by Magdy Zara
With the theme “Here We Are and We Will Not Leave, Sustained by Our Roots,” the Mission Cultural Center for the Latino Arts’ art exhibition is being held in honor of Latino Heritage Month.
Maccla proudly displays this year’s exhibition, which features the powerful work of more than 30 local visual and performing artists whose creativity and voices embody resilience and culture. “The invitation is open to celebrate our culture, honor our roots, and elevate the artists who keep our traditions alive,” stated one of the organizers.
The exhibition opened on September 12 and concludes on October 11, with a closing reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 2:00 to 8:00 PM, and Saturdays, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts is located at 2868 Mission St., San Francisco.
Viva Nicaragua 2025 Festival Celebrates Its 10th Annual
The largest Nicaraguan festival in the United States celebrates its 10th annual event, offering all attendees an afternoon of tradition, culture, and music.
The Viva Nicaragua Festival will feature La Cuneta, Carlos Mejía Godoy, Banda Blanca, and Marimba Flor de Pino.
The invitation is extended to the entire Nicaraguan community of Northern California in the San Francisco Bay Area. This will be a family-friendly event, taking place this Sunday, September 28th, from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Swiss Park, 5911 Mowry Ave.
Tickets range from $30 to $100. For more information, please call 415-424-8809.
Third Annual Lowrider Exhibit at the Montalvo Art Center
Due to popular demand for the last exhibit, this year the third annual Lowrider Art Exhibit was organized in conjunction with the United Lowrider Council of San Jose (ULCSJ) and Local Color SJ.
This event will utilize the historic grounds of Montalvo and the trails of Santa Clara County Park to offer a fun afternoon for the whole family. It will feature a fleet of impressive lowrider vehicles on the Great Lawn. as well as art-making and painting demonstrations in the gardens, local artists and vendors, a DJ and dancing, and delicious options from local food vendors.
This exhibit will take place next Sunday, October 5th, starting at 1 PM, at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo. Free admission.
