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CLOSING RECEPTION FOR RIGO PERALTA
HOME & PLANET GALLERY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
5 TO 7PM
25 E. 3RD ST., BETHLEMEM PA
610-866-7370Performing through the Metal
new work by Rigo Peralta
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Univision 65 is sponsoring a job fair this Thursday from 10am to 4pm at 30th St. Station.
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Univision 65 esta patrocinando una Feria de Trabajo este jueves desde 10am a 4pm en 30th St. Station
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“5ta Rumba Polar de Halloween”
Saturday, November 1st
9:00pm to dawn
Event: RUMBA POLAR DE HALLOWEEN
“Freaky scary and fun”
What: House Party
Host: Casa de Venezuela / Miami Cafe
Start Time: Saturday, November 1 at 9:00pm
End Time: Sunday, November 2 at 4:00am
Where: Miami Cafe on South Street
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=31441077916
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ESOL ofrecido a: (llamales para mas informacion)
Grace Chapel, Havertown, PA,
Every Wednesday evening 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Ofrecen cuido de los ninos (gratis!)
Jack or Mike. (610) 446-9201
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Lehman United Methodist Church, Hatboro, PA
215-675-2110
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With Special Guest FOX29’s Nefertiti Jaquez
Friday, November 14th
VIP Reception @ the Julia de Burgos Books & Craft Store 2721 N. 5th St. – 6:00 PM /Admission $60.00
Meet the Author @ the Robert P. Hernandez Theater 2557 N. 5th St. - 7:00 PM / Admission $10.00
Community Partners
Casa Dominicana
Asociacion de Bodegueros Dominicanos
Afrotaino Productions
For more information visit www.tallerpr.org or call Yolanda Jimenez Colon at 215.423.6320
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TALLER PUERTORRIQUENO PRESENTS
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 5-8PM
LORENZO HOMAR GALLERY
2721 N. 5TH ST., PHILADELPHIA , PA 19133
FOR INFO. 215 426-3311 or www.tallerpr.org
Yasmín Hernández
Facing Freedom; Liberation Portraits
October 4, 2008 – January 10, 2009
Opening Reception Friday October 10, 2008
Arpertura Viernes 10 de octubre 2008
5 – 8 p.m.
19th Century Puerto Rican abolitionist and revolutionary Ramón Emeterio Betances said: Querer ser libre es empezar a serlo. (To want to be free is to start being free). Facing Freedom is a selection of portraits of individuals who have made the decision to take their freedom into their own hands. Hernández hops across islands, oceans and continents to find and celebrate (s)heroes of marginalized communities who have liberated themselves. Though some are political prisoners, through Betances’ definition they still embody freedom. With this selection of mixed-media paintings of the past decade, the artist presents these individuals as an inspiration to all.
En el siglo 19, abolicionista y revolucionario puertorriqueño Ramón Emeterio Betances, dijo: Querer ser libre es empezar a serlo. Frente a La libertad es una selección de retratos de personas que han hecho la decisión de tomar su libertad en sus propias manos. Hernández salta a través de islas, océanos y continentes para encontrar y celebrar héroes de comunidades marginadas que se han liberado a sí mismos. Aunque algunos son prisioneros políticos, según la definición de Betances, ellos todavía personifican la libertad. A través de sus pinturas de medio mixto de la ultima década, la artista comparte el ejemplo de estos individuos como una inspiración para todos.
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Buenas Party People…here’s what’s up for October 2008 in the Afrotaino Universe.
But first we must share a big THANK YOU to all of you who supported the 2008 Philadelphia Puerto Rican Festival and all of its events, including our fundraiser happy hours held every Friday last month, so appropriately called Viernes Sociales aka The Official Rican Happy Hour. We danced, sang, played some dominoes, bought some art, all in the name of our community. We will be posting pics of our favorite moments throughout the festival soon. Check them by visiting myspace.com/afrotainoproductions
Speaking of art, congratulations to LatinArt Gallery, which opened last Friday to a packed house. Gallery owner Gina Maria Echeverry has chosen Buenos Aires-born visual artist Mirta Toledo for the first exhibit, entitled ‘Pure Diversity: Art and Human Nature”, (Sept. 26-Oct.25, 2008). Very beautiful work, rich in colors and life! Expect to hear lots of more commotion from this gallery.
Visit the site: www.afrolatinart.com
And for October, Afrotaino Productions is just relentless with our mission…we always aim to bring mention to some of the freshest music/art/multicultural happenings in the Philly metro area (or wherever we are at the time), and this month is gonna be packed with quality celebrations.
First, just a couple of weird coincidences. Like seeing legendary Boricua/Dominicana Poet from the Boogie Down Bronx, the Godmother of Nuyorican Poetry, the esteemed Sandra Maria Esteves, recite new and famous work (thanks to La Casa Latina @ Penn..Go Johnny! Again!) and hearing her down-to-earth approach and delivery in her poetry. She also spoke on her experiences as a visual artist, a mother who’s always on duty (she even took a phone call from her grandson during the Q&A), and at one point, being the only woman in a male-dominated poetry scene. Don’t get it twisted, no ‘ta llorando. She’s also the first Latina woman to have a book of poetry shelved in the Library of Congress. It was a pleasure seeing, hearing, and meeting her. Check her out: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/americancollection/woman/ei_poetry_esteves.html
Hispanic Heritage Month is kicking into high gear this Tuesday, Oct. 7th, at Macy’s Center City Philadelphia. Starting at 5:30PM, Macy’s celebrates with a special performance from Tambueno & Philareyto, two of Philadelphia’s active bomba & plena performance companies. We’re not sure an Afro-Caribbean performance of any kind has ever been performed at Macy’s…except for Tami Chynn. Definitely must attend this event!
A lot of people ask us frequently, “Yo, what’s up with the party?”, “Where’s the next gig?”, “Who are you bringing in next?”, “Where’s my money?” (hahaha not that bad, shout out to El Toro)…we have some answers to those questions. You know we’re on our grind(s), and we’re always on some next ishhh.
Did you hear about October 19th jawn? No?
Read this: Afrotaino Productions’ DJ Rahsaan and Dutty Chutney’s DJ Mandip are spinning an exclusive “bhangralicious” *tag team* set for the Official After Party for the RAVI SHANKAR & ANOUSHKA SHANKAR concert @ the Kimmel Center!
Obviously the best venue in Philadelphia, get your tickets now!!! www.kimmelcenter.org
But who are you gonna bring in next, yo?…you ask. Wednesday, October 22nd, here in Philly, Afrotaino Productions & Nacional Records are doing it again. This time, we invite you to DISCOTECA, a party dedicated to 21st Century Latin Music…and beyond.
We are celebrating the record releases of 2 new albums from 2 Colombian acts who are known to push musical boundaries…otherwise known as ATERCIOPELADOS and MONARETA!
Not only is there a listening party of both albums, free I-Tunes giveaways, and other goodies…but also MONARETA will be spinning an exclusive DJ set, alongside our own DJ Rahsaan!
Expect a amazing night of latin tech-funk, reggaeton, mambo duro, Latin hiphop, sonidero dub, electro-rockero…and so much more. Here are the details:
What: Aterciopelados & Monareta Record Release/Listening Party, DISCOTECA!
Who: Monareta & DJ Rahsaan!
When: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008, 10PM
Where: FLUID Nightclub, 613 S. 4th St. (Above The Latest Dish Restaurant), Philadelphia
How much: 5 dollars…LADIES FREE BEFORE 11PM.
Why: Promo giveaways, great music, crazy DJ sets, monster sound system…and you’d be loco si no estas aqui…Don’t sleep…Be there!
For fans of Herbert, Radiohead, Nortec Collective, and Daft Punk…you’ll really dig Monareta.
The album “Picotero” will be in stores Tues. Oct. 7th, with the next Aterciopelados’ new release, “Rio”, being released Oct. 21st.
Also that day, the 3rd album release from CALLE 13! “Los de atras vienen conmigo…”
Featured collaborations with Cafe Tacuba and Ruben Blades!!! Que que?? And don’t sleep on the Mantronix-ish “Electro Movimiento”. We told you this album was gonna be on fire.
More news in the upcoming days….possibly something special for our Passport family?
Stay tuned.
Suave,
Afrotaino Productions
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World Cafe Live – 3025 Walnut Street, Oct. 9, - 6:00pm
Los Amigos Invisibles at the World Cafe Live. For those who like the rhythmic sass in salsa, the bass-heavy fun in funk.
For Los Amigos Invisibles, it has been over 60 countries visited, 5 studio albums, 1 live DVD+2CD, 1 record label, 17 years in the music business, and with high hopes to continue to do what they love to do.
“Los Amigos Invisibles have taken the rhythmic sass in salsa, the bass-heavy fun in funk, and even the note-bending bile in acid-jazz, and mixed it all up to produce an infectious beat. They’ve put the joy back into dancing, sending a warm current into the cold alienating waters of industrial strength techno.” – LA Weekly
To purchase tickets: http://www.worldcafelive.com
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