Events
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Expressión de Arte
October 10- November 14, 2021
The Sunderland Gallery, on the St. Cecilia Campus, presents a Latino Art Exhibit, featuring many of Nebraska's Latin artists, whose art will be shown along side of works created by Mexican Masters such as Josefina Aguilar and Pablo Nicolas. Curated by Linda and José García
3900 Webster St, Omaha, NE 68131 • Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
Watch: Moving Forward: Expressión de Arte exhibit welcomed by Archdiocese of Omaha
Celebrating the Life and Influence of Frida Kahlo
October 14- December 16, 2021
In the Hillmer Art Gallery at the College of Saint Mary, celebrating and paying tribute
to Frida and Dia de Muertos. Featuring art by: Pamela Berry, Candie Blanchard, Kitty Brougham,
Julia Carrillo, Andrew Lindgren, Claire Morgan Caswell, Carol Fettin, Linda M. Garcia Perez,
Deb McColley, Dorothy Tuma, Roxanne Wach, Bonnie Cosentino Welsch,
and Jose Francisco Garcia has done a community Ofrenda.
7000 Mercy Rd, Omaha, NE 68106
Gallery Poetry:
Fernando Montejano
October 22, 2021 • 5pm
Sunderland Gallery, St. Cecilia Campus • 3900 Webster St, Omaha, NE 68131
Join us for poetry, cookies, and beautiful art as CAP invites poet, Fernando Montejano, to perform in the Sunderland gallery. Fernando has been writing and performing in Omaha since 2010, his senior year in high school. Fernando has been invited to read at events hosted by organizations like The Boys and Girls Club, NAMI, and, of course, The Nebraska Writers Collective. During the day, Fernando works at a school for high risk youth with developmental disabilities and coaches poetry after school for Louder Than A Bomb.
Linda GarcÍa Storytelling
• Sunday, October 24 ⋅ 1–3pm (at the top of the hour)
Nebraska History Museum • 131 Centennial Mall N, Lincoln, NE 68508
• Friday, October 29 ⋅ 11am – 12pm
Omaha Children's Museum • 500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Linda says, "My stories are family friendly, with a sprinkle of Spanish words.
Stories are from Mexico, Latin America, New Mexico, and Texas!"
Culture and Tradition of DÍa de Muertos OfrendaS
October 31, 2021 • 12:30pm
Nash Chapel, St. Cecilia Campus • 3900 Webster St, Omaha, NE 68131
Join us as José García discusses the Culture and Tradition of Día de Muertos Ofrendas, Sunday, October 31, 12:30 pm, at the Nash Chapel, where we've
set up beautiful Ofrendas for our community. Bring copies of photos of your Dearly Departed to be a part of the Ofrenda.
Read: Día de los Muertos Can Help Omaha Grieve
Tequila Culture
from Pre-Columbian Ceremonies
to Today’s Cocktail Hour
November 5, 2021 • 6pm
Sunderland Gallery, St. Cecilia Campus • 3900 Webster St, Omaha, NE 68131
Jose García hosts a First Friday presentation exploring the history of tequila culture, beginning with the beverage’s use in pre-Columbian ceremonies. This event will be part of CAP’s monthly First Friday series, in which visitors can
view the art on display in the Sunderland Gallery and enjoy wine and snacks.