Mexican Heritage Celebration Benefiting Mexico City

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Houston Salsa Dancers invites you to celebrate Latin and Hispanic culture across the Americas at the Midtown Central Square. Admission is taken as a donation at the door from 5 pm to 11 pm and includes Admission, access to festivities, entrance to the art gallery, live performances, and the fun! All proceeds at the door will be donated to local shelters in Mexico City who are supporting victims of the most recent earthquake. Highlights: Performances by Salrica Dance Studio & Viri Dance Curator tour of "Proof" Folk Art Gallery featuring Elizabeth C. Umanzor, Lizbeth Ortiz, Erika Za, Adry Baez, Belsi Jaimes, Casa Ramirez, Johnathon Michael Espinoza, and Donny Cal. Latin Dance Party Live DJ Albert Djfuzion Ayala with tropical sets. **** FREE PARKING **** _______________________________ 6:00pm: Curator Tour Claudia Saucedo leads a tour of the art exhibition "Proof" featuring: Johnathon Michael Espinoza, Belsi Jaimes, Lizbeth Ortiz, Elizabeth C. Umanzor, & Donny Cal. POP UP Poetry by Guadalupe Mendez. 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Hands-On Art Workshop of Papel Picado by Ms.Evelyn and Day of the Dead Altar. Pinatas Exhibit. Vendors Photobooth by Houston Jamva Events. 6:15 pm to 11:30 pm: Latin Dance Party Lessons and performances by Houston’s best Latin dance teams. Mexican Food by Cuchara Restaurant 7:00 pm: Live Performances: Viri Dance, Salrica Dance, Dancespiration Ballet Folklorico and a Tribute to Selena by Danielle Nicole Mendez. Face Painting: Dagmar Rios 7:30pm to 8:30 pm: Speaker presents information and story of all artwork that honors Mexican history in our collection. Music: 'Crocro y Las Croquetas' percussion group performs latin tropical beats. 9:00pm to 11:30 pm: Live Music DJ Albert Djfuzion Ayala Live sets celebrating the international community of artists and collectives producing the best tropical music in Houston. ______________________________________ Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1532157050183840