Weaving the Tapestry of Latino Poetry

Join Nevada Humanities and Latino Arte and Culture on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Sierra View Library in Reno for an afternoon of music, poetry, and conversation as we celebrate Latino poetry and community. Introductory remarks will be provided by Dr. Manuel Murrieta Saldivar, associate professor of Spanish and Literature at California State University, Stanislaus. We will explore themes of family, heritage, language, and what it means to be Latino today, with featured performances of rapping by Orlando Ortiz and poetry from Mario DelaRosa, Jafeth Sanchez, Genevy Machuca, and Elisa Garcia in English, Spanish, and Spanglish. A guided conversation will follow.This event is free and open to the public, but we ask that you RSVP in advance.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sierra View Library, 4001 South Virginia Street, Reno, United States