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AUSTIN TX: E Newsletter - June 2009
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Session 1: June 15-26 LATINITAS VOLUNTEER INFORMATIONAL SOCIAL Want to hear more about how you can be part of Latinitas magazine, outreach or events? We love our volunteer writers, photographers, club leaders, event planners, translators and more. Volunteers are needed in all capacities. Snacks served. TWEET UP - Open to all friends Latinitas is growing locally and nationally. The tweet up is a way to educate our supporters and auction remaining pieces from our signature Fotos de Mi Alma event? And, it's a party - featuring free mojitos to kick off the weekend? Stop by! How to Become a Volunteer |
Latinitas First Tweet Up Latinitas is hosting its first ever Tweet-Up on June 11th from 5:30-7:30pm at its offices at 1107 S. 8th Street. The Latinitas Tweet-Up and Mini-Auction Party will feature a presentation on Latinitas' new marketing needs as we expand Latinitas in print nationally, as well as a mini-auction of featured paintings and photography donated by local artists. If you missed our annual Fotos de Mi Alma Photography Auction and Exhibit - here's your second chance! This is a party so mojitos and light snacks will be served. Anyone interested in Latinitas can tweet on by. Sign up to tweet and be tweeted by Latinitas at : http://twitter. com/Latinitas. Latinitas Lays in the Cut On Saturday, June 27th Austin fashion designers, deejays, collage artists, dance troupes and the band Afrofreque are "layin in the cut," through a variety of multi-media forums. The event, taking place at Copa Bar and Restaurant begins at 9pm and brings together Austin artists skilled in cutting everything from cloth to beats. Layin' In the Cut will feature the Austin-based fashions of Chia, MalissaLong and Radiatelight; DJ performances by Mahealani, Bigface and Manolo Black, as well as dances by the the Funk Peep Show Dancers and Super Sonic Soul Squad. Tickets are on sale for $12. Proceeds benefit Latinitas. Fotos Thanks With a mariachi launch, Austin notables mingling and an overall festive feel in the MACC's lower gallery, Latinitas annual Fotos de Alma charity auction and exhibit doubled its yield from last year thanks to the lovely in-kind donations of photographers, merchants and food services who donated time and goodies to aiding young Latinas in success. We'd like to especialy thank this year's featured guest: internationally- acclaimed photojournalist Donna DeCesare and the others who donated obras de arte including Anna Photography, Celeste Casas, Rebecca Davis, Frank Cammarata, Roberto (Bear) Guerra, Marcela Gonzalez, Yadira Ibarra, Alberto Jimenez, Jorge San Hueza-Lyon, Maria Madrigal, Alison de Maintenon, Brooke Marroquin, Lesley Nowlin, Fern Ramirez, Sarah K. Rodriguez, Isabel Salazar, Christina Velasquez, Cheryl Wilson and Matthew Young. We were also grateful to new Mayor Lee Leffinwell for his support in securing the MACC for the event, Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos for his honorary chairmanship and for donating a lunch with a winning guest, along with Chief Art Acevedo and Rep. Diana Maldonado of Round Rock. Food Sponsors Brown Distributing, Rios Brazilian and IKEA (yes, they have cookies!) fed a dense crowd of supporters and others such as the Omni Hotel Downtown Austin, Bradz Salon, Edelweiss Salon, Shag Salon, Costco, Express Alterations, Magnolia Cafe and Wal-Mart provided lovely raffle items. Another thanks to IKEA for contributing lovely frames. What an outpouring of local and regional support for Latinitas! Fashion Show Dazzles Over 200 guests joined Latinitas' program participants for a celebration of Latina accomplishment and beauty. Emulating contemporary and past heroines such as art icon Frida Kahlo, Argentina's most famous first lady Eva Peron, United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta, celebrity icon and activist Salma Hayak and music sensation Celia Cruz, girls and teens in Latinitas' elementary, middle and high school programs owned the catwalk at the Mexican American Cultural Center for the Latina Icons Fashion Show. Held on Friday, May 8th, girls created multi-media and graphic design projects to present their "icon" and then thanks to clothing donations from Buffalo Exchange, El Interior and volunteers and make-up and hair by Matadora Cosmetics, girls looked the part! Latinitas thanks Fuerza Latina dance troope for kicking off the evening with a salsa performance and Zappinatra for their live music. Havana Restaurant, Corazon, Cafe Serrano and IKEA donated cakes, chips and snacks; Cantina Laredo, The Spa at Plaza Cortez, Mi Casa and Nora Mendoza Jewelry for donated lovely Mother's Day items as door prizes. Latinitas program leader Vianey Luna got this message following the show from one of the models representing Martin Middle School, who dressed as Salma Hayak. "Hey miss, its me victoria. I just wanted to so thank you so much for leting me be in the group. I enjoyed ever moment of the club and expecially last night. Oh my goodness it was so fun i didnt think that I was going to have fun but I guess I was wrong because well, i had so much fun!!! " Fashion show photo gallery at http://www.latinita s.shutterfly. com. | |
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Scholarship Drive – Make a Gift Make a girl''s dream come true! Give the ultimate gift – the gift of education. Help support the Latinitas Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships for promising Latina leaders in high school and college. For more information about donating, starting a giving circle or hosting a third party fundraiser, email Laura Donnelly laura@latinitasmaga zine.org or call 512.322.9947 You can also make a secure online gift towards our scholarship fund at: http://www.active. com/donate/ latinitas | ||