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Ice cream time!
At Milagro we make summer official when: JAM:July at Milagro starts and when we ran out of the office for the ice cream truck! Happy summer Portland!
read moreCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Milagro!
Para español leer abajo Here at Milagro, we are enjoying the summer but looking forward to autumn…and Hispanic Heritage Month! Did you know that there are currently approximately 50.5 million people of Hispanic or Latino origin in the United States? From September 15 to October 15, the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America are honored all the way across USA. In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson dedicated Hispanic...
read moreLast chance to register for JAM: July at Milagro!
JAM: July at Milagro starts this Monday, July 8, and we could not be more excited! If you have not yet registered for a taller creativo, here is a quick reminder of what Milagro has in store for you: First, we will kick off two weeks of fun with two piñata-making classes, led by Emily Wright. Join us on Mondays, July 8 & 15, to create colorful & cultural treats for the fun-lovers in your life! On Tuesdays, July 9 & 16, we’ll continue engaging our artistic sides and theatrical leanings by making our own...
read moreTeatro Luna at Milagro, July 19-21!
Happy Fourth of July! Here are Milagro, we are so happy to be able to bring you so many rich multicultural productions, and it is possible thanks in part to our location here in the United States. Coming up in a few weeks, we are proud to be hosting Teatro Luna, Chicago’s all-Latina theater company! Teatro Luna describes itself as a “multidisciplined performance salon of music, dance, storytelling, burlesque, poetry and everything in between.” Teatro Luna is on the road in North America this summer, and we are excited...
read moreThe Role of Masks in Theatre – at JAM!
Photo: Dody Disanto Have you ever put on a mask and felt a strange desire to do something you wouldn’t ordinarily do? All over the world, the act of concealing one’s face has been a significant part of life, from religious ceremonies, funeral rites, warfare, and dramatic reenactments. Masks have been used in theatre for centuries. Actors began training with masks as a way to focus more attention on the story being presented, rather than on the actor playing a role. The basic theatre mask is the Neutral Mask, a...
read moreDevelop your palate and satisfy your appetite…with Colombian cuisine!
Para español leer abajo During our JAM: July at Milagro workshop on July 17, exploring Colombian cuisine with Julieth Buri, we will investigate several regional dishes that are sure to delight the tastebuds! Arepas, a flatbread made with cornmeal, are a mainstay of daily Colombian cuisine, eaten mainly at breakfast or as a snack. Traditionally, they were prepared from scratch, preparing and cooking raw corn to grind into flour; today, you can use meal that has already been prepared. Arepas can be served with a variety of...
read moreBallroom Tango vs. Argentine Tango
Para español leer abajo Photo from: blog.cfac.byu.edu Did you know that there is more than one kind of Tango? a couple of days ago, we talked about Argentine Tango, a passionate, improvisational dance inspired by the music and your connection to your dancing partner. We’ll be learning a basic Argentine Tango at JAM: July at Milagro on July 11 and 18. For those of you who’d like to know more about the other forms of Tango, keep reading! Ballroom Tango is Argentine Tango that has been simplified and...
read morePhoto of the day:Taking out the ice!
Milagro’s production Manager, Estela Robinson, knows how to use the “quiet” times at the office taking care of business! Today’s business: The freezer! Go Estela, get it
read moreColombia: A new tasty destination for you!
Para español leer abajo Sancocho Costeño. Photo from http://bit.ly/11G4oWS The Andean country of Colombia is located in the northern corner of South America. The Andes mountain range is divided within Colombian territory into three sub-chains, which geographically and environmentally mark the country. With access to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, mountains chains with snow, jungle and open plains, Colombian soil nurtures a wide variety of animals, fruits, and vegetables for human consumption. The Colombian cuisine varies...
read moreLearn to Tango at JAM with Stefanus Guanawan!
Para Español leer abajo Tango is a fun, energetic, and sensuous dance, providing an temporary escape from the world outside. The most important aspect of Tango is figuring out what your partner wants, creating a moment of total immersion in the dance and complete connection with another person. Did you know that Portland has a vibrant Argentine Tango scene? Every week, tangueros of every skill level meet around the city to practice and participate in milongas, which are gatherings and events devoted to dancing the...
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