My prima Soraya Machado Powell and I at the beginning of the evening, then after a few glasses, we were blue
We attended the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), Poderosas Para Siempre: A Celebration of Women Past & Present! We had a great time meeting and talking to the museum supporters and the event organizers, we listen to great music and had a fun night.
Jessica Torres, editor-in-chief of Siempre Mujer
The day before I had the pleasure of interviewing Jessica Torres, editor-in-chief of Siempre Mujer, the largest Spanish-language lifestyle magazine for Latinas in the U.S., who told me how the event came about and the meaning of one of the altars on display, which is a tribute to the Mirabal Sisters of the Dominican Republic. I also spoke to two of the artists involved, maestra Ofelia Esparza, one of the evening’s honoree and body-painter David Gilmore.
Artist Ofelia Esparza and her daughter Rosanna Esparza Ahrens
Now check out some of the new pictures and listen in on the conversations. The Día de los Muertos altars and art is up until December 2. — A.O.
Jessica Torres
Ofelia Esparza
David Gilmore
Photos: ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.
Art collectors Yolanda and Henry Chavez, actor Marabina Jaimes looking angelic and ABC’s Teresa Samaniego posing between two friends.
Frida, Selena, Maria Felix on the red carpet with friends, Gloria Garayua, Marabina Jaimes and at bottom, Jessica Torres of Siempre Mujer.
Check out body-painter David Gilmore at work in these images.
Siempre Mujer’s Jessica Torres, Raquel Cordova “Raq-C,” two of the honorees, Luz Maria Doria, maestra Ofelia Esparza and music by Entre Mujeres.
