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Two Events Honoring Julia de Burgos in El Barrio

Friday, March 16
Official Street Naming Ceremony in Honor of Julia de Burgos (Julia de Burgos Boulevard)
11 a.m. - South East corner of 106th Street and Lexington Avenue

Born in 1914, de Burgos was one of the foremost poets to come out of Puerto Rico in the first half of the twentieth century. Modern critics have noted that her poetry anticipated the work of feminist writers and poets as well as that of other Hispanic authors. A resident of El Barrio, Julia de Burgos died here on July 6, 1953 at the age of 39, and she continues to represent the rich artistic and cultural contributions of Latinos in New York City. This ceremony also complements the newly installed mosaic portrait of the poet on the corner of 106th Street and Lexington Avenue by artist Manny Vega. The event is organized by NYC Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito and El Museo del Barrio, and co-sponsored by Hope Community and the East Harlem Preservation Organization. Admission: Free.

An Evening of Readings in Honor of Julia de Burgos
Friday, March 16, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Celebrate the work of Julia de Burgos at this special evening of readings at El Museo's Teatro Heckscher. Her poetry will be presented in Spanish and English by poets Carmen D. Lucca and Alma Villegas. Light refreshments will be served. Admission: Free. For advance registration, e-mail public_programs@elmuseo.org.


source: El Museo del Barrio

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Celebrating its 40th Anniversary--
EL TEATRO RODANTE PUERTORRIQUEÑO/THE PUERTO RICAN TRAVELING THEATRE
PRESENTS LATINA POETS FESTIVAL

Come and join some of the hottest, cutting edge Latina poets and performers
in an exciting festival in the heart of Broadway

with…
Sandra María Esteves, Mariposa, La Bruja,
Prisionera, Linda Nieves Powell, Patty Dukes,
Carmen de Lucca, Dra. Myrna Nieves, Rhina Valentín,
Carmen Valle and Lourdes Vazquez,
with special performances by
Soledad Romero and Jazmin Caratini

MARCH 8TH to 18TH 2007

THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS at 8:00PM
SUNDAYS at 3:00PM

Directed and Produced by Miriam Colón
Co-produced by Jack Ladrón

Tickets: 212-354-1293
Tickets also available through www. telecharge .com

Puerto Rican Traveling Theater is located at
304 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues
New York, NY 10036
www.prtt.org