Nearly three-and-a-half years after the coup that removed democratically elected president Manuel “Mel” Zelaya from power, Honduras is gearing up for a presidential race that, for the first time in its history, will present an opposition party to challenge the country’s institutionalized political hierarchy.
Almuerzo Bailable para Celebrar el 45 Aniversario del Grupo Musical Nicaragüense “Los Ramblers”
El Patio Español, 2850 Alemany Blvd., S.F. (415) 826-6700 / (415) 902-3307 $55
Flamenco de Raiz
Direct from Spain: Passion and Soul, featuring world-renowned cante master, Rafael de Utrera with Eric and EncarnaciĂłn from Children of the Revolution, flamenco percussionist Sergio Martinez and other special guests. Presenting original flamenco and dance compositions, and the deep style known as cante jondo. Feel the raw emotion of this nonstop presentation of unique Spanish […]
Community unites to end violence
The recent spike in violence among Mission youth over the past two months has compelled community members to unite in hopes of promoting a safe, peaceful neighborhood environment.
DĂa de los Muertos 2012
Another DĂa de los Muertos has gone by in the Mission. People came out on Friday Nov. 2 to remember friends and loved ones who have passed on to the other world. Photographer Shane Menez captured the event for El Tecolote.
Giant’s victory parade 2012
On Wednesday October 31, the Giants celebrated their World Series victory with a parade. Photographer Shane Menez covered the event for El Tecolote (click “multimedia” link for slideshow)
“Macario” y Roberto GavaldĂłn: dos legados del cine mexicano
En el DĂa de los Muertos, lo que reina en el hogar de Macario no son calacas de azĂşcar ni pan dulce para sus hijos, o un guajalote para compartir toda la familia. Lo que reina es el hambre en un hogar donde ni los frijoles y la tortilla ajustan para dar de comer a […]
Exhibit at SFMOMA examines important global and local issues
Six Lines of Flight, a new exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, probingly examines many of the underlying conflicts of modern life from the perspective of modern artist collectives based in six cities around the world. Subtitled “Shifting Geographies in Contemporary Art,” the new show is based on the premise that “contemporary […]
Recordando a Velia GarcĂa
La Dra. Velia GarcĂa, ex presidenta del Departamento de Estudios Latinos de la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco (SFSU), muriĂł recientemente, despuĂ©s de luchar contra el cáncer durante años.

