Saturday, March 10th, 2007, was the presentation of my book "Streetwise Poems / Poemas callejeros" (Mayapple Press, Michigan, 2007) at Aguijón Theater (2707 N. Laramie, Chicago). It was a very special evening full of happiness and magical moments. Thanks to all the friends and family members who accompanied me, especially my husband Wilfredo, my sister Vivian who came from Puerto Rico, and to Rosario and Augusto from Aguijón Theater.
Con mi gran amiga Rosario Vargas de Teatro Aguijón.
With my good friend Rosario Vargas from Aguijón Theater.
Con mis compañeras Adriana Tápanes-Inojosa y Marta Lacorte de Harold Washington College.
With my co-workers Adriana Tápanes-Inojosa y Marta Lacorte from Harold Washington College.
Con el poeta/actor/artista Miguel López-Lemus y su hermosa familia.
With the poet/actor/artist Miguel López-Lemus and his beautiful family.
Firmando la copia del libro de Rodrigo Caramiñana del Centro Cultural Latino de UIC.
Signing Rodrigo Caramiñana's (from the UIC's Latino Cultural Center) book copy.
Mi hermanita Vivian.
My sister Vivian.
Con mi estudiante Lidiya y su novio.
With my student Lidiya and her boyfriend.
Con mis compañeras Adriana Tápanes-Inojosa y Margarita Chávez de Harold Washington College.
With my co-workers Adriana Tápanes-Inojosa y Margarita Chávez from Harold Washington College.
Con Carlos Cumpián, poeta y fundador de MARCH/Abrazo Press, y el poeta/actor Gregorio Gómez quienes tuvieron una participación especial en la presentación.
With Carlos Cumpián, poet and founder of MARCH/Abrazo Press, and the poet/actor Gregorio Gómez who had a special participation during the presentation.
With Carlos Cumpián, poet and founder of MARCH/Abrazo Press, and the poet/actor Gregorio Gómez who had a special participation during the presentation.
Con los poetas Mary Hawley y Mike Puican del Guild Complex.
With poets Mary Hawley and Mike Puican from the Guild Complex.
Mi cuñada Gloria Dillard y Gregorio Gómez.
My sister-in-law Gloria Dillard and Gregorio Gómez.
Con la poeta Liliana Bilbao, el artista Gamaliel Ramírez y el maestro de ceremonias de la noche Lito Barraza.
With the poet Liliana Bilbao, the artist Gamaliel Ramírez and the emcee of the evening Lito Barraza.
¡Divirtiéndonos!
Having a good time!
Nelson, de La Voz Hispana, y su compañera.
Rosario, Augusto y su hermosa familia.
Después de la presentación, bebimos vino, comimos y compartimos entre amigos.
Mi querida amiga Livier Barreda. Gracias por el pastel, Livier!
Con los actores y cantantes Ramón y Elisa.
Con Mitsi, Angelina y Gaby.
Thanks Mitsi for helping selling the books!
Con Wilfredo y Arturo. Gracias a Arturo por la ayudita que nos dio.
Con la linda familia Nieves.