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SUMMARY:The Latin Side of Jazz Guitar by Richard Peña
DESCRIPTION:Generous support provided by The Music Performance Trust Fund. \nWorld Premier of Richard Peña’s newest album: The Latin Side of Jazz Guitar \nJoin Richard Peña as he answers the question: What could the Latin side of jazz guitar sound like? Each track is an answer\, showcasing how the guitar can stand as an equal to instruments like the piano\, cuatro\, or tres in leading a band melodically\, harmonically\, and rhythmically. \nTitled “Youth Jazz Ambassador” by the Humacao Friends of Jazz Association\, Richard Peña has performed internationally as a bandleader and with Grammy-winning artists ranging from Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez to Victor Manuelle. The 26-year-old guitarist and composer has managed to establish his musical mark in the Latin American jazz community\, publishing 4 award-winning record productions acclaimed by magazines such as Jazz Corner and All About Jazz. \n  \nFREE RSVP
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/the-latin-side-of-jazz-guitar-by-richard-pena/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events
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SUMMARY:La Ruta Ana Otero
DESCRIPTION:Generous support provided by The Music Performance Trust Fund. \nFREE | RSVP REQUIRED | BYOB | LIMITED FREE PARKING AT 4047-4049 W. ARMITAGE AVE (ENTER VIA KARLOV/ARMITAGE ALLEY) \nIn celebration of Women’s History Month\, SRBCC presents Daniela Santos (piano) and Estefanía Pizzi (composer\, vocals) in the US Premiere of “La Ruta Ana Otero” a tribute to the first Puerto Rican woman to be an internationally recognized conductor\, composer and pianist. The varied program includes works from 1870 to the present day: Waltzes\, mazurcas\, boleros\, Puerto Rican danzas and original compositions\, including the only surviving work composed by Ana Oteroherself in Paris\, “Premiere Penseé”. \nEste evento cuenta con el generoso apoyo de The Music Performance Trust Fund. \nGRATIS | SE REQUIRE RSVP | BYOB | ESTACIONAMIENTO GRATIS LIMITADO EN \n4047-4049 W. ARMITAGE AVE (ENTRADA VIA CALLEJON EN KARLOV/ARMITAGE ) \nComo parte de las celebraciones del Mes de la Mujer\, SRBCC presenta a Daniela Santos (piano) y Estefanía Pizzi (compositora\, vocalista) en el estreno estadounidense de “La Ruta Ana Otero”\, un homenaje a la primera mujer puertorriqueña en ser reconocida internacionalmente como directora\, compositora y pianista. El variado programa incluye obras desde 1870 hasta la actualidad: valses\, mazurcas\, boleros\, danzas puertorriqueñas y composiciones originales\, incluida la única obra sobreviviente compuesta por la propia Ana Otero en París\, “Premiere Penseé”. \nFREE RSVP
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-ruta-ana-otero/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends with Tino Melecio
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly residency at The California Clipper continues every third Friday of the month with special guest Tino Melecio from Tino Melecio and the Latin Swing Factor.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-with-tino-melecio/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T210000
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SUMMARY:Pleneros y Poetas
DESCRIPTION:In the context of the commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery in Puerto Rico\, lead by Ramón Emeterio Betances and Segundo Ruiz Belvis\, join us for an evening of storytelling\, open mic and “plenazo” (plena jam) as we seek inspiration for original poetry\, spoken word and plena. \nAbout Pleneros y Poetas \nHarnessing the power of plena as music of resistance\, Pleneros y Poetas brings together a group of Chicago-based poets and pleneros from different neighborhoods to explore improvisation\, storytelling\, as well as shared and unique struggles within their communities. \nPleneros y Poetas is a project funded by Healing Illinois. Artistic leaders: Logan Lu (poetry) and Quincy Raggs (plena). \n\nEn el contexto de la conmemoración de la Abolición de la Esclavitud en Puerto Rico\, liderada por Ramón Emeterio Betances y Segundo Ruiz Belvis\,  comparte con nosotros en una noche de para contarnos historias\, micrófono abierto\, y mucha plena. Será la  inspiración para escribir poesías y plenas originales. \nPleneros y Poetas \nAprovechando el poder de la plena como música de resistencia\, Pleneros y Poetas reúne a un grupo de poetas y pleneros de Chicago de diferentes vecindarios para explorar la improvisación\, la narración de historias\, así como las luchas compartidas y únicas dentro de sus comunidades. \nPleneros y Poetas es un proyecto financiado por Healing Illinois. Líderes artísticos: Logan Lu (poesía) y Quincy Raggs (plena). \n\n  \nFREE RSVP\n  \n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/pleneros-y-poetas/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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SUMMARY:Global Connections International Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the free Global Connections International Carnival celebration at Navy Pier! \nA global tradition\, celebrated in many unique ways\, will come to life in the Aon Grand Ballroom. \nLos Pleneros de Don Segundo with Special Guest Noel Rosado from Puerto Rico\, representing the carnival traditions of the Island of Enchantment. \nErik Noel Rosado\, musician\, percussionist and singer. He was born in Brooklyn\, New York\, in 1966 and grew up in Puerto Rico\, between Carolina and Villas Palmeras. He is a student of masters of Caribbean percussion and Puerto Rican culture. Among them\, Angel Cachete Maldonado\, Luis Daniel Cepeda\, Giovanny Hidalgo\, Modesto Cepeda\, Antony Carrillo and Tito Matos among other greats. He has collaborated as a percussionist\, chorus and singer in orchestras and groups in the genres of salsa\, merengue\, rumba\, bomba\, plena and more. Groups such as\, Los Hermanos Cepeda\, Areyto\, Conjunto Tipikón\, Pleneros del Truco\, Truco y Zaperoko\, Los Majaderos de Cachete\, Yubá Iré\, Roberto Roena\, José Alberto “El Canario\,” and Tito Nieves. Since Tito Matos’ return to Puerto Rico\, for over 20 years he has formed part of Viento de Agua.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/global-connections-international-carnival/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E. Grand Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,Parades,Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T180000
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SUMMARY:Barrio Bugalú
DESCRIPTION:BYOB! Free Salsa Class at 6:45 pm | Complimentary Food (While Supplies Last) | $10 Suggested Donation not required for admission \nAlmost two decades ago some of the most serious Latin record collectors in Chicago joined forces to play for a packed dance floor at Sonotheque as part of the Chicago World Music Festival (2007). The monthly all-vinyl Barrio Bugalú was born at one of Chicago’s top audiophile destinations. SRBCC relives Barrio Bugalú with appearances by the original host DJs (Super Barrio Brothers and Agúzate DJ Crew)\, as well as special sets by some of Chicago’s most avid vinyl selectors. \nHeld every last Friday of the month\, Barrio Bugalú is not just a dance party; it’s a celebration of history\, a tribute to the pioneers of Latin music\, and a testament to the timeless power of Afro-Caribbean rhythms to bring people together. \nNo reservations needed.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/barrio-bugalu/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,events,Parties
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T203000
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SUMMARY:Carnival! Open Rehearsal and Plenazo
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us as we prepare to represent Puerto Rico at Navy Pier’s annual International Carnival. This year we enlisted the help of Noel Rosado (Viento de Agua\, La Máquina Insular\, Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound) to take our plena to the next level. Joining Rosado we have Los Pleneros de Don Segundo “agrandado” with a heavy horn section. We will have food while supplies last\, BYOB policy y mucha plena! \n  \n \n  \nErik Noel Rosado\, musician\, percussionist and singer. He was born in Brooklyn\, New York\, in 1966 and grew up in Puerto Rico\, between Carolina and Villas Palmeras. He is a student of masters of Caribbean percussion and Puerto Rican culture. Among them\, Angel Cachete Maldonado\, Luis Daniel Cepeda\, Giovanny Hidalgo\, Modesto Cepeda\, Antony Carrillo and Tito Matos among other greats. He has collaborated as a percussionist\, chorus and singer in orchestras and groups in the genres of salsa\, merengue\, rumba\, bomba\, plena and more. Groups such as\, Los Hermanos Cepeda\, Areyto\, Conjunto Tipikón\, Pleneros del Truco\, Truco y Zaperoko\, Los Majaderos de Cachete\, Yubá Iré\, Roberto Roena\, José Alberto “El Canario\,” and Tito Nieves. Since Tito Matos’ return to Puerto Rico\, for over 20 years he has formed part of Viento de Agua.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/carnival-open-rehearsal-and-plenazo/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events
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SUMMARY:Flaco Navaja X La Cantera
DESCRIPTION:We’re back with the first 2025 installment of our monthly residency at The California Clipper: La Cantera featuring Flaco Navaja \nWe’re calling it: La Resaca de Cupido: Canciones de Desamor y Despecho :-) \nBoleros corta venas para celebrar el lado más ingrato del amor. \nFree before 7:00 pm\, $5 after 7:00 pm goes to SRBCC Programs.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/flaco-navaja-x-la-cantera/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T193000
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SUMMARY:La Cantera Live at the Chicago Salsa Congress | Pop-up Social
DESCRIPTION:Join Marquette Park Music Program\, Cafe con Leche\, PRAA\, and La Cantera\, SRBCC in the Lasalle Ballroom for a pop up social! \nSponsored by TOCA Percussion \n  \nThe mission of the Chicago International Salsa Congress is to unite cultures and generations\, engender leadership through empowerment opportunities in its showcase and to keep alive the history of the many cultures’ contributions to the creation and evolution of Latin\, Afro-Latin and Afro-Caribbean music and dance. \nThe Chicago International Salsa Congress is brought to you by a special group of dedicated individuals whose energy\, skills\, passion and perseverance unite to bring you the number one Latin Music and Dance event in the Midwest! \nOver the past 30 years\, Cultural Expressions Productions\, and the Chicago Intercultural Alliance founded by Rosita and Saladeen Alamin\, have created and nurtured a multicultural and multi-generational community celebrating Afro-Latin music and dance. This group’s unwavering support of the community through consistent production of exceptional events that included fund raisers for children with HIV. \nThey produced the first all ages inclusive event for 15 years\, “Sizzling Mambo Sundays” at the Presidential Towers. Deeply committed to uniting cultures\, Cultural Expressions supports\, mentors\, and uplifts both emerging and established artists while celebrating the origins and history of Latin and Afro-Latin music and dance through the salsa congress concept. \nIn 2002 they produced the first Chicago International Salsa Congress (CISC) now in its 22nd year. The CISC fosters personal awareness\, develops leadership\, creativity and inspires highest performance by providing emerging artists an opportunity to learn from and perform with professional artists in the congress showcase. CISC artistic director\, Saladeen Alamin was awarded the Andy Vasquez Award for contributions to Latin dance at the World Salsa Congress\, San Juan\, PR\, July\, 2003. The executive producers\, Rosita and Saladeen\, have received awards for their vision and contributions to Latin music\, culture and dance by the World Salsa Congress in San Juan\, PR (July\, 2003 and 2005)\, Philadelphia Salsa Congress in 2008 and the LA Salsa Congress in California (May\, 2005).
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-live-at-the-chicago-salsa-congress-pop-up-social/
LOCATION:Westin O’Hare\, 6100 N River Rd\, IL 60018\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080909
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SUMMARY:Hungry Garden by Poncili Creación at The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival
DESCRIPTION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center is proud to host our friends from the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to present Hungry Garden by Poncili Creación\, direct from Puerto Rico. \nBoundless energy and surrealist puppets unite as brothers Pablo and Efrain Del Hierro share their spontaneous style\, infusing inanimate objects with life. Drawing on tribal symbols such as masks and totems\, they evoke ancient forms of storytelling. Living up to the ideas that spawned their name\, Hungry Garden brings creation and chaotic tranquility. \nFriday\, January 24 at 4:30 pm\nSegundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\n4048 W. Armitage Ave. (Hermosa) \nRunning Time: 45 mins \nFree Neighborhood Tour: Fostering an Appreciation of Puppetry Throughout the City \n\nThe Free Neighborhood Tour fosters an appreciation for puppetry throughout the city by bringing free\, family-friendly performances to locations outside of Chicago’s theaters\, but areas in the city where people may not have the chance to see puppetry very often. The tour offers a range of high-quality puppetry styles in order to create moments of community enjoyment while expanding the base of puppet enthusiasts. For 2025\, the Tour is twice the size of previous years presenting TWO free\, family-friendly puppet shows from Puerto Rico and Vermont at venues and community spaces all over the city. This program was made possible with special support from Kristy & Brandon Moran\, Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks Program\, and UChicago.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/hungry-garden-by-poncili-creacion-direct-from-puerto-rico-chicago-international-puppet-theater-festival/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T210000
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends with Roy McGrath
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera hosts…Roy McGrath \nRoy McGrath is a tenor saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader and sideman living in Chicago\, IL. He recently graduated with a master’s degree in Music from Northwestern University\, where he studied under Victor Goines (saxophonist for Jazz at Lincoln Center and Director of Jazz Studies at Northwestern University). He transcribes\, arranges\, and composes music for a variety of situations\, and currently works as the Woodwind/Brasswind instructor at Flatt’s and Shape Musical Academy in Chicago. \nIn addition to his studies\, Roy has gained valuable performance experience in a variety of settings. In 2009\, he joined the Camp-of-the-Woods wind ensemble playing Broadway\, big band\, contemporary jazz\, classical\, and worship music in Speculator\, NY. He performed with this ensemble for four years\, including serving as the Director of Jazz Small Ensembles and Big Band for two years. He has taught masterclasses on improvisation in Mexico and at the Universidad del Turabo in Puerto Rico; and worked for Suman Entertainment as a tenor saxophonist and doubler on alto/clarinet/flute on cruise ships in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. \nRoy has played on numerous recordings\, both as sideman and band leader. He recorded on Easy Company’s self-titled album in 2009\, produced by five-time Grammy winner John Snyder and five-time Grammy winning recording engineer David Farrell. In 2010\, he recorded an album as leader entitled Long Shot. In 2013 he played on Gustavo Cortinas’ album Snapshot\, and toured Mexico in support. He has been recognized in competitions\, and placed third in the Union League Civic Arts Foundation Jazz Improvisation Competition in 2013 (Chicago\, IL).
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-with-roy-mcgrath/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080909
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SUMMARY:Fabiola Méndez: Flora Campesina
DESCRIPTION:Fabiola Méndez\, the Boston Music Awards 2023 Latin Artist of the Year\, blends Folk\, Afro-Caribbean\, and Jazz to create a sound all her own on the ten-string Puerto Rican cuatro. \nFabiola and her band present new and original music from their latest release\, Flora Campesina\, merging traditional Puerto Rican sounds and folklore with upbeat grooves and contemporary influences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bio\nFabiola Méndez is a Puerto Rican cuatro player\, singer\, educator\, and Emmy-nominated composer that has taken part in a musical movement\, crossing over the lines of genres such as Folk\, Afro-Caribbean & Jazz. Recognized as the Latin Artist of the Year 2023 by the Boston Music Awards\, her artistic vision and original music focus on the exploration of culture\, ancestry\, and identity\, inviting the listener to embrace how the power of music and storytelling can unify us. \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter becoming the first graduate from Berklee College of Music to play the Puerto Rican cuatro as a principal instrument (2018)\, Fabiola focuses on performing and composing\, traveling with her trio to national and international festivals. She has received numerous awards\, including the Quincy Jones Award\, the Brother Thomas Fellowship\, ASCAP Lucille and Jack Yellen Award 2022 and a Children’s and Family Emmy nomination for Outstanding Interactive Media in 2023. \nTraditional Puerto Rican food and drinks available for sale. \n\nReserve
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/fabiola-mendez-flora-campesina/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends Featuring Víctor García
DESCRIPTION:Víctor García & La Cantera!  SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz ensemble hosts a series of jam sessions featuring special guests as part of its monthly residency at the California Clipper.  No cover before 7 pm. $5 After \nGRAMMY-NOMINATED VICTOR GARCIA IS A MUSICAL FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITh…\nExaminer.com’s Neil Tesser calls him “one of the most exciting young musicians.” Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich says that he “stands out as an ebullient soloist offering a formidable technique and a radiantly polished tone.” JazzChicago.net’s Brad Walseth regards him as a “young lion trumpeter.” \nHe’s as versatile as he is creative. His trumpet talent heralds his international acclaim. He sings\, plays percussion\, and his songwriting\, arrangements and charts have led him to professorial positions at Roosevelt University\, Loyola University and the University of Illinois in Chicago.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-third-fridays-at-the-california-clipper/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T200000
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Rhythmic Patterns in Afro-Caribbean Music
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Series: Re-imagining Tropiques\, An homage to AIMÉ AND SUZANNE CÉSAIRE  (multipart program)\n\n\nPresented by Hothouse\n\n\nThe goal of this workshop is to guide students to expand their individual musical narrative by integrating influences from contemporary classical music\, irregular rhythms\, Afro-Cuban polyrhythm and avant-garde improvisation into their musical vocabulary\, to transcend their musical stylistic limits. During the class\, Cuban teaching artist Aruán Ortiz will emphasize the use and embellishment of rhythmic\, polyrhythmic patterns and permutations; as a melodic material during the process of improvisation and real time composition. Participants will engage in discussion about harmonic expansion and control of phrasing\, to achieve a personal sound and original perspective. Attention will be paid to the importance of developing exercises to build musical structures using different harmonic and melodic systems\, and music analysis.\n\nPianist\, violist\, and composer Aruán Ortiz—born in Santiago de Cuba\, and resident of Brooklyn—has been an active figure in the progressive jazz and avant-garde scene in the US for more than 15 years.\n\nSince his arrival in the United States\, Aruán has played\, toured\, and recorded with jazz luminaries such as Wadada Leo Smith\, Don Byron\, Greg Osby\, Wallace Roney\, Nicole Mitchell\, Cameron Brown\, Michael Formanek\, William Parker\, Adam Rudolph\, Andrew Cyrille\, Henry Grimes\, Marshall Allen\, Hamiet Bluiett\, Oliver Lake\, RufusReid\, Graham Haynes\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, and Nasheet Waits. He has also collaborated with choreographers Jose Mateo\, Danis Mora\, and Milena Zullo; filmmakers Ben Chace\, Mariona Lloreta\, and Monica Rovira; poets Abiodun Oyewole from The Last Poets; writer/poet/ filmmaker Mtume Gant; DJ Logic and Val Jeanty Inc.; and renowned German writers Angelika Hentschel and Anna Breitenbach. \nAruán’s pianism has been lauded as “a solid and unique new sound in today’s jazz world.” and his albums have been featured in major publications worldwide\, including JazznMore Swizerland\, The Guardian UK\, Expresso\, The New York Times\, DownBeat\, JazzTimes\, Jazziz\, The Boston Globe\, Rolling Stone Magazine\, Billboard\, San Diego Union Tribune\, All About Jazz\, US\, Jazzpodium\, Musica Jazz\, Il Muro Magazine\, Il Corriere della Sera\, Jazz Halo\, The Ottawa Citizen\, and The Irish Times. \nAruán holds an MFA in Music Composition by Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA) and has received numerous accolades including South Arts Jazz Road Creative Residency Grant (2021)\, Jazz Coalition Commission Grant (2020)\, Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant (2019); the Composer Fellowship Award at Vermont College of Fine Arts (2016); the Doris Duke Impact Awards (2014); the Jerome Foundation Travel & Study Grant (2013); Latin Jazz Corner’s Arranger of the Year (2011) for his contribution on the album\, “El Cumbanchero” by flutist Mark Weinstein (Jazzheads\, 2011); Jas Hennessy Piano Solo Competition\, Montreux\, Switzerland (2001); and Best Jazz Interpretation\, Festival de Jazz in Vic\, Spain (2000). \n\n \nReserve
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/deconstructing-rhythmic-patterns-in-afro-caribbean-music/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T210000
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SUMMARY:S&S Afro-Caribbean Collective: Alejandro Salazar & Jonathan Suazo
DESCRIPTION:S&S Afro-Caribbean Collective brings together Jonathan Suazo and Alejandro Salazar in a new Chicago-based jazz project\, rooted in the musical traditions of Puerto Rico and Cuba. \nFollowing in the footsteps of musical geniuses like Miguel Zenón\, Gonzalo Rubalcaba\, Chucho Valdéz\, and David Sánchez\, S&S’ mission is to combine these sounds with the ever expanding landscape of Jazz\, by sharing and celebrating an essential part of Latine culture via concerts and workshops that will promote intercultural dialogue. \nAlejandro Salazar \nAlejandro emphasizes love\, peace\, and unity to audiences through unique performances\, education\, and the cultural study of Afro-Cuban and Black-American Music. Chicago’s own rising star\, Alejandro Salazar\, is deeply rooted in the tradition\, yet he likes to explore new ways to help people groove and dance more to his infectious swing feel. \nAlejandro has had the pleasure of playing at clubs\, venues\, and festivals all over Chicago and the world like The Chicago Jazz Festival\, Hyde Park Jazz Festival\, Jazz a la Villette (Paris)\, Primavera Sound Barcelona\, Munch Museum (Oslo)\, Bourse de Commerce (Paris)\, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg\, The Jazz Showcase\, Andy’s Jazz Club\, DuSable Museum\, The Green Mill\, Constellation\, and Dorian’s to name a few. \nDuring such engagements\, Alejandro has shared the stage with master musicians such as Bobby Watson\, Jon Faddis\, Robert Irving III\, Emmet Cohen\, Willie Pickens\, Angel Bat Dawid\, Marques Carroll\, Junius Paul\, Dennis Carroll\, Alexis Lombre\, Tito Carrillo\, Victor Garcia\, Rajiv Halim\, Ernest Dawkins\, Coco Elysses\, Senabella Gill\, Anthony Bruno\, and Ira Sullivan. \nJonathan Suazo \nAward-winning saxophonist / composer / cultural seeder and educator who also leads his own project entitled RICANO\, a unique Afro Caribbean Jazz concept that blends the sounds of Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. Jonathan was named one of the top ten emerging Jazz artists of 2023 by the GRAMMYS and his debut album “Ricano” (Ropeadope Records) was listed at #6 in the best Jazz albums of 2023 by The New York Times. \nA Berklee Global Jazz Institute graduate\, he’s received many honors including the 2024 Chamber Music America New Jazz Works Grant\, The WBUR Makers Series Award for generating impact in the Boston’s community\, The Winter 2023 South Arts Jazz Road Tours Grant\, the 2023 New Music USA Creator Fund Grant\, A full tuition Scholarship to attend the Berklee Global Jazz Institute Masters Program\, The Project Support Grant for Program Alumni by the Fundación Banco Popular for his Ricano album\, and the Berklee Urban Service Award for using the arts to support humanitarianism. \nIn connection with his Ricano project\, Jonathan has become an ally of several organizations like Puerto Rican Arts Alliance\, Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, Escuela Libre de Música San Juan\, Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico\, El Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña\, Fundación Banco Popular\, and Music Project to impact more that 600 student since 2023. \nCatalina Maria Johnson of Downbeat Jazz Mag describes his music as “a soundscape propelled by lyrical sax playing” and Giovanni Rusonnello from the New York Times describes his music as “richly built\, written from the heart and packed with complexity\, always seeking the next level of altitude.” \nSuazo’s resume includes collaborations / performances with Miguel Zenón\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, David Sánchez\, Charlie Sepúlveda\, Gonzalo Grau\, Danilo Perez\, Ricky Rodriguez\, Ileana Cabra (iLÉ)\, Calma Carmona\, Rakalam Bob Moses\, Joe Lovano\, Paoli Mejias\, Humberto Ramirez\, David Rivera\, Tito Matos\, Ricardo Pons\, William Cepeda\, Jon Secada\, Pedro Capó\, Obie Bermudez\, Hans Glawischnig\, Humberto Ramirez\, Silverio Perez\, Tony Escapa. \nReserve\n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/ss-afro-caribbean-collective-jonathan-suazo-and-alejandro-salazar/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080909
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SUMMARY:Fuego Ceremonial: Homenaje
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate an extraordinary evening of music and collaboration at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center. Join us for a unique performance where Fulcrum Point\, Fonema Consort\, and Beyond This Point come together for a night of unforgettable music honoring the life and work of Javier Álvarez. Free event. Suggested Donation to Fulcrum Point: $20 (Donation not required for admission). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/fulcrum-point-in-collaboration-with-fonema-consort-beyond-this-point-fuego-ceremonial-homenaje/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080909
CREATED:20240925T154254Z
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SUMMARY:Psquis: Un Giro Decolonial
DESCRIPTION:“Psiquis: Un Giro Decolonial” es un documental que presenta y discute el impacto psicológico que ha tenido el colonialismo sobre el pueblo puertorriqueño. El director del filme abre una conversación desde su experiencia como activista para analizar los traumas generados por esa experiencia colonial\, plantea preguntas para entender cómo se ha construido la manera de pensar de las mayorías en un país sometido al colonialismo e identifica herramientas de sanación para provocar una transformación colectiva. Incluye conversatorio con el director Tito Román Rivera después del estreno. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubtitled in English\, “Psiquis: Un Giro Decolonial” is a documentary that presents and discusses the psychological impact that colonialism has had on the Puerto Rican people. The film’s director opens a conversation from his experience as an activist to analyze the traumas generated by that colonial experience\, raises questions to understand how the mindset of the majority has been constructed in a country subjected to colonialism\, and identifies healing tools to provoke collective transformation. Q & A with Director Tito Román Rivera after the film premiere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/psquis-un-giro-decolonial/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080909
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T152032Z
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SUMMARY:Barrio Bugalú Welcomes International Latino Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE BYOB EVENT! $10 Suggested Donation \nAbout our Guests: The International Latino Dance Festival \nOrganized and produced by the International Latino Cultural Center\, the Chicago Latino Dance Festival is back for a second year! Come join us for three days of dance performances from some of Chicago’s best performing dancers. Dancers from Spain\, Puerto Rico\, Mexico\, Panamá\, Venezuela\, Colombia\, Brazil will take the stage in this one of a kind dance event. \nAbout Barrio Bugalú \nAlmost two decades ago some of the most serious Latin record collectors in Chicago joined forces to play for a packed dance floor at Sonotheque as part of the Chicago World Music Festival (2007). The monthly all-vinyl Barrio Bugalú was born at one of Chicago’s top audiophile destinations. SRBCC relives Barrio Bugalú with appearances by the original host DJs (Super Barrio Brothers and Agúzate DJ Crew)\, as well as special sets by some of Chicago’s most avid vinyl selectors. \nHeld every last Friday of the month\, Barrio Bugalú is not just a dance party; it’s a celebration of history\, a tribute to the pioneers of Latin music\, and a testament to the timeless power of Afro-Caribbean rhythms to bring people together. \nA Unique Collaboration for Dancers \nLive dance performances and vinyl DJ sets throughout the night. $10 suggested donation requested to sustain SRBCC’s Artist Fund. BYOB! Free Salsa Dance Class. \nFood and beverage available for purchase. \nAll ages welcome. \nInvited Artists: \nDJ Carlos Guate spinning all vinyl salsa between sets. \n\n\nTierra Colombiana (Colombia)\n\nFounded in 1992 by Guilibardo Gil Criollo\, Martha Jiménez and Gabriel Rodríguez and under the artistic direction of Edgar Serna\, the Tierra Colombian Dance Ensemble celebrates Colombia’s diverse cultures through traditional dances\, music and cultural events. \n\n\nTC/Joropo with Arpa Café (Colombia/Venezuela)\n\n\nDance group Tierra Colombiana accompanied by musical group Arpa Café perform the music and dance of the plains region of Colombia and Venezuela. This shared cultural tradition features a musical style that has the harp and the cuatro as its core musical instruments and is danced with fast-paced footwork in groups or with couples. \n\n\n\nLos Pleneros de Don Segundo (Puerto Rico)\n\nBorn at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC)\, Los Pleneros de Don Segundo have been playing original plena in Chicago since 2016. Los Pleneros have evolved to be one of Chicago’s most sought-after Afro-Puerto Rican folkloric groups due its unwavering commitment to the advancement of the genre with original compositions and arrangements. After incorporating Bomba into their repertoire in the last two years\, the group can adapt to a wide variety of formats\, from a basic 4-member ensemble to a full Puerto Rican carnival experience with horns\, vejigantes\, cabezudos and stilt wa \n\n\n\nSambrazilian (Brazil/Samba)\n\nFounded by Damares Santos and Elaine Norwood in late 2019\, both from Río de Janeiro\, Sambrazilian’s goal is to deliver the authentic experience of Carnival all over Illinois. Choreographer Elaine Norwood attended samba school since she was a child and has performed at carnival parades for years. The group’s main dance style is samba\, but they also perform other Latin dance styles. \n\n\n\n\nGrupo Folclórico Viva Panamá (Panama)\n\nFounded in July 1996 by Migdalia Barton\, the Grupo Folclórico Viva Panamá performs a wide variety of Panamanian folkloric dances that are the product of the fusion of Spanish (particularly Andalusian)\, indigenous and West African cultures. The group’s mission is to promote the rich culture of Panama through dance and is known for its colorful traditional costumes\, such as the Panamanian pollera\, and by its interpretation of such popular dances such as the tamborito and cumbia\, which are fundamental parts to Panamanian folklore. \n\n\nChicago Salsa Congress (Mixed)\n\n\nThe Chicago International Salsa Congress (CISC) is the longest\, continuously running salsa congress in the Americas. Open to the general public\, beloved by loyal Latin music and dance aficionados internationally\, this spectacular showcase of Latin and Afro-Caribbean dance\, music and culture is unsurpassed among Chicago’s annual Latin events. The CISC is produced by Cultural Expressions Productions\, which was founded by Rosita and Saladeen Alamin over 34 years ago: \nCrescente \nCrescente is an all ladies bachata team which was founded in 2020 by Marcos Raygoza and rebranded later in 2023 adding alongside a co-director\, Marko Hernandez. Their mission is to help young dancers grow/evolve into their best self\, with the art of dance\, as well as create a safe empowering environment for a healthy and fun dance sisterhood.\nMarcos & Marko: This Latin queer couple\, have both been dancing professionally in the Latin dance scene for close to six years. They competed at the Latin Dance Crown this past summer and placed 1st in the Queer Bachata Couple Category. \nOLAS: OLAS is the Organization of Latin American Students at Lane Tech and represents the Dominican Republic. \nContinente Azul: From Lane Tech High school\, this salsa group brings energy and rhythm to the stage. Led by choreographers Jonathan Barrera and Lupita Manriquez\, they embody the spirit of Latin dance through every performance. \nMayambo: Chicago’s premier Salsa On2 studio\, located in the heart of Humboldt Park\, Mayambo takes pride in teaching Chicago’s diverse community\, and sharing the beauty and rhythm of Salsa. As a dance company\, Mayambo proudly represents Chicago on stages across the U.S.\, showcasing performances and offering expert instruction. \nJSP (Jocelyn & Sebastian): A bachata duo with very versatile backgrounds. They won first place in the 2nd annual Latin Rhythms Bachata Competition \n\nReserve Free Tickets
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/latino_dance_barrio-bugalu/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
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SUMMARY:Open House Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is proud to host Open House Chicago (OHC) on October 19-20\, 2024. \nOHC is a free public festival that offers behind-the-scenes access to architecturally\, historically and culturally significant sites throughout Chicago\, plus more than 40 events and programs at the sites\, including demonstrations\, talks and arts performances. \nOHC Website
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/open-house-chicago/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080910
CREATED:20240807T105516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T200837Z
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SUMMARY:TELMARY & HABANASANA
DESCRIPTION:Just Added: Opening Act by Flaco Navaja & La Cantera \nCo-produced with the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center \nAdmission: $25 | $30 at the door | ($20 ILCC members) \nEmpanadas\, and non-alcoholic spirits and beverages available for purchase. \nBYOB Event (Beer and Wine only)  \nFrom Havana\, Cuba\, street poet Telmary Diaz has emerged as a leader and trendsetter on the cutting edge of hip-hop and urban music in Cuba. As a rapper\, Telmary uses her distinctive voice\, at times deep and soulful\, at times fast and aggressive\, to proclaim a positive\, empowering message that contrasts with the genre’s commercial norm. After working with Free Hole Negro in 1999 and Interactivo in 2002\, she launched her solo career with A Diario\, produced by acclaimed Cuban pianist and Interactivo leader Roberto Carcasses and winner of the Cubadisco award for Best Hip Hop Album in 2007. After seven years in Toronto\, Canada\, she returned to Havana where she formed her band Habana Sana. Her CD Libre was awarded the 2014 Cubadisco Prize for best Hip Hop recording. While performing with HabanaSana in Havana\, Telmary continues to collaborate with a flurry of Cuban and international artists including Interactivo with whom she toured the U.S. in 2016\, Pedrito Martinez and Doctor John. \nFlaco Navaja \nFlaco Navaja is a singer\, poet\, actor\, who is born and raised in the Bronx. He sings in both Spanish and English and has toured with various groups across the globe. He currently resides in Humboldt Park\, Chicago where he leads his band\, Flaco Navaja and the Razor Blades. \nIf Héctor Lavoe Boxed Rubén Blades and KRS-1 was the referee you’d get Flaco. A Nostalgic old sound with brand new spoken word. \nNavaja’s original style of poetry combines singing\, beat-boxing\, and spoken word. He was the host of the legendary open mic showcase; “All That! Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz” at the famous Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe. He has performed at national and international venues and events. In 2003\, he toured internationally with the Tony Award winning Russell Simmons’ Def Poerty Jam and he has appeared on four episodes of the HBO series. \nNavaja is a member of Screen Actors Guild and has appeared in several films & television shows. \nLa Cantera \nDirected by piano player Adrian Ruiz\, La Cantera is SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz performance ensemble for youth (ages 19-24). The program was born at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center in 2018 and is known for incorporating young veterans of Ruiz Belvis’ Afro-Caribbean Jazz and Afro-Latin Percussion apprenticeships with guest appearances by the city’s top local and touring Latin music talent. Through a dynamic schedule participants engage in the business of musical performance\, learning to leverage their talents and exposure. Credits include performances with Grammy nominee Paoli Mejías\, Jonathan Suazo (New York Times #6 in list of Best 10 Jazz Albums of 2023)\, Opening Act for Grammy Winners Third Coast Percussion. \nBuy Tickets[fusion_builder_next_page]
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/telmary-habanasana/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080910
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SUMMARY:La Cantera Live at Addams Park
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera comes back from their Ventana al Jazz performance in San Juan to collaborate with Flaco Navaja. \nTwo shows: \n\nCheck us out on 9/20 (6-9PM) at @californiaclipper and 9/21 by the outdoor lawn of @comedreccenter (4-6PM). Thanks to #mychiparks #noitp #nightoutintheparks \n\nFlaco Navaja is a singer\, poet\, actor\, who is born and raised in the Bronx. He sings in both Spanish and English and has toured with various groups across the globe. \nIf Héctor Lavoe Boxed Rubén Blades and KRS-1 was the referee you’d get Flaco. A Nostalgic old sound with brand new spoken word. \nNavaja’s original style of poetry combines singing\, beat-boxing\, and spoken word. He was the host of the legendary open mic showcase; “All That! Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz” at the famous Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe. He has performed at national and international venues and events. In 2003\, he toured internationally with the Tony Award winning Russell Simmons’ Def Poerty Jam and he has appeared on four episodes of the HBO series.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-live-at-addams-park/
LOCATION:Addams Park\, 1434 S Loomis St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080910
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SUMMARY:Flaco Navaja & La Cantera Live at The California Clipper
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera comes back from their Ventana al Jazz performance in San Juan to collaborate with Flaco Navaja. \nTwo shows: \n\nCheck us out on 9/20 (6-9PM) at @californiaclipper and 9/21 by the outdoor lawn of @comedreccenter (4-6PM). Thanks to #mychiparks #noitp #nightoutintheparks \n\nFlaco Navaja is a singer\, poet\, actor\, who is born and raised in the Bronx. He sings in both Spanish and English and has toured with various groups across the globe. \nIf Héctor Lavoe Boxed Rubén Blades and KRS-1 was the referee you’d get Flaco. A Nostalgic old sound with brand new spoken word. \nNavaja’s original style of poetry combines singing\, beat-boxing\, and spoken word. He was the host of the legendary open mic showcase; “All That! Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz” at the famous Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe. He has performed at national and international venues and events. In 2003\, he toured internationally with the Tony Award winning Russell Simmons’ Def Poerty Jam and he has appeared on four episodes of the HBO series.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/flaco-navaja-la-cantera-live-at-californiac/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080910
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SUMMARY:La Cantera y el Hijo de Borikén
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera del Centro Cultural Segundo Ruiz Belvis se presenta por primera vez en Puerto Rico en Ventana al Jazz\, Ventana al Mar Condado. Contaremos con la participación del Hijo de Borikén y El “S” como invitados especiales. También se llevará a cabo un homenaje al Topo\, con arreglos originales de Roy McGrath\, saxofonista boricua radicado en Chicago.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-y-el-hijo-de-boriken/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080910
CREATED:20240701T193043Z
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SUMMARY:Misael González y el Batey Botánico
DESCRIPTION:From his beginnings with the band Yerba Bruja and his international collaborations with artists from Brazil\, the Virgin Islands\, Peru\, Jamaica\, and beyond\, Misael has integrated diverse cultural elements that now converge in his passion for Puerto Rican Bomba. Curious and eager to explore new dimensions of this genre\, he continually enriches his musical journey with a global perspective.\n \nIn “El Batey Botánico\,” Misael González aims not only to perform Puerto Rican Bomba but also to educate the public about its history and cultural significance to Puerto Rico’s identity. This educational approach seeks to generate greater interest and appreciation for this rich musical genre. His fresh and evolving proposal respects the tradition of Bomba while embracing musical evolution. Through “El Batey Botánico\,” Misael aspires to significantly contribute to the dissemination and appreciation of Bomba\, promoting its cultural legacy in an authentic and accessible manner. \nReserve
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/misael-gonzalez-y-el-batey-botanico/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080910
CREATED:20240726T020254Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends Live at Kells Park
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera\, SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz ensemble hosts a series of jam sessions featuring special guests as part of Night Out in the Parks.  Free Salsa Class\, + Salsa and Bomba Showcase by SRBCC Apprentices. Bring your picnic chair and blanket!
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends/
LOCATION:Kells Park\, 3201 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080910
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends Welcome Candela from Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s La Cantera welcomes Candela from La Casa de la Plena Tito Matos. Produced by SRBCC with the support of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series\, bringing hundreds of free events to the parks every summer. \nDirected by Master Plenero Juan Llonsi Martínez\, Grupo Candela is a youth project (ages 8-15) of La Casa de la Plena Tito Matos of Taller Comunidad La Goyco in Santurce\, Puerto Rico. Their repertoire is known for original plenas\, as well as songs written by Puerto Rican composers. \nDirected by piano player Adrian Ruiz\, La Cantera is SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective\, a youth jazz performance ensemble born at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center. The program incorporates 8 young veterans of Ruiz Belvis’ Afro-Caribbean Jazz apprenticeships with guest appearances by the city’s top local and touring Latin music talent.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-welcome-candela-from-puerto-rico/
LOCATION:Riis Park\, 6100 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080910
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SUMMARY:Millenium Park 20th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 20 offers free arts programming starting at 11am across the Park\, culminating in an evening concert by Academy Award\, Emmy and Grammy-winner and South Side native Common performing alongside the Grant Park Orchestra\, conducted by Anthony Parnther at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. \nTo receive the latest updates and ticket alerts\, the public can sign up for the DCASE newsletter and/or Grant Park Music Festival newsletter\, or follow Millennium Park on Instagram\, Facebook\, X (Twitter). Note: Reserved tickets are not required for the other Millennium Park events\, only the Common concert. \n \nComplete Schedule\n\n8-9:45am – Join Millennium Park Summer Workouts with Pilates with NK Gutierrez (8-9am) and Yoga with Alie McManus (9-9:45am). Music by Carlo Basile.\n\n\n11am-5pm – Family friendly artmaking with Somos Arte in the North Promenade Tent.\n\n\n1-3pm – Physical Theater Festival Chicago performances featuring the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team\, Alexander D’Amazing\, Eric Robinson\, and Stephanie Diaz with Gaby Diaz\, sharing acrobatic displays\, clowning and spectacle\, trampoline feats\, cicada puppets and more in Wrigley Square.\n\n\n2-3pm – Dance Performances in the North Promenade Tent\n\n\n2-5pm – INT’L CAFE sparks opportunities for cultural exchange by connecting language speakers/signers of all levels for immersive conversations with new friends in the North Promenade Tent.\n\n\n3-5pm – Heart of Chicago Soul Club spinning all vinyl\, rare and Northern Soul\, with Northern Soul Dancing taught by Miss Wolff’s Jiving School (3-4pm).\n\n\n3-4pm – Eli’s Giant Cheesecake celebrating Millennium Park’s 20th Birthday at Cloud Gate. Join the celebration and enjoy free cheesecake.\n\n\n4-5pm – A roving performance by Los Pleneros de Don Segundo with horns\, vejigantes\, cabezudos and stilt walkers.\n\n\n4-5pm – Pop-up Performances by South Shore Drill Team and Ballet Folklorico de Chicago at Cloud Gate.\n\n\n7:30pm – Common with the Grant Park Orchestra at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion\n\nThe special concert features Academy Award\, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist and South Side native Common performing alongside the Grant Park Orchestra\, conducted by Anthony Parnther. Selections include Testify/Prince\, Go/Chaka Khan\, The Light\, Glory\, and more. \nThe concert is free; online reservations are required for the Seating Bowl only and become available on Monday\, June 17 at 10am at gpmf.org while supplies last. Seating on the Great Lawn is free and open to the public\, first-come\, first-served\, no reservations required! \n \nThe evening will culminate with a fireworks display to celebrate Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/millenium-park-20th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Millenium Park\, 201 E. Randolph St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 606601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080910
CREATED:20240715T235000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T145818Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends Residency at The California Clipper
DESCRIPTION:Since 2023\, SRBCC and The California Clipper Lounge\, two long-standing Chicago-based hubs for artists\, have been working together to create a supportive and creative space for young Latin Jazz musicians. Through this unique collaboration\, members of La Cantera (SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz internship for ages 19-24) have the opportunity to collaborate\, experiment\, and learn from award-winning touring and local professional artists. Our residency program occurs every third Friday of the month from 6 pm to 9 pm at The California Clipper\, located in the heart of Humboldt Park at 1002 N. California Ave.\, Chicago IL. By attending these events\, our audience is supporting a platform for emerging musicians to showcase their skills and connect with the vibrant jazz community in Chicago. \nLa Cantera incorporates young veterans of Ruiz Belvis’ Afro-Caribbean Jazz and Afro-Latin Percussion apprenticeships. NO COVER BEFORE 7:00 PM. $5 AFTER. Every third Friday of the month.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-residency-at-the-california-clipper-2/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080910
CREATED:20240627T154754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T184106Z
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SUMMARY:Taller y Plenazo de Bienvenida
DESCRIPTION:SRBCC welcomes Candela and La Casa de la Plena Tito Matos from La Goyco\, Santurce\, PR. Food\, live music\, open garden. \n\n\n\n\nDirected by Master Plenero Juan Llonsi Martínez\, Grupo Candela is a youth project (ages 8-15) of La Casa de la Plena Tito Matos of Taller Comunidad La Goyco in Santurce\, Puerto Rico. Their repertoire is known for original plenas\, as well as songs written by Puerto Rican composers. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/taller-y-plenazo-de-bienvenida/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T080910
CREATED:20240608T180750Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends Residency at The California Clipper
DESCRIPTION:Have you experienced Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s monthly Latin Jazz  residency with La Cantera at The California Clipper with special guests? Come early and take advantage of our “No Cover Before 7:00 PM” policy. Early set 6-9pm. 1002 N. California Ave. in Humboldt Park. La Cantera welcomes our special guest for the evening: Lucía Sarmiento.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-residency-at-the-california-clipper/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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