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Although some of you may be familiar with the richness and diversity of the Hispanic/Latino culture in Chicago and Evanston, we have compiled a list of local resources to help you explore these communities.
The Arts
Aldo Castillo Gallery
233 W. Huron, Chicago
Tel: 312-337-2536
Fax: 312-337-3627
International, Latin Artists. Offers exhibitions, educational programs and live performances. Located in River North, art-heavy district of Chicago.
11-6 PM Tuesdays-Sundays
“2nd Fridays" - Chicago Arts District
18th & Halsted, Chicago
Tel: 312-738-8000
Fax: 312-738-9786
Located in Pilsen, a neighborhood that houses many up and rising Latino artists who offer free art openings each 2nd Friday of the month. Includes complimentary wine and snacks. Free!
Calmecac Gallery at Casa Aztlan
1831 Racine, Chicago
Tel: 312-666-5508
Quaint and curiously built, Casa Aztlan features the work of local, national and international artists.
Cortland-Leyten Gallery
815 N. Milwaukee, Chicago
Tel: 312-733-2781
Fax: 312-243-7161
An eclectic mix of tribal, folk-Latin American and Southeast Asian art. Includes works by Chicago-based artists and features crafts such as Peruvian ceramics, Mexican festival masks, Brazilian feather art, Javanese Wayang puppets and Indonesian carvings, etc.
Moka Gallery
1825 S. Halsted, Chicago
Tel: 312-421-8990
Fax: 312-421-8997
Arguably one of the most international galleries in Chicago; offers a broad range of artists ranging from Venezuela to Poland.
Website: Moka Gallery
Teatro Luna
5215 N. Ravenswood #210
Chicago , IL 60640
Tel: 312-829-7552
Email: teatroluna@aol.com
Showcases Latina theater talent, provides forum of political, social and educational outreach. Improv Comedy.
Bilingual Periodicals
La Raza Newspaper - Noticias y Entretenimiento Para Hispanos en Chicago
6001 N. Clark, Chicago
Publisher: Robert J. Armband, jimena.catarivas@laraza.com
Circulation: 773-273-2900
El Dia Newspaper: Noticias de Cicero y Chicago
5718 W. Cermak, Cicero
Tel: 708-652-NEWS
Fax: 708-652-8360
Noticiero Bilingue: Lawndale News- Chicagoland’s Largest Hispanic Bilingual Newspaper
5416 W. 25th, Cicero
Tel: 708-656-6400
Fax: 708-656-2433
Extra: Two Languages, Una Voz. Chicago’s Bilingual Newspaper
3906 W. North, Chicago
Tel: 773-252-3534
Fax: 773-252-6031
Email: info@extranews.net
Community Organizations
Chicago Association of Latino-Muslims
Bringing the word of Islam to Latinos. Past conferences include the “Annual Sisters Conference: Debunking Myths about the Virgin Mary and Stereotypes about Muslim Women”; “Latina Sisters: Islamic Studies” etc.
In Partnership with:
Muslim Community Center
4380 N. Elston, Chicago
Website: Latino Muslims
CALOR - A Division of Anixter Center
Organization that services Latinos with different kinds of disabilities. Offers several types of health outreach programs including:
Mental Health Services, case management, prevention and education (HIV/AIDS), Domestic Violence, Housing issues for HIV/AIDS discrimination victims in Latino Community etc. (Very useful website!)
Website: CALOR
Casa Central
Voluntary organization that helps Latinos of varying age levels in finding resources to accommodate mostly low-income households for Latinos in Chicago’s inner-city.
1343 N. California Avenue
Tel:
773-645-2300
Website: Casa Central
Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago
Contact: Maria Drell
Tel (day): 312-404-7180
Tel (evening): 312-465-3717
Email: Info@brazilianculturalcenter.org
An organization dedicated to disseminate info. About the diverse peoples of Brazil. Offers several cultural, artistic, musical, dance expositions in addition to various educational receptions upon request all over the city of Chicago.
Chicago Puerto Rican Community
General website promoting Puerto Rican organizations, events and more in the greater Chicago community.
Website: Puerto Rican Community
Religious Resources
Iglesia de Cristo Redencion
3901 N. Whipple, Chicago
Pastor Contreras
Tel: 773-539-6702
Email: webmaster@mielchicago.com
Iglesia De Dios (Israelita)-- Evangelican
5052 W. Armitage, Chicago
Pastor Lazaro Calderon
Tel: 773-807-1570
Email: Iglesiadediosisraelita@yahoo.com
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Internacional
2257 S. Sacramento, Chicago
Pastor Bertin Salgado
Tel: 773-522-8483
Email: Mdevida2001@yahoo.com
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
4640 N. Ashland, Chicago
Tel: 773-561-2141
Fax: 773-561-9853
Misa y Servicio en Español
Restaurants
Rancho Luna Del Caribe (Cubano)
2554 W. Diversey, Chicago
Price range: 5-21$$
Tel: 773-772-9333
Sabor Del Caribe (Caribbean)
3423 W. Fullerton, Chicago
Tel: 773-289-4185
Café Trinidad ( Caribbean)
557 E. 75th, Chicago
Tel: 773-846-8081
Email: info@cafetrinidad.com
Tango Sur (Argentino)
3763 N. Southport, Chicago
Tel: 773-477-5466
Brasa Roja (Colombiano)
3125 W. Montrose, Chicago
Tel: 773-866-2252
Caracas Grill (Venezolano)
6340 N. Clark, Chicago
Tel: 773-262-9900
Mi Ciudad (Equatoriano)
3041 W. Irving Park, Chicago
Tel: 773-866-2066
El Tinajon (Guatemalteco)
2054 W. Roscoe, Chicago
Tel: 773-525-8455
Fax: 773-525-8664
For more general listings:
Website: Center Stage
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