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UPCOMING EVENTS


Friday December 31, 2010   (Showtime: 9 PM to 2 AM)

2010 Latin New Year's Eve Gala
Charlotte Presbyterian Church
701 Scaleybark Road
Charlotte, NC 28209

Tickets:
Adults $50.00
Children $10.00 (5 to 12 years old)

  • Three Course Dinner including wine
  • Dancing with DJ
  • Champagne to toast the New Year
  • Party Favors

More information and tickets:
Carmen Woschkolup 803-322-2652
Gloria Woschkolup 803-487-5356
"La Querencia" Chilean Restaurant / Rafael Escudero 704-401-6857

TICKETS DUE DATE: DECEMBER 27, 2010


Sunday December 19, 2010   (Showtime: 4 PM)

Christmas Fantasy 2010    (View Flyer)
"HAVE YOURSELF A LATIN LITTLE CHRISTMAS"
Bilingual Event
Winthrop University / Barnes Recital Hall
701 Oakland Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29733

General Admission: $5.00

More information: 803-322-2652

Come and join us on a journey enjoying Christmas Traditions, Folkloric Dances and Christmas Carols thru seven countries. Personal appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

This project is partially funded by the Arts Council of Rock Hill and York County Small Grants Program, which receives funding from the S.C. Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC.


Sunday October 10, 2010   (Showtime: TBA)

Latin American Festival
Symphony Park, South Park
Charlotte, NC


Saturday September 18, 2010   (Showtime: 5:00 PM)

Ramada Chilena 2010    (English Flyer)    (Spanish Flyer)
(A Charity Event)
St. Anne Catholic Church
1694 Bird Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730

English

With much joy, patriotism, and nostalgia of our beautiful country, we want to invite you to celebrate our bicentenial with us at the "Ramada Chilena 2010". Our event is a charity benefit organized by the non-profit organization GrupoLatino de RockHill. The funds collected through this event will go to help Emilita, a young Chilean girl affected with Brittle Bone Disease. She is confined to a wheelchair and these funds will go towards providing her with a motorized wheelchair and will give her the opportunity to become more mobile and independent.

Thank you for your attention and we hope to see you on September the 18th!

Long Live Chile and our Independence!

Spanish

Amigos Chilenos,
Con mucho alegria, patriotismo y anoranzas de nuestra hermosa tierra queremos invitarles a celebrar nuestro bicentenario en la "Ramada Chilena 2010". Nuestro evento es organizado por el GrupoLatino de RockHill, una institucion sin fines de lucro. La "Ramada Chilena 2010" es un Evento de Caridad. Los fondos recolectados en este evento seran para ayudar a EMILITA, una nina chilena que sufre de una enfermedad de huesos friables o quebradizos. Ella esta confinada a una silla de ruedas. Una silla de ruedas motorizada le dara la oportunidad de independencia y motilidad que tanto necesita.

Gracias por su atencion y esperamos verles este 18 de Septiembre.

!VIVA CHILE Y SU INDEPENDENCIA!


Saturday August 14, 2010   (Showtime: 9:30 PM)

The Quinceañera of Leticia Tellechea
Moose Lodge
Rock Hill, SC


Sunday July 18, 2010   (Showtime: 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM)

Colombia Independence's Day Celebration
Plaza Fiesta
Fort Mill, SC


Saturday May 15, 2010  

The Wedding of Matthew Mc Ginnis and Carmen Andrea Woschkolup

The Magnolia Room
Rock Hill, SC


Sunday May 2, 2010   (Showtime: 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 4 PM)

Fanta Festival
McAlpine Creek Park
Charlotte, NC


Saturday May 1, 2010   (Showtime: 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM)

International Festival
St. Anne Catholic Church
Rock Hill, SC


Thursday December 31, 2009   (Showtime: 8 PM)

FIRST NIGHT CHARLOTTE 2010
Wachovia Plaza: Lower Level
301 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

First Night - An Imagination Celebration

Join us for Charlotte's most exciting, imaginative, and uplifting cultural event of the year.

This celebration features a fantastic array of events and activities for all to enjoy in a safe and Alcohol-Free environment.


Sunday December 20, 2009   (Showtime: 4 PM)

CHRISTMAS FANTASY 2009
Community Performance Center
249 East Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
General Admission $5.00

The sixth annual Christmas Fantasy production is a bilingual event that showcases Christmas traditions of Latin-America, Spain and USA. This year's production will be based on the game Candy Land. This game will take the audience on the sweetest of all adventures showcasing traditions, dances and Christmas Carols at different countries, all on a magical journey to Santa's land where we will meet and enjoy Santa Claus.

More information: Send e-mail  |  803-327-9935  |  803-322-2652


Saturday December 5, 2009   (Showtime: 1 PM)
Sunday December 6, 2009   (Showtime: 2 PM)

ChristmasVille
Amphitheater Downtown Rock Hill, SC

From Thursday December 3 to Sunday December 6, 2009 ChristmasVille will have the Top 20 Regional Events in the Southeast. Once again in December the main streets of Old Town in historic downtown Rock Hill, SC will come alive as a charming, picturesque holiday village and outdoor walking art festival.

ChristmasVilleRockHill.com


Saturday October 24, 2009   (Showtime: TBA)

SAAM Family Festival
Sugaw Creek Park
943 W. Sugar Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28213

The Mission of SAAM (Substance Abuse Awareness Month) is to heighten public awareness into the community by hosting various events throughout the month of October.

PreventionServices.org


Saturday September 26, 2009   (Showtime: 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM)

La Fiesta de Rowan
Civic Center
315 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Salisbury, North Carolina


Thursday September 24, 2009   (Showtime: 6:15 PM)

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
International Trade Center Building
200 N. College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

Event organized by the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership Advancement (HOLA), a Bank of America affinity group.


Sunday August 23, 2009   (Showtime: 3 PM)

Independencia de Uruguay
Plaza Fiesta Carolinas
3700 Avenue of the Carolinas   (Map)
Fort Mill, SC 29715


Sunday July 19, 2009   (Showtime: 2 PM & 3 PM)

RUMBA COLOMBIANA
Plaza Fiesta Carolinas
3700 Avenue of the Carolinas
Fort Mill, SC 29715

Celebration of Colombia's Independence Day


Saturday June 6, 2009   (Time: 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM)

Paso Fino Horse Show
Latta Park Equestrian Center
6201 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC 28078   Map

CHARITY EVENT FOR THE BONE MARROW FOUNDATION


Saturday May 2, 2009   (Time: 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM)

International Festival
Saint Anne Catholic Church
Rock Hill, SC


Saturday May 16, 2009   (Time: 2:30 PM)

CoolFest
City Hall Amphitheater
Downtown Rock Hill, SC


Wednesday December 31, 2008   (Time: 8:00 PM)

NEW YEAR'S EVE
FIRST NIGHT CHARLOTTE 2009
Wachovia Atrium Upper Level
Uptown Charlotte, NC   Map

First Night Charlotte is an alcohol-free community celebration at the New Year filled with entertainment, art, ritual, and festivities. On December 31st, a variety of Uptown Charlotte locations will be transformed into performance stages, dance floors, activity areas, and visual art displays. The innovative and diverse program offers the community a shared cultural experience that is accessible and affordable to all.

For more information: www.firstnightcharlotte.com


Sunday December 7, 2008   (Time: 4:00 PM)

CHRISTMAS FANTASY 2008   View Flyer
"For those that truly Believe"
Auditorium Northwestern High School   Map
2503 West Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29732

Join us on a wonderful trip to the Polar Express from the South Pole to the North Pole. Enjoy the beauty of Latino American Christmas traditions. Met Santa Claus and know the truth about Him.

General admission $5.00
Bilingual Event
More information: 803-322-2652 or 803-327-9935

This project is partially funded by the Arts Council of Rock Hill and York County Small Grants Program, which receives funding from the S.C. Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC.


Saturday November 8, 2008  
(Time: 12:20 PM, 12:55 PM, 2:10 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:20 PM)

Festival Latino 2008
Hugh MacRae Park   Map
1799 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403

The Tenth Annual Festival Latino, a cross-cultural day of music, food and family-style fun, is sponsored by Amigos International. The daylong celebration will give residents the opportunity to share in the diverse Latino cultures of the Cape Fear region.


Sunday October 12, 2008   (Time: 12:15 PM)

FESTIVAL LATINOAMERICANO
Symphony Park at South Park
4400 Sharon Road
Charlotte, North Carolina

For more information: 704-531-3848


Saturday September 27, 2008  
(Time: 12:45 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:30 PM)

LA FIESTA DE ROWAN 2008
Centro Civico
315 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Salisbury, North Carolina

For more information: 704-638-2168


Saturday September 13, 2008  
(Time: 1 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:15 PM)

FIESTA 2008
Downtown at Fourth and Spruce Street
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

For more information: 336-896-5062


Saturday May 17, 2008   (Time: 12:30 PM)

"COOLFEST, celebration of our lives"
Target Shopping Center
EVENT ADDRESS
Dave Lyle Boulevard
Rock Hill, SC

Event organized by Keystone Substance Abuse Services. This is an annual event that provides hands-on, interactive and innovative opportunities to increase and impact awareness of healthy choices.


Thursday May 15, 2008   (Time: 1:00 PM)

"It's a Small World After All"
Hospital Week Celebration
Carolina Medical Center-Union
Monroe, NC


Saturday April 26, 2008   (Time: 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM)

International Festival
Saint Anne Catholic Church
1694 Bird Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730

For more information: 803-329-2662


Sunday December 2, 2007   (5:00 PM)

Christmas Fantasy 2007
Tillman Auditorium
Winthrop University
701 Oakland Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29733

For more information: 803-327-9935 | 803-322-2652

The fourth annual Christmas Fantasy production is a bilingual event that showcases Christmas traditions of Latino-America, Spain and USA. This beautiful celebration of traditions that surrounds Christmas in different countries, is a display of memories, stories and celebration of “The reason for the season”, all accompanied by traditional dances and Christmas music. Every year we portray a different theme, in 2004 it was “Home for the Holidays”, in 2005 “The Night Before Christmas”, in 2006 “What Christmas means to me” and this year our theme will be “Store Windows in New York City”. Every year we represent seven countries including the USA.

The Christmas Fantasy 2007’s production is the end of our 14th year of displaying, promoting and educating the community at large about the Latino American culture and folklore.

This project is partially funded by the Arts Council of Rock Hill and York County.


Sunday October 7, 2007   (Time: TBA)

Latino-American Festival
Mint Museum
Charlotte, NC

For more information: 704-531-3848 latinamericancoalition.org


Saturday September 29, 2007   (12:00 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM)

La Fiesta de Rowan
The Civic Center
Salisbury, NC


Wednesday September 19, 2007   (7:30 PM)

Wingate University
Wingate, NC

For more Information:
Stacey Harris 704-233-8107


Sunday September 16, 2007   (12:00 PM)

Festival Chileno
Tamiami Park / Florida International University
Miami , Florida

For Information: 305-554-4484
www.festivalchileno.com


Sunday September 9, 2007   (12:00 PM)

Main Street Latino Festival
Columbia, SC


Saturday September 8, 2007   (10:00 AM)

Kids Healthlink 2007
International House / The Junior League of Charlotte
Albemarle Road Elementary School
Charlotte, NC


Thursday May 24, 2007  

Multicultural Festival Day
Nursery Road Elementary School
Columbia, SC

For more information:
BonnieJean Avilez, Foreign Language Educator 803-732-8475


Monday May 14, 2007   (Time: 7:00 PM)

No Room for Racism
Rock Hill, S.C.

Study Circle: "Diversity and Racism"
Latino American Panelist: Carmen Woschkolup

No Room For Racism Mission Statement - To foster relationship among persons of diverse social, cultural and racial backgrounds and to celebrate our common interest in order to create a community where citizens work to overcome racism.

For more information:
Charlotte Hallberg 803-328-8293
Delores Brown 803-324-3184


Saturday April 28, 2007  

St. Anne International Food and Fun Festival
St. Anne Catholic Church
Rock Hill, SC


Sunday April 1, 2007  

International Festival
“The World comes to Columbia”
South Carolina State Fairgrounds
Columbia, SC

The purpose of the festival is to give the people of South Carolina and neighboring states an opportunity to enjoy music, culture, food and performing arts from many different countries of the world.

For more information:
www.cifonline.org   803-799-3452


Saturday March 31, 2007   (Time: 6:00 PM)

Spanish Nite
Embassy Suites
Grand Pavillion Ballroom
Downtown Winston Salem, NC

Scholarships will be given to Hispanic students that want to continue their education in a University. Recipients are chosen based on both, academic achievement and financial need.

Music by Trio with Julius Carrasco

Fashion Show: Designer Luis Carlos Machicao presenting his collection “Siluette”, Spring-Summer 2008, and much more...

For more information:
Maria Elena García 336-924-0316, Maria_29922@msn.com


March 2007  

Ballentine Elementary School
School District Lexington-Richland 5
1040 Bickley Road
Irmo, SC 29063

For more information:
Dianne Mundo / Spanish Educator 803-732-8251

 

This Web site is made possible by a grant from the Arts Council of Rock Hill and York County South Carolina.