A fun cultural date…

I was invited to attend a Latino Festival last night, to watch one of my cute students dance on the program.

My husband and I decided to make a date out of the evening, and headed downtown with eager expectations.

Don’t you just love that end-of-the-work-week-do-something-fun feeling?

It was a cloudy, but beautiful evening.

We jumped on the freeway and headed North.

 

Recent moisture had left the foothills covered with a light dusting of snow, and the late afternoon sun seemed to showcase its beauty.

 

We headed for the Salt Palace Convention Center, and were lucky enough to find a parking spot right across the street.

This little alley looked fun to explore another time.

Did you know that the convention center covers two city blocks?

We had to do a bit of walking before we got to the right part of the building, but at least it was warm inside.

Doesn’t she look beautiful in her traditional white dress?

(Sorry, I had to blur her face for her privacy.)

The program was lively and colorful, with dancing and singing.

I fell in love with this outfit, too. 

It was such an enjoyable evening.

We finished up the night at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, Su Casa.

I felt honored to be invited to share in a program showcasing her talent, and to learn more of her family’s culture!

Hope you get to do something relaxing and rejuvenating this weekend, too.

JoAnn

P.S. Happy Birthday, Katie!