APPLETON, WIS. — The Lawrence University student organization ¡VIVA! presents “Muevelo,” an evening of Hispanic heritage and culture Saturday, March 3 from 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. at Harmony Cafe, 124 N. Oneida St. in downtown Appleton. The event is free and open to the public.
“Muevelo,” Spanish for “move it,” an outreach event sponsored in part by the Lawrence Spanish department, is designed to promote community interaction and raise awareness about and celebrate Hispanic culture. The event will feature a variety of Latin music, including bachata, reggaeton, merengue, cumbia and salsa. Beginning at 9 p.m., Latin dance lessons will be taught by Lawrence students. Chips and salsa also will be provided.
Families are encouraged to attend and bring their children. Student volunteers from Lawrence’s chapter of Circle K will provide entertainment and activities for the children in a safe environment separate from the adults.
“Muevelo” is a follow-up to last year’s similar “Salupiesdes” program, which drew a packed house.
“We weren’t quite sure what to expect when we held our event last year, but we had such an outstanding response from campus and the community that it movitated us to try it again this year,” said ¡VIVA! secretary Marissa Vallette. “We certainly hope to repeat that success this year with Muevelo. It’s an opportunity for Lawrence students and members of the broader Fox Cities communities to interact with each other in a fun and entertaining atmosphere.”
¡VIVA! is a student organization dedicated to promoting cultural discourse and Hispanic awareness within the Lawrence campus and the greater community through programming, special events, speakers, field trips and community service projects.
