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Photo of the day: Coyote opening Night Party!
After a really fun opening night post-show party it was really hard to select only ONE photo, but we are staying truth to our photo of the day and have pick this one: William Gebo, Katalan Braymer, José González, Dañel Malán, Ajai Terrazas-Tripathi, Mariel Sierra, Alida Holguín Gunn and Erubiel Valladares Carranza I you missed the party you can still enjoy more photos of our opening night on our flicker account, and get your tickets now for Cuéntame Coyote, only 7 shows left! You can also get tickets by calling 503-236-7253 or in...
read morePhoto of the Day: Andrew’s on the case!
Next time you pop step into the café at Milagro, you might notice a great new sevice counter and display case for the concessions area. Here we see builder Andrew Maxwell midway through the installation. Always something new at Milagro! Help us to do what we do better! follow the link and fill out our winter survey, you can win tickets to any of our 2013-2014 season productions!
read moreLovely and loving love letters
Español abajo Everyday we get mail that doesn’t exactly make us jump for joy. It’s difficult to get excited about bills and publicity. But what about receiving love letters? We love them! And since we know you love us too, we have a proposition: write us a letter, make a video, craft a Facebook status, or any other way that you can convey how you love Milagro, and you could win a pair of tickets for a show in the 2014-15 Season! Mail your letter (425 SE 6th Av, Portland, OR 97214) or post your video/status (after friending and...
read moreCaught in the Middle: the Tohono O’odham nation
“We didn’t cross the border; the border crossed us” is a slogan associated with the immigrant rights movement, but it is also a sentiment that may apply to the citizens of Tohono O’odham, the country’s third largest Indian reservation, located along some of the most inhospitable terrain of the US-Mexico border. Last Summer, ABC News shared a glimpse of their difficult position and the increased problems they face. Help us to do what we do better! follow the link and fill up our winter survey, you can...
read moreWalking with the Coyote and Exploring Latino Roots
Fill out our survey! Español abajo. Coyote winds his way to the Milagro Theatre with the revamped production based on true border-crossing stories, “Cuéntame Coyote”, previewing on Thursday before its official opening on Friday January 10. (Buy tickets here.) This latest offering from Milagro Tour combines the timeless traditions of the Arizona desert with the important current issue of immigration laws and their consequences. Before it goes on tour around the state and beyond, however, the performance will be accompanied by two...
read moreCuéntame Coyote: Hope for the Hopeless
Fill out our survey! Español abajo. Every year, tens of thousands of people attempt to cross the Sonoran desert along Arizona’s 388 mile border with Mexico. Each has his or her own reasons, from fleeing economic and political despair in their countries to making a quick buck by smuggling drugs and undocumented immigrants. Oftentimes, they hang their hopes of making it on help from the spiritual realm. The vast majority of those attempting to cross come from Mexico and other Catholic countries, so it is no surprise that many turn to...
read moreMilagro wishes you a howling good New Year!
Español abajo 2013 is at an end, but the journey of 2014 begins tonight, which will be bringing you yet more wonderful experiences at Milagro, including our yearly celebration of International Women’s Day, workshops, discussion panels and the best of Latino arts and culture from the region and around the world. This, of course, in addition to the rest of the productions in our historic 30th Anniversary Season and beyond, starting with Cuéntame Coyote, the tale of two cousins risking the perils and treachery of the desert for a chance at...
read morePhoto of the Day: She’s Got a New Hat!
Español The year is almost over, but every day there’s something new and exciting at Milagro. Today it’s hats! Check out some of the ladies of Milagro sporting our brand new branded baseball caps. Don’t they all look great? Right now the hats are limited to our board and staff, but stay tuned – you may soon have the chance to proudly show your support for Milagro! El año está por terminar, pero cada nuevo día trae algo nuevo y emocionante a Milagro. Hoy, lo nuevo son estas gorras con visera¿A poco no se ven bien...
read morePicture of the Day: Thank you, and “Thanks, Centro!”
First of all, a huge ¡Muchísimas gracias! to all our participants at Posada Milagro, from our dedicated staff to the volunteers and performers, and of course, to you, the supportive member of our Familia Milagro! We also take this opportunity to thank Centro Cultural de Washington County for recognizing our founders, José E. González and Dañel Malán for “the many contributions and years of service to the State of Oregon and the Latino Community.” José and Dañel weren’t able to attend Centro’s award ceremony back...
read moreMeet the Artist: Susana Espino
Español abajo SUSANA ESPINO RODRIGUEZ is originally from Morelia, in the colorful Mexican state of Michoacan, where she graduated as a Fashion Designer from Instituto Dicormo, as well as training at the Escuela Popular de Bellas Artes, (People’s School of Fine Arts). She continued her studies at Portland Community College, and currently she is attending the Art Students League of New York. Demonstrating talent early on, Susana Espino’s work became well known and received in Michoacan, as has been the case also in Oregon and Washington...
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