In celebration of El Museo del Barrio’s 40th anniversary and to highlight the
ever-growing influence on culture and literature by Latinos, The New York Times Community Affairs Department and El Museo del Barrio present

Latin Americans in the Arts: Shaped by Their Past,
Shaping Their Future

Tuesday | October 27, 2009
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
El Teatro, El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street, New York City

Join us for another conversación on the growing influence to culture and literature by Latinos. Meet Alondra de la Parra, conductor, founder and artistic director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas; Rick Najera, award-winning actor-director-producer and creator and writer of Broadway’s “Latinologues”; Arturo O’Farrill, pianist, composer and artistic director of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance; and Tina Ramirez, dancer, choreographer and founder of Ballet Hispanico, as they discuss the forces and influences that helped them make their mark in the arts in the U.S. and abroad.

Moderated by New York Times culture reporter Daniel J. Wakin.


FREE ADMISSION
RSVP suggested, please click here or e-mail communityaffairs@nytimes.com.
For more information, please call (212) 556-4500.

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