Homofrrecuencia presents: QUEER PROM 2008: "TODOS ME MIRAN" Un baile para jóvenes gay, lesbianas, bisexuales, trans, queer y sus amigos. A dance for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer youth, and friends. VIERNES MAYO 23, 2008 (FRIDAY MAY 23rd 2008) At the National Museum of Mexican Art, Doors open at 6:30, Dinner and Program begin at 7:00 PM 1952 West 19th Street, Chicago, IL. 60608 Tickets: $10 suggested donation for youth, $25 minimum donation for adults For more information, or to VOLUNTEER, please e-mail homofrecuencia @ radioarte.org, or call (312) 455-9455 x 203. :::LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!! :::: ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING Be a part of Radio Arte and be on the air! We are looking for young people ages 14-19 who are interested in learning about radio broadcasting, production, journalism, and community media. We are offering two programs: Jornalism and Broadcasting Training Program, and SALUD: Healing through the arts. DEADLINE IS MAY 20TH, SO HURRY! Click HERE for more info, or call (312) 455-9455 x 203.  ACEPTAMOS APLICACIONES PARA ENTRENAMIENTO Se parte de Radio Arte y transmite tu voz por la radio. Buscamos a jovenes entre las edades de 14 a 19 años interesados en aprender sobre la transmición radial, producción digital, periodismo, y medios comunitarios. Este verano estamos ofreciendo dos programas: El Entrenamiento de Periodismo y Radiodifusion, y SALUD: Healing throught the arts. FECHA LIMITE ES EL 20 DE MAYO. Encuentra mas información AQUI, o llama al (312) 455-9455 x 203.

SALUD: Healing through the arts Radio Arte is offering for the first time youth between the ages of 14-21 a chance to receive a stipend to participate in producing "radio novelas" or radio drama focused on issues of health facing the immigrant community. During the course youth will be encouraged to their own knowledge and experience being immigrants or descendants of immigrants, in conjunction with interviews in the community, research, and the knowledge of people who have worked in immigrant health. The program runs June 30th - August 1st 2008. It is a 20 hour/ week commitment, Monday through Friday 11:30-3:30 PM. It will take place at Radio Arte (1401 W. 18th Street). Youth participants will receive a stipend of $170.00/ wk. The deadline to apply is May 30th. APPLY HERE

LATINO PUBLIC RADIO CONSORTIUM   Last year, a group of Latino leaders working in public radio, including Radio Arte’s General Manager, Silvia Rivera, formed the Latino Public Radio Consortium (LPRC).  The newly formed consortium  is calling for public radio to expand its service to the nation’s Latino population by creating multiple program services and strengthening Latino-controlled public radio stations like Radio Arte.  Click here to read the LPRC “Brown Paper”, which aims to start a system-wide conversation about service to country’s 44 million Latinos. The LPRC is hiring a Project Director!!  [Click here for the job description and application requirements.] CON SAFOS: WITH RESPECT The National Museum og Mexican Art presents: Con Safos (With Respect) Contemporary Chicano Art from The Joe A. Diaz Collection Main Galle March 20 – June 15, 2008 Opening Reception: Thursday, March 20, 2008 6:00 - 8:30 pm For more information, please call 312-738-1503 ext. 3946 Wed, Mar. 12 '08 8:30 PM.1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608 CONCERTS & EVENTS LA PEÑA La Peña A weekly showcase of Latin folk music and dance. 4544 N. Lincoln Ave at 8:30pm for these free events. Directly from New York City, Grupo Revolú is a quintet specializing in the traditional sounds of the Carribean coast of Colombia. Founded by childhood friends Moris Cañate and Ronald Polo, both of the Grammy-nominated N.Y.C. based Folklore Urbano, Revolú features original compositions set to traditional rhythms as well as a repertoire of songs hundreds of years old. They represent the authentic roots Afro-Colombian folklore on a level unparalleled in North America. This show will also feature a special guest presentation by Tierra Colombiana, the Midwest’s premiere Colombian folk dance company. More information CLICK HERE.