Tomorrow @ First Thursdays on Main Street, come experience our Latino Arts Explosion!

[Ivan Segura]

Tomorrow @ First Thursdays on Main Street, come experience our Latino Arts Explosion! Including a series of artistic activities lead by interpretive dancer/performer/painter Alice Rodriguez. Featuring Bolivian singer Alejandro Ottich, Puerto Rican poet Josué Rodriguez and Mexican poet/singer Veronica Causey-Smith. This performance encourages the participation of other artists and impromptu open mic/floor for artistic expressions. 

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Also, come and participate in our newest initiative:  La MASKara Project. Masks define us or hide us. They are used for protection, disguise, entertainment or ritual practices and are made from various materials, depending of use. With a mask, you can feel like a warrior, a sacred being, a superhero or an incognito. If you could create your own mask, what would it look like? What colors would you use? What features would you include? This initiative pays homage to the long tradition of masks in Latino culture. Using paper, recycled materials, and more, participants create wearable colorful masks while also learning about Latino arts and culture.

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This event is free and open to the public. We will be in front of the Free Times building on 1520 Main Street Columbia 29210. Come experience Latino artistry –and if you are an artist yourself, feel free to participate!