RTG Community Day: Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate the unique people and cultures of Racine with RTG Community Days, beginning with Hispanic Heritage Month once again in 2024 on Saturday, October 12 at 2 p.m.! The free, performance based, open-house event will bring together the community and introduce or reintroduce them to RTG and arts throughout the area. In October, RTG will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through traditional music and dancing, poetry, stories, and more! Alicia Villa, Jaquelín Villa, and Ricky Garcia are a family of talented mariachi singers, bringing the vibrant sounds of traditional Mexican music to life together. They have performed locally at St. Rita’s and St. Patrick’s festivals, plus made appearances in the 4th Fest Parade and regional music and cultural celebrations. Madison Avila Arriaga is a senior at Case High School and the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants. She has been writing poetry all of her life, but has only started to share it in the last couple of years. Her poems explore her experiences as a Latina, first generation and as a queer teenager. Grupo La Perla Tapatía USA, a folklórico group, will be performing dances that weave together a tapestry of the myths, legends, tales, and traditions through their costumes and footwork. Kids will be invited on stage to learn a few steps and join in the fun! The group brings together children and families of the community, sharing their Guadalajara, Jalisco roots. Sponsored by The Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation and supported by The Spanish Center, community resources and backstage tours will also a part of the Community Day with more details to come. Tickets are free and can be found at the Racine Theatre Guild located at 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine. Call (262) 633-4218, visit https://racinetheatre.org/event/hispanic-heritage-month-2024/, or stop by the Box Office Monday – Friday, 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to the event.

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