women. The women in his paintings and drawings are usually not based on anyone in particular and are used like dolls to symbolize the human condition. The images of the women he photographs are often distorted digitally or by hand to blur the line between the reality and surrealism of life. You may view more of De Lara’s art work 
Also knowna as "The Umbrella Man’ Nick Gaitan from Houston visited and performed his talented music sounds to friends and fans at Jovitas Austin Music Venue on Friday, August 20. Many were stunned and entertained by his performance styles:charisma, magnetic attraction and unique style of playing his bass instrument. His friends from LUPE’s Art, an Austin Latino Artist organization (| CALENDAR | |||
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HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ~ JOIN CITYWIDE CELEBRATIONS! SEPT 15-OCT 15 |
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Date: 09/14-19 | Where:Trip to Mexico VISIT MEXICO - In 2010 Mexico City Bicentennial Celebration and Art Tour Mexic-Arte will participate in the celebrations of the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence and the Centennial of the Revolution in a tour to some of Mexico City’s most famous art destinations. Led by Executive Director Sylvia Orozco, participants will visit prestigious museums, mural sites and historical exhibits, including Palacio de Bellas Artes, Museo Mural Diego Rivera, Museo Frida Kahlo (La Casa Azul), Academia San Carlos, MUNAL (National Museum of Art), and El Zócalo. |
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Austin and Mexico join to celebrate milestones in history | ||
| Time: 9:00am and 7pm | Throughout 2010, Austin will join Mexico in commemorating two significant milestones in Mexico’s history: the Bicentennial of the 1810 Independence of Mexico and the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. These two anniversaries are being celebrated through a series of events here in Central Texas. I would like to personally thank the Consul General of Mexico in Austin for providing this opportunity for the Austin community to share in these historical celebrations and to learn more about Mexican history. | ||
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Date: 09/11-12/10 | Time: all day | Where: Fiesta Gardens DIEZ Y SEIS AT FIESTA GARDENS Fiestas Patrias of Austin presents the 32nd annual Diez y Deis de Septiembre fiesta on September 11-12, 2010 at Fiesta Gardens. This City of Austin park is located on the north shores of Town Lake east of I H 35. |
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Date: 09/10-12 & 17-19/10 | Time: pm | Where:Aztlan Dance Co AZTLAN PRESENTS: INFLUENCES Aztlan Dance Company @ Santa Cruz Center for Culture presents: Influences, Cine Classica y Contemporanea,” a two-hour full-length dance performance that showcases the important silver-screen icons that have influenced contemporary Latina/o culture. |
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Date: 09/14/10 | Time: 11:30 am-1:00 pm | Where: Hilton Htl. TEXAS AWARDS LUNCHEON GAHCC Capital of Texas Awards Luncheon is to recognize seven (7) small businesses or organizations on their business accomplishments in their respective fields and in their contribution regarding community service |
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