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26th Annual National Cuatro Festival

September 27, 2024November 1, 2024 boricua01

Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 7pm Harris Theater at Millennium Park 205 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL Welcome to the 26th Annual National Cuatro Festival! This year, the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance is thrilled to present “La Magia del Cuatro y Güiro” (The Magic of the Cuatro and Güiro) for its 26th Annual National Cuatro Festival. This unique concert will highlight the enchanting sounds of Puerto Rico’s cuatro music while also showcasing the güiro, a traditional percussion instrument integral to various Latin American music styles, particularly Puerto Rican folk genres…

Humboldt Park

March 7, 2023January 1, 2024 boricua01

History of Humboldt Park Humboldt Park is a vibrant and culturally-rich neighborhood located in the west side of Chicago, Illinois. The area’s history is deeply intertwined with the growth and development of the city, and it has played an important role in shaping the cultural landscape of Chicago. Humboldt Park is named after the large park in the center of the neighborhood, which was designed by William LeBaron Jenney in the late 19th century. The neighborhood of Humboldt Park has a long and diverse history. It was first settled by…