Nuestras Voces: Retelling Our Stories will feature original choreography from the Guadalupe Dance Company and music from Mariachi Azteca de América that showcases the “undeniable resiliency” of eminent Mexican American leaders like Jovita Idar and Emma Tenayuca — both of whom fought vigorously to enact change within the Texas labor force and sought rights for Mexican immigrant workers.
Nuestras Voces will combine traditional folklorico dance with contemporary themes and movement to take the audience “on a journey of enlightenment and empowerment.”will be held in the neighboring Latino Bookstore and Gift Shop from 6 to 8 p.m.Chicana Portraits: Critical Biographies of Twelve Chicana Writers$15-$150, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe St., 271-3151,