Michoacán Pottery, Film and Reception
Thursday, June 14, 2012 • 6:00 p.m.
Institute of the Americas| Hojel Auditorium and Arango Foyer

General public: $10
Institute members: Free • Become a member
Students (must present school id): $5

Please come join us for an exhibit of exquisite lead-free Michoacán pottery and film about how it is made. The pottery will be for sale at the wine reception immediately following the screening of a feature–length documentary about Michoacán potters. Omar Foglio, producer, and José Luis Figueroa, co-director, will answer questions about the film and the difficult process of convincing Michoacán artisans to make lead-free pottery during the reception. Read more

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Mexico’s Election: Outlook for the Economy and Energy
Friday, June 15, 2012 • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Institute of the Americas | Weaver Conference Center

General public: $35
Institute Individual Members: $15
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Institute Board, Steering Group, Corporate and Ambassador’s Circl e Members: Free
Press: Free

Mexico heads to the polls on July 1 to elect a new president and congress. Please join us for a conversation and discussion of the election and key economic and energy issues featuring:

• Jeffrey Davidow. Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.
• Deborah Riner. Chief Economist, the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico.
• Cecilia Aguillon. Director of Marketing & Government Relations, Kyocera Solar, Inc.
• Jeremy Martin. Energy Program Director, Institute of the Americas.

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