(PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 6, 2003) – The Asociación Latina Estudiantil (A.L.E.) will present "Latinoamérica es Beautiful" – Latino Festival II on Thursday, Oct. 9 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Bulpitt Auditorium.

Phoenix College faculty, staff and students are encouraged to come out and celebrate "El día de La Raza" with ALE.

Special guests include:

Latin Dance Club
Grupo Capoeira (Brazil)
Diade Golpe Band (Rock & Roll)
Grupo Caribe and Andrea Adum
Raúl Monreal (Poetry)
ALE Dancing Gang
Grissel
Hansell
Irene
Arlette
Clarissa
Sagnite, Oliver, Miguel and José

Asociación Latina Estudiantil (A.L.E.) was formed to unite people from different ethnic Latin groups and to promote Latino/Hispano awareness. The club focuses on learning about different Latin cultures and taking part in community related activities.

For more information, please contact advisors: Dr. Amalia Villegas at 602-285-7392 or Julian Vasquez at 602-285-7873.

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