The latino community is undeniably a huge market in the United States. In "The Future of Latino Independent Media: A NALIP Sourcebook" the fact from the Consumer Expenditure Survey of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is that Latino families spend approximately 4% of their after tax income on entertainment, and this has been increasing. In 1997, Latino families spent over $10 billion a year on entertainment which consist of movie, family recreation, and attendance at sporting events expenditures [17]. This is a large audience to cater to. The movie industry seems to be missing the foreign-born Latinos [18]. In movie and television entertainment, Latinos are extremely under represented and continue to portray stereotypical images. Through your own views and activism on entertainment, perhaps you can change this stereotypical view of Latinos in the entertainment industry and the media.

Entertainment For You at Home -- Online
Entretimiento para Ud. en casa -- en línea

If you just feel like resting and relaxing at home, check out the online sites for some entertainment. Enjoy!

• Vivahollywood.com
  This online Latino information source gives you news on movies, celebrities, television, music, rising stars and events.
• US.starmedia.com
  Fun web site in Spanish with entertainment, news, music, sports, games, and much, much more.
• Univision.com
  You can have access to news, television, music, and sports along with other information and links to services that you can use in order to "vive mejor." It's all in spanish and all for Latinos.
• Online Magazines -- Read for fun about television, music, fashion, and more:
  HispanicMagazine.com
  HispanicOnline.com
  Boom Nación Alterlatina Magazine

Entertainment In Your Area
Entretimiento en su área

Take advantage of the sites and events that Washtenaw County has to offer. From movie theaters to live music, you're sure to find out where you can go to pursue your hobbies and interests with other members of the community.

• Washtenaw Web People Connection
  There are many other people who share the same interests, hobbies and passions as you. A great way to meet others is to get involved in the community and join a group or organization that is attractive to you. This site provides an extensive list of activity and interest based groups as well as athletic and interest based groups. It is a good place to start.
• Washtenaw Web Shopping
  Get connected places to shop for your needs: malls; department stores; arts and crafts; auto; books and music stores; electronics; gifts; home and garden and more.

• Washtenaw Web Entertainment
  Here you can find links to many of the music sites, bars and pubs, musicians and movie theaters in Washtenaw County. The following are quick links to popular and frequently visited entertainment sites:

Movie Theaters	Michigan Theater 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI, 734.668.8397 or 734.668.8463 Often shows foreign films. Showcase Cinemas 4100 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 734.973.8380 Quality 16 3686 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 734.827.2837
Live Music	The Ark 316 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 734.761.1451 Offers live music performances. Tickets usually range from $11-$30. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra 527 E. Liberty St., Suite 208B, Ann Arbor, MI, 734.994.4801 Blind Pig 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor, MI, 734.996.8555 Popular local nightclub and concert venue. Check out the calendar to find the musical spotlight for a specific night.
Theatre	Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase 314 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 734.996.9080 Show times: Wednesday & Thursday 8pm, Friday & Saturday 8pm and 10:30pm The Riverside Arts Center 76 North Huron, Ypsilanti, MI, 734.483.7345 Resident Theater Companies include: PTD Productions, Orpheus Productions, Suzanne Willets-Brooks Dance Studio Michigan Union Ticket Office 530 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI, 734.763.8587 Great resource for finding upcoming events at venues like Mendelssohn Theater and the Power Center.
Night Clubs and Bars (see below for additional)	Ashley's 338 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 734.996.9191 Restaurant and Pub Monday through Saturday 11:30am-2am, Sunday 11am-midnight Divine 23 N. Washington, Ypsilanti, MI, 734.485.4444 Crazy party spot with nightly themes and DJ Wednesday through Saturday 9pm Studio 4 314 S. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 734.302.3687 Nightclub with formal atmosphere Daily 9:30pm-2am

Latino Nights
Fiestas latinas durante la noche

Come to these places in order to hear and dance to Latin beats! Whether you're Latino/a or not, you're sure to have a lot of fun at one of these venues!

• Firefly Club
  207 S. Ashley
  Downtown Ann Arbor between Liberty and Washington Streets
  734-665-9090
  "Ann Arbor's Premier Jazz and Blues Club"
  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 7pm-2am
  Thursday and Friday: 5pm-2am
  Saturday: 8pm-2am and Sunday: 5pm-2am
  Latin Night: Every Thursday night from 8pm-midnight
  $5 fee includes admission to the band Los Gatos along with Latin Dance Lessons taught by MSalsa dance instructors
• Club Bedrocks
  2900 Jackson Rd
  Located in the Best Western Suites Executive Plaza
  734-665-4444
  The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday 5pm-10pm and Friday and Saturday 5pm-2am.
  Latin Night: Every Friday night from about 9pm-2am
• Club Above
  215 N. Main
  Located on the top floor of the Heidelberg Restaurant
  734-663-7758
  Thursday through Sunday: 9:30pm-2am and Wednesday is karaoke: 9pm-2am.
  Latin Night: Every Friday night. Salsa Lessons offered from 9-10pm. DJ Miguel plays salsa, meringue, reggae, and other Latin dance records, featuring a variety of live and recorded music.