Bemba Colorada with Joey Villagomez & Vince Acevedo
Saturday, 16 Sep 2006 at 6:30 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
Come for the comedy, stay for the music! The Opening Ceremonies for Latino Heritage Month 2006 will include the band Bemba Colora with comedians Joey Villagomez and Vince Acevedo. Bemba Colora will play a variety of Latin music including salsa, merengue, and cumbia. Comedians Joey Villagomez and Vince Acevedo along with Bemba Colorada, will provide a fun and entertaining night rich in Latino culture.Joann McKay, Director of the Des Moines Latino Heritage Festival, will open the eveniing with brief comments.
Cosponsored By:
- Latino Heritage Month Committee
- Multicultural Student Programming Advisor Council
- SUB - Katie Hazekamp
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.