It's already September, and for Mexicans there is a festive air, full of pozole, chiles en nogada and the Grito de Independencia.
In my ignorance, it was only recently that I realized that Latin Americans have more in common than just language. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua all celebrate their independence on September 15; on September 16, Mexico follows with the celebration, and then Chile on September 18. Finally, on September 21, Belize does the same. And if you keep digging, you'll find gastronomy, history, and much more!
Although each country is diametrically different, Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect excuse to celebrate together. I know that nationalism sometimes leads us to separate ourselves, but let's show the world our unity at least during this month, from September 15 to October 15. Let's celebrate and enjoy together and in harmony the advances and the prominence that this month gives us to educate, share and celebrate the pride of being Hispanic.
And in addition to the month, there are many events in the city. Here are just a few:
Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now @ Frist Art Museum (Jun 28–Sep 29, 2024)
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration @ Frist Art Museum - Thursday, September 12, 2024, 6:00–7:30 pm
Fiestas Patrias @ Plaza Mariachi – September 15
Latin American Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff @ Vanderbilt University - September 17
CreARTe Fest | Centennial Park Conservancy @ Centennial Park – September 22
The Tigers of the North @ Bridgestone Arena – September 27
Hispanic Heritage Festival @ Nashville Zoo - September 28
Nashville Cultural Festival @ Centennial Park - October 5, 2024
Carin León @ Bridgestone Arena - October 13, 2024
Arturo Sandoval with Crosscurrents: Pedrito Martinez and Ahmed Alom @ Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 13
And if you still want to celebrate:
School of Nashville Ballet: Day of the Dead @ Tennessee Performing Arts Center - October 17, 2024
Day of the Dead @ Nashville Ballet - October 17-20
Day of the Dead @ Schermerhorn Symphony Center – October 27
Sugar Skull! A Day of the Dead Musical Adventure @ Tennessee Performing Arts Center - October 27
María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold @ Frist Art Museum - September 27, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Day of the Dead @ Cheekwood - November 2-3
Untouchable @ Tennessee Performing Arts Center - October 26
Day of the Dead @ Schermerhorn Symphony Center - October 27
As you can see, we have more and better options to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. How are you going to celebrate?
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