Community Calendar
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
Monday, March 12, 2007
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Community calendar
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.
Puerto Rican Traveling Theater is located at
304 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues
New York, NY 10036
www.prtt.org
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.
Puerto Rican Traveling Theater is located at
304 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues
New York, NY 10036
www.prtt.org
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Puerto Rican lawmakers urge decision on island's status
Puerto Ricans living on the mainland as well as on the island should have the right to participate in a constitutional convention that would help decide the political status of the territory, several lawmakers and Puerto Rico Gov. Anibal Acevedo-Vila¡ said Tuesday.
For more, go to
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/orl-bk-puertorico-022707,0,3010318.story?track=rss
source: Orlando Sentinel
Puerto Ricans living on the mainland as well as on the island should have the right to participate in a constitutional convention that would help decide the political status of the territory, several lawmakers and Puerto Rico Gov. Anibal Acevedo-Vila¡ said Tuesday.
For more, go to
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/orl-bk-puertorico-022707,0,3010318.story?track=rss
source: Orlando Sentinel
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Looking for Puerto Rican Artists
The Institute for Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (IPRAC) is building its permanent home in the historic Humboldt Park Stables, a building culturally significant to Chicago and embraced by the people of Puerto Rican descent who have settled in the Humboldt Park community. The restoration of this architectural and historic treasure will serve as a stimulating setting for IPRAC's exhibitions and cultural activities and will open this fall. Upon completion, IPRAC will represent the only institution on the continental U.S. devoted solely to Puerto Rican arts and culture. As part of the Institute's permanent exhibitions, IPRAC is seeking an artist to design and create a map of Puerto Rico for the Stable's outdoor courtyard. This map will be featured at the grand opening this fall and will be located in the center of the courtyard within a circle of commemorative bricks measuring approximately 19 feet in diameter.
For more info., go to www.virtualboricua.org.
The Institute for Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (IPRAC) is building its permanent home in the historic Humboldt Park Stables, a building culturally significant to Chicago and embraced by the people of Puerto Rican descent who have settled in the Humboldt Park community. The restoration of this architectural and historic treasure will serve as a stimulating setting for IPRAC's exhibitions and cultural activities and will open this fall. Upon completion, IPRAC will represent the only institution on the continental U.S. devoted solely to Puerto Rican arts and culture. As part of the Institute's permanent exhibitions, IPRAC is seeking an artist to design and create a map of Puerto Rico for the Stable's outdoor courtyard. This map will be featured at the grand opening this fall and will be located in the center of the courtyard within a circle of commemorative bricks measuring approximately 19 feet in diameter.
For more info., go to www.virtualboricua.org.
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