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The City of San Antonio is honored to celebrate the Bicentennial of Mexico's 1810 Independence and the Centennial of Mexico’s 1910 Revolution. These momentous events have shaped our history and our identity, and have made of San Antonio and South Texas the unique, special places they are today. For the past two centuries, San Antonio has played a fundamental role in the lives and livelihoods of people in Mexico and the United States. The city's character is defined by its particular geographic location, which makes it a natural crossroads for countless aspirational enterprises on both sides of the border. Generations of residents from Mexico's interior as well as from the border regions have forged familial and economic ties with the City of San Antonio, Texas. National pride and a sense of territory sparked by Mexico's 1810 Independence from Spain began a migration in earnest to the Northern Territories of Coahuila y Tejas; a shift in demographics that in turn prompted the United States to expand and ensure the borders of their own, at the time, fledgling state. What ensued were the battles of The Alamo and San Jacinto, the forebears of massive realignments in the border demarcations of both countries. Many generations of South Texas residents derive their cultural identities from this period. Decades later, Mexico's 1910 Revolution fostered yet another tremendous migration of Mexicans to the border areas of the United States, creating an economic and cultural impact that seeded San Antonio's heyday of the early 20th Century. Now, in the early 21st Century, we find ourselves in the midst of a new migratory wave, not just of people, but of ideas and interests as well, flowing both north and south. While Mexicans come to the South Texas region seeking opportunities for work and stability —and contributing to the region's economic growth; Americans are setting up residence in Mexico seeking both business advantages and a simpler, more affordable lifestyle. This fervent cross-pollination has resulted in a dynamic, informed, involved, connected, pluralistic culture, the likes of which has no precedent in the region, and which is fully discernible on both sides of the border. Acknowledging all this, the City of San Antonio presents a series of exciting artistic and cultural events throughout 2010, celebrating our long-lasting friendship with the people of Mexico. 2010 México-San Antonio is organized and produced by the City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Instituto Cultural de México in San Antonio. Felix Padron Please scroll down to view the calendar of events for 2010 México-San Antonio. Additional events will be included in this calendar throughout the year. |
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January 20, 2010
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BALLET FOLKLORICO DE MEXICO
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January 21, 2010
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JOSE NUÑOBicentenario - Itinerante - EmpacadoInstituto Cultural de México Opening reception: Thursday, January 21, 6 pm An exhibit of large format works that interpret centuries of Mexican art and the permanent struggle of the Mexican people to define their identity. Based in Mexico City, José Nuño works in encaustic, neon, acrylic and watercolors. He studied cinematography with Milosh Trinka in 1967. Years later, he founded the Picasso and Modigliani galleries in Mexico City. Since 1980, he has exhibited his work in Mexico, Central America, Europe and the United States. His work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City. |
January 27, 2010
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Arte en la Charrería:
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February 5, 2010
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ASOCIACION CIVICA GENERAL FRANCISCO URQUIZO
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February 5, 2010
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ASOCIACION CIVICA GENERAL FRANCISCO URQUIZOGeneral Francisco L. Urquizo: La espada y la plumaInstituto Cultural de México Opening reception: Friday, February 5, 6 pm Francisco L. Urquizo was born in1891 in San Pedro de las Colonias, Coahuila. At 18, he joined Francisco Madero, on whose side he fought during the Decena Trágica. He later was close to Venustiano Carranza. After Carranza’s assasination he was exiled to Spain, where he wrote most of his novels. This exhibit is set in chronological order, with objects and photographs from some of the most important battles and events of the Mexican Revolution. Among the significant pieces are the original Plan de Guadalupe, some personal decorative effects, and photographs of episodes from the Decena Trágica. |
February 20, 2010
SOCIEDAD MUSICAL AGUSTIN LARA
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February 25, 2010
MEXICAN REVOLUTION CINEMA SERIESEnamorada (1946)Thursday, February 25, 6 p.m Instituto Cultural de México Directed by Emilio El Indio Fernández Emilio El Indio Fernández -born on March 26, 1904 in Hondo, Coahuila- is the one of the most notable filmmakers from the golden age of Mexican cinema; a distinction he shares with the cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa. The film boasts an impressive cinematography by Gabriel Figueroa, inspired by traditional Mexican murals and paintings. The final sequence is considered one of the best in the history of Mexican cinema. |
February 26, 2010
MEXICAN REVOLUTION CINEMA SERIESBugambilia (1945)Friday, February 26, 6 p.m. Instituto Cultural de México Directed by Emilio El Indio Fernández The plot of the movie was inspired by Rodolfo Usigli's poem La Bugambilia, which was dedicated to Dolores del Rio. |
February 27, 2010
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MEXICAN REVOLUTION CINEMA SERIESFrida Naturalez Viva (1984)Saturday, February 27, 6 p.m. Instituto Cultural de México Directed by Paul Leduc This is the life of Frida Kahlo (Ofelia Medina), full of suffering, anguish, pleasure and depressions. She was Involved in relationships with both men and women, and among all of them, the two most important were without a doubt, the great muralist and love of her life, Diego Rivera, and the Russian activist Leon Trotsky. Director Paul Leduc was born in Mexico City. He received seventeen
awards in Mexico and other countries for Frida Naturaleza Viva.
It was filmed mostly in the house of Frida Kahlo, the famous Casa
Azul, now the Casa-Museo de Frida. |
March 6, 2010
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VERONICA PRIDA
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April 7, 2010
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TATIANA BILBAOLecture & SymposiumWednesday, April 7, 5:00 pm Presented by Instituto Cultural de México, UTSA College of Architecture, and UTSA Mexico Center Auditorium - Buena Vista Building, UTSA Downtown For information: Tatiana Bilbao S.C. was founded in 2004 as a multidisciplinary studio with architecture as its main practice. The studio is also involved in organizing exhibitions and programs to promote contemporary art and culture. In 2007 Tatiana Bilbao S.C. was awarded the Design Vanguard Prize as one of the ten most influential young practices of the world. The studio also conducts courses and workshops at universities worldwide, and is a member of MXDF, an urban research lab for the creation of spaces in Mexico City. The event focuses on Tatiana Bilbao within the context of contemporary Mexican art and architecture, and how contemporary architecture affects the economic, social and cultural concerns of modern-day Mexico. |
April 8, 2010
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TATIANA BILBAOThe Architecture Of Tatiana Bilbao, 2004 - 2010Curated by Patrick Charpenel Instituto Cultural de México Opening reception: Thursday, April 8, 6 pm Tatiana Bilbao is one of the key figures of the younger generation of 21st Century architects. The interactive and social nature of her projects reflect the complexities of globalism. Her structures and spaces open renewed possibilities for communication, circulation, and production in our daily lives. More than a display of models and projects, this exhibit focuses
on the processes and the experiences of her
architectural concepts, and includes films, artworks,
objects, ideas, and documentation of different
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April 15, 2010
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TALLER DE GRAFICA POPULARLa Gran Lucha: Popular Graphics from Independence through the Mexican RevolutionCurated by Marion Oettinger Jr, PhD San Antonio Museum of Art Exhibit on display: April 15 - August 15, 2010 El Taller de Gráfica Popular was founded in 1937 in Mexico City to promote, through graphic art, the new social order brought about by the 1910-1920 Mexican Revolution. SAMA presents select works from a special series, published in 1960 to honor the 150th anniversary of initiation of Mexico’s War of Independence from Spain and the 50th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. |
May 22, 2010
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BALLET DE MONTERREYNew Directions For A New CenturyLuis Serrano, Artistic Director Presented by the City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Saturday, May 22, 2010, 7 pm Municipal Auditorium Free Admission | Tickets required Tickets available at the Alamodome Box Office Event information: Instituto Cultural de México Ballet de Monterrey is a vibrant, energetic classical dance company
with a Latin soul and personality, and is one |
July 8, 2010
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SABIDO & BASTERISThe Alchemy of ColorInstituto Cultural de México Opening reception: Thursday, July 8, 6 pm Inspired by the vivid colors of the murals within the |
July 8, 2010
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NUNIK SAURETAl Otro Lado Del RíoInstituto Cultural de México Opening reception: Thursday, July 8, 6 pm |
July 8, 2010
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INSTITUTO CULTURAL DE AGUASCALIENTES40 Años de Arte Joven… y los que faltanCurated by Marel de Lara Instituto Cultural de México Opening reception: Thursday, July 8, 6 pm El Encuentro Nacional de Arte Joven de Aguascalientes is one of the most important cultural events of Latin America. It is a platform for the evolution of contemporary art in Mexico, and has launched the careers of many significant visual artists. The exhibit presents the work of winning artists from 1967 to 2007, including Aarón Cruz, Estrella Carmona, Flor Minor, Gabriel Macotela and Germán Venegas. |
September 3, 2010
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FERNANDO & GERARDO MONTIEL
KLINT
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September 3, 2010
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 HUGO BREHME
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September 4, 2010
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ARTURO BETANCOURT
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September 4, 2010
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JOSEPHINE SACABO
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September 4, 2010
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JOSEFINA NIGGLI
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September 5, 2010
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PATRICIA MENDOZA
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September 7, 2010
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DAVID RUBIN
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September 8, 2010
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SECRETARIA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES
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September 15, 2010
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CONSULADO GENERAL DE MEXICO
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September 16, 2010
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WITTE MUSEUM COLLECTION1910 - A Revolution Across BordersCurated by Bruce Shackelford Witte Museum Exhibit on display: September 16, 2010 - January 16, 2011 The Witte Museum’s 1910: A Revolution Across Borders exhibition
commemorates the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution, the pivotal
political conflict that shaped our As the premier museum dedicated to South Texas heritage, the Witte presents time-period photography and artifacts from its extensive collection, illuminating the effect of this historical event on the people of the region. |
September 17-21, 2010
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CITY OF SAN ANTONIO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAULas Americas Golf Tournament - With Lorena OchoaSeptember 17 - 21, 2010 Westin La Cantera Resort For more information: (210) 207-6700 The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB), celebrating the Bicentennial of the Independence of Mexico and the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution, is proud to present San Antonio's first Latin American Las Americas Golf Tournament with the participation of the world's best female golf player, Lorena Ochoa. Las Americas Golf Tournament will kick off its inaugural year at the beautiful Westin La Cantera Resort - one of San Antonio's premiere golf venues; and will benefit Lorena Ochoa's Ayudar es Posible foundation. The title sponsor for the inaugural 2010 Las Americas Golf Tournament is the International Bank of Commerce (IBC Bank).  |
September 18, 2010
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AVENIDA GUADALUPE ASSOCIATION29th Annual Avenida Guadalupe Association
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September 25, 2010
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SONUS QUARTETA Journey Through Mexican Classical
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October 7, 2010
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AMBAR PAST, MARUCH MENDES PERES
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November 12, 2010
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ROCIO MALDONADO, JAVIER DE LA GARZA & OTHERSNeomexicanismo and BeyondCurated by Teresa Eckmann Instituto Cultural de México Opening reception: Friday, November 12, 6 pm In 1991, in conjunction with the exhibition Mexico: Splendors of Thirty Centuries at the San Antonio Museum of Art, the Instituto Cultural de México presented a fresh, bold exhibition of 1980s figurative art by six artists. Revisiting this engaging period of artistic production, the Instituto Cultural de México in San Antonio now presents a unique, comprehensive exhibition of large-scale paintings by key figures of the Neomexicanismo movement, with works by Alejandro Arango, Mónica Castillo, Javier de la Garza, Julio Galán, Enrique Guzmán, Rocío Maldonado, Dulce María Nuñez, Georgina Quintana, Eloy Tarcisio, Rubén Ortiz Torres, Germán Venegas, and Nahúm B. Zenil. Additionally, Rocío Maldonado and Javier De la Garza are featured with individual exhibitions of recent work in mixed media, drawing, and painting, taking a marked departure from the neo-Mexicanist style. |
November 18, 2010
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SUSANNAH GLUSKERAvant-Garde Art & Artists in Mexico: Edited by Susannah Joel Glusker Presented by Gemini Ink and Instituto Cultural de México Book presentation by Susannah Joel Glusker Auditorium - Instituto Cultural de México For additional information: Gemini Ink Journalist, historian, anthropologist, art critic, and creative writer, Anita Brenner (1905-1974) was one of Mexico's most discerning interpreters. She is known for her landmark books Idols Behind Altars, Your Mexican Holiday, and The Wind That Swept Mexico. The daughter of Anita Brenner and author of the book
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November 20, 2010
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JUVENTUD SINFONICA DE MONTERREY &
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