Global Lens presents: The Prize
January 15 and 27, 2012
Global Lens, a touring film exhibition and collaboration between MoMA and the Global Film Initiative, present the New York premier of “The Prize.” The film, directed and written by Paula Markovitch, is a co-production between Mexico and Argentina.
La Llorona
January 20 - February 5, 2012
Teatro Latea and Opera Cultura present the New York premier of “La Llorona.” The play is based on the life of a young Xochil Indian girl who falls desperately in love with a man of Spanish lineage and is tormented by the great Xochil River.
Guitar Marathon: Bell'Italia
January 29, 2012
92nd Street Y presents a five hour marathon extravaganza to celebrate Italian music of the guitar, from the Renaissance and Baroque to Berio and the music of today. Mexican guitarist Zaira Meneses will be one of the many performers of the marathon.
Photo Credit: zairameneses.com
Mariela en el Desierto
February 3-8, 2012
Don’t miss “Mariela en el Desierto” by Karen Zacarias, one of the most celebrated Mexican American playwrights at the Spanish Repertory Theatre. The play, directed by Jerry Ruiz, will be presented in Spanish (live simultaneous English translation available).
Hotel Project
February 3-5, 2012
Hotel Project, an immersive theatrical experience, premiers this February at the Washington Jefferson Hotel in New York City. Hotel Project is directed and written by Mexican playwright Alfonso Carcamo.
This is My Mexico
March 9, 2012
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, by means of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad, invites all children around the world between 7 and 11 years old to participate in the “16th Children Drawing Contest – This is my Mexico.”
2011 marked the 20th Anniversary of the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York. The Institute was founded by Amb. Mireya Teran in 1991 - the Institute's first Executive Director. Thank you all for your support! We look forward to continuing presenting the splendors of Mexican culture for many years to come. 
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