Dominican American Midwest Association

06/02/2026

Let's celebrate Julian's first album. Join us on June 27.

Dominican-American pianist, composer, and South Arts Jazz Road awardee Julián Pujols Quall announces the release of Quisqueya, the debut album by their ensemble Mamey. The album debut will be celebrated with a phenomenal Chicago release event curated by Julián Pujols Quall and presented by Fulcrum...

06/01/2026

Save the Date! 🎭

The Dominican American Midwest Association is proud to present Masquerade for Merit: Bridging Borders Through Education with the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

Join us for a special evening of celebration, culture, networking, and philanthropy as we come together to support educational opportunities that connect communities in both the United States and the Dominican Republic.

📅Friday, October 23, 2026
🕕6:00 PM
📍Nineteenth Century Club of Oak Park — 178 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60301

Mark your calendars, bring your favorite mask, and stay tuned for official invitation and RSVP details!

05/31/2026

Aparta la fecha! 😊

04/18/2026

Dominican American Analilia Mejia elected to Congress.

Newspapers in NJ are saying that Analilia Mejia is the "first Latina to represent the 11th District in Congress, and only the second Latina to represent New Jersey in D.C." What they are not emphasizing is that she is the first Dominican American woman ever elected to Congress in the history of this country. Congratulations to her and wishing her the very best in Congress. She will be joining Adriano Espaillat, the first Dominican American man elected to Congress back in 2016.

Analilia Mejia will succeed fellow Democrat Gov. Mikie Sherrill as the 11th Congressional District’s House rep.

04/16/2026

Chicago Latino Film Festival presents a film based on Dominican novelist Rey Andujar

Includes post-film Q&A: from Melodrama , director Andrés Farías and actress Mercedes Morales from A Peculiar Morning , director Emmylou Diaz Feature Film: Melodrama shown w/ Short Film: A Peculiar Morning | Andrés Farías ("Candela") joins forces once again with novelist Rey Andújar in this homa...

04/09/2026

DAMA’s Chair had the privilege of participating in an engaging talk with Dominican-American actress, writer, and activist Julissa Calderón. She is currently appearing in the Goodman Theatre production of The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, where she brings Lola to life. Calderón is widely recognized for her roles in Gentefied on Netflix and With Love on Amazon.
We extend our sincere thanks to Professor Kim Potowski and the University of Illinois Chicago for hosting this meaningful conversation.

03/13/2026

Makers Night Scene, networking and artistic discussion with Dominican play director, Wendy Mateo Goodman Theatre

03/13/2026

Yesterday, what an unforgettable night of experiencing humor, family conflict with its attendant infighting, and the despair of an unattained love that borders on universality—all accompanied by the provocative irony of Oscar Wao perhaps enduring an eternal virginity. Add to this the existential dynamic of the immigrant, transformed by his US experience in a way that wounds his Dominican identity and culture, and we find the inevitable need to sign up to see the play The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Register it in your calendar before April 12th. And when you are ready to go, use the code DAMA to receive a 25% discount, and the service fee will be waived. Don’t miss it!

The official website for Goodman Theatre's 25/26 Season Production of Marco Antonio Rodriguez's "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao."

03/10/2026

Activating Heritage Conference at UIC by the Chicago Cultural Alliance