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Art on art: More on “The Blue House” exhibit in January
In conjunction with the launch of its 2013 national touring production Frida, un retablo, Milagro is also pleased to present “The Blue House”, an art installation created by Susana Espino that explores the life and work of Frida Kahlo. Situated in el Zócalo, a community space adjacent to Milagro’s lobby, the walk-through exhibit will depict vignettes from Kahlos’ home, the “Blue House” in Coyoacán, Mexico. Visitors will have the opportunity to read Frida’s letters and poetry, try on clothing and make-up, and even try their own...
read moreThe Blue House: An art installation at Milagro in January
In the spotlight today, Milagro Marketing Assistant Stefanus Gunawan chats with Susana Espino to unravel her motive to recreate Frida Kahlo’s La casa azul as an art installation in our Zócalo. The exhibit will be open to the public during the Central Eastside Arts District’s monthly “First Friday”, Jan. 4 from 5-7 p.m., and then one hour before each performance of Frida, un retablo through Jan. 19, and also between the matinee and evening performances on Saturday, Jan. 19. Susana is...
read morePhoto of the Day: December 10, 2012
December 10, 2012, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. Angela Bolaños-Osorio stopped by the office today to show sketches for the art work that will grace the postcards for LA CELESTINA.
read more2012 Milagro Holiday Card
2012 Milagro Holiday Card, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr.The Milagro family is growing! Pictured here, left to right: Stefanus Gunawan, Olga Sanchez, Adrienne Shelnutt, Emily Wright, Daniel Moreno, Ajai Tripathi, Tricia Castañeda-Gonzáles, José González, Estela Robinson, Dañel Malán, Collin Lawson, and Tim Krause. ¡Feliz Navidad y un próspero año nuevo!
read moreSee “ZOOZOO” while you can
We know you’re waiting patiently for the opening of Frida, un retablo, but that’s weeks away! So we’re happy to share with you a show over at our neighbors up the street, Imago, with a special 10% discount for Milagro friends. Just use the password “Farewell” to claim your discount to see “ZOOZOO” starting this weekend and playing through Jan. 1. Here are the details … After over 30 years of exploring mask and illusion Imago Theatre will be closing “ZooZoo” with a farewell final run in Portland...
read moreVolunteers needed to help get ready for Posada Milagro
Are you available Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 between 1-5 p.m.? Then come on down to Milagro! We’re looking for some volunteers to help decorate El Zócalo, Miracle’s community space at El Centro Milagro, for our upcoming Posada Milagro Christmas event! Join Olga Sanchez & Estela Robinson as we set up the storytelling area, arts & crafts tables, photo booth and Christmas tree! We’re using VolunteerSpot to organize our upcoming activity, and here’s how you can sign up to help: 1. Click this link to...
read more“After School” What Now?
Looking for something out-of-the-ordinary to do this weekend? Why not come on down to Milagro to see our friends from The 3rd Floor sketch comedy troupe and their performance of “After School Girlfight! Kill! Kill!”? These guys are Portland’s longest-running sketch comedy troupe and our BFF’s since way back when. But remember — they have their own box office, so get tickets at www.the3rdfloor.com. They’re going fast! Don’t trust us? Well, here’s what critics and audiences are saying…...
read moreSponsor Spotlight: Lina García Seabold
Lina García Seabold From 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, at Cha Taquería, Milagro is hosting My Portraits, My Paintings, Myself: An Evening with Frida. We couldn’t be more excited! Not only will this be a fun night out with great food and drink, but it is also a one-of-a-kind opportunity to support Milagro’s 2012 national touring production of Frida, un retablo — and tickets are only $25! Furthermore, the event supports a very special installation of The Blue House right here in El Centro Milagro’s Zócalo during the show’s...
read moreFrida: 101
Danny Moreno and Tricia Castañeda-Gonzáles portray Diegoand Frida in Milagro’s revival of”Frida, un retablo” In January, Milagro brings back to the stage one of our most popular touring productions, “Frida, un retablo”, about the life of Mexican visual artist Frida Kahlo. Here’s an excerpt from our complimentary bilingual study guide, available online: Frida Kahlo, daughter of Guillermo Kahlo and Matilde Calderon, was born in Mexico City in 1907. Her life was to be a long series of physical...
read morePhoto of the Day: December 5, 2012
December 5, 2012, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. It’s “piñata-polooza” at el Centro Milagro, as we kick off the Christmas season by getting a little crafty. More than a dozen piñatas are being handcrafted to raffle off at our upcoming Posada Milagro holiday celebration Dec. 16.
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