Humboldt Park

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1. Northwest National Guard Armory Inland Beach Fieldhouse Boathouse Puerto Rican Flag Jensen Formal Garden North Ave Kedzie Ave N Humboldt Dr N Humboldt Dr North Ave W Division St Lagoon Lagoon Humboldt Park START HERE!
2. Humboldt Park Mijo Spanish word for Son Bandera Spanish word for flag Los tres reyes The three kings that visited Jesus Christ after he was born Pendant A piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck Bison A humpbacked shaggy-haired wild ox native to North America and Europe Bomba music Afro-Puerto Rican music that uses a barrel drum as the main instrument Lagoon A body of water that flows through much of Humboldt park Paseo Boricua A four-block stretch of Puerto Rican businesses on Division street between Western Avenue and California Avenue. Glossary
3. Luis Tubens, a.k.a “Logan Lu”, was born in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood and raised in Logan Square. In 2014, he earned a B.A. in Communications, media and theater from Northeastern Illinois University. Luis has performed poetry across the United States including with the GUILD COMPLEX, Tia Chucha Press, and the National Museum of Mexican Art. He has toured Mexico City in 2016 and 2018 presenting his work at the acclaimed “Show Socrates MX” (2016) and the National Book Fair of Leon GTO (2018) and featured in Puerto Rico at “Poets Passage” and “Gathering of Cities” at Libros AC (2019). He was the 2017 Artists in Residence at Oak Park Public Library. He has also held workshops for the residents of the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and students in the Chicago Public Schools. On stage, he has opened for notable acts including Saul Williams and Calle 13. He represented Chicago in the 2014 and 2018 National Poetry Slam. He is the author of Stone Eagle (2017) published by Bobbin Lace Press, Chicago. Currently, Luis is the resident poet for ESSO Funk (2016 Best New Band and Best International Music Act, Chicago Reader). He also is the writer of “Raices to Roots” a theatrical production that weaves dance, poetry and live music to examine and celebrate the Chicago Puerto Rican diaspora. Cast, Crew & Credits @chichildtheatre @chichildtheatre @chichildtheatre Contact Us! Share your adventures with us and tag #CCTWalkieTalkies for a chance to win a free class from us! Social icon Circle Only use blue and/or white. For more details check out our Brand Guidelines. chicagochildrenstheatre.com Written by Luis Tubens Starring Luis Tubens (Papa) and Honor Martinez (Pedro) Sound Designed by Yamil Rodriguez Intro and Outro Voiceovers by Anthony Lombard Jacqueline Russell - Artistic Director Will Bishop - Director of Production About the Creator
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