Celebrate Hispanic culture, heritage, and history during the opening of the Cultura Tallahassee: The Colors of Community exhibit featuring artwork by local artists in a variety of mediums. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Step into the world of Hispanic theater with a captivating 20-minute performance by the Tallahassee Hispanic Theater, showcasing the work of a local Hispanic playwright. The play will be performed in English and is open to all.

Following the performance, enjoy a lecture by Alejandra Gutiérrez, a Spanish instructor at Florida State University and an expert in contemporary Hispanic drama.

The Tallahassee Hispanic Theater is dedicated to bringing powerful, contemporary Hispanic stories to life, fostering cultural understanding and enriching the community through the arts.

Experience this unique blend of performance and insight celebrating the heart and voice of Hispanic culture.

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.

The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure's cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.

Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. A must have for every school and home library to help students understand the American story!

Register for this virtual Author Talk at LeonCountyLibrary.org/AuthorTalks. 

View upcoming Author Talk programs and recordings of past talks at LeonCountyLibrary.org/AuthorTalks. 

The Author Talk series is sponsored by the Friends of the Leon County Public Library.