In the late 1960s, scientists, governments, and citizens were becoming more concerned about the impacts of 150 years of industrial growth. Concerns grew over devastating industrial disasters like the Santa Barbara oil spill of 1969, polluted waterways, smoggy skies, and growing evidence of pollution’s negative effect on health. In response, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson partnered… [Read More]
Q&A: A Conversation with Latino Arte and Culture Founders Annamaria Cavallone and Mario DelaRosa
More than 20 years ago, Annamaria Cavallone was bothered by the lack of a Latino theater company in Reno — so she created one. Cavallone and her husband, Mario DelaRosa, now run their nonprofit organization Latino Arte and Culture full-time. They are known for their devotion to the arts and the community, organizing events like… [Read More]
Senior Citizens Learn Mobile Tech Skills in Spanish Thanks to New City Initiative
Half a dozen elderly Latinos sat using their cellphones in a small conference room at the Neil Road Recreation Center on a recent Thursday during phase one of a two-day technology course taught in Spanish. The free classes focus on teaching older adults how to use their iPhones and Android mobile devices as part of… [Read More]
‘El Mago de Oz’ Returns to Reno
“El Mago de Oz,” a bilingual version of the classic Wizard of Oz story produced by local organization Latino Arte and Culture, returns to Reno Little Theater Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25 and 26, with additional performances March 9 and 10 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. Bilingual plays like El Mago De… [Read More]