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Sunnyside Neighbor Association to present 18th annual ‘Fiesta de Mayo’ in Flagstaff

May 8, 2013 C.H.A.C.

The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association will present the 18th annual Fiesta de Mayo Celebration from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11 and from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12 at Ponderosa Park, 2512 No. First St., Flagstaff.

The event traditionally features live music, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, traditional folkorico dancers and other activities for young people. Scheduled entertainment on May 11 includes Polka Katzen, KidZone, Pony Express, Ballet Folklorico de Colores, Potros de la Sierra and Conjunto Kalera. Scheduled entertainment for May 12 includes Reye’s Daughter, Felipe Campas y Banda, Azteca Dancers, Monico, Classik y Amigos, Alena Chavez and El Domador y su Imagen Grupera.

The celebration is a fundraiser for the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc., a recognized IRS non-profit 501(c) 3 community-driven organization, to help it promote the sustainable economic success of individuals and businesses within the Sunnyside neighborhood. The neighborhood consists of about 7,000 individuals, about 10 percent of Flagstaff’s overall population. “Enriching lives by mobilizing residents to create continual improvement” is the mission of the association.

The Fiesta de Mayo Celebration honors the significance and the importance of history, culture and unity and is considered one of Flagstaff’s premier cultural attractions, with 5,000 people attending the annual event, organizers have reported.

Click here for the schedule of entertainment

For more information, send an email to coral@sunnysideneighborhood.org or visit https://www.facebook.com/sunnysideflagstaff.

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Ballet Folklorico de Colores to hold Kermes fiesta on April 27

April 25, 2013 C.H.A.C.

Ballet Folklorico de Colores is hosting a traditional Kermes (Kermesse) fiesta on Saturday, April 27, from noon to 6, at Puente de Hozho school (next to MEMs on Fourth Street).

Festivities include live entertainment, a dance contest, bounce houses, game stands, plenty of traditional food/beverages/snacks for sale, and performances by Ballet Folklorico.

Admission is free.

Contact Marianne Gray at 928-699-9885 or send an email to graymarianne@hotmail.com for more information.

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‘Dancing Across Borders’ fundraiser for No More Deaths will be held April 27

April 25, 2013 C.H.A.C.

Screen Shot 2013-04-04 at 5.51.52 PM The 6th annual “Dancing Across Borders” fundraiser, to benefit No More Deaths, will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at Transzend Studio, 417 W. Santa Fe Ave., Flagstaff.

No More Deaths is an organization whose mission is to end death and suffering on the U.S./Mexico border through civil initiative: the conviction that people of conscience must work openly and in community to uphold fundamental human rights, Flagstaffdance.com reported.

Sponsored by NAU Latin Dance Club, No More Deaths, Mindtribe Mobile Music.

The NAU Latin Dance Club will provide dance lessons.

A silent auction and raffle (all items donated by local artists and businesses), will also be held at the event.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Call Kati at 928-814-2650 or send an email to katipan@gmail.com for more information.

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War, with Malo and Tierra to perform April 27 at Cliff Castle Casino-Hotel in Camp Verde

April 25, 2013 C.H.A.C.

War, with Malo and Tierra, will perform Saturday, April 27 in the Stargazer Pavilion at the Cliff Castle Casino-Hotel, I-17 Exit 289, Camp Verde.

Gates open at 4 p.m., with the show beginning at 5. Tickets are $30 general, $40 preferred, $50 VIP. All ticket prices increase $5 on day of show. Tickets available at Castle Club by calling 928-567-7999.

Click here for more information.

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Deadline nears for NAU’s Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana

April 25, 2013 C.H.A.C.

The deadline to RSVP for Northern Arizona University’s Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana is Saturday, April 27.

The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at the du Bois Ballroom, Building 64, NAU.

All graduates must check-in by 5 p.m. wearing their caps and gowns.

The César Chavez Award, the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Award, the Gabriela Mistral Award and the Outstanding Hispanic Graduate Student award will be presented during the event.

RSVP by calling 928-523-5656. Click here for more information for more information.