Bronx Latino readers, I have decided to discontinue this blog at Blogger because of technical problems. I plan to open a new blog using another service (most likely WordPress). I am also considering making some changes to the project. TBA.
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Puerto Rican Artisan and Health Fair @ Hostos
Community calendar
The Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture at Hostos Community College will be transformed into a typical Puerto Rican plaza this weekend, with fountains, palm trees, piragua and coquito carts and artists, sculptors, vejigante mask makers and artisans selling traditional wares.
The transformation will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21, for Comité Noviembre’s fourth annual artisans fair. Over 30 artesanos puertorriqueños from throughout the United States and Puerto Rico will showcase their unique and traditional art at the fair. Musical and cultural acts will entertain throughout the day, and children and adults will have the opportunity to take part in workshops on mask-making, the history of the Three Kings Celebration, and the music of Puerto Rico and the Taíno Indigenous People. This year’s event also features a health fair to educate people about the chronic diseases that have a disparate affect on our community, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity.
The event is free to the community and will be held at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, at 450 Grand Concourse, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. It is a great opportunity to kick-start the holiday shopping season and kick off a healthy New Year.
Each year the fair attracts thousands of people from across the New York metro area.
The event’s workshop schedule is as follows:
Artisans Workshops
11AM – Noon
• Taíno Storytelling
• Three Kings Celebration
Noon – 1PM
• Taíno Petroglyph Symbols
• Vegigante Mask Making
1PM – 2PM
• Taino Spirituality
4PM – 5PM
• Historical Overview of Boricua Music
Health Workshops
Workshops hosted by sanofi-aventis US
12Noon – 1PM
• Health & Flavor in the Latino Kitchen
1PM – 2PM
• Power Over Diabetes
2PM – 3PM
• Stay in Touch
The charge of Comité Noviembre is to promote, acknowledge, create awareness and take ownership of our rich culture, language, and history. Comité Noviembre is the collective effort of ten key Puerto Rican organizations: the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, ASPIRA of New York, the Association of Hispanic Arts, El Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños, El Museo del Barrio, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights– Justice Committee, the National Institute for Latino Policy, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, and the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration which plan and coordinate el mes de la herencia puertorriqueña.
source: CN press release
The Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture at Hostos Community College will be transformed into a typical Puerto Rican plaza this weekend, with fountains, palm trees, piragua and coquito carts and artists, sculptors, vejigante mask makers and artisans selling traditional wares.
The transformation will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21, for Comité Noviembre’s fourth annual artisans fair. Over 30 artesanos puertorriqueños from throughout the United States and Puerto Rico will showcase their unique and traditional art at the fair. Musical and cultural acts will entertain throughout the day, and children and adults will have the opportunity to take part in workshops on mask-making, the history of the Three Kings Celebration, and the music of Puerto Rico and the Taíno Indigenous People. This year’s event also features a health fair to educate people about the chronic diseases that have a disparate affect on our community, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity.
The event is free to the community and will be held at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, at 450 Grand Concourse, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. It is a great opportunity to kick-start the holiday shopping season and kick off a healthy New Year.
Each year the fair attracts thousands of people from across the New York metro area.
The event’s workshop schedule is as follows:
Artisans Workshops
11AM – Noon
• Taíno Storytelling
• Three Kings Celebration
Noon – 1PM
• Taíno Petroglyph Symbols
• Vegigante Mask Making
1PM – 2PM
• Taino Spirituality
4PM – 5PM
• Historical Overview of Boricua Music
Health Workshops
Workshops hosted by sanofi-aventis US
12Noon – 1PM
• Health & Flavor in the Latino Kitchen
1PM – 2PM
• Power Over Diabetes
2PM – 3PM
• Stay in Touch
The charge of Comité Noviembre is to promote, acknowledge, create awareness and take ownership of our rich culture, language, and history. Comité Noviembre is the collective effort of ten key Puerto Rican organizations: the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, ASPIRA of New York, the Association of Hispanic Arts, El Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños, El Museo del Barrio, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights– Justice Committee, the National Institute for Latino Policy, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, and the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration which plan and coordinate el mes de la herencia puertorriqueña.
source: CN press release
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
LLADRÓ Celebrates Puerto Rican Day with launch of Our Lady of Providence
As a photographer, one of my favorite subjects to shoot are religious icons. The Virgin Mary is on top of my list. Our Lady of Providence, the patroness of Puerto Rico, is, of course, one of my favorite images to photograph. Actually, I have introduced several people in New York City to Our Lady of Providence through my photography. One of my most popular photographs is an image I shot of Our Lady of Providence at St. Jerome's Church in the South Bronx, and one of my photos will be published in an upcoming religious book (TBA) and is currently on display at an art exhibit at the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project in the Bronx.
As you could imagine, I was so happy to learn that Lladró will launch a sculpture in her likeness at an event in New York City during Puerto Rican Heritage Month. I hope to be there.
Here's the press release:
Lladró, the world renowned Spanish producer of exquisite porcelain works of art, will launch a sculpture in tribute to the patroness of Puerto Rico, Our Lady of Divine Providence, at its boutique in New York City on November 19. The unveiling coincides with Puerto Rico’s celebration of Discovery Day.
The Spanish company honors Puerto Rican traditions and culture with this faithful depiction of the image of the Virgin with the Christ Child in her lap. Ángeles Lladró, member of the Lladró Board of Directors and daughter of one of the three founding brothers, explains that the company decided to create this sculpture during her last visit to Puerto Rico.
“I was so enthralled by the open nature of its people, very similar to the Spanish character in so many ways, and their appreciation of our brand, that we thought of making a piece to show our gratitude,” she says. “This faithful depiction of the image of Our Lady of Divine Providence is our best way to honor the Puerto Rican culture, tradition and religious devotion. It is a very touching scene, in line with other Lladró maternities, and I loved it right from the beginning.”
With this magnificent porcelain depiction of the Virgin, Lladró not only pays tribute to the people of Puerto Rico, but also celebrates two rich cultures united by the same roots.
Created in glazed porcelain and decorated with Lladró’s traditional spectrum of colors, the piece is noteworthy for its size, 16 1/2" x 7", considerably larger than other Lladró Virgins. The combination of white and blue, the colors symbolizing the purity of the Madonna, with ocher tones, further reinforce the splendor of an image venerated mainly by the order of the Servants of Mary.
The Latin phrase on the porcelain base, "Tu honorificentia populi nostril," or "You are the glory of our people," is taken from Tota Pulchra Es, the 4th century anonymous “canto” that includes texts dedicated to the Virgin from biblical books.
Worship of Our Lady of Divine Providence originated in Italy in the 13th century. It was a very popular devotion that later passed to Spain, where a shrine was built in her honor in Tarragona, Catalonia. When Gil Esteve Tomas, a Catalan priest, was appointed bishop of Puerto Rico in the mid 19th century, he brought this devotion with him to the island. In a decree signed in 1969, Pope Paul VI declared Our Lady Mother of Divine Providence as the patroness of the island of Puerto Rico.
During the reception, the sculptor of the piece, don Nacho Aliena, will demonstrate the techniques that he employs in executing his work. He will be available to answer questions about the design of the Virgin of Divine Providence.
The suggested retail price is $1,500. Lladró will donate 10% of all sales during the New York City celebration to the Puerto Rican Family Institute (PRFI), a non-profit organization responding to the needs of the growing Latino population both on the U.S mainland and in Puerto Rico since 1960.
“We are so proud to join with Lladró in launching this Virgin,” says María Elena Girone, President and CEO of the PRFI. “The Virgin not only symbolizes devotion and faith in Puerto Rico, but also reminds us of our mission to help the needy, the essence of our organization.”
About Lladró
Lladró was established by the brothers Juan, José and Vicente Lladró in 1953, and has a presence in more than 120 countries. Lladró has proprietary shops in the most important commercial centers in the world: London, New York, Beverly Hills, Singapore, Hong Kong, Moscow, Tokyo, Miami, Las Vegas, Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, where the company is headquartered. For further information on Lladró visit www.lladro.com.
About the Puerto Rican Family Institute
The Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. (PRFI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen the functioning and self-sufficiency of diverse marginalized communities, and to prevent the disintegration of families. It is a humanitarian services agency that promotes programs dealing with families, provides cultural services to children, youth, adults and families, and that respects all races, cultures and personal identities. The identify and community of each individual, independently of how they define themselves, serve as the foundation for the cultural services offered by the Institute. The principal services include psychological care, preventive care, education, mental health, care for AIDS sufferers, case management programs, home care, crisis intervention, and Head Start. PRFI operates about 48 programs throughout New York, Jersey City, New Jersey and Puerto Rico.
(NOTE: I was having problems with Blogger and hope to upload the image of the sculpture soon.)
source: CapitalWirePR press release
To view some of my photos, visit my "Our Lady" photo set at http://flickr.com/photos/clarisel.
As you could imagine, I was so happy to learn that Lladró will launch a sculpture in her likeness at an event in New York City during Puerto Rican Heritage Month. I hope to be there.
Here's the press release:
Lladró, the world renowned Spanish producer of exquisite porcelain works of art, will launch a sculpture in tribute to the patroness of Puerto Rico, Our Lady of Divine Providence, at its boutique in New York City on November 19. The unveiling coincides with Puerto Rico’s celebration of Discovery Day.
The Spanish company honors Puerto Rican traditions and culture with this faithful depiction of the image of the Virgin with the Christ Child in her lap. Ángeles Lladró, member of the Lladró Board of Directors and daughter of one of the three founding brothers, explains that the company decided to create this sculpture during her last visit to Puerto Rico.
“I was so enthralled by the open nature of its people, very similar to the Spanish character in so many ways, and their appreciation of our brand, that we thought of making a piece to show our gratitude,” she says. “This faithful depiction of the image of Our Lady of Divine Providence is our best way to honor the Puerto Rican culture, tradition and religious devotion. It is a very touching scene, in line with other Lladró maternities, and I loved it right from the beginning.”
With this magnificent porcelain depiction of the Virgin, Lladró not only pays tribute to the people of Puerto Rico, but also celebrates two rich cultures united by the same roots.
Created in glazed porcelain and decorated with Lladró’s traditional spectrum of colors, the piece is noteworthy for its size, 16 1/2" x 7", considerably larger than other Lladró Virgins. The combination of white and blue, the colors symbolizing the purity of the Madonna, with ocher tones, further reinforce the splendor of an image venerated mainly by the order of the Servants of Mary.
The Latin phrase on the porcelain base, "Tu honorificentia populi nostril," or "You are the glory of our people," is taken from Tota Pulchra Es, the 4th century anonymous “canto” that includes texts dedicated to the Virgin from biblical books.
Worship of Our Lady of Divine Providence originated in Italy in the 13th century. It was a very popular devotion that later passed to Spain, where a shrine was built in her honor in Tarragona, Catalonia. When Gil Esteve Tomas, a Catalan priest, was appointed bishop of Puerto Rico in the mid 19th century, he brought this devotion with him to the island. In a decree signed in 1969, Pope Paul VI declared Our Lady Mother of Divine Providence as the patroness of the island of Puerto Rico.
During the reception, the sculptor of the piece, don Nacho Aliena, will demonstrate the techniques that he employs in executing his work. He will be available to answer questions about the design of the Virgin of Divine Providence.
The suggested retail price is $1,500. Lladró will donate 10% of all sales during the New York City celebration to the Puerto Rican Family Institute (PRFI), a non-profit organization responding to the needs of the growing Latino population both on the U.S mainland and in Puerto Rico since 1960.
“We are so proud to join with Lladró in launching this Virgin,” says María Elena Girone, President and CEO of the PRFI. “The Virgin not only symbolizes devotion and faith in Puerto Rico, but also reminds us of our mission to help the needy, the essence of our organization.”
About Lladró
Lladró was established by the brothers Juan, José and Vicente Lladró in 1953, and has a presence in more than 120 countries. Lladró has proprietary shops in the most important commercial centers in the world: London, New York, Beverly Hills, Singapore, Hong Kong, Moscow, Tokyo, Miami, Las Vegas, Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, where the company is headquartered. For further information on Lladró visit www.lladro.com.
About the Puerto Rican Family Institute
The Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. (PRFI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen the functioning and self-sufficiency of diverse marginalized communities, and to prevent the disintegration of families. It is a humanitarian services agency that promotes programs dealing with families, provides cultural services to children, youth, adults and families, and that respects all races, cultures and personal identities. The identify and community of each individual, independently of how they define themselves, serve as the foundation for the cultural services offered by the Institute. The principal services include psychological care, preventive care, education, mental health, care for AIDS sufferers, case management programs, home care, crisis intervention, and Head Start. PRFI operates about 48 programs throughout New York, Jersey City, New Jersey and Puerto Rico.
(NOTE: I was having problems with Blogger and hope to upload the image of the sculpture soon.)
source: CapitalWirePR press release
To view some of my photos, visit my "Our Lady" photo set at http://flickr.com/photos/clarisel.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
New Giveaway: Participate in Manhattan screening for 'The Blind Side'
Movie promoters reached out to Bronx Latino for a giveaway for the Manhattan screening of the new film THE BLIND SIDE. The screening will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 18th at a theater. If you are interested in participating, the giveaway is only good for this screening. To participate, e-mail me at bxgiveaways (at) puertoricosun.com. Only five lucky winners will be selected. Winners will be able to bring a guest.
Here's the synopsis:
Sandra Bullock (“The Proposal”), Tim McGraw (“Friday Night Lights”) and Oscar®-winner Kathy Bates (“Misery,” “ Revolutionary Road ”) star in “The Blind Side,” which depicts the remarkable true story of All-American football star Michael Oher.
A homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, Oher (Quinton Aaron) is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential on and off the football field. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own.
Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.
“The Blind Side” is directed by John Lee Hancock (“The Rookie”), who also wrote the screenplay based on the book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, by Michael Lewis. Gil Netter, Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove are producing the film with Molly Smith, Erwin Stoff and Tim Bourne serving as executive producers.
Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw star as Leigh Anne and Sean Touhy, and Kathy Bates stars as one of Michael Oher’s dedicated tutors, Miss Sue. Quinton Aaron is introduced in the central role of Michael Oher. The film also stars newcomer Lily Collins and Jae Head (“Hancock”) as the Touhys’ children, Collins and S.J., respectively.
"The Blind Side" opens nationwide on November 20. To view the trailer or more information about the movie, go to www.theblindsidemovie.com.
Good luck.
UPDATE: Giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winners.
Here's the synopsis:
Sandra Bullock (“The Proposal”), Tim McGraw (“Friday Night Lights”) and Oscar®-winner Kathy Bates (“Misery,” “ Revolutionary Road ”) star in “The Blind Side,” which depicts the remarkable true story of All-American football star Michael Oher.
A homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, Oher (Quinton Aaron) is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential on and off the football field. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own.
Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.
“The Blind Side” is directed by John Lee Hancock (“The Rookie”), who also wrote the screenplay based on the book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, by Michael Lewis. Gil Netter, Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove are producing the film with Molly Smith, Erwin Stoff and Tim Bourne serving as executive producers.
Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw star as Leigh Anne and Sean Touhy, and Kathy Bates stars as one of Michael Oher’s dedicated tutors, Miss Sue. Quinton Aaron is introduced in the central role of Michael Oher. The film also stars newcomer Lily Collins and Jae Head (“Hancock”) as the Touhys’ children, Collins and S.J., respectively.
"The Blind Side" opens nationwide on November 20. To view the trailer or more information about the movie, go to www.theblindsidemovie.com.
Good luck.
UPDATE: Giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winners.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Places that Matter in the Bronx
Community calendar
Steve Zeitlin, Executive Director of City Lore
Vin Cipolla, President of the Municipal Art Society
and the staff and friends of Place Matters
Invite you to celebrate the places that make New York City thrive!
Join us at the 2nd Annual Place Matters Awards ceremony and reception,
Thursday, December 3, 6:30 -8:30 pm
With music by Trío Los Platinos
This year’s honorees represent the richness, flavor and life of the Bronx, and were drawn from places nominated to the Census of Places that Matter. Future awards will travel to the other boroughs.
Longwood Gallery, Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, Hostos Community College
450 Grand Concourse (at 149th St), Bronx
RSVP, 212.529.1955 x 306, emartinez (at) citylore.org
Place that Matters is honoring:
52 Park, in Longwood
A popular urban oasis, run by the NYC Parks Department with the notable help of 52 People for Progress (52PFP). In 1980, fearful that this piece of open space—their childhood playground—would fall victim to the borough’s troubles, four locals organized to turn the park around: Al Quiñones, Fred Demera, Eduardo Rivera and Victoria Medina. For the last 20 years, 52 PFP has held summertime concerts in 250-seat Teatro Miranda.
Amalgamated Housing Cooperative, in Kingsbridge
Started by Abraham Kazan of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union. Kazan’s first political cause was cooperation, a utopian vision that held special promise for progressive thinkers in the early decades of the twentieth century. But quality affordable housing quickly became a focus, and the first cooperative Amalgamated complex broke ground on Thanksgiving Day, 1926. Similar complexes in other parts of the city followed. Today, the Amalgamated is the oldest limited-equity housing corporation in the United States.
Arthur Avenue Retail Market, in Belmont
Started in the late 1930s when Mayor La Guardia required the city’s thousands of pushcart vendors to come inside and take stalls at indoor municipal markets built by the City. The Arthur Avenue Market proved to be one of the most successful. The merchants were predominantly Italian; one of the original vendors, Joe Liberatore, continues to operate his stall selling plants. Today the market and other food establishments along Arthur Avenue remain a favorite destination for locals and tourists.
Bronx River Houses, in West Farms
Widely known as the epicenter of the hip hop movement in its earliest days. In 1974, Afrika Bambaataa formed Zulu Nation here (now called Universal Zulu Nation), a group which became a pivotal force in the formation of the hip hop sound, dance, and culture. An older generation remembers Bronx River Houses for other notable residents such as 1960s doowop songwriter Ronnie Mack ("Puppy Love") and the girl singing group the Chiffons ("He’s So Fine").
General Sedgwick Houses, in Morris Heights
Known worldwide among the fans of hip hop as the place where DJ Kool Herc (Clive Campbell) first played his "breakbeats" that inspired breakdancers. It is considered the "birthplace" of hip hop. In accepting this award, The General Sedgwick Houses Tenant’s Association seeks to keep this memory alive at 52 Sedgwick where they have been struggling to maintain the complex as affordable housing.
Casita Rincón Criollo, in Melrose
One of the city’s oldest and largest casitas, created in the late 1970s when neighbors led by José (Chema) Soto reclaimed a rubble-strewn lot (casitas are small houses surrounded by gardens created to recall the look and feel of the Puerto Rican countryside). Before long, 50 people found themselves taking care of land they did not own. Since then, neighbors have used their casita to gather, garden, hold community events, and pass down musical and cultural traditions.
source: Place Matters
Congratulations to all the honorees.
Steve Zeitlin, Executive Director of City Lore
Vin Cipolla, President of the Municipal Art Society
and the staff and friends of Place Matters
Invite you to celebrate the places that make New York City thrive!
Join us at the 2nd Annual Place Matters Awards ceremony and reception,
Thursday, December 3, 6:30 -8:30 pm
With music by Trío Los Platinos
This year’s honorees represent the richness, flavor and life of the Bronx, and were drawn from places nominated to the Census of Places that Matter. Future awards will travel to the other boroughs.
Longwood Gallery, Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, Hostos Community College
450 Grand Concourse (at 149th St), Bronx
RSVP, 212.529.1955 x 306, emartinez (at) citylore.org
Place that Matters is honoring:
52 Park, in Longwood
A popular urban oasis, run by the NYC Parks Department with the notable help of 52 People for Progress (52PFP). In 1980, fearful that this piece of open space—their childhood playground—would fall victim to the borough’s troubles, four locals organized to turn the park around: Al Quiñones, Fred Demera, Eduardo Rivera and Victoria Medina. For the last 20 years, 52 PFP has held summertime concerts in 250-seat Teatro Miranda.
Amalgamated Housing Cooperative, in Kingsbridge
Started by Abraham Kazan of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union. Kazan’s first political cause was cooperation, a utopian vision that held special promise for progressive thinkers in the early decades of the twentieth century. But quality affordable housing quickly became a focus, and the first cooperative Amalgamated complex broke ground on Thanksgiving Day, 1926. Similar complexes in other parts of the city followed. Today, the Amalgamated is the oldest limited-equity housing corporation in the United States.
Arthur Avenue Retail Market, in Belmont
Started in the late 1930s when Mayor La Guardia required the city’s thousands of pushcart vendors to come inside and take stalls at indoor municipal markets built by the City. The Arthur Avenue Market proved to be one of the most successful. The merchants were predominantly Italian; one of the original vendors, Joe Liberatore, continues to operate his stall selling plants. Today the market and other food establishments along Arthur Avenue remain a favorite destination for locals and tourists.
Bronx River Houses, in West Farms
Widely known as the epicenter of the hip hop movement in its earliest days. In 1974, Afrika Bambaataa formed Zulu Nation here (now called Universal Zulu Nation), a group which became a pivotal force in the formation of the hip hop sound, dance, and culture. An older generation remembers Bronx River Houses for other notable residents such as 1960s doowop songwriter Ronnie Mack ("Puppy Love") and the girl singing group the Chiffons ("He’s So Fine").
General Sedgwick Houses, in Morris Heights
Known worldwide among the fans of hip hop as the place where DJ Kool Herc (Clive Campbell) first played his "breakbeats" that inspired breakdancers. It is considered the "birthplace" of hip hop. In accepting this award, The General Sedgwick Houses Tenant’s Association seeks to keep this memory alive at 52 Sedgwick where they have been struggling to maintain the complex as affordable housing.
Casita Rincón Criollo, in Melrose
One of the city’s oldest and largest casitas, created in the late 1970s when neighbors led by José (Chema) Soto reclaimed a rubble-strewn lot (casitas are small houses surrounded by gardens created to recall the look and feel of the Puerto Rican countryside). Before long, 50 people found themselves taking care of land they did not own. Since then, neighbors have used their casita to gather, garden, hold community events, and pass down musical and cultural traditions.
source: Place Matters
Congratulations to all the honorees.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
More than 60 artists featuring at the Bronx Blue Bedroom Pre-Holiday Art Sale
Many new and familiar faces stopped by BBBP this month to share their artwork with us and with you, totaling more than 60 artists…
Andrea ARROYO ║ ANITA ║ Annalisa IADICICCO ║ Anthony TREMBLAY ║ BARA Æ ║ Blanka AMEZKUA ║ Catherine KUNKEMUELLER ║ Chinitas YON ║ Chris BORS ║ Christine GEDEON ║ Christopher KUHL ║ Clarisel GONZALEZ ║ Concetta PREVITTE ║ David HUMPHREY ║ Elena “Mamarazzi” MARRERO ║ Elliot TOOLEY ║ Emcee C.M. MASTER OF NONE ║ Emily STEDMAN ║ Esperanza CORTÉS ║ Fanny ALLIÉ ║ Fanny ALEXANDROPOULOS ║ Felipe GALINDO ║ Francisco ALVARADO-JUÁREZ ║ Francisco OSORIO ║ Gabriela ALVA CAL Y MAYOR ║ Hatuey RAMOS FERMÍN ║ Heather SAUNDERS ║ Jeanne VERDOUX ║ Jessica LAGUNAS ║ John AHEARN ║ Johnathan NEAL ║ Jorge ROJAS ║ Juanita LANZÓ ║ Julien GARDAIR ║ Keliy ANDERSON-STALEY ║ Ketta IOANNIDOU ║ Laura NAPIER ║ Lina PUERTA ║ Linda CUNNINGHAM ║ Liza KAHANE ║ Mariano CINAT ║ Luis D. ROSADO ║ Mario VIÑAS ║ Maryana OLIYNKYK ║ Mary Joy SCOTT ║ Matthew BURCAW ║ Melissa A. CALDERÓN ║ MICHAEL ║ Nancy BENIGNUS ║ Nathalie TROVATO ║ OLEK ║ Philippe AVILA ║ Raul HOFER TORRES ║ Renzo ORTEGA ║ Roni MOCAN ║ SALIAS ║ Saroska CONDE ║ Sol ARAMENDI ║ Sujin LEE ║ Tommy MINTZ ║ Tyko KIHLSTEDT ║ Valérie HALLIER ║ Vince CONTARINO ║ Vittorio OTTAVIANI ║ Will CORWIN ║ Willie WEABER-BEY ║
all to be part of this month’s art sale and celebration at the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project. We announced it as a PRE-HOLIDAY ART SALE but in reality, it has been the coming together of a wide array of styles that now adorn not only the blue bedroom but also the living room and hallway. So we hope that you will allow yourself to be surprised, captivated and hopefully enchanted by the work of these artists. Art price range is $100-500, but a handful of artists decided to differ. In the spirit of the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project all proceeds go directly to the artists.
Dates to keep in mind…
Opening for PRE-HOLIDAY ART SALE!
Saturday November 7th from 12-8pm
Live music from 4-6pm…
Suggested but not required: bring a treat or drink to share with us during the opening…
Also,
BBBP Bronx Culture Trolley Stops…
Hop on the trolley and enjoy attractions at some of the hottest cultural spots along the lower Grand Concourse on
Wednesday November 4th
5:30-8:00
&
Saturday November 21st
12-6pm
For more information:
http://www.bronxarts.org/MonthlyVenuePage.asp
To accommodate the sale, please note that BBBP will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 12-6, other days by appointment only.
For more information on the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project, go to http://www.bronxbbp.com.
source: Bronx Blue Bedroom Project
Andrea ARROYO ║ ANITA ║ Annalisa IADICICCO ║ Anthony TREMBLAY ║ BARA Æ ║ Blanka AMEZKUA ║ Catherine KUNKEMUELLER ║ Chinitas YON ║ Chris BORS ║ Christine GEDEON ║ Christopher KUHL ║ Clarisel GONZALEZ ║ Concetta PREVITTE ║ David HUMPHREY ║ Elena “Mamarazzi” MARRERO ║ Elliot TOOLEY ║ Emcee C.M. MASTER OF NONE ║ Emily STEDMAN ║ Esperanza CORTÉS ║ Fanny ALLIÉ ║ Fanny ALEXANDROPOULOS ║ Felipe GALINDO ║ Francisco ALVARADO-JUÁREZ ║ Francisco OSORIO ║ Gabriela ALVA CAL Y MAYOR ║ Hatuey RAMOS FERMÍN ║ Heather SAUNDERS ║ Jeanne VERDOUX ║ Jessica LAGUNAS ║ John AHEARN ║ Johnathan NEAL ║ Jorge ROJAS ║ Juanita LANZÓ ║ Julien GARDAIR ║ Keliy ANDERSON-STALEY ║ Ketta IOANNIDOU ║ Laura NAPIER ║ Lina PUERTA ║ Linda CUNNINGHAM ║ Liza KAHANE ║ Mariano CINAT ║ Luis D. ROSADO ║ Mario VIÑAS ║ Maryana OLIYNKYK ║ Mary Joy SCOTT ║ Matthew BURCAW ║ Melissa A. CALDERÓN ║ MICHAEL ║ Nancy BENIGNUS ║ Nathalie TROVATO ║ OLEK ║ Philippe AVILA ║ Raul HOFER TORRES ║ Renzo ORTEGA ║ Roni MOCAN ║ SALIAS ║ Saroska CONDE ║ Sol ARAMENDI ║ Sujin LEE ║ Tommy MINTZ ║ Tyko KIHLSTEDT ║ Valérie HALLIER ║ Vince CONTARINO ║ Vittorio OTTAVIANI ║ Will CORWIN ║ Willie WEABER-BEY ║
all to be part of this month’s art sale and celebration at the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project. We announced it as a PRE-HOLIDAY ART SALE but in reality, it has been the coming together of a wide array of styles that now adorn not only the blue bedroom but also the living room and hallway. So we hope that you will allow yourself to be surprised, captivated and hopefully enchanted by the work of these artists. Art price range is $100-500, but a handful of artists decided to differ. In the spirit of the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project all proceeds go directly to the artists.
Dates to keep in mind…
Opening for PRE-HOLIDAY ART SALE!
Saturday November 7th from 12-8pm
Live music from 4-6pm…
Suggested but not required: bring a treat or drink to share with us during the opening…
Also,
BBBP Bronx Culture Trolley Stops…
Hop on the trolley and enjoy attractions at some of the hottest cultural spots along the lower Grand Concourse on
Wednesday November 4th
5:30-8:00
&
Saturday November 21st
12-6pm
For more information:
http://www.bronxarts.org/MonthlyVenuePage.asp
To accommodate the sale, please note that BBBP will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 12-6, other days by appointment only.
For more information on the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project, go to http://www.bronxbbp.com.
source: Bronx Blue Bedroom Project
Monday, November 2, 2009
Bronx Latina writer Sofia Quintero is my guest on PRSUN Radio
Bronx-based writer Sofia Quintero is my guest tomorrow night at 9 p.m. PRSUN Radio, http://blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio. For her bio, go to my blog at PRSUN Radio.
UPDATE: PRSUN Radio's interview with Sofia will be rescheduled. TBA.
UPDATE: PRSUN Radio's interview with Sofia will be rescheduled. TBA.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Bronx BP Diaz invites fans to watch Sunday's Yankees game at stadium
I figure most of my readers are getting their daily dose of Yankee news from some of the major news outlets, but I thought I'd share this since it is an opportunity for Bronxites to take advantage and visit our famous neighbors.
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ INVITES FANS TO WATCH SUNDAY’S YANKEES GAME AT THE STADIUM
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is inviting Yankees fans to watch Sunday’s game at the stadium after The New York Yankees announced that they will open the Stadium Field Level and Great Hall to the public to watch the broadcast of the World Series Game 4 from Philadelphia on Sunday, November 1.
The first time the Yankees opened the new stadium to the public for the broadcasting of a game was October 19, a decision made after consultation with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.
“The idea was a great success and many fans came to support their team together. Now, with the Yankees playing the World Series, what a better place to root for them and to see our team fighting to bring the championship back to The Bronx”, said Borough President Diaz Jr.
Turnstiles between Gates 4 and 6 will open at 7:00 p.m. for the 8:20 p.m. game. Fans can watch the Game in the Great Hall or in the opened sections of the Field Level.
"When we opened the Stadium for Game 3 in the ALCS, the response was positive and the energy from our fans was truly infectious. They really enjoyed coming together to watch the game," said Hal Steinbrenner, Yankees Managing General Partner. "Once we reached the World Series, we felt that it was the perfect time to open the Stadium again. We remain grateful for the support of the best fans in baseball."
source: press release from the Bronx BP office
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ INVITES FANS TO WATCH SUNDAY’S YANKEES GAME AT THE STADIUM
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is inviting Yankees fans to watch Sunday’s game at the stadium after The New York Yankees announced that they will open the Stadium Field Level and Great Hall to the public to watch the broadcast of the World Series Game 4 from Philadelphia on Sunday, November 1.
The first time the Yankees opened the new stadium to the public for the broadcasting of a game was October 19, a decision made after consultation with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.
“The idea was a great success and many fans came to support their team together. Now, with the Yankees playing the World Series, what a better place to root for them and to see our team fighting to bring the championship back to The Bronx”, said Borough President Diaz Jr.
Turnstiles between Gates 4 and 6 will open at 7:00 p.m. for the 8:20 p.m. game. Fans can watch the Game in the Great Hall or in the opened sections of the Field Level.
"When we opened the Stadium for Game 3 in the ALCS, the response was positive and the energy from our fans was truly infectious. They really enjoyed coming together to watch the game," said Hal Steinbrenner, Yankees Managing General Partner. "Once we reached the World Series, we felt that it was the perfect time to open the Stadium again. We remain grateful for the support of the best fans in baseball."
source: press release from the Bronx BP office
Monday, October 26, 2009
Portraits and Quilts Facets exhibit at City Island
Things to do in the Bx
Focal Point Gallery
321 City Island Ave.
718 885-1403
www.focalpointgallery.com
Focal Point Gallery Presents an Exhibition of Portraits and Quilts
Facets
By
Laury Hopkins
Wine and Cheese
Opening October 30th, 7:30 p.m.
Show Runs Through the End of November
Focal Point Gallery
321 City Island Ave.
718 885-1403
www.focalpointgallery.com
Focal Point Gallery Presents an Exhibition of Portraits and Quilts
Facets
By
Laury Hopkins
Wine and Cheese
Opening October 30th, 7:30 p.m.
Show Runs Through the End of November
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Cornelius Eady to lead Acentos Writers Workshop this Sunday
Things to do in the Bx
Acentos Writers Workshops welcomes Cornelius Eady at noon October 25.
With everything we’ve seen and been through, it’s hard to be surprised. You attend most poetry workshop and after a few years it is all ho hum and the same. Last week we had Patricia Spears Jones attack the senses, literally. As her warm voice filled the classroom, she introduced writers with an encyclopedic knowledge. With a full class, it was her style and individual attention and critique to each poem written that gave this class an edge over many others.
Our next facilitator will have big shoes to fill. Be ready to welcome Cornelius Eady to the A.W.W.
Cornelius Eady was born and raised in Rochester, New York, in 1954. He attended Monroe Community College and Empire State College.
He is the author of Brutal Imagination (G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2001), which was a finalist for the 2001 National Book Award in Poetry; the autobiography of a jukebox (1997); You Don't Miss Your Water (1995); The Gathering of My Name (1991), which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize; BOOM BOOM BOOM (1988); Victims of the Latest Dance Craze (1985), which was chosen by Louise Glück, Charles Simic, and Philip Booth for the 1985 Lamont Poetry Selection of The Academy of American Poets; and Kartunes (1980).
In 1996, Eady and the poet Toi Derricote founded Cave Canem, a nonprofit organization serving black poets of various backgrounds and acting as a safe space for intellectual engagement and critical debate. Along with Derricote, he also edited Gathering Ground (University of Michigan Press, 2006).
He has collaborated with jazz composer Deidre Murray in the production of several works of musical theater, including You Don't Miss Your Water; Running Man, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1999; Fangs, and Brutal Imagination, which received Newsday's Oppenheimer Award in 2002.
About his work, the poet June Jordan has said, "Cornelius Eady leads and then cuts a line like no one else: following the laughter and the compassionate pith of a dauntless imagination, these poems beeline or zig-zag always to the jugular, the dramatic and unarguable revelation of the heart."
His honors include the Prairie Schooner Strousse Award, a Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Award, and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Rockefeller Foundation.
He has served as director of the Poetry Center at the State University of New York at Stonybrook, and has taught at Sarah Lawrence College, New York University, City College of New York, The Writer's Voice, The College of William and Mary, and Sweet Briar College.
***Make sure you register asap, there are a very few spots left.***
Register with Sam "Fish" Vargas: fish(at)louderarts.com or call 917-209-4211.
Check out the Flickr album and photos from past workshops: http://www.flickr.com/photos/acentosfoundation -- Fish Vargas
Acentos Writers Workshops welcomes Cornelius Eady at noon October 25.
With everything we’ve seen and been through, it’s hard to be surprised. You attend most poetry workshop and after a few years it is all ho hum and the same. Last week we had Patricia Spears Jones attack the senses, literally. As her warm voice filled the classroom, she introduced writers with an encyclopedic knowledge. With a full class, it was her style and individual attention and critique to each poem written that gave this class an edge over many others.
Our next facilitator will have big shoes to fill. Be ready to welcome Cornelius Eady to the A.W.W.
Cornelius Eady was born and raised in Rochester, New York, in 1954. He attended Monroe Community College and Empire State College.
He is the author of Brutal Imagination (G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2001), which was a finalist for the 2001 National Book Award in Poetry; the autobiography of a jukebox (1997); You Don't Miss Your Water (1995); The Gathering of My Name (1991), which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize; BOOM BOOM BOOM (1988); Victims of the Latest Dance Craze (1985), which was chosen by Louise Glück, Charles Simic, and Philip Booth for the 1985 Lamont Poetry Selection of The Academy of American Poets; and Kartunes (1980).
In 1996, Eady and the poet Toi Derricote founded Cave Canem, a nonprofit organization serving black poets of various backgrounds and acting as a safe space for intellectual engagement and critical debate. Along with Derricote, he also edited Gathering Ground (University of Michigan Press, 2006).
He has collaborated with jazz composer Deidre Murray in the production of several works of musical theater, including You Don't Miss Your Water; Running Man, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1999; Fangs, and Brutal Imagination, which received Newsday's Oppenheimer Award in 2002.
About his work, the poet June Jordan has said, "Cornelius Eady leads and then cuts a line like no one else: following the laughter and the compassionate pith of a dauntless imagination, these poems beeline or zig-zag always to the jugular, the dramatic and unarguable revelation of the heart."
His honors include the Prairie Schooner Strousse Award, a Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Award, and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Rockefeller Foundation.
He has served as director of the Poetry Center at the State University of New York at Stonybrook, and has taught at Sarah Lawrence College, New York University, City College of New York, The Writer's Voice, The College of William and Mary, and Sweet Briar College.
***Make sure you register asap, there are a very few spots left.***
Register with Sam "Fish" Vargas: fish(at)louderarts.com or call 917-209-4211.
Check out the Flickr album and photos from past workshops: http://www.flickr.com/photos/acentosfoundation -- Fish Vargas
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
'Latin Soundscapes'
Things to do in the Bx
JOIN THE BRONX MUSEUM FOR FIRST FRIDAYS! – “LATIN SOUNDSCAPES”
Featuring Ibrahim González and his Latin Jazz Quintet
6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
South Building – Lower Gallery
1040 Grand Concourse @ 165th Street
Join The Bronx Museum of the Arts for an exciting First Fridays! program “Latin Soundscapes” featuring Ibrahim González and his Latin Jazz Quintet. And don’t forget your dancing shoes. The Latin beat is sure to get you on your feet.
The Quintet features Ivan Renta on Sax and Flute, Arturo Ortiz on Keyboard, Donald Nicks on Bass, Diego Lopez on Drums, and Ibrahim González on Congas and Percussion.
Admission is free. For more information, please visit www.bronxmuseum.org
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JOIN THE BRONX MUSEUM FOR FIRST FRIDAYS! – “LATIN SOUNDSCAPES”
Featuring Ibrahim González and his Latin Jazz Quintet
6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
South Building – Lower Gallery
1040 Grand Concourse @ 165th Street
Join The Bronx Museum of the Arts for an exciting First Fridays! program “Latin Soundscapes” featuring Ibrahim González and his Latin Jazz Quintet. And don’t forget your dancing shoes. The Latin beat is sure to get you on your feet.
The Quintet features Ivan Renta on Sax and Flute, Arturo Ortiz on Keyboard, Donald Nicks on Bass, Diego Lopez on Drums, and Ibrahim González on Congas and Percussion.
Admission is free. For more information, please visit www.bronxmuseum.org
Celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Month in NYC
Community calendar
COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE
mes de la herencia puertorriqueña
SAVE THE DATES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009
CN’S 23RD ANNUAL KICK-OFF CELEBRATION
EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO, NEW YORK CITY
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
CN’S 14TH ANNUAL GALA
CELEBRATING 23 YEARS OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH
THE NY HILTON, NEW YORK CITY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009
COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE AND HOSTOS PRESENT
JESÚS OMAR RIVERA EL BORICUAZO
Puertorriqueñidad…Defendiendo nuestra imagen
HOSTOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS & CULTURE THEATRE, BRONX, NY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009
CN’S FOURTH ANNUAL ARTISANS FAIR & EXHIBIT
CN’S FIRST ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR
EUGENIO MARÍA DE HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BRONX, NEW YORK
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009
CN’S 15TH ANNUAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
IPRHE’S UPACA SENIOR CENTER, NEW YORK CITY
COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE
C/O IPRHE, 105 EAST 22ND STREET – 6TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10010
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: (212) 677-4181 OR (914) 263-6599
OR VISIT: WWW.COMITENOVIEMBRE.ORG
COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE MEMBER AGENCIES
INSTITUTE FOR THE PUERTO RICAN/HISPANIC ELDERLY * ASPIRA OF NEW YORK
EL CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS PUERTORRIQUEÑOS * EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO
EUGENIO MARÍA DE HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE * LATINO JUSTICE – PRLDEF
NATIONAL CONGRESS FOR PUERTO RICAN RIGHTS – JUSTICE COMMITTEE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LATINO POLICY * PROMESA
PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION
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COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE
mes de la herencia puertorriqueña
SAVE THE DATES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009
CN’S 23RD ANNUAL KICK-OFF CELEBRATION
EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO, NEW YORK CITY
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
CN’S 14TH ANNUAL GALA
CELEBRATING 23 YEARS OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH
THE NY HILTON, NEW YORK CITY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009
COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE AND HOSTOS PRESENT
JESÚS OMAR RIVERA EL BORICUAZO
Puertorriqueñidad…Defendiendo nuestra imagen
HOSTOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS & CULTURE THEATRE, BRONX, NY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009
CN’S FOURTH ANNUAL ARTISANS FAIR & EXHIBIT
CN’S FIRST ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR
EUGENIO MARÍA DE HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BRONX, NEW YORK
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009
CN’S 15TH ANNUAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
IPRHE’S UPACA SENIOR CENTER, NEW YORK CITY
COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE
C/O IPRHE, 105 EAST 22ND STREET – 6TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10010
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: (212) 677-4181 OR (914) 263-6599
OR VISIT: WWW.COMITENOVIEMBRE.ORG
COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE MEMBER AGENCIES
INSTITUTE FOR THE PUERTO RICAN/HISPANIC ELDERLY * ASPIRA OF NEW YORK
EL CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS PUERTORRIQUEÑOS * EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO
EUGENIO MARÍA DE HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE * LATINO JUSTICE – PRLDEF
NATIONAL CONGRESS FOR PUERTO RICAN RIGHTS – JUSTICE COMMITTEE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LATINO POLICY * PROMESA
PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION
Friday, October 16, 2009
Free flu shots for adults
Flu vaccines will be administered free of cost for all adults over 21 years of age. Seniors and high risk adults preferred.
When:
4-7 p.m. Thursday, October 22nd
Taller Boricua
1680 Lexington Ave., Manhattan
This event is sponsored by Senator José M. Serrano and New York Presbyterian. To schedule an appointment please call the office of Senator Serrano: (212) 828-5829
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When:
4-7 p.m. Thursday, October 22nd
Taller Boricua
1680 Lexington Ave., Manhattan
This event is sponsored by Senator José M. Serrano and New York Presbyterian. To schedule an appointment please call the office of Senator Serrano: (212) 828-5829
Monday, October 12, 2009
Going out: Halloween night in NYC
I just posted a new entry in my NY Latino Examiner column related to Halloween.
http://www.examiner.com/x-11970-NY-Latino-Community-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Going-out-Halloween-night-in-NYC
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Celebrate Quijombo in the South Bronx
Quijombo is on in the South Bronx, so Happy Quijombo! The other night I had the pleasure of going to Trolley night to view the interesting photography at the Samana exhibit at the Longwood Art Gallery and to enjoy a taste of the Afro-Dominican celebration Quijombo at Hostos Community College in the South Bronx. I was treated to a music festival.
If you have an interest in Dominican culture, African culture, religion, nature, and more, you will enjoy this photo show.
The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, in collaboration with Alianza Dominicana Inc., proudly presents Quijombo 2009, its second biennial celebration of Afro-Dominican Culture. This year the festival will present a variety of cultural expressions with a special emphasis on the region of the Samaná peninsula located in the northeast corner of the Dominican Republic.
(El Centro Hostos para las Artes y la Cultura, en colaboración con Alianza Dominicana Inc., se enorgullece en presentar a Quijombo 2009, su segunda bienal celebrando las manifestaciones de la cultura afro-dominicana. Este año el festival presentará una variedad de expresiones culturales con énfasis en la región de la península de Samaná localizada en el extremo noreste de la República Dominicana.)
For more info, visit http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts/events.html
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If you have an interest in Dominican culture, African culture, religion, nature, and more, you will enjoy this photo show.
The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, in collaboration with Alianza Dominicana Inc., proudly presents Quijombo 2009, its second biennial celebration of Afro-Dominican Culture. This year the festival will present a variety of cultural expressions with a special emphasis on the region of the Samaná peninsula located in the northeast corner of the Dominican Republic.
(El Centro Hostos para las Artes y la Cultura, en colaboración con Alianza Dominicana Inc., se enorgullece en presentar a Quijombo 2009, su segunda bienal celebrando las manifestaciones de la cultura afro-dominicana. Este año el festival presentará una variedad de expresiones culturales con énfasis en la región de la península de Samaná localizada en el extremo noreste de la República Dominicana.)
For more info, visit http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts/events.html
Thursday, October 8, 2009
'Law Abiding Citizen' giveaway for Bronx Latino readers
Promoters of the new movie "Law Abiding Citizen" are offering passes to Bronx Latino readers and visitors for a NYC screening next week. To participate in the giveaway, e-mail your full name to bronxlatino (at) puertoricosun.com.
Passes are good for you and a guest. Winners will be selected on a first come first served basis. The giveaway is only valid for the Manhattan screening.
UPDATEE: Congratulations to the giveaway winners. Enjoy the movie. This giveaway is now closed.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Bronx Trolley features Quijombo, trees and more
Things to do in the Bx
It's trolley night in the Bronx, which means an evening of art, karaoke, and trees. The evening also includes the kick-off of the five-day Quijombo Festival, a celebration of Dominican culture.
Trolley highlights include:
The Samana exhibit at the Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos Community College, the Quijomo cultural and music festival, the presence of Katie Holten, the artist behind our beautiful outdoor Tree Museum (I'm glad to be a part of this project, which Katie says may be extended), and Hector Canonge's exhibit at the Blue Bedroom Project (see entry below).
For more info, visit http://bronxarts.org. The trolley ride and related events are free.
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It's trolley night in the Bronx, which means an evening of art, karaoke, and trees. The evening also includes the kick-off of the five-day Quijombo Festival, a celebration of Dominican culture.
Trolley highlights include:
The Samana exhibit at the Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos Community College, the Quijomo cultural and music festival, the presence of Katie Holten, the artist behind our beautiful outdoor Tree Museum (I'm glad to be a part of this project, which Katie says may be extended), and Hector Canonge's exhibit at the Blue Bedroom Project (see entry below).
For more info, visit http://bronxarts.org. The trolley ride and related events are free.
Friday, October 2, 2009
A time warp machine in the Bronx
Things to do in the Bx
The Bronx Blue Bedroom Project Presents
GC 2
by
Hector Canonge
The exhibit opens tomorrow from 2-5 p.m, Bronx Blue Bedroom Project, 309 Alexander Ave. #3A. Free admission.
Here's the description of the exhibit and the artist:
Commemorating the centennial of the Grand Boulevard and Concourse, commonly known as the Grand Concourse, and described by many as the Champs-Élysées of the Bronx, New-media artist, Hector Canonge, challenges notions of historical representations in a multi-dimensional world created to evoke the social, political and economic transformations of the borough. The site-specific media project looks at the four-and-a-half-mile boulevard and spins it into a time warp machine proposing a pseudo futuristic development where the appropriation, and fragmentation of the public realm exist through literary narratives, archival materials sounds, and digital collages.
Hector Canonge is a New Media artist who lives and works in New York City where he studied literature, film and Integrated Media Arts. His work incorporates the use of various media and commercial technologies, physical environments, and cinematic narratives. He recently finished the project "Epistolar," (on view through Sept. 29) as part of his residency work in the first NYC 2009 Dyson Summer Artists in Residency program at Pace University, and is presenting "Intersections," funded by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, at Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, NoMAA's new galleries in Upper Manhattan (Sept. 24 -Dec 30). Canonge was the recipient of the 2009 Newark New Media Residency Program of City Without Walls, cWOW, Newark, NJ., and a visiting media artists at New Jersey City University in the Spring 2009. His exhibition, "18 BEATS," (on view at Discover Queens Visitor's Center) funded in part by NYSCA's regrant program, is a sonic exploration of the various communities along the #7 Train in Queens, NY. As part of his Public Art Intervention collaborations, Canonge has worked with Taiwanese artist Chin Chih Yang in "100 Degrees" (Summer 2009), and with British artist, Hellen Pichard, in "Dixie-Tone" (Summer 2008) while in residence at Atlantic Center for The Arts, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Canonge's works have been exhibited at the Jersey City Museum, The Bronx Museum of The Arts, Queens Museum of Art, and in various galleries in NYC and NJ. He was selected for the AIM27 program at BXMA, received Public Art commissions, participated as an associate artist in the Digital Media Residency Program at Atlantic Center for The Arts, obtained a fellowship at Harvestworks, and has worked with organizations such as Queens Council on the Arts,Association of Hispanic Arts, and NoMAA. His work has been reviewed by the New York Times, ART FORUM, NYRemezcla, and New York Daily News. Canonge has taught multimedia at New York City College of Technology, CUNY; Web technologies in the Film & Communications Program at the New School University; media production at Brooklyn Community Access Television, BCAT; and Stop Motion Animation at Bronx River Arts Center. As part of his community initiatives, he started the monthly Queens' LGBT film program CINEMAROSA. He is also the co-founder of QMAD, Queens Media Arts Development, a non-for profit arts organization that serves various communities of Queens with media programs in the arts and technology.
This exhibit runs until October 30.
...Also note that BBBP is one of the Bronx Culture Trolley stops on Wednesday, October 7 from 5-8:30 p.m.
For more information about the Bronx Bedroom Project, go to http://bronxbbp.com
source: Bronx Blue Bedroom Project
The Bronx Blue Bedroom Project Presents
GC 2
by
Hector Canonge
The exhibit opens tomorrow from 2-5 p.m, Bronx Blue Bedroom Project, 309 Alexander Ave. #3A. Free admission.
Here's the description of the exhibit and the artist:
Commemorating the centennial of the Grand Boulevard and Concourse, commonly known as the Grand Concourse, and described by many as the Champs-Élysées of the Bronx, New-media artist, Hector Canonge, challenges notions of historical representations in a multi-dimensional world created to evoke the social, political and economic transformations of the borough. The site-specific media project looks at the four-and-a-half-mile boulevard and spins it into a time warp machine proposing a pseudo futuristic development where the appropriation, and fragmentation of the public realm exist through literary narratives, archival materials sounds, and digital collages.
Hector Canonge is a New Media artist who lives and works in New York City where he studied literature, film and Integrated Media Arts. His work incorporates the use of various media and commercial technologies, physical environments, and cinematic narratives. He recently finished the project "Epistolar," (on view through Sept. 29) as part of his residency work in the first NYC 2009 Dyson Summer Artists in Residency program at Pace University, and is presenting "Intersections," funded by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, at Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, NoMAA's new galleries in Upper Manhattan (Sept. 24 -Dec 30). Canonge was the recipient of the 2009 Newark New Media Residency Program of City Without Walls, cWOW, Newark, NJ., and a visiting media artists at New Jersey City University in the Spring 2009. His exhibition, "18 BEATS," (on view at Discover Queens Visitor's Center) funded in part by NYSCA's regrant program, is a sonic exploration of the various communities along the #7 Train in Queens, NY. As part of his Public Art Intervention collaborations, Canonge has worked with Taiwanese artist Chin Chih Yang in "100 Degrees" (Summer 2009), and with British artist, Hellen Pichard, in "Dixie-Tone" (Summer 2008) while in residence at Atlantic Center for The Arts, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Canonge's works have been exhibited at the Jersey City Museum, The Bronx Museum of The Arts, Queens Museum of Art, and in various galleries in NYC and NJ. He was selected for the AIM27 program at BXMA, received Public Art commissions, participated as an associate artist in the Digital Media Residency Program at Atlantic Center for The Arts, obtained a fellowship at Harvestworks, and has worked with organizations such as Queens Council on the Arts,Association of Hispanic Arts, and NoMAA. His work has been reviewed by the New York Times, ART FORUM, NYRemezcla, and New York Daily News. Canonge has taught multimedia at New York City College of Technology, CUNY; Web technologies in the Film & Communications Program at the New School University; media production at Brooklyn Community Access Television, BCAT; and Stop Motion Animation at Bronx River Arts Center. As part of his community initiatives, he started the monthly Queens' LGBT film program CINEMAROSA. He is also the co-founder of QMAD, Queens Media Arts Development, a non-for profit arts organization that serves various communities of Queens with media programs in the arts and technology.
This exhibit runs until October 30.
...Also note that BBBP is one of the Bronx Culture Trolley stops on Wednesday, October 7 from 5-8:30 p.m.
For more information about the Bronx Bedroom Project, go to http://bronxbbp.com
source: Bronx Blue Bedroom Project
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Bronx Latino: Participate in 'From Mexico with Love' movie giveaway
Promoters for the film "From Mexico with Love" reached out to Bronx Latino for a movie giveaway for our readers and visitors. This time it's for the NYC screening of "From Mexico with Love," and we got a bunch more passes to give away. The screening is October 8 at a Manhattan theater. If you are interested in a free pass for you and a guest, send me an e-mail to bronxlatinoblog (at) puertoricosun.com. In the e-mail, please make sure to leave your full name in the message. Good luck. The first 25 winners will be selected on a first come first serve basis. The free pass is only for the screening. The movie opens in theaters on October 9.
Here's the synopsis:
In "From Mexico with Love, Hector Villa (Kuno Becker), a scrappy migrant farm worker and part-time prizefighter, joins forces with an old-school trainer to take on a rich rancher’s boxer son in the ring. An adrenaline-pumping action drama that also stirs the heart, the film stars rising talent Kuno Becker (Goal!) as well as Steven Bauer (Traffic), Bruce McGill (Collateral) and Danay Garcia (“Prison Break”), and features thrilling fight scenes from stunt coordinator-turned-director Jimmy Nickerson (Rocky, Raging Bull, Fight Club).
Farm laborer Hector toils in the fields of a Texas ranch by day and moonlights as a boxer by night in whatever impromptu bouts he can line up. The winnings aren’t much, but they help support his ailing mother (Angélica Aragón), who works beside him in the fields. Meanwhile, the ranch’s tyrannical owner has fighting ambitions of his own: his son Robert (Alex Nesic), an all-American playboy, is a rising star on the local boxing scene.
Hector wants to face Robert in the ring—not least because Robert has taken an interest in the beautiful Maria (Garcia), a young worker recently smuggled across the border by the gruff but kindhearted Tito (Bauer). But the ranch owner doesn’t want his son fighting a Mexican “picker.” Hector’s shot at a better life appears doomed when he gets fired after brawling with ranch heavies who have slashed his mother’s pay. Beaten up, broke and jobless, he gets dumped back over the Mexican border for his troubles.
While there, Hector tracks down a veteran boxing trainer (McGill) who takes him under his wing and helps him prepare for the ultimate David-and-Goliath faceoff—a fight against Robert. After some tough negotiating by Tito, the ranch owner agrees to the match. The bout becomes a dramatic showdown between the racist ranchers and the masses of downtrodden farm workers, who see a victory in the ring as a chance to reclaim some of the dignity they’ve lost in the fields. Their hopes rest in the calloused hands of a young hero with something to prove.
UPDATE: Congratulations to the winners. Giveaway is now closed.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Bronx Blue Bedroom Project seeks art
I am planning to participate in this upcoming art show at the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project in the South Bronx. Support local art.
Here's a letter from the curator Blanka Amezkua:
Unforeseen circumstances call for fun considerations…So during the month of November instead of one mixed media artists displaying her/his work in BBBP, we have decided to invite as many artists as possible to display their already framed, ready to hang 2D work (one piece per artist) all over the apartment, not only in the Blue Bedroom. We are having a Pre-Holiday Art Sale!!! And I hope you will take part and help us spread the word so we can fill every inch of the apartment with art…Sure, sure…you might be questioning, “Who is going to buy art in these times? You just never know…So I propose that instead of wondering if this or that, simply join us and take your chances…just as we are…We are excited, hopefully you will be too! I look forward to working with you and finding out where this risk takes us…
Please help me spread the word!
Gracias,
Blanka
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Friday, September 25, 2009
PRSUN Radio chats with Urban Jibaro George Torres
George Torres is a social media consultant, cultural activist, radio personality and founder of cultural online magazine SofritoForYourSoul.com. Read a brief bio at my blog at http://blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio.
PRSUN Radio is another project of Puerto Rico Sun Communications.
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UPDATE: To listen to the interview, go to my archived show at http://blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio
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