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Valdez honored ‘for bringing Chicano culture to American drama’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Luis Valdez, the playwright, theater director, actor and lifelong activist, joined arts luminaries Thursday morning at the White House to receive the 2015 National Medal of Arts.
With Obama honor, Luis Valdez reflects on career
Luis Valdez, a proud 45-year resident of San Juan Bautista, can’t wait to bring a slice of San Benito County to the nation’s capitol.
Top 5: Blak Sage reception; ‘La Bamba’ fundraiser and more
Artists' reception at Blak Sage: The San Benito Arts Council and sponsors will host an artists' reception Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St. The show on display, "Women Artists of San Benito County" runs through runs through Nov. 30 and features the works of nine local artists. The reception will feature free food, music and drinks. The gallery is open Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m., Fridays, from 1 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.
