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Chiringuero Julio Flores Puerto Rican Kite-Maker

Date: Mon. September 15, 2008

Time: 7:00 pm

Location:
Portage-Cragin
5108 W. Belmont Avenue
60641

Program: Hispanic Heritage Month

About this event:
Julio Flores is a Chicago born artist and visual communications professional.   He is well known in the Chicago arts and crafts scene where he is recognized as a master 'chiringuero.'   He is carrying on an Intergenerational craft tradition from his grandfather and father.   Julio exhibits and leads kite-making and pinata workshops throughout the Chicago area.   We are pleased to exhibit his whimsical kites made from grocery store signs and other materials.

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