We’re on the tail end of Hispanic Heritage Month which runs from Sept 15 - Oct 15 every year. And even though there are only a few days left I wanted to write about it anyway. I wish I could say I celebrate this month every year but I don’t. Still I’m very proud to be Puerto Rican.
There are many Hispanics/Latino’s here in Orlando. Do you know the difference between the two words: Hispanic and Latino? Because I don’t look the stereotypical Puerto Rican I here many positive and negative comments about the Hispanic community, some of which I agree with.
Now is a good time to learn a little more about Hispanic American’s who’s heritage is from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. I hope you enjoy some of the resources or events left. I’ll be going to the “Mascaras” art exhibit.
There are still a few events left for you to attend for FREE. I’ve added some links below as well.
Latino Fusion Recipes - they all look really good!
Concert by La Rondalla de Orlando - Free and open to the public
10/19/2008
4:00 PM
University High School Auditorium
11501 Eastwood Dr.
Orlando, FL
Exhibit by Puerto Rican Artists Obed Gómez and Pedro Brull
10/14/2008
6:00 PM
Art Gallery, Visual Arts Building, UCF Main Campus
Orlando, FL
Free and open to the public, cosponsored by the Department of Art
Art Exhibit “Mascaras”
09/12/2008 - 10/26/2008
Maitland Art Center
213 W. Packwood Ave.
Maitland, FL
For additional information visit www.maitlandartcenter.org
October 9th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
These are some great looking events! I see that some of them passed and am hoping you’ll blog about how they were!
Hispanic Heritage month is such a great time to share cultural knowledge like this! It’s like a little history lesson every single day. It really gives us the opportunity to share what we know with others in hopes of enhancing our daily lives.
For example…
Talk show host, Cristina Saralegui has paired up with AARP to to help spread the word about their great benefits!
Check out http://www.upclosewithcristina.com/video to learn more and make a customizable video! You can have fun with your friends and
make them on online TV star with Cristina’s video, “Amigos Live!” It’s a blast!
Also, you can enter to win an all inclusive trip for 2 to Miami to to see the Cristina Saralegui show!
Definitley check out AARP for yourself or for a relative or client. They’ve got some great benefits, including (but not limited to): Exclusive travel discounts, prescription discounts, retirement planning and free companion membership!
I hope it’s alright that I commented on your blog — wanted to let them know about the fun video with Cristina and AARP’s great benefits. If you have any further questions,
please don’t hesitate to email me.
Thanks!
Isabella Coldivar
AARP Ambassador
isabellaAARP@gmail.com