National Hispanic Heritage Month
Area Events:
various dates in September and October
Teatro de Danza Contemporánea de El Salvador (TDC)
various locations
http://www.elsalvador.org/home.nsf/cultura
Every year, TDC presents over 25 performances in the DC/MD/VA
area in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. TDC, established in
1994 in San Salvador by Directors Miya Hisaka Silva and Francisco Castillo, is
one of the first professional companies in the history of the country with a
diverse repertory of classical, contemporary and indigenous works.
various dates in September and October
http://www.gmu.edu/student/msaf/HHM2003Calendar.htm
George Mason University, various locations
Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Americans: One Culture, Many Races
August 18-October 17
Our Voices, Our Images
Inter-American Development Bank's Cultural Center, 1300 New York Avenue NW
http://www.iadb.org/exr/cultural/information_bulletins/bi68_eng.pdf
IADB hosts an exhibition of art and literature competitions
that explore issues, themes and events relevant to Hispanic Americans and the
Hispanic experience in the United States.
September 21
Fiesta Musical
National Zoological Park, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW
http://www.nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/FiestaMusical/default.cfm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at the National Zoo with an
annual “Fiesta” honoring the rich heritage of Hispanic culture.
September 23
Second annual Reyes of Comedy Night
The Warner Theater, 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
http://www.chci.org/events/2003/HispMonth/comedy03n.html
This event will feature established and rising comedic
performers. Comedians will draw from their diverse experiences and backgrounds
to present a comedic portrait of Latino life in the U.S.
September 24
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 26th Annual Gala
MCI Center, 601 F Street NW
http://www.chci.org/events/2003/gala2003/index.htm
The gala is CHCI’s principal fundraising event; all proceeds
benefit Hispanic youth.