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SUMMARY:SHADOWS & SOUND / SOMBRA Y SONIDO
DESCRIPTION:Join puppeteers Gandul Gandulero (San Juan) and Tom Lee (Chicago) as they take you through a hands on exploration of shadow puppetry and musical storytelling at SRBCC’s one of a kind performance space in Hermosa.  Beginning with an introduction to shadow traditions from around the world\, participants will learn puppet joints\, controls and techniques using templates and materials provided by the instructors.  The workshop will then progress to original ideas and stories created from scratch before culminating in an epic sharing of shadows and sound!  All experience levels are welcome!  Children under 10 will do best accompanied by an adult. \n\nFREE RSVP
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/shadows-sound-sombra-y-sonido/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arts in Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:VENUE CHANGE  \nOn Friday September 5\, two days before Sunday’s “Arts In Solidarity” event\, organizers were informed that the venue Alhambra Palace had cancelled use of the venue due to perceived threats in the political climate enveloping the City of Chicago.  \nThe event organizers\, who are seasoned cultural advocates are unanimous in the decision to “go on with the show” – stating that presenting opportunities for communities to come together through the arts in times of stress\, as well as supporting fundraising for immigrant legal defense are crucial healing vehicles at this time. The benefit for the Midwest Immigrant Bond Fund has a new sense of immediacy as the weekend plans as advertised by the Whitehouse target local friends\, neighbors and co-workers.  \nThe program as announced below will continue with the same time and terms but at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC). \nABOUT THE EVENT  \nAn ad-hoc volunteer collective of local arts presenters and advocates has come together to raise funds for legal defense and to speak out against the ongoing persecution of our family\, friends\, and neighbors by law enforcement agencies—often without due process. This group has curated a powerful event featuring cultural voices from across the community. All proceeds will support legal expenses resulting from detentions and prosecutions. \nParticipating artists confirmed to date are: \nCarpacho Y Su Super Combo\, Los Pleneros De Don Segundo\, Surabhi Ensemble\, Afrocolombian Band “Epa!”\, D.J. Damon Locks \nLuis Tubens – Emcee\, Speakers: Aislinn Pulley\, Jorge Mujica\, Alejandra Oliva\, and Sen. Graciela Guzman  \nThe organizers bring together this international chorus of voices to express solidarity with people targeted by ICE and other para-military forces. \nWe are alarmed by the attacks and the ongoing psychological and physical trauma they cause\, and seek to assist in adequately fighting the mounting legal battles immigrants are facing. \nThe program will raise funds for The Midwest Immigration Bond Fund  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nDuring the event\, speakers will provide information on how you can help and a literature table will include education info\, “Know Your Rights”\, and other useful resources. \nThe organizers of the concert have donated their labor to create this event. The money raised above event production expenses will directly support the beneficiaries. The event is ticketed with a minimum suggested donation of $25 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nThe event is open to all ages with parental supervision. \nThe non-profit concert producers are also accepting donations from event sponsors to offset the production expenses via HotHouse.   \n  \nABOUT THE ARTISTS  \nLOS PLENEROS DE DON SEGUNDO \nBorn at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC)\, Los Pleneros de Don Segundo have been performing original plena music in Chicago since 2016. They have become one of the city’s most sought-after Afro-Puerto Rican folkloric groups\, known for their commitment to advancing the genre through original compositions and arrangements\, and a celebration of plena as music of resistance.  \nSURABHI ENSEMBLE\nThe Surabhi Ensemble is a Chicago-based world music collective that blends diverse musical traditions\, including Indian\, Arabic\, African\, and Spanish flamenco. Founded by Saraswathi Ranganathan (veena) and Carlo Basile (guitar) and featuring Ronnie Malley (oud) and Bob Garrett (percussion) along with special guests\, the ensemble tastefully fosters cross-cultural connections through music and dance. The ensemble often incorporates traditional dance forms from various cultures into their music performances.  \nCARPACHO Y SU SUPER COMBO \nCarpacho y su Super Combo is a fun\, high-energy group specializing in Colombian Salsa and other Tropical dance styles like Cumbia\, Merengue\, Latin Jazz\, and Cha Cha. Carpacho y su Super Combo started in 1986 with a main idea of integrating the band with musicians and sounds from various Latin American countries including Puerto Rico\, Ecuador\, and Colombia. \nAFROCOLOMBIAN BAND “EPA!” \nEcos del Pacifico Afrocolombia is a Chicago-based group formed in 2006 by Julio Cesar Montaño Montenegro and steeped in the Afro-Colombian music and dance traditions of the Pacific coast of Colombia. \nThe group features members of the Montaño Arboleda family and a diverse complement of Chicago musicians of various ethnicities performing on traditional Afro-Colombian percussion\, marimba\, guitar\, clarinet\, and bass. Ecos del Pacifico focuses on the Pacific cost sounds of Currulao\, one of the most African influenced-styles in all of Colombia\, The music is centered around a drum known as a “cununo”\, which superficially resembles the “alegre” drum (used in Cumbia)\, and a shaker known in parts of Colombia as a “guasá” or “guache”\, and Colombian marimba\, a wooden xylophone which resembles the African balafon. \nDAMON LOCKS featured DJ \nDamon Locks is a Chicago-based visual artist\, educator\, vocalist/musician and DJ. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago where he received his BFA in fine arts. Since 2014 he has been working with the Prisons and Neighborhood Arts Project at Stateville Correctional Center teaching art. He is a 2025 recipient of the Creative Capital Award. In 2017 he became a Soros Justice Media Fellow. He received a Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Achievement Award in the Arts in 2015. In 2019\, he became a 3Arts Awardee. He spent 4 years as an artist in residence as a part of the Museum of Contemporary Arts’ SPACE Program\, introducing civically engaged art into the curriculum at Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy High School. He teaches Improvisation in the Sound Department at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Damon leads the Black Monument Ensemble\, is a member of New Future City Radio\, Exploding Star Orchestra and co-founded the band The Eternals. \nEMCEE:  LUIS TUBENS \nLuis Tubens\, a.k.a “Logan Lu”\, was born in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood and raised in Logan Square. In 2014\, he earned a B.A. in Communications\, media and theater from Northeastern Illinois University. Luis has performed poetry across the United States including with the GUILD COMPLEX\, Tia Chucha Press\, and the National Museum of Mexican Art. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nALEJANDRA OLIVA\, MIBF BOARD CO-VICE PRESIDENT \nAlejandra Oliva is the Co-Vice President of the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund\, as well as the author of the book Rivermouth: A Chronicle of Language\, Faith and Migration.  \nAISLINN PULLEY \nAislinn Pulley is a co-executive director of the Chicago Torture Justice Center founded out of the historic 2015 reparations ordinance for survivors of Chicago police torture. Aislinn is also the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Chicago. \nIl. STATE SENATOR GRACIELA GUZMÁN \nGraciela Guzmán (she/her/ella) serves as the state senator for District 20 and as an organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union. Before becoming state senator\, she served as chief of staff for Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas and political director for her and Senator Omar Aquino. \nJORGE MUJICA  \nJorge Mujica emigrated to the United States from Mexico in 1987. He currently works as lead strategic campaigns organizer for Arise Chicago\, a non-profit organization addressing the needs of low-wage workers\, particularly stolen wages. He is also a Congressman in the Méxiccan Chamber of Deputies\, representing Mexicans abroad.  \nABOUT THE RECIPIENT  \nThe Midwest Immigration Bond Fund was formed through a coalition in 2020 and began paying out immigration bonds for IL\, IN\, WI\, and KY residents as funds allow in February 2021. \nThe Midwest Immigration Bond Fund facilitates a revolving immigration bond fund to pay immigration bonds that frees individuals from ICE custody and gathers community to advocate for the abolition of immigration detention and surveillance. \nABOUT THE EVENT ORGANIZERS  \nA broad array of community based NGO’s\, solidarity organizations\, religious congregations\, peace activists and others\, are joining the organizers and supporting this event with outreach and volunteer efforts. \nThe ad-hoc volunteer committee organizing this event are:  \nPresented by host committee: Marguerite Horberg\, Jaime Garza\, Juan Dies\, Nan Warshaw\, Omar Torres-Kortright\, Shawn Lent\, Elsie Hernandez\, and Brian Keigher \nThis group represents many seasoned arts administrators who have enjoyed collaborating on building community-based projects over the years. \nHotHouse is an award-winning non-profit arts and education institution in Chicago that has programmed international events for 39 years. \nSegundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) is the longest-standing Latiné cultural center in Chicago. Established in 1971\, it was named in honor of Segundo Ruiz Belvis\, a Puerto Rican patriot and member of a secret abolitionist society that freed children who had been enslaved under Spanish rule. In that spirit\, SRBCC realizes its mission to preserve and promote appreciation of the culture and arts of Puerto Rico and Latin America\, with a focus on its African heritage. \n  \nTickets
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/arts-in-solidarity/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Presentation of Art Papi
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, September 9th at 6pm\, the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Center hosts a presentation of Art Papi\, a 216-page bilingual book envisioned by Editor-in-Chief Miguel Figueroa about Puerto Rico’s contemporary history and subculture through an artistic lens. Appetizers by Jibaritos on Harlem and Wine reception at 6:00 pm. \nOn September 10th and 11th\, Figueroa will be presenting a two-day FREE workshop titled\, Reconnecting With Your Creative Self where the published and editor-in-chief of Art Papi will be sharing the tools that helped him overcome creative blocks and helped him during the creation of the book. \nArt Papi is an archival account of the creative flourishing that occurred on the island after Hurricane Maria and a questioning of our political and cultural landscape. The book provides insight into the voices of creatives who challenged this emerging nexus while sharing with readers the strength of their vulnerabilities as artists. \n  \nFREE RSVP
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/art-papi-a-book-presentation-with-author-miguel-figueroa-from-pr/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Parties
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SUMMARY:Reconnecting with Your Creative Self Day 1
DESCRIPTION:A 2- day workshop with Miguel Figueroa\, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Art Papi from Puerto Rico.\n\nArt Papi is a book that chronicles contemporary Puerto Rican history through a contemporary art and subculture lens. It covers a crucial time in the island – from 2016 to 2022 – which saw Hurricane Maria\, Ricky Renuncia and COVID-19 as well as the takeover of Promesa.\nJoin Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Miguel Figueroa for a presentation of the book as well a workshop where he will share creative writing techniques to unlock your creative potential and envision your dream project.\n\nFREE RSVP
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/reconnecting-with-your-creative-self-day-1/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T180000
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SUMMARY:Reconnecting with Your Creative Self Day 2
DESCRIPTION:A 2- day workshop with Miguel Figueroa\, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Art Papi from Puerto Rico.\n\nArt Papi is a book that chronicles contemporary Puerto Rican history through a contemporary art and subculture lens. It covers a crucial time in the island – from 2016 to 2022 – which saw Hurricane Maria\, Ricky Renuncia and COVID-19 as well as the takeover of Promesa.\nJoin Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Miguel Figueroa for a presentation of the book as well a workshop where he will share creative writing techniques to unlock your creative potential and envision your dream project.\n\n\n\nFREE RSVP
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/reconnecting-with-your-creative-self-day-2/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T210000
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SUMMARY:La Cantera and Friends Residency feat Richard Peña
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera’s monthly residency at The California Clipper comes for another installment with special guest Richard Peña from Puerto Rico. \nAbout Richard Peña \n“Peña is a talented and driven artist with a unique sound. In particular\, he is an excellent guitarist with a truly one-of-a-kind style which transcends genre boundaries and definitions.”\n— Jazz Corner Magazine \nGuitarist\, composer\, and educator Richard Peña is a rising force in Latin jazz\, blending Afro-Caribbean traditions with modern jazz innovation. Named Youth Jazz Ambassador by the Humacao Friends of Jazz Association\, Peña has performed internationally as a bandleader and alongside Grammy-winning artists such as Horacio “El Negro” Hernández\, Dafnis Prieto\, Henry Cole\, Richie Flores\, Charlie Sepúlveda\, Carlos Vives\, and Victor Manuelle. \nBorn and raised in Puerto Rico\, Peña began his recording career at just 15 years old as a bassist for the Guess Who Jazz Quartet\, releasing Ready For Departure (2014)\, which won Best New Production at the Fox Music USA Latin Music Awards. That same year\, he shifted his focus to jazz guitar\, leading a group that represented Puerto Rico at the Berklee High School Jazz Festival\, where they won Best Group. \nPeña studied jazz guitar at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico under the guidance of Fernando Mattina and has taken masterclasses with acclaimed musicians such as Miguel Zenón\, David Sánchez\, Vic Juris\, Rodney Jones\, and Barry Greene. His playing\, rooted in both tradition and innovation\, reflects a deep understanding of jazz harmony\, phrasing\, and Afro-Caribbean rhythmic concepts. \nHis discography showcases his evolution as an artist. His debut album\, Hey\, Don Rey! (2018)\, earned critical acclaim\, with the track Passageways receiving a nomination for Best Funk/Fusion/Jam Song at the 18th Independent Music Awards (IMA). He followed with Aguinaldo Jíbaro (2019)\, a jazz guitar trio reinterpretation of Puerto Rican classics\, recognized among the Best 20 Albums of 2019 by the National Foundation for Popular Culture. Synergy (2020)\, blending post-bop\, fusion\, and Puerto Rican jazz elements\, was nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the IMAs. His 2020 release\, Pandemik\, created in collaboration with the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts\, was praised for its artistic and emotional depth in response to the global crisis. \nBeyond performing\, Peña is a dedicated educator\, creating high-quality jazz guitar content for over 260\,000 followers across social platforms and teaching more than 2\,000 students through Patreon. His work continues to bridge tradition and innovation\, inspiring a new generation of jazz musicians.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-and-friends-residency-feat-richard-pena/
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:20250920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T170000
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SUMMARY:Richard Peña and La Cantera
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera bring their Latin Jazz and Salsa series to the parks with special guest Richard Peña\, coming directly from Puerto Rico. Free event presented by SRBCC in partnership with Night Out in the Parks. Bring a chair or blanket! \nAbout Richard Peña \n“Peña is a talented and driven artist with a unique sound. In particular\, he is an excellent guitarist with a truly one-of-a-kind style which transcends genre boundaries and definitions.”\n— Jazz Corner Magazine \nGuitarist\, composer\, and educator Richard Peña is a rising force in Latin jazz\, blending Afro-Caribbean traditions with modern jazz innovation. Named Youth Jazz Ambassador by the Humacao Friends of Jazz Association\, Peña has performed internationally as a bandleader and alongside Grammy-winning artists such as Horacio “El Negro” Hernández\, Dafnis Prieto\, Henry Cole\, Richie Flores\, Charlie Sepúlveda\, Carlos Vives\, and Victor Manuelle. \nBorn and raised in Puerto Rico\, Peña began his recording career at just 15 years old as a bassist for the Guess Who Jazz Quartet\, releasing Ready For Departure (2014)\, which won Best New Production at the Fox Music USA Latin Music Awards. That same year\, he shifted his focus to jazz guitar\, leading a group that represented Puerto Rico at the Berklee High School Jazz Festival\, where they won Best Group. \nPeña studied jazz guitar at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico under the guidance of Fernando Mattina and has taken masterclasses with acclaimed musicians such as Miguel Zenón\, David Sánchez\, Vic Juris\, Rodney Jones\, and Barry Greene. His playing\, rooted in both tradition and innovation\, reflects a deep understanding of jazz harmony\, phrasing\, and Afro-Caribbean rhythmic concepts. \nHis discography showcases his evolution as an artist. His debut album\, Hey\, Don Rey! (2018)\, earned critical acclaim\, with the track Passageways receiving a nomination for Best Funk/Fusion/Jam Song at the 18th Independent Music Awards (IMA). He followed with Aguinaldo Jíbaro (2019)\, a jazz guitar trio reinterpretation of Puerto Rican classics\, recognized among the Best 20 Albums of 2019 by the National Foundation for Popular Culture. Synergy (2020)\, blending post-bop\, fusion\, and Puerto Rican jazz elements\, was nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the IMAs. His 2020 release\, Pandemik\, created in collaboration with the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts\, was praised for its artistic and emotional depth in response to the global crisis. \nBeyond performing\, Peña is a dedicated educator\, creating high-quality jazz guitar content for over 260\,000 followers across social platforms and teaching more than 2\,000 students through Patreon. His work continues to bridge tradition and innovation\, inspiring a new generation of jazz musicians.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/richard-pena-and-la-cantera/
LOCATION:Kedvale Park\, 4134 W. Hirsch St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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SUMMARY:Barrio Bugalú
DESCRIPTION:BYOB (Beer and Wine Only) | Salsa Class at 6:45 pm | $10 Suggested Donation not required for admission | Complimentary Small Bite by Jibaritos on Harlem with your donation (While Supplies Last) \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.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/barrio-bugalu-2/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,events
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SUMMARY:La Cantera Feat. Richard Peña at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera makes their Hyde Park Jazz Festival debut with special guest Richard Peña from Puerto Rico. \n  \nAbout Richard Peña \n“Peña is a talented and driven artist with a unique sound. In particular\, he is an excellent guitarist with a truly one-of-a-kind style which transcends genre boundaries and definitions.”\n— Jazz Corner Magazine \nGuitarist\, composer\, and educator Richard Peña is a rising force in Latin jazz\, blending Afro-Caribbean traditions with modern jazz innovation. Named Youth Jazz Ambassador by the Humacao Friends of Jazz Association\, Peña has performed internationally as a bandleader and alongside Grammy-winning artists such as Horacio “El Negro” Hernández\, Dafnis Prieto\, Henry Cole\, Richie Flores\, Charlie Sepúlveda\, Carlos Vives\, and Victor Manuelle. \nBorn and raised in Puerto Rico\, Peña began his recording career at just 15 years old as a bassist for the Guess Who Jazz Quartet\, releasing Ready For Departure (2014)\, which won Best New Production at the Fox Music USA Latin Music Awards. That same year\, he shifted his focus to jazz guitar\, leading a group that represented Puerto Rico at the Berklee High School Jazz Festival\, where they won Best Group. \nPeña studied jazz guitar at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico under the guidance of Fernando Mattina and has taken masterclasses with acclaimed musicians such as Miguel Zenón\, David Sánchez\, Vic Juris\, Rodney Jones\, and Barry Greene. His playing\, rooted in both tradition and innovation\, reflects a deep understanding of jazz harmony\, phrasing\, and Afro-Caribbean rhythmic concepts. \nHis discography showcases his evolution as an artist. His debut album\, Hey\, Don Rey! (2018)\, earned critical acclaim\, with the track Passageways receiving a nomination for Best Funk/Fusion/Jam Song at the 18th Independent Music Awards (IMA). He followed with Aguinaldo Jíbaro (2019)\, a jazz guitar trio reinterpretation of Puerto Rican classics\, recognized among the Best 20 Albums of 2019 by the National Foundation for Popular Culture. Synergy (2020)\, blending post-bop\, fusion\, and Puerto Rican jazz elements\, was nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the IMAs. His 2020 release\, Pandemik\, created in collaboration with the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts\, was praised for its artistic and emotional depth in response to the global crisis. \nBeyond performing\, Peña is a dedicated educator\, creating high-quality jazz guitar content for over 260\,000 followers across social platforms and teaching more than 2\,000 students through Patreon. His work continues to bridge tradition and innovation\, inspiring a new generation of jazz musicians.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-feat-richard-pena-at-the-hyde-park-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Jazz Festival\, Midway plaisance at south ellis Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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