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If you have nothing to do come out to these
EXCITING events at Tianguis Bookstore!

Summary of June Events

06/06: The Devil's Highway Urrea's work is powerful and thought provoking, we know you will have some important and relevant responses.

06/14: Hooks & Needles The stitching circle, an ideal creative outlet.

06/18: Proyecto Latina presents Lisa Alvarado, author of Sister Chicas.

All events held at Tianguis, 2003 S. Damen. Across from the CTA, Pink Line Stop.

Tianguis Book Club Discussion: The Devil's Highway

Wednesday, June 6th @ 7 p.m.

Join us for the first of two book club discussions on, the award winning, and Pulitzer Prize finalist:

The Devil's Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea

The book is a true story about a 2004 account of a group of Mexican immigrants lost in the Arizona desert on a deadly stretch known as The Devil's Highway or La Carretera del Diablo.

The date for second bookclub discussion for this selection is forthcoming. The bookclub is free and open to everyone.

Hooks & Needles: Tianguis Stitching Circle

Thur. June 14th @ 7 p.m.

Join us for the crochet, and knitting sessions. Pattern ideas, and techniques are exchanged and there is plenty of stitchin' and bitchin' going on. Bring your own supplies and project of your choice. Free.

Proyecto Latina presents Lisa Alvarado

Monday, June 18th @ 7 p.m.

Our June feature is Lisa Alvarado, author of Sister Chicas, and The Housekeepers Diary. Lisa will be sharing with us from her new body of work including her new poetry manuscript. And we'll also be divulging your favorite gossip tid-bits from chisme box and as always there will be an open-mic for interested participants. Free. Event details.

Lisa is the Thursday columnist for La Bloga and this week she ran an article about the work we are doing with Tianguis and Proyecto Latina.