“It is never too late to give up our prejudices.” …Henry David Thoreau
Herb and Ann
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Today – Aug. 19, and Aug 21-14, 7 and 9 pm: Film, "Water," the story of a young Indian woman, widowed at an early age, and her life among other widows and young women. Set in the holy city of Banaras, around 1938, the film was called “a triumph” by Time magazine and "luminous" by film critic Roger Ebert. Rated PG 13, in Hindi with English subtitles; 1 hour, 54 minutes. At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8th St., Holland.
Fri., Aug 18, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Pangea Steel Band, part of Summer Concert Series. At Centennial Park, corner of 10th and River, Holland.
Sat., Aug 19, 7:30 pm: “Latin Fever,” a free concert by the Holland Symphony Orchestra featuring the musical and cultural heritage of Hispanic and Latino countries. Mariachi Blue and Gold Band from Grand Rapids Community College plays “Gringo Music" and traditional Latin songs before and after the symphony program. Co-sponsored by the City of Holland. At Kollen Park, Van Raalte and 10th Street, on the Lake Macatawa waterfront, Holland.
Fri, Sept 1 – Sun., Sept 3: 6th annual Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival, featuring live music, dancers, artwork, food, great movies. Feature film is the award-winning “Crossing Arizona.” Opening night features 7-piece salsa band, Orquestra Sensacional. For information, check the website www.tlaff.org Volunteers needed; please contact Angela Hanks at 394-7304 or angela.hanks@chemicalbankmi.com Tulipanes will be held at Centennial Park, 10th St., and River Ave., Holland, and other locations nearby.
Wed., Sept 6 – Dec. 14, 9 am to 10:30 a.m. and 6 pm to 7:30 pm: Intermediate-level English as a Second Language classes. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $450 plus $46 for the text. Contact Carol McGeehan at (616) 395-4675 or email Lynn.Melms@davenport.edu
Fri., Sept 8, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony program on Hispanic Heritage. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Save the Date: Wed., Oct 4, 5:30 to 9 pm: César Chávez Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Gala, with Latino music, cuisine from Central America, South America, the Caribbean. Tickets $50; $60 at the door. Contact Edward Sosa at (616) 234-4039 or esosa@grcc.edu At Grand Rapids Community College Applied Technology Center, Grand Rapids.
