AMORINDIO:Tributo y Celebracion for raulrsalinas:Join us to honor and celebrate the life of Austin’s elder Xicanindio poet/human rights activist.

2pm - 7pm Saturday, August 25, 2007
Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street, Austin, Tejas
$10 dollar suggested donation

A veterano of Chicano literature/letters, raulrsalinas’ writing and activism have earned him international recognition as a spokesperson for a diversity of political causes,ranging from prisoner rights and national liberation struggles to gang intervention and youth arts advocacy.raulrsalinas is the author of three collections of poetry: Un Trip Thru the Mind Jail y Otras Excursions (Editorial Pocho-Che, 1980; Arte Publico Press, 1999), East of the Freeway: Reflections de mi pueblo (Red Salmon Press, 1995), and Indio Trails: A Xicano Odyssey thru Indian Country (Wings Press, 2006). Recently, UT Press published a selected collection of his prison wirtings, raulrsalinas and the Jail Machine: My Weapon Is My Pen (edited by Louis Mendoza, 2006). SHOP AT RESISTENCIA BOOKSTORE!!

The tribute will feature performances and presentations by:
Miguel Algarin (NYC), Sandra Cisneros (San Antonio), Carmen Tafolla (San Antonio), Norma E. Cantu (San Antonio), Alejandro Murguia (San Francisco), Sharon Bridgforth (Austin), Roberto Vargas (San Antonio), Tammy Gomez (Fort Worth), Rosemary Catacalos (San Antonio), Levi Romero (Albuquerque, NM), Tony Spiller (NYC),Celeste Guzman Mendoza (Austin), Jessica Torres (San Antonio).Presenters on raulrsalinas’ life include:Antonia Castaneda (San Antonio), Roberto Maestas (Seattle, WA), and Alan Eladio Gomez (Corpus Christi). There will be an opening ceremony by Danzantes Concheros y musica movimiento Chicano by Conjunto Aztlan.

The celebracion will also include a Silent Art Auction, curated by Chicana artist Jane Madrigal, with over 30 pieces by artists throughout the Southwest,and Food/Refreshments provided by Alma de Mujer Catering Dept.All proceeds will support Red Salmon Arts,a Native American/Chicana/o based cultural arts organization with a history of working within indigenous communities of Austin since 1983.

This event is sponsored by Red Salmon Arts, Alma de Mujer, and UT Press.For more info:
512-416-8885 revolu AT swbell dot net.