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The 61st New York Film Festival Screens the Heartbeat of New World Cinema

The New York Film Festival 2023 is the 61st edition of one of the longest-running and most respected film festivals in the United States. New York is a film city. The American film industry began here. New York is also closer to Europe than a lot of the US, so the festival leans European as well. But it also shows great Latin films, and seems close to the small, but vibrant … [Read more...] about The 61st New York Film Festival Screens the Heartbeat of New World Cinema

Junta Hispana 2023 is a Family Festival of Latin Culture in Queens

Junta Hispana 2023 is a family-oriented festival of Latin food, music, dance, beauty, and folklore from 20 Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas. Sort of a casual Latin World’s Fair, it’s even on the Flushing Meadows Corona Park location of the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The festival is produced by Bravo and Ctown Supermarkets which sell many Latin products in Latin … [Read more...] about Junta Hispana 2023 is a Family Festival of Latin Culture in Queens

Queens Hispanic Parade is a Grand Community Celebration

The Queens Hispanic Parade 2023 celebrates the diversity, traditions, folklore and unity of the Queens Hispanic community. Founded in 1976, the parade is a series of community events including: a parade queen coronation, gala, and parade. Queens is probably the most diverse region on the planet. It's the starting point for many New Yorkers. Wherever you are from, there is … [Read more...] about Queens Hispanic Parade is a Grand Community Celebration

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Isn’t About Spanish Culture Any More

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 isn't about Spanish culture, it's about us, the Americans of the Americas who come together in the United States, and especially New York City, the capital of the Latin world. We meditate on Hispanic Heritage Month every year, because as New Yorkers traveling constantly in the Caribbean and Latin America, our understanding of what it means to be … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Isn’t About Spanish Culture Any More

The Armory Show Brings International Latin and African Galleries to New York

The Armory Show 2023 is New York City's big fall contemporary art fair. It anchors the Armory Week cluster of contemporary art fairs, and is currently run by a leadership team of women. The fair was acquired this year by Frieze, a London art magazine and art fair producer. Frieze produces the Frieze art fair which anchors New York's Frieze Week cluster of contemporary art … [Read more...] about The Armory Show Brings International Latin and African Galleries to New York

Our Lady of the Angels is the Patron Saint of Chile and Los Angeles

Our Lady of the Angels (Queen of the Angels) is a Marian devotion who is the patron saint of Chile, and the inspiration for the name of the City of Los Angeles, California. The devotion completes the cycle of the Virgin Mary's life from: Recognition of the divinity of women was not part of early Christian teachings. It was desired by the people and finally recognized … [Read more...] about Our Lady of the Angels is the Patron Saint of Chile and Los Angeles

Isabel Allende Reads From and Discusses Her New Book “The Wind Knows My Name” with Alicia Menendez

Chilean American author Isabel Allende discusses her newest novel, "The Wind Knows My Name" (El viento conoce mi nombre) with MSNBC anchor and "Latina to Latina" podcast host, Alicia Menendez; in the Kaufmann Concert Hall and online; from the 92nd Street Y, New York in the Upper East Side; on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7:30pm. From $35. 92ny.org 🇨🇱 🇨🇺 🇮🇱 🇸🇻 Each ticket … [Read more...] about Isabel Allende Reads From and Discusses Her New Book “The Wind Knows My Name” with Alicia Menendez

Happy Mother’s Day NYC 2023!

Our world is changing, but everyone still has a mom. Mother's Day in New York City 2023 The Latin way would be that everyone goes to Mom's house or a kid's house and we cook, eat, drink, talk, maybe dance a little, and that's about it. We just have a house party. But there are some things that your Mom might enjoy this year in New York City. Spanish Harlem … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day NYC 2023!

Chosen Memories at MoMA Finds the Needle in the Haystack of Contemporary Latin American Art

by Keith Widyolar Chosen Memories: Contemporary Latin American Art from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Gift and Beyond is a major exhibition of Latin American artists who have used history as inspiration during the contemporary period of the last 40 years. Chosen Memories That's an interesting title. These artists were inspired by Latin America's rich past, so they … [Read more...] about Chosen Memories at MoMA Finds the Needle in the Haystack of Contemporary Latin American Art

International Workers Day or Labor Day is a National Holiday in Much of the Latin World

International Workers Day on May 1 celebrates the organized labor movement. It's a popular day to protest for workers' and civil rights, which is something that both Latin Americans and Latin Europeans seem to enjoy. It's not a big deal in the United States, but is in the Latin world. Owners don't like it because they don't want to be unionized, but workers see it as their … [Read more...] about International Workers Day or Labor Day is a National Holiday in Much of the Latin World

NYICFF 2023 New York International Children’s Film Festival is Live Again With Great Latin Films

The NYICFF 2023 New York International Children's Film Festival screens Oscar-qualifying children's films for a variety of ages. Many of these films are simply entertaining, but there is more going on at the NYICFF. Growing up seems harder today than it used to be, because children are exposed to so much, so fast now. Our culture makes unhealthy choices seem exciting, so it … [Read more...] about NYICFF 2023 New York International Children’s Film Festival is Live Again With Great Latin Films

New York Marathon 2022 is Fun to Run and Fun to Watch

The New York Marathon 2022 brings about 50,000 runners from around the world to all five New York City boroughs (counties). Cheering for thousands of people as they run past is a pretty good feeling. Everyone gets pumped up. If you're not running, it's fun to have lunch somewhere on the marathon route. First Avenue in Manhattan has many restaurants. It may seem silly, … [Read more...] about New York Marathon 2022 is Fun to Run and Fun to Watch

Havana Film Festival New York 2022

The Havana Film Festival New York 2022 screens Latin American films you won't see anywhere else in NYC. These are not Hollywood blockbusters. They are the exact opposite. Havana Film Festival selections have great storytelling and emotional depth that is beyond the comprehension of most Hollywood filmmakers. Non-English films are screened with subtitles. There are usually … [Read more...] about Havana Film Festival New York 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month NYC 2022 is a Celebration of the Global Heritage of the Americas

Hispanic Heritage Month NYC 2022 is a U.S. national celebration of Latin culture and the contributions of Latin peoples to the United States. The celebration from September 15 to October 15 frames the independence days of Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua), Mexico and Chile. The Spanish national day is included too. … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month NYC 2022 is a Celebration of the Global Heritage of the Americas

Celebrate Pachamama, the Andean New Year That Honors Mother Earth!

Central and South Andean communities celebrate Pachamama on August 1, but preparations start the eve before. Pachamama Pachamama is the Quechuan and Aymaran name for Mother Earth. It literally means world mother, but also refers to her spirit. If you need equivalence to understand, she is the Andean Virgin Mary. We respect her all year long, but especially on August … [Read more...] about Celebrate Pachamama, the Andean New Year That Honors Mother Earth!

The Hispanic Day Parade NYC 2022 (Desfile de la Hispanidad) Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month on Fifth Avenue!

The Hispanic Day Parade NYC 2022 is one of the highlights of NYC's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration of Hispanic Latinx culture. There are 21 Spanish-speaking countries in the world. Several more share some Hispanic Heritage from the Colonial Era. Hispanic Day Parade NYC 2022 The parade is actually a series of events. The Hispanic Day Parade's El Gran Noche … [Read more...] about The Hispanic Day Parade NYC 2022 (Desfile de la Hispanidad) Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month on Fifth Avenue!

NYC Off-Broadway Week 2022, 2-for-1 Tickets is Back!

NYC Off-Broadway Week 2022 is a popular 2-for-1 ticket promotion to Off-Broadway shows in New York City. In a way, it's more important than Broadway Week because Latin artists have a stronger presence in Off-Broadway. NYC Off-Broadway Week 2022 NYC Off-Broadway Week 2022 is September 26 - October 9, 2022. OBW22 is the 2-for-1 ticket promotion code. 🇦🇷🇨🇱🇨🇺🇩🇴🇬🇹🇪🇸 Latin … [Read more...] about NYC Off-Broadway Week 2022, 2-for-1 Tickets is Back!

The Queens Hispanic Parade 2022 is Back in Jackson Heights

The Queens Hispanic Parade 2022 in Jackson Heights is a grand Hispanic Heritage Month celebration of the many Latin cultures in Queens. The borough is the most diverse urban area on Earth. The parade celebrates folkloric traditions with floats, music and lots more. Queens Hispanic Parade 2022 The Queens Hispanic Parade 2022 marches on 37th Avenue from 69th St to … [Read more...] about The Queens Hispanic Parade 2022 is Back in Jackson Heights

Junta Hispana 2022 is Back in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Junta Hispana 2022 is a family-oriented street fair of Latin culture with food, music, dance and folklore from 20 Spanish-speaking countries. It is sort of a Latin World's Fair. It's even on the Flushing Meadows Corona Park location of the 1964 New York World's Fair. There is entertainment for kids and grown-ups too. There's a children's play area, art center and coloring … [Read more...] about Junta Hispana 2022 is Back in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Celebrate Chilean Independence Day!

Chilean Independence Day commemorates the declaration of statehood within the Spanish monarchy by a criollo junta on September 18, 1810. The catalyst was French Napoleon making his own brother the King of Spain. Chilean Independence Day NYC 2023 We're looking for Chilean things to do in NYC on Tuesday, September 18, 2023. NYC 2022 Celebrate Chilean Independence … [Read more...] about Celebrate Chilean Independence Day!

US Open Tennis 2022 is won by Iga Świątek & Carlos Alcaraz as Serena Williams Bids Farewell at Billie Jean King Tennis Center

US Open Tennis 2022 is one of the four tennis grand slam tournaments. It is the biggest stage in world tennis. In New York City, it's a place to see and be seen during the transition from summer to fall. It is quite a social scene. 142nd US Open Tennis 2022 The 142nd US Open Tennis 2022 tournament is at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows … [Read more...] about US Open Tennis 2022 is won by Iga Świątek & Carlos Alcaraz as Serena Williams Bids Farewell at Billie Jean King Tennis Center

The Armory Show 2022 has a Latin American and LatinX Focus at Javits Center

The Armory Show is one of NYC's major contemporary art fairs. it started in 1994. The name is a reference to the New York Armory Show of 1913 which introduced Modern Art to American audiences. Armory Week is a cluster of contemporary art fairs at the same time as the Armory Show. Armory Show 2022 The Armory Show contemporary art fair is at Javits Center … [Read more...] about The Armory Show 2022 has a Latin American and LatinX Focus at Javits Center

LAMC 2022 Brings Great Latin Alternative Artists to NYC

The LAMC 2022 is a Latin Alternative music industry conference that brings some great music to New York City. There are workshops with industry players where you can make contacts and learn about all the things artists have to do to succeed these days. The LAMC is produced by leading Latin Alternative music label, Nacional Records of Los Angeles. LAMC 2022 The LAMC … [Read more...] about LAMC 2022 Brings Great Latin Alternative Artists to NYC

Neighboring Scenes 2022 Latin American Film Festival is at Film at Lincoln Center

The Neighboring Scenes 2022 Latin American film festival is in person at Film at Lincoln Center, Feb 24-28. $15 a film or $80 All-Access Pass ($20 students). filmlinc.org 🇦🇷🇧🇷🇨🇱🇨🇴🇨🇷🇲🇽🇵🇪🇺🇾🇻🇪 One of the things this festival does is screen standout Latin movies from the international film festival circuit. Neighboring Scenes lets you travel the world without leaving New … [Read more...] about Neighboring Scenes 2022 Latin American Film Festival is at Film at Lincoln Center

Watch the Red Bull Batalla 2021 Spanish Freestyle Rap World Championship

The Red Bull Batalla 2021 Spanish Freestyle Rap Battle gives tomorrow's Freestyle stars a chance to shine today. It is the world's largest Spanish Freestyle Rap Battle, and one of the most respected. Freestyle is a form of Latin hip-hop that came up in the 1980s in Puerto Rican and Dominican communities in Upper Manhattan and Italian communities in Brooklyn. These are rap … [Read more...] about Watch the Red Bull Batalla 2021 Spanish Freestyle Rap World Championship

The Havana Film Festival New York 2021 Explores Themes of Loss, Resilience, and Hope

The Havana Film Festival New York 2021 is at Village East Cinema in Manhattan's East Village, Friday-Thursday, November 5-11, 2021. hffny.com 🇨🇺🇪🇸|🇨🇦🇬🇹🇭🇳🇲🇽🇺🇸|🇦🇷🇨🇱🇨🇴🇵🇪🇻🇪|🇬🇷🇬🇧 Latin cinema often has an emotional depth that you rarely find in Hollywood anymore. Most films have English subtitles. The opening and closing night parties are epic. There are usually some Cuban … [Read more...] about The Havana Film Festival New York 2021 Explores Themes of Loss, Resilience, and Hope

The Art Show 2021 (ADAA) Brings America’s Top Galleries to New York

The Art Show 2021 art fair at the Park Avenue Armory in the Upper East Side, opens with a benefit preview on Wednesday, November 3 and to the public from November 4-7, 2021. artdealers.org Benefits Henry Street Settlement The preview and ticket proceeds benefit Henry Street Settlement (Abrons Arts Center) in the Lower East Side, one of New York’s leading social service, … [Read more...] about The Art Show 2021 (ADAA) Brings America’s Top Galleries to New York

Fashion Designers of Latin America September 2021 Walks Downtown

Fashion Designers of Latin America show Spring/Summer 2022 Collections during New York Fashion Week at Lavan541 in Chelsea, Manhattan on September 8-9, 2021. fdla.co (invitation only) Fashion Designers of Latin American September 2021 This year's designers include: Agatha Ruiz de la Prada agatharuizdelaprada.com 🇪🇸 Carlos Sierra @scierradesigner 🇻🇪 Custo … [Read more...] about Fashion Designers of Latin America September 2021 Walks Downtown