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

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.

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 

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...  

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!!!

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

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.

"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

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.

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

'West Side Story' Revival Uneven

Here is a little stage news for a change. Every Boricua remembers West Side Story well there is a theatrical revival going on in New York. Here is an article by Malcom Johnson that is worth reading:

NEW YORK — Anyone who witnessed the original production is likely to feel a wrenching nostalgia watching the vivid if flawed revival of "West Side Story."

Drawn from "Romeo and Juliet" and pitting a white gang against Puerto Ricans in New York in the summer of 1957, the production that opened Thursday night at the Palace Theatre has been widely celebrated for its use of Spanish in songs and dialogue. The idea may be a good one, but it has been poorly handled.

Those of you who are lucky enough to be living there might hop on over and check it out.

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

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

Documental Boricua Rap Series

For those Puerto Ricans and Rap enthusiast
Just click below
Documental Boricua Rap Series

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!!!

Boston Latino TV GOES TO WASHINGTON

John Pinette at his finest

OK People, Some laughs before the evening Feast!

Have a Nice and Safe New Years Eve!!!

Stand-Up Comedy: Arab-American comedians in New York

Junot Diaz