POSADA MILAGRO Christmas Celebration Set for Milagro Theatre Today

Miracle Theatre Group invites the whole family to enjoy the Posada Milagro, to be celebrated today, December 15th between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at El Centro Milagro (537 S.E. Stark St., Portland).

This community celebration filled with Latin American traditions reflects upon the journey of Mary and Joseph in their search for refuge and is day of fun for the whole family! This year's celebration will feature 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. performances of an original pastorela, live music by the Cosecha Mestiza and others; and folkloric dance by Ballet Papalotl. Throughout the afternoon there also be arts and crafts activities for kids, storytelling for children under 5 years old, a piñata for all ages and, of course, traditional foods for purchase.

Admission to the event is free, but performances are limited to ticket-holders only. Free tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the theatre beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday Dec. 15.

Guests are encouraged to bring donations of canned food for the Oregon Food Bank.

For more information about Miracle Theatre Group, visit www.milagro.org or call 503-236-7253.

Posada Milagro - A Christmas celebration with theatre, music, dance, and traditional foods for the whole family is set for Sunday, December 15, 2013, 1-5 p.m.; stage performances at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the El Zócalo of El Centro Milagro, 537 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon. Admission: Free (donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Oregon Food Bank). Seating for the performances is limited. Free general admission tickets will be distributed at the theatre beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; no advance reservations will be taken.

Milagro has been dedicated to bringing the vibrancy of Latino theatre to the Northwest community and beyond for more than 29 years. In addition to its national tours, Milagro provides a home for Spanish and Latin American arts and culture at El Centro Milagro, where it enriches the local community with a variety of community outreach projects and educational programs designed to share the diversity of Latino culture. For more information about Milagro, visit www.milagro.org or call 503-236-7253.

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