Join us! Acompáñanos!

During Hispanic Heritage Month, observed nationwide from September 15 to October 15, Conexión Américas and our sponsors celebrate the presence, contributions and rich cultural heritage of Latinos in the United States and in Tennessee.

  


Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
Friday, September 24, 2010
Historic Cannery Ballroom, Downtown Nashville
1 Cannery Row
7:00 p.m.

 Don't miss our annual sold-out celebration featuring authentic Latin American food by Karla Ruiz, the hip-swaying rhythms of live Latin music by Kazique, original artwork by Jairo Prado, a Mascarada carnival recreating a Central American folk tradition, and cash bar!

$40 per person in advance   •   $50 per person at the door
Reserve your tickets here by September 15. 

'My Latino Roots, My American Dream' Essay Contest
Deadline to Submit Entry: September 15, 2010

Conexión Américas invites high school students in Middle Tennessee to participate in the third annual Young Latino Writers' Essay Contest.
Top three winners will be recognized during our September 24th celebration. 
First place wins a laptop!
For contest guidelines and details, click here. 
To read about last year's winners, click here.

'Orgullo Hispano' Award Recognizing Unsung Heroes
Deadline to Submit Nominations: September 15, 2010

Help us find three Latino adults or young people who have been persistently but quietly working to better their immediate community –neighborhood, school, workplace, nonprofit or civic organization. They will be honored during our September 24th celebration.
For nomination form and guidelines, click here.
To read about last year's winners, click here.


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Latino Family Day at the Zoo