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Tickets FREE. An evening of dance, storytelling, and film celebrating the cultures, stories, and extraordinary talents that immigrants bring to our state and our communities—and standing with them when they need our support most. The short film A Voice of Her Own / Una Voz Propia (15 min) follows Gema Barragán-Cruz, a young mariachi singer finding her voice within a tradition shaped by family, memory, and sacrifice. The evening will include a performance by Ballet Folklórico Tlanese, based in Salem, Oregon, who celebrate the richness and diversity of Mexican cultural heritage through traditional dance, music, colorful regional costumes, and community performances. Following the screening, there will be a conversation about the film.

Enjoy A Voice of Her Own / Una Voz Propia, an evening of music, storytelling, and film celebrating the cultures, stories, and extraordinary talents that immigrants bring to the state and communities—and standing with them when they need support the most.

The evening will feature live music and storytelling by Gemanereida Barragán-Cruz—Mariachi Singer and Storyteller, and culminate in the world premiere of a new 15-minute documentary about her extraordinary artistic journey and the power of her voice.

More than a film screening, this is an evening to gather in community, experience music and stories live, and celebrate Gemanereida and the many ways immigrant artists enrich the cultural life of our community.