Hispanic Heritage Month 2011

Events in Montgomery County:

September 17, 2 PM – Wheaton Library – Cantaré, Songs and rhythms of Latin America

September 22^nd –October 12^th. AFI Latin American Film Festival. Check website for featured films.  http://www.afi.com/silver/new/nowplaying/2011/v8i4/latin11.aspx

September 24, 2 PM – Quince Orchard Library – Cantaré, Songs and rhythms of Latin America

September 24, 1 PM – Aspen Hill Library – Brazilian Jazz performed by Origem

October 1, 4-7PM, Rockville Hispanic Heritage celebration - Rockville Town Square- Free

October 3,  6pm-7:30PM Gaithersburg City Hall. Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Gaithersburg Highlights Individuals Making a Difference. For more information:

http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POI_ID=309&TOC=307;309;&id=5219

October 5, 7pm- A Night of Argentinean Tango Stars - Historic Stage of the Olney Theater. $32 before the show /$42 at the door

October 16, 12-5pm. “Ama Tu Vida/Love Your Life” Health Fair at the World of Montgomery Festival. Wheaton triangle (across from 2424 Reedie Drive Wheaton MD)

www.worldofmontgomery.com/

Events in surrounding areas:

September 17, 10-12noon. Family workshop: Barriletes: kites from Guatemala. Art Museum of the Americas. Organization of American States. 201 18^th Street NW Washington DC 20006

September 18 12-6pm. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s Department of Parks and Recreation 30th Annual Hispanic Festival. Lane Manor Park (7601 West Park Dr., Adelphi  20783

September Smithsonian’s Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar of Events:

http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/heritage_month/hhm/