Homage to Tato Laviera

I was invited to the memorial for the extraordinary poet Tato Laviera. Join us for a celebration of his life

THE ABUELA STORIES PROJECT

THE ABUELA STORIES PROJECT! Coming Spring 2014 Grandmother, Abuela, Nana, mama- no matter what term of endearment we use to describe them, Abuelas play a pivotal role in our identity, in our customs and in our conditioning whether it be through chancletazos, gentle hugs or in vivid memories. This showcase intends on highlighting the essence […]

Finding So Much Beauty In My Scars

Finding So Much Beauty In My Scars La Casita at Lincoln Center and Pregones Theater August 11th and 12th La Casita Artist : Manny Vega This summer I was part of La Casita at Lincoln Center’s Out of Doors free outdoor performances. La Casita is a program intended to celebrate the oral traditions of the […]

Historical event at La Casa Azul Bookstore

Historical event at La Casa Azul Bookstore I will be at La Casa Azul Bookstore for this historical event. I will be reading from Sandra Cisneros’ book The House On Mango Street. Join me for this free act of protest! 50 for Freedom Friday September 21, 6:00pm – 8:00pm New York City’s Latino literary community […]