Bertha Garcia bakes bread in the horno.
The Adams State University Cultural Awareness and Student Achievement Center (CASA) has organized a variety of activities to celebrate Hispanic heritage. Do it in the Dirt, a CASA fundraiser and campfire block party will be held September 16 and 17. Events are open to the public.
September 16
7 a.m.
Start horno fires
(CASA providing hot chocolate, coffee, cider, donuts)
9 a.m.
Kneading bread dough
11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Horno bread sales
12 p.m.
Artisan horno baking with Bertha Garcia
"Fire and Inspire" healing ceremony with Curandera Belinda Garcia
4 p.m.
Wool to Fiber Arts
Weaving with Perla Kopeloff
Ceramic Arts
Leslie Macklin, Adams State assistant art professor
5 p.m.
Free horno roasted corn and horno bread tasting/horno bread sales
5 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Juanitos Fajitas; Vila Brazil; Art League; La Burgers y Mas
(food for purchase)
5 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Musica Mariachi
6 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
CASA Student Presentation
6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Molina SPEAKS
7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Noche de Fiesta Block Party
Featuring Internationally known Dj Rj
Free Salsa and Bachata lessons by Professional Dance Instructors: Oneyda Maestas and Darrin Visarraga
September 17
8 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Latin Dance Party at Nestle Toll House Cafe
(cover charge $3 per person, proceeds go to Dj Rj)
Free Salsa and Bachata lessons by Professional Dance Instructors: Oneyda Maestas and Darrin Visarraga
October 29
6 p.m.
Dia de Los Muertos Catrina Contest with Art League Haunted House
Art Building
For more information call the CASA Center at 719-587-7880.
