The Reading Life
Book Release “The Last Puerto Rican Indian: A Collection of Dangerous Poetry”
Contact: Luis Cordero at LCordero@galeriacemi.com
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Scheduled for publication in June 2006, The Last Puerto Rican Indian: A Collection of Dangerous Poetry by Bobby González, is a book that challenges the reader to confront preconceived notions about the history and contemporary struggles of the Native Peoples of the Americas. The book is the first title issued by the recently formed publishing company www.CemiPress.com, which is a subsidiary of www.GaleriaCemi.com. Books can be ordered at www.cemipress.com.
Writing from the perspective of a modern Taino Indian, Mr. González takes on such varied themes as religious freedom (or lack thereof), cultural & physical genocide, violence against women, homophobia and the issue of racial/political identity.
“Dangerous memories.
Stolen histories.
Identity theft on a Cosmic scale.
Who/what determines
Who/what we are?
The Last Puerto Rican Indian,
with an abundance of love,
bites into a Cuban sandwich
on the corner of 145th Street and Brook Avenue.”
There are also verses that pay tribute to outstanding indigenous leaders such as Anacaona of Haiti, Guamá of Cuba, Cotubanamá from Quisqueya (the Dominican Republic), Sitting Bull of the Lakota and Osceola of the Seminole.
This unique volume contains many rare and intriguing graphic illustrations which document the lifeways, art and spirituality of Natives folk from the Amazon and the Caribbean. Most of these pictures are over one hundred years old and have not been viewed by most of the general public since the late 19th century.
An added bonus is a suggested Taino reading list which is a guide to both primary sources and current publications.
"The Last Puerto Rican Indian is beautifully written with a multiplicity of voices that capture both profound sadness and passionate defiance. Rich with spiritual meaning, Bobby Gonzalez brings us closer to the indigenous men, women and children of the Americas as he harmonizes between the past and the present, traveling great distances in time from before the conquest, through mass genocide and the resistance, to the contemporary and beyond. Affirming the enduring strength of our heritage, González declares, 'The Last Puerto Rican Indian has not yet been born.'"
- Iris Morales, community activist/former Minister of Information, the Young Lords Party
Visit Bobby González' website at www.BobbyGonzalez.com
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Community calendar
Here is an invite I received today:
Please join us on tonight (Tuesday, June 6, 2006), from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at PR Dream, 161 East 106th Street, for a Community Dialogue and presentation of the "Remembering Julia" Mosaic project.
This project seeks to support the work initiated by Councilwomen Mark-Viverito and El Museo de Barrio towards the transformation of 106th as the Cultural Corridor renamed for Julia De Burgos. Light refreshments and munchies will be provided.
Here is an invite I received today:
Please join us on tonight (Tuesday, June 6, 2006), from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at PR Dream, 161 East 106th Street, for a Community Dialogue and presentation of the "Remembering Julia" Mosaic project.
This project seeks to support the work initiated by Councilwomen Mark-Viverito and El Museo de Barrio towards the transformation of 106th as the Cultural Corridor renamed for Julia De Burgos. Light refreshments and munchies will be provided.
Activism
source: Manhattan Neighborhood Network
SAVE ACCESS TV ACTION ALERT
THIS WEEK TELL YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES TO VOTE "NO TO COPE!"
ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 7TH CONGRESS WILL VOTE ON "THE COPE ACT"—IF PASSED "COPE" WILL END PUBLIC ACCESS TV AS WE KNOW IT!
TAKE A MOMENT FROM YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE AND SEND YOUR MESSAGE TO CONGRESS.
GO TO: http://saveaccess.org/takeaction
TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY!
Even if you’ve reached out to your representatives already, we need you to contact them one more time and tell them to vote "NO" to the "Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006" (COPE Act/HR.5252). And encourage them instead to support legislation that guarantees local franchises and local control of Public Access TV.
Please raise your voice and tell your Congressional Representatives:
1) The COPE Act will weaken or end Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) TV! PEG TV is a cornerstone of local government, education, and our democracy. Any new legislation must guarantee current or increased levels of funding and channel capacity for Public Access TV .
2) The COPE Act will end local control and local oversight of PEG TV. PEG TV is America's local television service—local communities must be able to determine our own PEG TV needs!
3) The COPE Act does not include "build-out" requirements—it would allow phone companies to 'redline' low income, rural and minority communities. All communities must have equal access to video, data, and voice services!
4) Also, remind them the New York City Council unanimously passed Resolution (Res. 0136-2006) on May 10th, opposing the COPE Act or any similar legislation. The COPE bill could take away the $80 million New York City currently receives in local video franchise fees each year —local franchises make Public Access TV possible.
Thanks for all your support! Please continue to check http://mnn.org/saveaccess for up to date local info—and http://saveaccess.org/ for updates on what's happening on this issue nationally.
source: Manhattan Neighborhood Network
SAVE ACCESS TV ACTION ALERT
THIS WEEK TELL YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES TO VOTE "NO TO COPE!"
ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 7TH CONGRESS WILL VOTE ON "THE COPE ACT"—IF PASSED "COPE" WILL END PUBLIC ACCESS TV AS WE KNOW IT!
TAKE A MOMENT FROM YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE AND SEND YOUR MESSAGE TO CONGRESS.
GO TO: http://saveaccess.org/takeaction
TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY!
Even if you’ve reached out to your representatives already, we need you to contact them one more time and tell them to vote "NO" to the "Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006" (COPE Act/HR.5252). And encourage them instead to support legislation that guarantees local franchises and local control of Public Access TV.
Please raise your voice and tell your Congressional Representatives:
1) The COPE Act will weaken or end Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) TV! PEG TV is a cornerstone of local government, education, and our democracy. Any new legislation must guarantee current or increased levels of funding and channel capacity for Public Access TV .
2) The COPE Act will end local control and local oversight of PEG TV. PEG TV is America's local television service—local communities must be able to determine our own PEG TV needs!
3) The COPE Act does not include "build-out" requirements—it would allow phone companies to 'redline' low income, rural and minority communities. All communities must have equal access to video, data, and voice services!
4) Also, remind them the New York City Council unanimously passed Resolution (Res. 0136-2006) on May 10th, opposing the COPE Act or any similar legislation. The COPE bill could take away the $80 million New York City currently receives in local video franchise fees each year —local franchises make Public Access TV possible.
Thanks for all your support! Please continue to check http://mnn.org/saveaccess for up to date local info—and http://saveaccess.org/ for updates on what's happening on this issue nationally.
Friday, June 02, 2006
IPA NY Voices That Must Be Heard "Statistics show Puerto Ricans have not given up on NYC," article originally published in Tiempo New York, May 19
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Boricua
By Samaris Ayala
Boricua
Born on the island and came here
Puerto Rican those living on the island
Neyorican those born here of PUerto Rican Descent
Me and my sisters had a rough time in LOs Sures.
Sorry about stereotypes.
c 2006 Samaris Ayala
Samaris Ayala is a New York City-based writer. She contributes her poetry to Puerto Rico Sun. You may reach Samaris at sallypatches@yahoo.com.
By Samaris Ayala
Boricua
Born on the island and came here
Puerto Rican those living on the island
Neyorican those born here of PUerto Rican Descent
Me and my sisters had a rough time in LOs Sures.
Sorry about stereotypes.
c 2006 Samaris Ayala
Samaris Ayala is a New York City-based writer. She contributes her poetry to Puerto Rico Sun. You may reach Samaris at sallypatches@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
Demographics
HispanicTrending: Hispanic growth changes face of region One of every seven people in this country is Hispanic...and their population increase now comes from births in the United States.
HispanicTrending: Hispanic growth changes face of region One of every seven people in this country is Hispanic...and their population increase now comes from births in the United States.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Culture and Identity
Boricua Culture: "My friend and I had driven there from Brooklyn so I could explain to her why my town and her Caribbean island weren't so different, even though I'm a Nuyorican city kid through and through." Click on link to the virtualboricua site. Check out Ed Morales' account published in the New York Times on why the Bronx and Puerto Rico weren't so different after all.
Boricua Culture: "My friend and I had driven there from Brooklyn so I could explain to her why my town and her Caribbean island weren't so different, even though I'm a Nuyorican city kid through and through." Click on link to the virtualboricua site. Check out Ed Morales' account published in the New York Times on why the Bronx and Puerto Rico weren't so different after all.
Culture and Identity
Boricua Culture Did you know Humboldt Park in Chicago is planning to have a museum dedicated to Puerto Rico? Click on link to read about the plan.
Boricua Culture Did you know Humboldt Park in Chicago is planning to have a museum dedicated to Puerto Rico? Click on link to read about the plan.
Culture Is A Weapon
Runs With Scissors wrote:
"Between watching my wife create a constant stream of performing art and being present at the celebration of Jose's life I am reminded of how important personal expression is.
Bomba, or Plena is a form of music and dance with strong African roots. The songs and dances not only helped to keep a heritage and culture alive for those who were stolen from Africa, the art was often a method of communication as phrases in songs were sometimes meant to communicate impending slave revolts.
In today's world of homogenized corporate sponsored culture it's wonderful to be reminded how alive we actually are when we actively participate in meaningful culture experiences."
"Between watching my wife create a constant stream of performing art and being present at the celebration of Jose's life I am reminded of how important personal expression is.
Bomba, or Plena is a form of music and dance with strong African roots. The songs and dances not only helped to keep a heritage and culture alive for those who were stolen from Africa, the art was often a method of communication as phrases in songs were sometimes meant to communicate impending slave revolts.
In today's world of homogenized corporate sponsored culture it's wonderful to be reminded how alive we actually are when we actively participate in meaningful culture experiences."
Friday, May 26, 2006
TV
LIN TV Eyes Stations Sale - 5/26/2006 8:36:00 AM - Multichannel News - CA6338520 LIN TV is looking to Sell WAPA-TV, Televicentro Puerto Rico that broadcasts locally produced news and entertainment programming on the island.
LIN TV Eyes Stations Sale - 5/26/2006 8:36:00 AM - Multichannel News - CA6338520 LIN TV is looking to Sell WAPA-TV, Televicentro Puerto Rico that broadcasts locally produced news and entertainment programming on the island.
Looking for Crew
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.
Seeking the following crew members: director of photography, assistant director, second assistant director, camera operator, makeup/hair person (with knowledge of makeup and hairstyles of the 1980s), wardrobe person (knowledge of 80s fashions), production designer (who will serve as set designer and art director), sound engineer and editor. Production assistants too.
Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus. Experience necessary. Deferred payment.
Please send 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.
Seeking the following crew members: director of photography, assistant director, second assistant director, camera operator, makeup/hair person (with knowledge of makeup and hairstyles of the 1980s), wardrobe person (knowledge of 80s fashions), production designer (who will serve as set designer and art director), sound engineer and editor. Production assistants too.
Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus. Experience necessary. Deferred payment.
Please send 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.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Teatro en Barceloneta (after)
Jaime Olmo dice:
Foto del teatro Ernesto Ramos Antonini ubicado en el pueblo de Barceloneta, PR retocada en Adobe Photoshop.
Foto del teatro Ernesto Ramos Antonini ubicado en el pueblo de Barceloneta, PR retocada en Adobe Photoshop.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Monday, May 22, 2006
Activism
Save Public Access TV/Open Internet Campaign
NATIONAL DAY OF OUT(R)AGE
SaveAccess.org, a national coalition of community media organizations
and individuals, is coordinating a nationwide day of protests with
actions taking place in New York City, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco on Wednesday, May 24th
FAIR is helping to organize the New York City protest. Join us. Make your voice heard.
Wednesday, May 24th
at the Verizon World Headquarters
140 West Street (at Vesey Street).
12:30-1:30pm (Pre-assemble at 12:15pm)
A/C/E/2/3 trains to Chambers St.
www.saveaccess.org/protest
We are protesting:
1) Telco-driven congressional legislation (HR 5252 and S.2686) that
endangers public access centers and channels, threatens to red-line
communities, and undermines an open internet by not protecting net
neutrality.
We need to stop these bills in their current form -- we need more protections.
2) Telco collusion with the NSA to illegally violate the privacy of tens of millions of Americans.
We need to demand an investigation and enforcement of the law.
3) The Telco campaign to buyoff statehouse and congressional representatives around the country to push their legislation through.
We need real campaign finance reform and political transparency.
4) The Telco policy of using “astroturf” groups to push their deceptions on the public.
We need to expose these campaigns for what they are -- corporate propaganda.
5) The mergers and takeovers within in the Telco industry that have
resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of jobs.
We need to stop the AT&T - BellSouth merger until there is
accountability and thorough anti-trust reviews.
source: www.saveaccess.org
Save Public Access TV/Open Internet Campaign
NATIONAL DAY OF OUT(R)AGE
SaveAccess.org, a national coalition of community media organizations
and individuals, is coordinating a nationwide day of protests with
actions taking place in New York City, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco on Wednesday, May 24th
FAIR is helping to organize the New York City protest. Join us. Make your voice heard.
Wednesday, May 24th
at the Verizon World Headquarters
140 West Street (at Vesey Street).
12:30-1:30pm (Pre-assemble at 12:15pm)
A/C/E/2/3 trains to Chambers St.
www.saveaccess.org/protest
We are protesting:
1) Telco-driven congressional legislation (HR 5252 and S.2686) that
endangers public access centers and channels, threatens to red-line
communities, and undermines an open internet by not protecting net
neutrality.
We need to stop these bills in their current form -- we need more protections.
2) Telco collusion with the NSA to illegally violate the privacy of tens of millions of Americans.
We need to demand an investigation and enforcement of the law.
3) The Telco campaign to buyoff statehouse and congressional representatives around the country to push their legislation through.
We need real campaign finance reform and political transparency.
4) The Telco policy of using “astroturf” groups to push their deceptions on the public.
We need to expose these campaigns for what they are -- corporate propaganda.
5) The mergers and takeovers within in the Telco industry that have
resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of jobs.
We need to stop the AT&T - BellSouth merger until there is
accountability and thorough anti-trust reviews.
source: www.saveaccess.org
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Steven7
Crime novelist Steven Torres is author of the Precinct Puerto Rico series. He speaks to PRSUN TV. For more info., www.steventorres.com.
Support PRSUN TV
If you want to support PRSUN TV, an independently produced monthly cultural arts show that airs on public access TV in the Bronx, there are several things you can do:
1. Tune in/watch the show (It now airs at 3:30 p.m. Mondays, 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Channel 69, Bronxnet. It sometimes also airs in Manhattan.)
2. Contribute ideas of shows that you would like to see on the air/send feedback
3. Underwrite -- to help support miscellaneous costs to produce the show (i.e. tapes to record, edit and dub shows, and other expenses related to the production of the TV show). To contribute, just click on the PayPal yellow icon here (at the bottom of this blog). Underwriters (business or individual) donating a product, service or funding to assist this show will be given noncommercial acknowledgement at the end of the show.
PRSUN TV as well as this blog are grassroots efforts. (Continue reading this blog to learn more about the work PRSUN TV has done so far.)
Thank you.
If you want to support PRSUN TV, an independently produced monthly cultural arts show that airs on public access TV in the Bronx, there are several things you can do:
1. Tune in/watch the show (It now airs at 3:30 p.m. Mondays, 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Channel 69, Bronxnet. It sometimes also airs in Manhattan.)
2. Contribute ideas of shows that you would like to see on the air/send feedback
3. Underwrite -- to help support miscellaneous costs to produce the show (i.e. tapes to record, edit and dub shows, and other expenses related to the production of the TV show). To contribute, just click on the PayPal yellow icon here (at the bottom of this blog). Underwriters (business or individual) donating a product, service or funding to assist this show will be given noncommercial acknowledgement at the end of the show.
PRSUN TV as well as this blog are grassroots efforts. (Continue reading this blog to learn more about the work PRSUN TV has done so far.)
Thank you.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006
FILM
POLITICS CON SABOR
Documentary Film Premiere
NYC
Terramax Entertainment, an independent film and television production company, in association with the Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College/CUNY are presenting the Premiere of the documentary film Politics Con Sabor, the film chronicles the history of the political empowerment of Hispanic in New York State from the early 1900’s to the present.
Writer/Producer/Director, Rafael J. Rivera-Viruet says…“the film is told in vignettes by over sixty former and present elected officials, community and business leaders; and contains candid interviews and footage that will surprise the audience.”
CENTRO sees the potential of the Hispanic voting block on a national level and wants to be part of a National Hispanic Agenda to establish a college level course to teach the importance of political empowerment in the United States.
The film will be shown in two parts:
Part I, takes place from 1898 through 1969 mostly in Brooklyn and Manhattan and will have its Premiere at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College on Lexington Avenue and 68th Street at 8:00PM on Tuesday, May 23rd.
Part II, takes place from 1970 to the present and will make its Premiere at Hostos Community College/CUNY on 149th Street and the Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 8:00 PM on Friday, May 26th.
POLITICS CON SABOR
Documentary Film Premiere
NYC
Terramax Entertainment, an independent film and television production company, in association with the Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College/CUNY are presenting the Premiere of the documentary film Politics Con Sabor, the film chronicles the history of the political empowerment of Hispanic in New York State from the early 1900’s to the present.
Writer/Producer/Director, Rafael J. Rivera-Viruet says…“the film is told in vignettes by over sixty former and present elected officials, community and business leaders; and contains candid interviews and footage that will surprise the audience.”
CENTRO sees the potential of the Hispanic voting block on a national level and wants to be part of a National Hispanic Agenda to establish a college level course to teach the importance of political empowerment in the United States.
The film will be shown in two parts:
Part I, takes place from 1898 through 1969 mostly in Brooklyn and Manhattan and will have its Premiere at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College on Lexington Avenue and 68th Street at 8:00PM on Tuesday, May 23rd.
Part II, takes place from 1970 to the present and will make its Premiere at Hostos Community College/CUNY on 149th Street and the Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 8:00 PM on Friday, May 26th.
Photography
Boricua of One - NY Latino Journal A photo essay collection -- currently on exhibit in El Barrio -- that captures the culture and politics of the Puerto Rican community from 1998 to 2006.
Boricua of One - NY Latino Journal A photo essay collection -- currently on exhibit in El Barrio -- that captures the culture and politics of the Puerto Rican community from 1998 to 2006.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Monday, May 15, 2006
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.
___________________________________________________________________________
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
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.
___________________________________________________________________________
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
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
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
P.R. in Crisis
Democracy Now! | Puerto Rico Imposes Partial Government Shutdown Amid Financial Crisis Transcript of a conversation between journalists Juan Gonzalez and Amy Goodman and political commentator and analyst Luis Davila Colon
Democracy Now! | Puerto Rico Imposes Partial Government Shutdown Amid Financial Crisis Transcript of a conversation between journalists Juan Gonzalez and Amy Goodman and political commentator and analyst Luis Davila Colon
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