Activism
UN Observer, Fri, 29 Jun 2007
VIEQUES AT THE UNITED STATES SOCIAL FORUM
Puerto Rico is a Caribbean archipelago: the smallest of the Greater Antilles. Invaded by the United States in 1898 during the Spanish American War, Puerto Rico was put under US rule as war booty. Today, Puerto Rico is still a militarily occupied colony.
For more, go to
http://www.unobserver.com/layout5.php?id=3684&blz=1
Saturday, June 30, 2007
don't want to be
By Samaris Ayala
don't want to be a piri thomas
dont want to be a julia de burgos
don't want to be a raul julia
don't want to be a freddie prince
don't want to be short eyes
just want to be me
we had a curse,
and i believe it's being lifted
Roberto Clemente may he rest in peace
Samaris Ayala contributes her writings to Puerto Rico Sun. She may be reached at sallypatches@yahoo.com.
By Samaris Ayala
don't want to be a piri thomas
dont want to be a julia de burgos
don't want to be a raul julia
don't want to be a freddie prince
don't want to be short eyes
just want to be me
we had a curse,
and i believe it's being lifted
Roberto Clemente may he rest in peace
Samaris Ayala contributes her writings to Puerto Rico Sun. She may be reached at sallypatches@yahoo.com.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Film
Loisaida Cortos Seeks Entries
Loisaida Cortos Latino Film Festival 2007 (LCLFF 2007) will take place on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at La Plaza Cultural, an outdoor community garden in New York’s historic Lower East Side, and organizers are seeking short-film and still-photography submissions for this festival.
Films must be 30 minutes or less, made by, featuring and/or about Latino themes and/or Latino Filmmakers, and be in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or an indigenous language. For submission guidelines and an application, go to www.loisaidacortos.com.
Located at 9th Street and Avenue C (Loisaida Avenue) in the heart of “Alphabet City,” La Plaza Cultural has been the home of the festival since its 2002 inception. A reception and exhibit of inspired and fun-filled art and photography by Latino artists will also feature a live performance by a special musical guest, and of course—salsa dancing! There will also be an after-party at neighborhood bars and restaurants sponsoring the event.
LCLFF is racking up its share of awards and honors: Éramos Pocos (One Too Many) by Borja Cobeaga (LCLFF 2006) was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 79th Annual Academy Awards. Hasta La Muerte (Till Death) by Juan Pérez-Fajardo (LCLFF 2005) was nominated for Best Short Film–Animation at Spain’s Goya Awards in 2007.
A comprehensive DVD press kit, designed by 2004 Student Academy Award–winner Robert Castillo, featuring a selection of films and artists from LCLFF 2002–2006, along with information about upcoming events and LCLFF 2007 will be available soon. E-mail info@loisaidacortos.com to request a copy.
March and October 2006’s screening-fundraisers at Agora Loft on W. 34th Street drew hundreds of supporters, helping spread the word to artists, performers, and filmmakers.
Festival co-founders Ellie Diez and Sílvia Mesalles have developed plans to expand LCLFF worldwide. Recent events organized by Mesalles and MonxetaStudio (www.monxeta.com), a cutting-edge visual communications and new-technologies design studio, include the third annual international Loisaida Cortos Barcelona at the Maumau Underground this past May 18. Mesalles will also host the first annual LCLFF Antwerp (Belgium). Plans are underway to expand to university film departments in Latin-American countries and to Latino communities in Europe and Asia.
Gearing up for New York’s sixth annual LCLFF 2007, co-founder Ellie Diez is hosting the first LCLFF Mexico, screening a selection of LCLFF-2006 shorts this summer in Mexico City. Diez is also planning an LCLFF 2007 blast-off party in September featuring performances by spoken-word artist Vanessa Hidary, and special guests, along with selected shorts from LCLFF 2002–2006.
LCLFF is a free community event that takes place annually in a diverse, multicultural neighborhood in New York’s historic Lower East Side. LCLFF gives Latino and Latino-American filmmakers a unique opportunity to have their quality short films professionally screened at an outdoor festival venue, providing the valuable exposure needed to broaden their spectrum of industry opportunities while helping artists and audiences to cross cultural and national borders and find common ground. While LCLFF cultivates its Latino-American audience, its broader mission is to introduce the creativity and artistic contribution of the Latino spirit to non-Latinos, fostering appreciation of the diverse, dynamic Latino culture.
For more information about LCLFF and upcoming events:
www.loisaidacortos.com.
Loisaida Cortos Seeks Entries
Loisaida Cortos Latino Film Festival 2007 (LCLFF 2007) will take place on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at La Plaza Cultural, an outdoor community garden in New York’s historic Lower East Side, and organizers are seeking short-film and still-photography submissions for this festival.
Films must be 30 minutes or less, made by, featuring and/or about Latino themes and/or Latino Filmmakers, and be in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or an indigenous language. For submission guidelines and an application, go to www.loisaidacortos.com.
Located at 9th Street and Avenue C (Loisaida Avenue) in the heart of “Alphabet City,” La Plaza Cultural has been the home of the festival since its 2002 inception. A reception and exhibit of inspired and fun-filled art and photography by Latino artists will also feature a live performance by a special musical guest, and of course—salsa dancing! There will also be an after-party at neighborhood bars and restaurants sponsoring the event.
LCLFF is racking up its share of awards and honors: Éramos Pocos (One Too Many) by Borja Cobeaga (LCLFF 2006) was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 79th Annual Academy Awards. Hasta La Muerte (Till Death) by Juan Pérez-Fajardo (LCLFF 2005) was nominated for Best Short Film–Animation at Spain’s Goya Awards in 2007.
A comprehensive DVD press kit, designed by 2004 Student Academy Award–winner Robert Castillo, featuring a selection of films and artists from LCLFF 2002–2006, along with information about upcoming events and LCLFF 2007 will be available soon. E-mail info@loisaidacortos.com to request a copy.
March and October 2006’s screening-fundraisers at Agora Loft on W. 34th Street drew hundreds of supporters, helping spread the word to artists, performers, and filmmakers.
Festival co-founders Ellie Diez and Sílvia Mesalles have developed plans to expand LCLFF worldwide. Recent events organized by Mesalles and MonxetaStudio (www.monxeta.com), a cutting-edge visual communications and new-technologies design studio, include the third annual international Loisaida Cortos Barcelona at the Maumau Underground this past May 18. Mesalles will also host the first annual LCLFF Antwerp (Belgium). Plans are underway to expand to university film departments in Latin-American countries and to Latino communities in Europe and Asia.
Gearing up for New York’s sixth annual LCLFF 2007, co-founder Ellie Diez is hosting the first LCLFF Mexico, screening a selection of LCLFF-2006 shorts this summer in Mexico City. Diez is also planning an LCLFF 2007 blast-off party in September featuring performances by spoken-word artist Vanessa Hidary, and special guests, along with selected shorts from LCLFF 2002–2006.
LCLFF is a free community event that takes place annually in a diverse, multicultural neighborhood in New York’s historic Lower East Side. LCLFF gives Latino and Latino-American filmmakers a unique opportunity to have their quality short films professionally screened at an outdoor festival venue, providing the valuable exposure needed to broaden their spectrum of industry opportunities while helping artists and audiences to cross cultural and national borders and find common ground. While LCLFF cultivates its Latino-American audience, its broader mission is to introduce the creativity and artistic contribution of the Latino spirit to non-Latinos, fostering appreciation of the diverse, dynamic Latino culture.
For more information about LCLFF and upcoming events:
www.loisaidacortos.com.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Community Calendar
Upcoming event
His passionate delivery made every word count." John Hoglund- Backstage
GREG PURNHAGEN
in BABALU-CY!
The Art of Desi Arnaz featuring Georga Osborne
Musical Director~ David Cook
Bass~Yoshi Waki Drums~Chad Hochberg
Johnny Durkin~ Percussion
Ravi Best~ Trumpet Kurt Stockdale- Sax
Ryan Kebberle~ Trombone
Directed by Leonard Peters
Wednesdays, July 11, 18 & 25, 7:00p.m.
The Metropolitan Room
34 West 22nd Street, NYC reservations 212.206.0440$25 cover/2 drink minimum
$5 MAC/Cabaret Hotline discount
www.metropolitanroom.com
www.cabarethotlineonline.com
Upcoming event
His passionate delivery made every word count." John Hoglund- Backstage
GREG PURNHAGEN
in BABALU-CY!
The Art of Desi Arnaz featuring Georga Osborne
Musical Director~ David Cook
Bass~Yoshi Waki Drums~Chad Hochberg
Johnny Durkin~ Percussion
Ravi Best~ Trumpet Kurt Stockdale- Sax
Ryan Kebberle~ Trombone
Directed by Leonard Peters
Wednesdays, July 11, 18 & 25, 7:00p.m.
The Metropolitan Room
34 West 22nd Street, NYC reservations 212.206.0440$25 cover/2 drink minimum
$5 MAC/Cabaret Hotline discount
www.metropolitanroom.com
www.cabarethotlineonline.com
IMG_1278
@ Rincon Criollo
Photo -- on the set of Open, Bronxnet's morning interactive program, for a segment of the docu-concert premiere of Bomplenazo
Host Rhina Valentin interviews Tato Torres of Yerbabuena as audience members listen.
Photo -- on the set of Open, Bronxnet's morning interactive program, for a segment of the docu-concert premiere of Bomplenazo
Host Rhina Valentin interviews Tato Torres of Yerbabuena as audience members listen.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
A note from Luis Pagan
An Invite to the Yonkers Puerto Rican/Hispanic Parade & Artisan's Fair @ The Yonkers Riverfront Library
Location: The Yonkers Riverfront Library
1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY
When: Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m.
Phone: 718-684-3919
Hola Familia,
This Saturday I'll be one of the vendors participating in the 1st Annual Puerto Rican Artisans Fair in Yonkers. If you have spare time, come check us out, eat food, listen to music (YERBABUENA & other bands are scheduled to perform) & buy some art. I'll be there all day. I hope to see you there.
An Invite to the Yonkers Puerto Rican/Hispanic Parade & Artisan's Fair @ The Yonkers Riverfront Library
Location: The Yonkers Riverfront Library
1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY
When: Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m.
Phone: 718-684-3919
Hola Familia,
This Saturday I'll be one of the vendors participating in the 1st Annual Puerto Rican Artisans Fair in Yonkers. If you have spare time, come check us out, eat food, listen to music (YERBABUENA & other bands are scheduled to perform) & buy some art. I'll be there all day. I hope to see you there.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Featured story
Angus Reid, Mon, 18 Jun 2007
U.S Would Keep Puerto Rico's Status Quo
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States believe
Puerto Rico should continue to have the same ties it currently has with
their country, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox
News.
For more, go to
http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=16171
Angus Reid, Mon, 18 Jun 2007
U.S Would Keep Puerto Rico's Status Quo
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States believe
Puerto Rico should continue to have the same ties it currently has with
their country, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox
News.
For more, go to
http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=16171
Monday, June 18, 2007
The fallen of the war# 3
The fallen of the war# 3
Boots of a fallen soldier from Puerto Rico.
Photo by ramon82
Boots of a fallen soldier from Puerto Rico.
Photo by ramon82
Saturday, June 16, 2007
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