Help and Information



For all my Latin Brothers and Sisters ( eljefe2) because of the on-going economic crisis I have decided to put this link here so you can check out some of the Latest information regarding the crisis.

The New Realm of Hunterseeker



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1. Rhode Island Latino.com
2. Libertad Digital TV Spain
3. Mi Barrio.org
4. Tony’s Home Page
5. Puertoricans .com

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Art Print


For all of my Puerto Rican readers and art fans you will be interested to know that you can view a number of my art prints at Galeria W. Labiosa in Old San Juan, 200 Tetuan Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901-1517
Tel. ( 787 ) 721-2848.

This is one of my more popular prints ( below ) available there. The title is ” Buen dia don Roberto ” and is hand signed by me and measures 16” x 20”.

Buen dia don Roberto

Buen dia don Roberto

Slideshow of My Artwork and Christmas Cards

Thursday, September 03, 2009

Latism Heritage Tour

To all my Brothers and Sisters in the far reaches of the Empire I just got this via email and figured I should put it here as it will be of importance to many out there. 

The first national tour by Latinos in Social Media ( LatISM ), takes place in three states - NY, TX, FL - during the Hispanic Heritage Month ( September 15th - October 15th ).


(I-Newswire) - The first national tour by Latinos in Social Media ( LatISM ), takes place in three states - NY, TX, FL - during the Hispanic Heritage Month ( September 15th - October 15th ).

With 21 million projected Latino internet users by 2010, Latinos are adopting social media as their primary source of communication, news and entertainment faster than any other group. Their buying power is projected to reach $1.3 Trillion by 2013.

This two-day event will provide a networking opportunity and conference presentation, bringing together the leading minds and innovators in social media and technology. Attendees will benefit by learning how to leverage their business and utilize new opportunities within social media to connect with the Hispanic market. All are welcome to learn, understand and support Latinos in the current dynamic social media environment.

The Latinos In Social Media Heritage Tour, will present these topics and more: 

· Latest trends in social media and effective marketing strategies. 

· Case studies of top brands/companies; challenges and obstacles.

· Developing social media technologies and trends

· Latino culture and demographics in the U.S. today


The Latinos in Social Media Heritage Tour schedule:
Houston September 24, 2009-September 25, 2009
New York October 1, 2009- October 2, 2009
Orlando October 8, 2009-October 9, 2009


This summit is sponsored by major national corporations.

LatISM is using their Facebook group and Twitter to promote and update their members:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=74697431599
http://twitter.com/LatISM

Friday, August 07, 2009

Dominican Festival 2009 Kick-Off


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
Friday, August 7, 2009 | PDF Format 
 
Contact: Hemenegildo Martinez | (508) 562-0730 | www.DominicanFestival.com

 Cultural Week and Dominican Festival 2009 Kick-Off

Join us celebrate the largest Dominican Festival in New England! 

Boston, MA. August 7, 2009 – " ” (New England Cultural Week), and the newly formed committee of “La Sociedad Cultural Dominicana” (Dominican Cultural Society) joined forces to coordinate the 29th Annual Dominican Festival and Latino Health Fair on Sunday, August 16, 2009. This year's festival and cultural week’s theme, "Yo soy Dominicano" (I’m Dominican), is dedicated to encourage cultural pride and to reinforce the younger generation's knowledge of the history of their origins.

The events and festivities during “La Semana Cultural” (The Cultural Week) will culminate in a colorful parade that will lead to the grand Dominican Festival at Franklin Park, where more than 30,000 Latinos from different backgrounds will enjoy a variety of musical performances of local bands and other artists coming from New York, a special participation of the youth dance group Roca’s Essencia Latina, family activities, ethnic food, and free medical screenings and other services at the largest Latino health fair in New England. 





We invite you to be part of this opportunity and support our cause. There are many ways to participate:
Parade and Local Vendors. Join us in this venture at the parade or as local vendor at the festival. For more information please contact Marcela Buscante to (617) 524-4029
Health Fair. Service providers and health care organizations please contact Jossiane Martinez to martinez.josiane@gmail.com
Donations. No donation is too small. Today it’s us, tomorrow you! Please make donations by check to: Semana Cultural y Desfile Dominicano, P.O. Box 351, Halifax, MA 02338 

We all together can help preserve our Latino heritage and share our culture with friends and relatives living in New England!
For more information please contact Hemenegildo Martinez, President of the Dominican Festival, to (508) 562-0730. 

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Juan Luis Guerra Gets Honorary Doctor Degree at Berklee


Juan Luis Guerra
Gets Honorary Doctor Degree at Berklee


Berklee College of Music presented Juan Luis Guerra with an
honorary doctor of music degree! Don't forget to also check
the photo gallery, courtesy of Luzportfolio. Plus: La Vida
Campesina in Boston, BLTv's awarded at BNN's 25th
anniversary.

COVER: Juan Luis Guerra, Latin Grammy-awarded Dominican
singer and producer, and Luzmar Centeno, LuzPortfolio.
PHOTO BY LUZPORTFOLIO.



Friday, May 22, 2009

Spain’s blogger granny dies at 97

Our Blogger community has lost a precious lady this week. The Spanish grandmother who billed herself as the “world’s oldest internet blogger” has died at the age of 97.
María Amelia López Soliño died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 6 a.m.
Maria Amelia Lopez only began blogging from her seaside home in Galicia two years ago.
Her postings on international affairs, Spanish politics and old age quickly turned her into a celebrity, attracting followers around the world. You can view her blog Here.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Angels and Demons / The Soloist

Over the weekend the Mrs. And I got to see two of the latest movies which I had been looking forward to seeing, namely Angels and Demons and The Soloist. Both were great movies but I particularly liked The Soloist since it was based on the true story .

Angels and Demons
Angels & Demons is a 2009 American film adaptation of Dan Brown's novel of the same name, released on May 15, 2009. It is the sequel to The Da Vinci Code, another Brown film adaptation, although the novel Angels & Demons was published and takes place before the novel The Da Vinci Code. Filming took place in Rome and the Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. Tom Hanks reprises the lead role of Robert Langdon, while director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman also returned.
 

Obviously it is a controversial movie especially for Catholics and especially since Dan Brown likes to weave fiction with fact. It did net $48 million in the United States and Canada over the opening weekend. One thing that is definitely true deals with the Hadron Collider. This massive instrument does exist in France and it did go online on September 11, 2008  and they do have a public website for those with a scientific bend. There are controversies among scientist regarding this massive instrument who’s sole purpose is to create small Black Holes for research. Some feel this experiment can get out of control. France builds Doomsday Machine...

The Soloist
The Soloist is an 2009 drama film starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr.. It was directed by Joe Wright based on a screenplay written by Susannah Grant. The film is based on a true story of Nathaniel Ayers, a musician who becomes schizophrenic and homeless.

Jamie Foxx portrays Nathaniel Ayers, who is considered a cello prodigy, and Robert Downey Jr. portrays Steve Lopez, a Los Angeles Times columnist who discovers Ayers and writes about him in the newspaper. Production of the film began in January 2008 and was filmed mostly in Los Angeles, with some scenes shot in Cleveland. The film was released on April 24, 2009
The Soloist is based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx), a musical prodigy who developed schizophrenia during his second year at Juilliard School. Ayers becomes homeless in the streets of downtown Los Angeles, playing the violin and the cello.

Both movies are well worth watching.

Monday, May 18, 2009

NEWS ALERT FOR NEW YORKERS ONLY

Because of a recent scare and freak out for some here in NYC when a plane flew too low for comfort and nobody knew why, I just received this advisory from my job and I wanted to share with you:
NYPD provided information regarding a military aircraft flyover that will occur on May 20, 2009 at 11:45 A.M. The flyover is part of the Fleet Week festivities and will include four military planes flying over New York City at a low altitude. 

At approximately 11:45 A.M., four F-18 Hornets will pass over the Verrazano Narrows Bridge at an altitude of 2000 feet. The aircrafts will then turn and follow the Hudson River north over the assembled fleet while decreasing their altitude to 1000 feet. When the F-18s reach Pier 90, they will climb to 2500 feet and higher, exiting New York City airspace over the George Washington Bridge.
Source: Chuleta/ New York


Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Carlos Barberena de la Rocha


Today I got a newsletter from Arte y Vida Chicago in which I saw the work of Carlos Barberena de la Rocha and thought that I should put some information here and a couple of links. Hope everyone enjoys his work.

Carlos Barberena de la Rocha


Carlos Barberena de la Rocha was born in the city of Granada, Nicaragua in 1972, (the same year as the Managua earthquake). He was born into a family of artists, as the son of Myriam de la Rocha Silva (b.1938) and Roberto Barberena Ruiz (1938-1972), who unfortunately died in an accident when Carlos was only six months of age. Myriam was descended from a family of artists, of special note were the great portrait artist of the XIX century, Segundo de la Rocha and Lic. Juan Eligio de la Rocha, who discovered and saved the indigenous traditional oral theatrical work El Güegüense , now a masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity. Roberto was a great lover of art and dedicated his free time to writing poetry, painting with watercolors and playing the guitar.

The work of Carlos Barberena has been exhibited in numerous arts festivals, biennales of art as well as in museums and galleries throughout Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Spain, United States of America, Mexico, Domincan Republic and Venezuela. His artistic work has been published in almanacs and Christmas cards benefiting Costa Rican children. He has also participated in art auctions benefiting Nicaraguan children. He has received various awards, most notably the award- poster for the Ecology and Human Rights in Banana Plantations in Costa Rica, given by GEBANA in Berlin, Germany.


Saturday, May 09, 2009

Fiestas Patronales de Dorado

OK People here is my latest post which is the program for the Fiestas Patronales of Dorado which start on June 12, 2009. Here is the link: Fiestas Patronales de Dorado 

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Arte y Vida Hispanic Art & Cultural Events in Chicago

Here is the Arte y Vida listing of Art & Cultural events for May 2009 in the Chicago area.

5/8 Fandango Del Norte
With Fandanguero and Tarima Son
More info...

5/13 Mexican & Latino Book Fair 2009

More info...
 
5/13 Marimba Nacional de Concierto
More info...

Paulinho Garcia
My Very Life
More info...

5/16 Modern Wing Opening Day
Free
More info...

5/17 Instituto Cervantes Chamber Orchestra
Free Admission
More info...  

Saturday, May 02, 2009

The First Wonder of the World

Came across a most interesting blog that I want to share with all my

Brothers and Sisters

in the wilds of the Empire!!!

Its called " The First Wonder of the World "

and you can acess it Here!

Its a really Cool Blog!

Have Fun.

SUNDAYS IN HARLEM

Got this info from a good friend in N.Y.

SUNDAYS IN HARLEM
The Harlem Meer performance festival starts running Sundays from 6-21-09 to Sept 6-09 at Central Park's Charles A. Dana Discovery Center.
It is free on 110th st bet. 5th ave and Lenox--tel 212-860-1370
Have Fun!!!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Puerto Rican Reggae band Cultura Profética

To all my Brothers and Sisters in the great expanses of the Empire especially those in the New York Area The Puerto Rican Reggae band Cultura Profética will be in concert next Tuesday at SOBs.

204 Varick Street @ W.Houston
www.sobs.com
212-243-4940 .

TUESDAY APRIL 14

S.O.B.'s Concerts Presents:

CULTURA PROFETICA
Dj Sucio Smash
Cultura Profética "Un deseo" @ S.O.B.S

Friday, April 10, 2009

Arte Y Vida Chicago: April Events

OK people here are the cultural events for April in the Chicago area.

Call for Art 2009
A Question of Vida y Muerte
More info...

4/17 The 25th Chicago Latino Film Festival
Opening Night! Film & Cocktail Reception
El Regalo/The Gift (Chile). More info...
 

4/18 Poesia en Abril

Celebrate Poetry Month and highlight Spanish-language
poetry in Chicago and the United States. More info...    



4/23 Lecture: Dolores Huerta

Dolores C. Huerta is the co-founder and First Vice President Emeritus
of the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO (UFW).
Free and Open to the Public
More info...



  4/25 Flamenco Night w/ Idilio
Flamenco trio performing traditional as well as
original and contemporary flamenco. More info...
 

The HotHouse in collaboration with Sound Culture Present:

4/17: The Grazyna Auguscik Group
Friday April 17
Grazyna Auguscik Group
Fizz Bar & Grill
3220 N. Lincoln Ave
More info...

Grazyna Auguscik
Chicago-based singer, composer, arranger, and producer Grazyna Auguscik is one of the most intriguing contemporary vocalists on the world’s jazz scene today. Her unorthodox approach to rewriting classic works is at once a tribute to its authors as well as an adventure into uncharted territory, while her own compositions are fresh and original. Her elusive style challenges traditional definitions of jazz and show an artist with no boundaries.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

"Jibaro, My Pretty N****r" Felipe Luciano

Here is a piece that is also posted on LatinosNYC which I thought I would post here for your entertainment.

"Pretty Nigga" Felipe Luciano
Def Poetry, Season 2, Episode 5 (S02 E05) 
Original Air Date: 19 July 2002


Fire and Comedy at SOLOMON PORCH


OK people, for those of you in the New York area in particularly Brooklyn you will be interested to know of this event:
Fire and Comedy at SOLOMON PORCH
Time: April 16, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm
Location: SOLOMON PORCH
Street: 307 STUYVENT AVE
City/Town: BROOKLYN NY
Contact Info: 646-352-1759
Event Type: comedy, and, poetry
Organized By: Raul Kahayarix Rios/LATINOSNYC


Thursday, March 26, 2009

Latino Unemployment

Here are some rather disturbing figures regarding Latino unemployment , like if we haven’t figured this one out!!!
Since the recession began in December 2007, Latino unemployment has risen 4.7 percentage points, to 10.9 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Black unemployment has risen 4.5 points, to 13.5 percent. White unemployment has risen 2.9 points, to 7.3 percent.

You can read about it here: Unemployment hits harder among Latinos, blacks

Slideshow Here

You might want to see this as well from an AARP Bulletin:
There were few racial differences, but Hispanics, the nation's largest and fastest growing minority, had the worst emotional health all year long.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Hispanic Art & Cultural Events in Chicago


OK People here is a list of coming events in the Chicago area of interest to all Hispanics.
 Hispanic Art & Cultural Events in Chicago

3/26 Sueños en Relieve: Prints by Rene Arceo
Opening Reception: March 26, 5 – 8 pm, more info.

3/27 Flamenco Jazz: Outstanding figure among flamenco artists - 
Sergio Monroy, more info.
 
3/28 Guitars of Spain at Uncommon Ground,
Flamenco Fusion more info.
3/28 - 3/29 10th Chicago Latino Book & Family Festival 
Free Admission. more info. 
 
4/1 Bajofondo with Alma de Tango, more info. 

4/4 The Creative Chicago Expo
For Artists, Arts Businesses and Organizations

Dance | Fashion | Film | Literary | Music | Theater | Visual Arts
Workshops | Panels | Vendors | Consultants | Services
Admission free ~ bring a friend!, more info
 
4/2 - 4/4 Delfos Danza Contemporánea from Mexico 
makes its Chicago debut, more info 



The HotHouse in collaboration with Sound Culture Present: 

4/3: Goran Ivanovic & Fareed Haque Duo

Duo guitarists Goran Ivanovic Serbio-Croatian and Fareed Haque Pakistani/Chilean 
draw on their diverse ethnic heritage to create stunning collaborations 
that mix dazzling virtuosity with epic sorrow.

"...when their two guitars play, cultural barriers melt away." -Chicago Tribune


4/17: The Grazyna Auguscik Group

"Auguscik and her ensemble sound like nothing else you ever heard; they are out of this world.”… Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

"... coolly sensuous voice, infectious music..." - Neil Tesser

" With stunning use of her lithe, mobile voice she is doing important work in advancing the potential for imaginative jazz singing." - Don Heckman, L.A. Times


Purchase Tickets Online

Supported by Arte y Vida Chicago



Friday, March 13, 2009

Latest from Boston Latino TV


OK People, here is the latest from Boston Latino TV


LUCKY FRIDAY @ MOJITOS AFTERWORK
Friday, March 13th, 2009 at 6pm
Mojitos Lounge | 48 Winter St, Downtown Boston, MA

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Boston Latino TV @ Mojitos, the newest afterwork hot spot. Come and bring your irish freinds for the wine & cheese sampling! Remember, on St. Patrick''s Day we are all Irish!

Doors open at 6 pm | No cover | 21+, proper id required.


Boston Latino TV recommends...





GET READY! LATINO CAREER EXPO 2009 Thursday, March 19, 2009 Courtyard Boston Tremont Hotel (275 Tremont St, Boston MA) 1-5 pm Job Fair 5:30 - 8 pm El Mundo Professional Mixer

El Mundo Newspaper continues to provide opportunities to job seekers and diversity to head hunters with its successful Latino Career Expo series! During this all-day, high-visibility event recruiters win by tapping into a large pool of aspiring, qualified, Latino bilingual candidates. Job seekers win by meeting dozens of representatives right on the spot!



3RD ANNUAL LATINA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Friday, March 13th, 2009, 9am-3pm Boston State House The Woman in Solidarity Committee and the Dominican Development Center celebrates the International Women's Day and invites you to attend the 3rd Annual Latina Women's Conference, Friday, March 13th, 2009 (9am-3pm) at Boston State House. Special Guest Sonia Chang Díaz, hosted by Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez. Registration $25, Women $15.
More information, call Magalis Troncoso at 617-524-4029





CULTURA VIVA 2009

IBA''s Arts Gala on March 28, 2009
Casa de la Cultura, Boston MA

Join us at IBA''s 2009 Arts Gala to celebrate Latino arts and the continued accomplishments of IBA and Casa de la Cultura/Center for Latino Arts. Not your typical gala, IBA''s lively fiesta celebrates the arts through dynamic Latino music, savory cuisine, vibrant art and foot-stomping performances from their very own program participants! To donate or for more information please visit IBA''''s website at http://www.iba-etc.org/





3RD MHLEA ANNUAL GALA EVENT

Friday, April 10, 2009
Lombardo's

On Friday, April 10, 2009, M.H.L.E.A. will be celebrating its 3rd Annual Gala Event. Our goal is to raise money to continue in the wonderful work we began: planning family events, forming partnerships with community organizations (youths), and additional training for our officers in their respected fields Ticket Price: $50. For Ticket Contact: J R Martinez @ (508) 328-7889


Wednesday, March 11, 2009

NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ




For All my Brothers and Sisters in the far reaches of The Empire and especially for those lucky enough to be in New York City there will be an event at

NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ

in upper Manhattan this coming April 11, 2009.
Here are the details:

Time: April 11, 2009 from 6:30pm to 9pm
Location: NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
Street: 236 EAST 3RD STREET
City/Town: NYC, NY
Website or Map: http://LATINOSNYC.NING.COM
Contact Info: 646-352-1759
Event Type: poets, and, vocal, n, happy, birthday, 2, me
Organized By: Raul Kahayarix Rios

Friday, January 16, 2009

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

A very good friend of mine designed this and I felt I should put it here for the world to see.
Congratulations on a job well done!!!
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