Roberto Clemente Plaza in the Boogie Down

Felicidades. The plaza at 149th and Third Avenue (the Hub) in the Bronx is now also known as Roberto Clemente Plaza. The new street sign went up yesterday in honor of the legendary Puerto Rican baseball player and humanitarian.

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The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade '06

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The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade

Come out and celebrate Puerto Rican Pride!

Parade will take place at 1 p.m., Sunday, May 20
Along the Grand Concourse Starting at 176th Street and Ending at 167th St

For more information, please call: (718) 792-8797

source: www.ilovethebronx.com

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50 Years of the Puerto Rican Parade
A Pictorial Celebration

A photography exhibit depicting the most memorable moments in the half-century history of NYC's largest ethnic parade. Taken by some of the city's photographers, the pictures convey a resounding message: Puerto Rican Pride.

May 10-May 18
Reception: May 10, 5-8 p.m.
Atrium Gallery
Hostos Community College
450 Grand Concourse, the Bronx

Information: 718 518-4455
www.hostos.cuny.edu/culture&arts

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East Harlem bassist Joe Falcon will perform musical accompaniment at "WORD - From the Barrio" Open Mic tonight. He is the leader of the Latin/Jazz combo Coco Rico.

WORDS - From the Barrio
Open Mic Every Monday
hosted by Bobby Gonzalez
produced by Jaime "Maestro" Emeric
at
CARLITO'S CAFE Y GALERIA
1701 Lexington Ave. (bet. 106th & 107th Street)
Tel: 212-534-7168
Time: 7 - 11 PM

Suggested Donation: $5
No one turned away.
http://www.carlitosny.com/
http://www.bobbygonzalez.com/