SPOTLIGHT

The Latin American Educational Foundation’s Young Professional Board Members will host a Cinco de Mayo Tequila Tasting and Fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at the Chicano Humanities & Arts Council (CHAC), 772 Santa Fe Drive. Cost is $35 per person. For more information, contact Milvia Valladares at 303-446-0541 x15, or mvalladares@laef.org.

Los Miembros del Consejo de Profesionales Jovenes del Latin American Educational Foundation serán anfitrión de un Cinco de Mayo Degustación de Tequila y Recaudación de Fondos de 7-10 pm el sábado, 5 de mayo en Chicano Humanities & Arts Council (CHAC), 772 Santa Fe Drive. El costo es de 35 dólares por persona. Para obtener más información póngase en contacto con Milvia Valladares al 303-446-0541 x15, o por correo electrónico a mvalladares@laef.org.

COMMUNITY

Las Madrinas 8th Annual Tribute will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 20 at Centro San Juan Diego, 2830 Lawrence St. Join Centro San Juan Diego in honoring distinguished individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and community services to support the Bienestar Family Services programs. For more information, visit events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=irud4beab&oeidk=a07e5qilunb9ccbe3ec.

Las Madrinas 8th Annual Tribute se llevará a cabo de 11:30 am-1:30 pm, el domingo, 20 de mayo en el Centro San Juan Diego, 2830 Lawrence St. Únete a Centro San Juan Diego en honor a distinguidas personalidades que han demostrado excelentes liderazgo y servicio a la comunidad para apoyar los programas de Bienestar Family. Para obtener más información, visite events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=irud4beab&oeidk=a07e5qilunb9ccbe3ec.

The Colorado Hispanic Republicans present immigration attorney Christine Mastin who will discuss “The Immigration Landscape-What we CAN fix and SHOULD fix without “comprehensive immigration reform” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 at El Señor Sol-Tapas Restaurant, 2301 7th St. Call 303-455-2500.

Los Republicanos Hispanos de Colorado presentan la abogada de inmigración Christine Mastin que tratará “El Paisaje de la Inmigración-Lo que PODEMOS arreglar y DEBEMOS fijar, sin “una reforma migratoria integral” a las 6:30 pm el jueves, 10 de mayo en El Señor Sol-Tapas Restaurant, 2301 7th St. Llame al 303-455-2500.

PERFORMANCES8

Mercury Café, 2199 California Street, presents a special Mothers Day brunch served from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 13 accompanied in the Rose Room by Local Color, and in the Jungle Room by Brent Lukens on guitar. Plenty of high chairs are available and a fresh flower will be given to all mothers and grandmothers. Mother’s Day dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. accompanied by Ron Tomasic. The Queen City Jazz Band will play music for dancing at 8 p.m. Reservations are suggested; call 303-294-9258 www.mercurycafe.com.

Su Teatro will host national artists Art2Action in a new play, “Outside the Circle,” as part of its annual visiting artists series. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, May 10 through 12 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center at the Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Drive. For more information call 303-296-0219, email elcentro@suteatro.org or visit www.suteatro.org.

PBJ Showcase presented by Peers Building Justice celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Mexican cuisine, a Youth Art Show and a deejay and dancing. The celebration will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at the Boulder Loft, 1710 29th Street #1068 in Boulder. For more information call 303-895-9216 or email chet@safehousealliance.org.

Sine Nomine Spring Concert “Corner of the Sky” is being held at the Park Hill Congregational Church, 2600 Leyden Street. Performances will be from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. For more information, visit www.sinenominechorus.org.

The Armory at Brighton Cultural Center presents Les Misérables in Concert, the 25th anniversary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 at the Prairie Playhouse. For more information, visit www.prairieplayhouse.com.

Metro State presents the Latin/funk group “Mighty Nice” at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 at the Auraria Campus. Mighty Nice will also perform at Cinco de Mayo at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at Denver Civic Center Park and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 at Aztlan Community Park in Fort Collins. For more information contact Debbie Bueno at 970-221-6741.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Rick Garcia Band! They will be performing at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 at Rick’s Tavern, 6762 Lowell Blvd. For more information, call 303-427-3427 or visit www.RickGarciaBand.com.

The Denver Botanic Gardens is proud to announce the return of another spectacular concert season! Concertgoers will enjoy the beauty of the Gardens and sweet sounds of live music. Visit concerts.botanicgardens.org.

Los Jardines Botánico de Denver se enorgullece en anunciar el regreso de una temporada espectacular de concierto! Los asistentes podrán disfrutar de la belleza de los jardines y dulces sonidos de la música en vivo. Visita concerts.botanicgardens.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Join Wings Over the Rockies for the annual “May the 4th Be With You.” This event features activities for the whole family and all are encouraged to dress in Star Wars regalia. This event will be held at the Historic Lowry Air Force Base Hangar No. 1 at Alameda and Quebec. For more information, call 303-360-5328 or visit www.WingsMuseum.org.

A West High School Community reception will be held in honor of the memory of coach Gil Chavez, Sr. from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 at Denver West High School Auditorium, 951 Elati St. He was a man that made a difference in the lives of many and led all who grew up under his tutelage to believe they could always accomplish more, that you just need “GANAS”. Contact Ramon Bargas at ramon@razrgroup.com. To donate to the “Gil Chavez. Sr. Scholarship Fund,” make check payable to: GIL CHAVEZ, SR. SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Mail to: WHS Alumni Association, P.O. Box 36112, Denver, Colorado 80236-6112.

Denverites will come together on Saturday, May 5, for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) sixth annual, A Gift of Time Mile High Bash to benefit Augie’s Quest. The event will be held at the United Club Level of Sports Authority Field at 5:30 p.m. for cocktails and a silent auction, 7 p.m. for dinner, live auction and entertainment. For more information, visit www.mdagiftoftime.com or call the local MDA office at 303-691-3331*.