Unscripted with Melissa Santillan - Making Rockford Eventful

Season 3 - Episode 2

We have some very BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS in this episode from event organizers Antonio Ramirez Jr, Cat Valdez Doyle, Evangelina NotEva, Rjr Duarte, and Alonso Kling in regard to several events happening in our community. The unity amongst these event organizers has definitely made an impact, the comradery between us is a movement that will help us build and grow our events together. Sponsors and volunteers are needed for all events, if you would like to get involved please feel free to message anyone on this panel.

Mentions during this episode:

RAAC Rockford Area Arts Council Rockford Park District Rockford Park Armando Cardenas UW Sports Factory Sorry Papi Sueños Rosa Duarte ISC Sportscore Ethnic Heritage Museum CCS Moni Terronez Patty Chavez Vic Rivera Jocelyn Claudia Consuelos Soldier Field La Aragona Texas Lounge American Legion City of Rockford Guadalajara de Noche Shooters Guanajuato Moises Sandoval Screw City Jeeps Rudy Valdez Jaliscoast Rayo Hot Ones Jose Cuervo La Monica Beverage Jayme Funk CPM club Delia Rodriguez Fiesta Hispana Coronado BMO NAACP Gloria Cudia Cardenas Davis Park Cheeks Mary McNamara Daisy Avila Rico Alvarado Rose Salinas Karla Beer Laura Rosario Meleny Villa Roberto Avila Alexis Avila RAVBC

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Videographer: Yash Musabji

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I want to thank everyone for your love and support

Unscripted with Melissa Santillan

Season 3 - Episode 1

Our Guests Vic Rivera and Manny Chinacat Tang, alongside my Producer Yash Musabji, discuss the ROCKFORD AREA ARTS AWARDS, the Art Scene, and the Art Community in our city.

Mentions during this episode:

Bennie's Cleaners Inc. Rockford College RAAC Rockford Area Arts Council Art Scene Daisy Avila Cris Barbosa Nordlof Center City of Rockford Government Rockford IceHogs Sad Fest Lizzie Vega Women’s Club Theater Virgil Abloh Kelvin Candie II RAMI’s SOAR Radio awards She inspires 815 awards Mary McNamara Bernsten CCS aka YouthBuild Rockford

We would like to thank our Sponsors ICON Studios and Test Site Art Foundation. If you would like to become a sponsor please message me.

During our conversation, Liz Hernandez and Jony Hernandez, the founders of Grupo de Baile Mosaico Cultural, share their inspiring journey in establishing this vibrant Folklorico and Latin dance group. To further enrich our discussion, Cecy Manriquez, Liz's daughter and a member of the group, joins us as well, shedding light on her experiences and the important role she plays within the team. Moreover, we delve into the topics of culture, heritage, tradition, and the significant contribution that dance can make towards fostering inclusivity within the community.

Mentions: St Peter & Paul Apostles Church Domingos En El Parque Jaime Essc Aurora Quiñones Beloit Even Start Dancers Sinnissippi Music Shell - Rockford Park District UW Health Sports Factory Maurice A. West II Dave Vella Jose Dj-Dark Stroll on State

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