Community Calendar:
An invite
PS109 @ MEDIANOCHE!
SATURDAY MAY 20TH 2PM - 9PM
161 EAST 106th STREET
(btw Lexington & 3rd ave.)
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS OPENING EVENT OF THE PS109 ARTIST NEEDS ASSESSMENT
PS109 (99th st btw 2nd / 3rd ave)
Artists, we need your help!
More specifically, we need your thoughts and opinions for a survey of the space needs of artists of all disciplines.
Artspace Projects (www.artspaceusa.org), a national nonprofit organization, is working with El Barrio’s Operation Fightback in East Harlem to transform former Public School 109 (PS109) into a live+work arts/community facility. This survey will help us do so. Please join us on May 20th to launch the survey! Starting at 3pm, and each hour thereafter, we will provide a presentation about the project and the survey.
From Saturday May 20 - Saturday July 15, artists of all disciplines are invited to complete a confidential online version of the survey at:
http://www.ArtspaceNYC.org
This project will serve the El Barrio community through sustainable cultural infrastructure that facilitates East Harlem not only as a creative community, but also as a Latino cultural capital. As you probably know, there is a lot of good work happening in the area to promote a cultural corridor, and projects like this will only serve to strengthen El Barrio's efforts to provide long-term capacity to the unique voice that has come out of the community for decades.
Specifically, this project will serve the El Barrio community by providing low income live+work units that are at or below 60% area median income. 100% of the live+work units in the facility will be low income units. The facility will also provide some 6-12,000 square feet of arts, culture and community space.
Artist participation in this survey is critical to making this project a reality. Your input will not only help us to understand if there is a need for low income live+work units, it will also help us understand the design and amenities needs within the project.
If you have questions about the survey, contact Artspace Projects at 612.333.9012, MediaNoche at 212.828.0402, or El Barrio's Operation Fightback at 212.410.7900.
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PS109 @ MEDIANOCHE
SABADO 20 DE MAYO 2PM -9PM
161 EAST 106TH. CALLE
(Entre las avenidas Lexington y 3ra.)
POR FAVOR APOYANOS EN ESTE EVENTO DE APERTURA
PARA EVALUAR LAS NECESIDADES HABITACIONALES Y DE ESPACIO DE LOS ARTISTAS, QUIENES PODRIAN BENEFICIARSE CON EL PROYECTO PS109.
PS 109 (Calle 99th. Entre las avenidas 2da. Y 3ra.)
¡Artistas, necesitamos tu colaboración! Para ser más específicos, necesitamos tus ideas y opiniones para determinar las necesidades de espacios de los artistas de todas las disciplinas.
Artspace Projects (www.artspaceusa.org) es una organización nacional sin fines de lucro que está trabajando en conjunto con El Barrio’s Operation Fightback en la transformación del edificio donde antiguamente operaba la escuela P.S. 109. Dicho edificio está ubicado en lo que se conoce como el East Harlem. Este proyecto, propone convertir dicho edificio en una instalación comunal de usos múltiples (trabajo/vivienda) para beneficiar a artistas de escasos recursos. Por medio de la presente encuesta, esperamos concretizar este proyecto. ¡Por favor únete a nosotros para el lanzamiento de esta encuesta! Partiendo de las 3 p.m., haremos una presentación sobre el proyecto y la encuesta a cada hora.
Desde el sábado 20 de mayo hasta el sábado 15 de julio, todos los artistas de todas las disciplinas, están invitados a completar la siguiente encuesta, la cuál es estrictamente confidencial. Por favor visite la siguiente dirección internet:
http://www.ArtspaceNYC.org
Este proyecto, va a apoyar a la comunidad de El Barrio a través de una infraestructura cultural consistente que apoye al East Harlem, no solamente como una comunidad creativa, sino también, como la capital cultural Latina. A como probablemente ya sabes, se está haciendo una cantidad significativa de trabajo en el área, para promover que El Barrio se convierta en un corredor cultural. Así que, proyectos como este, solamente ayudan a fortalecer los esfuerzos de El Barrio para seguir apostando por un desarrollo ilimitado de esa inigualable voz, que por décadas, ha emanado de la comunidad.
Específicamente, este proyecto apoyará a la comunidad de El Barrio ofreciendo unidades de bajo costo para vivienda+trabajo, calculadas a valer el 60% o menos del salario promedio en el área. El complejo habitacional también ofrecerá entre 6 y 12,000 metros cuadrados de espacio comunitario para uso artístico y cultural.
La participación de los artistas en esta encuesta es crucial para poder convertir este proyecto en realidad. La información que proveas, no sólo va ayudarnos a entender si existe necesidad y demanda por unidades de vivienda+trabajo, sino que también nos va a ayudar a entender que tipo de diseño y comodidades son requeridas para este proyecto.
Si tienes alguna duda o pregunta sobre esta encuesta, contacta MediaNoche al 212.828.0401, o El Barrio's Operation Fightback al 212.410.7900
Sources: MediaNoche and El Barrio's Operation Fightback
Monday, May 15, 2006
source: www.boricua.com
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade will be held on 5th Avenue in
New York City on Sunday June 11, 2006 starting at 11:00 AM
The Board of Directors of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc.
has made the following designations for this magnum event:
National Grand Marshall - Marc Anthony
States Marshall - Hon. Eddie Perez, Mayor of Hartford, CT
National Godmother - Jackie Guerrido
International Godmother - Pilar Montenegro
New York Godfather - Fat Joe
New York Godmother - Hon. Carmen Arroyo
Puerto Rico Godfather - Don Omar
NY - Youth Godmother - Nilda Rosario
NY - Youth Godfather - D.J. Casanova
Youth Godfather Puerto Rico - Michael Stuart
Children's Godfather - Pedro Santos - Payaso Piruli
Artists Godfather - Tommy Torres
Ambassadors of Youth - The Angels
Life-Time Achievements Awards - Hon. Jose Rivera
Parade Dedication - Hector Lavoe Music
Hometown Dedication - Florida, Puerto Rico
Centenary Dedication - Comerío, Puerto Rico
States Dedication - Connecticut
Ambassadors of Goodwill
1. Candela
2. Hector El Bambino
3. Miguel Cotto
4. Julio Voltio
We reach out to all Puerto Ricans to only display Puerto Rican flags
without any symbols. For more information, call the National Puerto
Rican Parade Office in New York at 718-401-0404.
View photos of the 2005 Parade
http://boricua.c.topica.com/maaeNIzabqzuUbeY9X3bafpLIa/
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade will be held on 5th Avenue in
New York City on Sunday June 11, 2006 starting at 11:00 AM
The Board of Directors of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc.
has made the following designations for this magnum event:
National Grand Marshall - Marc Anthony
States Marshall - Hon. Eddie Perez, Mayor of Hartford, CT
National Godmother - Jackie Guerrido
International Godmother - Pilar Montenegro
New York Godfather - Fat Joe
New York Godmother - Hon. Carmen Arroyo
Puerto Rico Godfather - Don Omar
NY - Youth Godmother - Nilda Rosario
NY - Youth Godfather - D.J. Casanova
Youth Godfather Puerto Rico - Michael Stuart
Children's Godfather - Pedro Santos - Payaso Piruli
Artists Godfather - Tommy Torres
Ambassadors of Youth - The Angels
Life-Time Achievements Awards - Hon. Jose Rivera
Parade Dedication - Hector Lavoe Music
Hometown Dedication - Florida, Puerto Rico
Centenary Dedication - Comerío, Puerto Rico
States Dedication - Connecticut
Ambassadors of Goodwill
1. Candela
2. Hector El Bambino
3. Miguel Cotto
4. Julio Voltio
We reach out to all Puerto Ricans to only display Puerto Rican flags
without any symbols. For more information, call the National Puerto
Rican Parade Office in New York at 718-401-0404.
View photos of the 2005 Parade
http://boricua.c.topica.com/maaeNIzabqzuUbeY9X3bafpLIa/
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Steven4
Journalist Vivian Lake interviews crime novelist Steven Torres, author of the Precinct Puerto Rico series, for PRSUN TV.
The show featuring Steven Torres will start airing at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, Channel 69, Bronxnet. Torres, the son of Puerto Rican parents, is a Bronx native.
The show usually repeats at 3:30 p.m. Mondays, 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Channel 69.
PRSUN TV is a monthly cultural arts show.
The interview is expected to also air in Manhattan during the time slot of PRDream on MNN, the public access station in Manhattan.
For more information about the writer, his site is www.steventorres.com.
The show featuring Steven Torres will start airing at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, Channel 69, Bronxnet. Torres, the son of Puerto Rican parents, is a Bronx native.
The show usually repeats at 3:30 p.m. Mondays, 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Channel 69.
PRSUN TV is a monthly cultural arts show.
The interview is expected to also air in Manhattan during the time slot of PRDream on MNN, the public access station in Manhattan.
For more information about the writer, his site is www.steventorres.com.
Community Calendar
EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO PRESENTS
PUERTO RICAN CINEMA – TWO FILM SCREENINGS
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 6:00 PM: TAÍNOS, LA ULTIMA TRIBU
(TAÍNOS, THE LAST TRIBE)
In time for El Barrio Week and Puerto Rican Day Parade celebrations, El Museo presents this film about an expedition headed by a young archeologist who accidentally discovers the last tribe of Taíno Indians, who have been living hidden away from civilization for more than 500 years. The movie, released in 2005, was filmed on location in the Puerto Rican towns of Comerio, Arecibo, Juana Diaz, Jayuya, Gurabo, Ponce, Manati and Naranjito. Written and directed by Benjamin Lopez.
In Spanish with English Subtitles.
Director will be present.
Admission: Free.
Wednesday, May 31, 8:00 pm: Cayo
Join us for a special presentation of this new Puerto Rican film starring soap-opera star Kamar de los Reyes and Roselyn Sanchez. In this film, three friends with big dreams try to deal with the challenges life throws their way, including rivalry in love. After much time abroad, Julia and Ivan, who has only 6 months to live due to cancer, return to their homeland and eventually reconcile with their old friend, whose life unraveled when they left years ago. Puerto Rico's submission to the Oscars in the best foreign film category. Directed by Vincente Juarbe, 2005.
In Spanish with English Subtitles. Admission: Free.
Screenings are free and open to the public. Both films will be shown at Teatro Heckscher of El Museo del Barrio.
El Museo is located at 1230 Fifth Avenue between 104th and 105th Streets and may be reached by subway: #6 to 103rd Street station; #2, #3 to Central Park North/110th Street station or by bus: M1, M3, M4 on Madison and Fifth Avenues to 104th Street; local crosstown service between Yorkville or East Harlem and the Upper West Side M96 and M106 or M2. Museum hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Suggested museum admission: $6 adults; $4 students and seniors; members and children under 12 accompanied by an adult enter free. For more information, contact www.elmuseo.org or 212-831-7272.
EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO PRESENTS
PUERTO RICAN CINEMA – TWO FILM SCREENINGS
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 6:00 PM: TAÍNOS, LA ULTIMA TRIBU
(TAÍNOS, THE LAST TRIBE)
In time for El Barrio Week and Puerto Rican Day Parade celebrations, El Museo presents this film about an expedition headed by a young archeologist who accidentally discovers the last tribe of Taíno Indians, who have been living hidden away from civilization for more than 500 years. The movie, released in 2005, was filmed on location in the Puerto Rican towns of Comerio, Arecibo, Juana Diaz, Jayuya, Gurabo, Ponce, Manati and Naranjito. Written and directed by Benjamin Lopez.
In Spanish with English Subtitles.
Director will be present.
Admission: Free.
Wednesday, May 31, 8:00 pm: Cayo
Join us for a special presentation of this new Puerto Rican film starring soap-opera star Kamar de los Reyes and Roselyn Sanchez. In this film, three friends with big dreams try to deal with the challenges life throws their way, including rivalry in love. After much time abroad, Julia and Ivan, who has only 6 months to live due to cancer, return to their homeland and eventually reconcile with their old friend, whose life unraveled when they left years ago. Puerto Rico's submission to the Oscars in the best foreign film category. Directed by Vincente Juarbe, 2005.
In Spanish with English Subtitles. Admission: Free.
Screenings are free and open to the public. Both films will be shown at Teatro Heckscher of El Museo del Barrio.
El Museo is located at 1230 Fifth Avenue between 104th and 105th Streets and may be reached by subway: #6 to 103rd Street station; #2, #3 to Central Park North/110th Street station or by bus: M1, M3, M4 on Madison and Fifth Avenues to 104th Street; local crosstown service between Yorkville or East Harlem and the Upper West Side M96 and M106 or M2. Museum hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Suggested museum admission: $6 adults; $4 students and seniors; members and children under 12 accompanied by an adult enter free. For more information, contact www.elmuseo.org or 212-831-7272.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Reggaeton
Plenty of 'Gasolina' Daddy Yankee says rumors of reggaeton's demise are entirely exaggerated. Read on...
Plenty of 'Gasolina' Daddy Yankee says rumors of reggaeton's demise are entirely exaggerated. Read on...
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
TV
Featured story on the public access issue:
NYC Pols Oppose Franchise Bill - 5/10/2006 5:52:00 PM - Multichannel News - CA6333713
Featured story on the public access issue:
NYC Pols Oppose Franchise Bill - 5/10/2006 5:52:00 PM - Multichannel News - CA6333713
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Looking for Actors -- Cast Call This Week
Casting a new film “Bronx 3M” (working title), the story of three
Latino youths (Maria, Michael and Mona) coming of age in a city going
up in flames. The "Bronx 3M" is a trilogy. We are currently casting
for "Mona's Move," the story of a Latina teenager struggling with her
sexual identity and those of others.
Looking for all types and ages — especially teenagers and young
adults. Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus. Deferred payment.
Open cast call for male roles on Wednesday, May 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. at PRDream/MediaNoche in East Harlem/El Barrio; and casting for female roles on Thursday, May 11, from 2 to 6 p.m., same place. Actors are asked to come prepared with a short monologue for the cast call as well as an updated photo and resume.
Or, please send an updated photo and resume to:
PRDream/MediaNoche
Attn: Clarisel Gonzalez
161 East 106th Street, First Floor
New York, NY 10029
“Bronx 3M” is produced under the auspices of MediaNoche’s Digital
Filmmakers Program and is made possible with the support of NY
Foundation, Manhattan Neighborhood Network, NYSCA and individual
donors.
Casting a new film “Bronx 3M” (working title), the story of three
Latino youths (Maria, Michael and Mona) coming of age in a city going
up in flames. The "Bronx 3M" is a trilogy. We are currently casting
for "Mona's Move," the story of a Latina teenager struggling with her
sexual identity and those of others.
Looking for all types and ages — especially teenagers and young
adults. Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus. Deferred payment.
Open cast call for male roles on Wednesday, May 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. at PRDream/MediaNoche in East Harlem/El Barrio; and casting for female roles on Thursday, May 11, from 2 to 6 p.m., same place. Actors are asked to come prepared with a short monologue for the cast call as well as an updated photo and resume.
Or, please send an updated photo and resume to:
PRDream/MediaNoche
Attn: Clarisel Gonzalez
161 East 106th Street, First Floor
New York, NY 10029
“Bronx 3M” is produced under the auspices of MediaNoche’s Digital
Filmmakers Program and is made possible with the support of NY
Foundation, Manhattan Neighborhood Network, NYSCA and individual
donors.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Environment
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service -- Press Releases Federal and Private Partnership Funds New Aviary to Help Recover the Endangered Puerto Rican Parrot
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service -- Press Releases Federal and Private Partnership Funds New Aviary to Help Recover the Endangered Puerto Rican Parrot
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