CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE EXTRAVAGANCIA LATINA
A three-part Extravaganza of Hispanic culture, music, and food is coming to Chautauqua County.
August 24, 2024
5pm-7pm: “Family Fiesta,”
Route 5, Event Center, Dunkirk, NY.
FREE! Everybody Welcome!
Featuring free traditional Hispanic foods from Taqueria Mexicana, live music by Sara Rodriguez (Saranaide), displays and demonstrations by traditional artisans Jenny Otero and Alma Segura, Crafts & Games for the whole family! Reps from the IDEA Coalition and the Dunkirk Library will present and be helping with the activities.
AFTER PARTY
Geared towards an adult audience, tickets $10 at the door starting at 8pm. Cash bar will be available.
8pm to 10pm: Live music by “Comienzos”
Comienzos is a 4-piece Buffalo based band that interprets a rich repertoire of Central and South American music spanning from traditional folk songs to modern pop in a crossover jazz format. The group brings to audiences colorful bubbles of temporal pauses and voyages, hip moving, syncopated rhythms and energetic and playful improvisations. Featuring Jamie Sunshine (SUNY Fredonia Alumni) on marimba, Jeremy Spindler on accordion, Brian DeJesus on upright bass and Brian Mckenna on percussion.
10pm to Midnight
Get on your dancing shoes! Latin dance music spun by DJ Rasta Spock of Kinetic Entertainment.
This CREATE Project program is presented with support from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation and in partnership with Kinetic Entertainment, the IDEA Coalition, Taqueria Mexicana Restaurant, and the Dunkirk Public Library.
RECENT PAST EVENT:
We are proud to announce that the CREATE Project
“Tradition, Trauma and Tenderness” documentary film has been selected to be part of the Buffalo International Film Festival.
Please Join us!
“Tradition, Trauma and Tenderness”
a documentary film
FREE! Public welcome – all ages
Sunday, May 11, 2024, at 1 pm.
at the Town of Collins Public Library
2341 Main St., Collins NY 14034
716-532-5129
Film Featuring Bill Crouse Sandra E. Jimerson-Dowdy, Kari Kennedy, Hunter Skye, Rhylee Hoag, Peter Jones, Mike Jones, Penny Minner, Debra Hoag, and the Allegany River Seneca Dancers
– Also – Audrey Hager, Ph. D. and Darryl Tonemah, Ph. D.
This film was made possible by the support from Arts Services, Inc. and the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation presented by the CREATE-Project Creator, Writer, Executive Producer: Valerie Walawender Co-Director: Valerie Walawender and Alex Simmons
CREATE Project Partnerships include community organizations such as the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County, the City of Dunkirk, Dunkirk City School, P-Tech College and Career Academy, the Dunkirk Public Library, CAP (Child Advocacy Program) and the Blossom Garden Friends Peace and Education Center.
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is the 501-C3 fiscal sponsor for the CREATE Project. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County is the CREATE Project’s Lead Community Partner. Though we enjoy a cooperative relationship with both these entities, the CREATE Project is an independent and separate entity and operates as such.
**Please Note: All photographs (except for the photo on the “History” page) on this site are by Valerie Walawender, M.A. They are her sole property, are copyrighted, and may not be used without her permission.