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
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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
Americas Film Festival New York 2021 Screens the Latin World
The 8th Americas Film Festival New York is virtual at taffny.com from June 21-27, 2021. FREE with registration. Screenings are available in the Tri-State region (NY, NJ and CT). Americas Film Festival New York 2021 The Festival is a co-production of the Center for Worker Education at CUNY (City University of New York) in Hamilton Heights, Instituto Cervantes NY in Midtown … [Read more...] about Americas Film Festival New York 2021 Screens the Latin World
It was Ladies Night, Especially for Beyoncé, at the 63rd Grammys 2021
The 63rd Grammys 2021 are live on CBS on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 8pm ET. Jhené Aiko hosts a pre-show at 3pm ET. Grammys 2021 Winners It was Ladies Night because women won all the top awards. They didn't get in free. They won because they are great artists who work hard. Beyoncé was the night's brightest star. She won four Grammys making her the female artist with the … [Read more...] about It was Ladies Night, Especially for Beyoncé, at the 63rd Grammys 2021
Hispanic Day Parade 2019
The Hispanic Day Parade is an opportunity for the twenty-one Hispanic communities to share our heritage with our children, recognize contributions to society, and have a little fun. 55th Hispanic Day Parade The 55th Hispanic Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue from 44th St to 77th St in Midtown, Manhattan on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 11am to 4pm. FREE What is … [Read more...] about Hispanic Day Parade 2019
Christie’s Fall 2019 Latin American Art auction
Christie's Latin American Art auctions in May and November end the auction season. Christie's Fall 2019 Latin American Art auction The auction exhibition goes on view Saturday, November 16 for auction on Wednesday and Thursday, November 20-21, 2019 at Christie's showroom in Rockefeller Center, NYC. FREE The sale is led by two rare works by Frida Kahlo. La canasta con … [Read more...] about Christie’s Fall 2019 Latin American Art auction
NYCFC 2019
NYCFC (New York City Football Club) is New York City's Major League Soccer team. It plays from a modified field in Yankee Stadium. The club is co-owned by the Yankees and Manchester City, so you see the City model of football. NYCFC's arch-rivals are the NY Red Bulls who play from in Harrison, New Jersey (basically Newark) across the Hudson River, but still in the New York … [Read more...] about NYCFC 2019
74th UN General Assembly looks for global solutions to global problems
The 74th UN General Assembly is at the United Nations in Midtown East, Manhattan from September 17-30, 2019. The High-Level General Debate begins September 24. Due to heavy traffic and security, Midtown East is best avoided during this time. Politicians get together every year to work on the problems of the world. In classic political speech, the meeting is called … [Read more...] about 74th UN General Assembly looks for global solutions to global problems
New York Latino Film Festival 2019
The New York Latino Film Festival is the leading urban Latino film festival in the United States. A current of thought that is has been raising its head in our community this week is that we need to normalize Latino voices and other "other" voices in media and in U.S. American life. Now is not the time to hide. We have always been here, have always contributed and have even … [Read more...] about New York Latino Film Festival 2019
Junta Hispana 2019
The annual Junta Hispana festival is a Hispanic street fair for the entire family with entertainment, family games, food and kiosks from twenty Hispanic countries. The kiosk or street fair booth is a traditional type of business in the Caribbean and many Latin countries. A kiosk is sort of a beach shack or surf shack. #JuntaHispana Junta Hispana 2019 The 2019 … [Read more...] about Junta Hispana 2019
Christie’s Latin American Art Auction Spring 2019
The Spring 2019 Latin American Art Auction at Christie's is on view May 18-22, 2019 for auction May 22-23, 2019 at 5pm and 10am respectively. FREE Spring 2019 Latin American Art Auction The sale is led by a painting by Spanish-Mexican surrealist Remedios Varo "Simpatía" (1955) with an estimate of $2,000,000 - $3,000,000. Varo studied art at the Real Academia de … [Read more...] about Christie’s Latin American Art Auction Spring 2019
NYCFC 2018
NYCFC plays the 2nd leg of an Eastern Conference Semi Final game against Atlanta in Atlanta on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 5 pm. We lost 3-1 so that's it until next year. Get tickets at www.nycfc.com NYCFC NYCFC ( New York City Football Club) plays Major League Soccer on a modified field at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx. The "Bronx Blues" are owned by England's Manchester … [Read more...] about NYCFC 2018
Hispanic Day Parade 2018 ~ Desfile de la Hispanidad
New York City's Hispanic Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 12 noon. The Parade is usually held on the Sunday before or after Columbus Day. It celebrates the last days of National Hispanic Heritage Month which runs September 15 - October 15. About 2.5 million New Yorkers have a Hispanic heritage. New York City is the largest Hispanic … [Read more...] about Hispanic Day Parade 2018 ~ Desfile de la Hispanidad
UN General Assembly 73 (2018) UNGA 73
The 73rd UN General Assembly (UNGA 73) opens for its 193 member countries at UN Headquarters in Midtown East, Manhattan on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. The high-level General Debate starts Tuesday, September 25, 2018 and ends about two weeks later on Friday, October 5, 2018. The big shots come in this second week. During the General Debate, traffic in Midtown East is … [Read more...] about UN General Assembly 73 (2018) UNGA 73
Queens Hispanic Day Parade 2018 celebrates our diverse heritage
The 2018 Queens Hispanic Day Parade marches on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 11 am. 2018 is the Parade's 42nd year. Queens Hispanic Day Parade 2018 Honorees Bobby Sanabria (Puerto Rico) Bobby Sanabria is a professor at the Manhattan School of Music. He just released a new album West Side Story Reimagined. "I want to live in … [Read more...] about Queens Hispanic Day Parade 2018 celebrates our diverse heritage
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the big North American film festivalr
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada is September 6 - 16, 2018. It's the biggest North American film festival. Many of the films we see next year will be seen here first. Toronto International Film Festival 2018 Some films credit multiple countries. Argentine Films Altiplano by Malena Szlam (Wavelengths) El Angel by Luis Ortega … [Read more...] about Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the big North American film festivalr
International Puppet Fringe Festival NYC 2018
The International Puppet Fringe Festival NYC is at the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center, Wednesday - Sunday, August 8 - 12, 2018. The Festival features Costa Rican, French, French - Canadian and Puerto Rican puppet shows. In the grand tradition of puppetry, the shows are for children and clever adults. The Festival is produced by Teatro SEA and The Morán … [Read more...] about International Puppet Fringe Festival NYC 2018
World Cup 2018 Russia Final ~ France wins
The World Cup 2018 in Russia is June 14 - July 15, 2018. … [Read more...] about World Cup 2018 Russia Final ~ France wins
Costa Rica ends its World Cup against Switzerland
Costa Rica's men's national soccer team is ranked #26 in the world by FIFA as of February 2018. La Sele (The Selection) play CONCACAF soccer at Estadio Nacional in San José, Costa Rica. Costa Rica Soccer Championships Costa Rica has qualified for the World Cup four times. Our highest finish was the Quarter Finals in 2014. CONCACAF Championship / CONCACAF Gold … [Read more...] about Costa Rica ends its World Cup against Switzerland
Christie’s Latin American Art Auction Spring 2018
Christie's Latin American Art Auction This may be the last Latin American Art auction as the auction houses have decided to sell Latin American art mixed in along with everything else. Word is that prices for Latin American artists have already gone up as a result of the change. It's too bad in a way. One of the nice things about his auction was the Christie's Spring … [Read more...] about Christie’s Latin American Art Auction Spring 2018
PEN World Voices Festival 2018 Resist and Reimagine
The 2018 Pen World Voices Festival is at multiple venues in Manhattan from April 16 - 22, 2018. PEN America PEN America is a national association of authors. It was founded in 1922 and is now one of over 100 centers of PEN International. The association has a focus on human rights. It's a bunch of very smart, very productive people of every type imaginable. Their core … [Read more...] about PEN World Voices Festival 2018 Resist and Reimagine
‘Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960 – 1985’ at the Brooklyn Museum
Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960 - 1985 is an exhibition of work by 120 artists from fifteen Latin countries who primarily use their bodies for political, social, and artistic expression. The exhibition is on view at The Brooklyn Museum in Prospect Park, Wednesday - Sunday from April 13 - July 22, 2018. #radicalwomenbkm The Role of Women in Society Given … [Read more...] about ‘Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960 – 1985’ at the Brooklyn Museum
Surgeons of Hope Art Exhibition & Benefit, World Trade Center auction
Please join us at the Surgeons of Hope - Art Exhibition and Auction to provide lifesaving heart surgery for children in countries of great need. All donations and proceeds will go towards our surgical expeditions because no child deserves a broken heart. Some of the artists are from East Harlem's new PS 109 Artspace. Artists include: Franck de las Mercedes … [Read more...] about Surgeons of Hope Art Exhibition & Benefit, World Trade Center auction
The Orchid Show is flowering at the New York Botanical Garden
The Orchid Show is an annual spring exhibition in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden in The Bronx. 16th Orchid Show The 16th annual Orchid Show is Tuesday - Sunday, March 3 - April 22, 2018. Daniel Ost Designs The Orchid Show https://youtu.be/I8b_HIq2nlo This year's show is designed by acclaimed Belgian floral artist Daniel Ost. In Belgium, he … [Read more...] about The Orchid Show is flowering at the New York Botanical Garden
Neighboring Scenes 2018
Neighboring Scenes is Film Society's annual festival of new Latin American cinema. It is produced with Cinema Tropical, the leading presenter of Latin American movies in the United States. 3rd Neighboring Scenes 2018 The 3rd Neighboring Scenes festival is at the Walter Reade Theater at Film Society of Lincoln Center, Wednesday - Sunday, February 28 - March 4, 2018. $10 … [Read more...] about Neighboring Scenes 2018
Christie’s Fall 2017 Latin American Art auction
Christie's Latin American Art auctions in May and November are pillars of New York City's Latin American art scene. Christie's Latin American Art auction November 2017 Almost 200 works of Latin American art are for sale. They range from 18th-century colonial painting through modern and contemporary art. Featured collections in the sale include: CUBA MODERNA: … [Read more...] about Christie’s Fall 2017 Latin American Art auction
Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film 2018 Oscars Entries
Best Foreign Language Film submissions for the 90th Academy Awards in March 2018 are due at the beginning of October. The Foreign Film Shortlist is announced in January. 2018 Best Foreign Language Film Submissions Submissions closed October 2, 2017. The Foreign Film Shortlist will be announced in early January. Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, January 23, … [Read more...] about Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film 2018 Oscars Entries
Christie’s Latin American Art auction in May
Christie's Latin American Art auction in May closes the Spring auction season. Christie's May 2017 Latin American Art Auction The Exhibition goes on view Saturday, May 20 at 10am. The Evening sale is Wednesday, May 24 at 5pm. The Day Sale is Thursday, May 25 at 12noon. The sale of almost 250 lots includes may pieces from prominent collections: The Tuttleman Collection; … [Read more...] about Christie’s Latin American Art auction in May
Dance Parade 2017
Dance Parade New York is a dance party down Broadway to a DanceFest at Tompkins Square Park. Dance Parade New York 2017 The 2017 Dance Parade New York is from Union Square to Tompkins Square Park, Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 1-3pm. It is followed by a DanceFest in the park from 3-7pm. 2017's theme is Dance for Peace. The Dance Parades Through the East Village The Parade … [Read more...] about Dance Parade 2017
Copa América Centenario 2016
Copa América is the quadrennial South American Football Championship. It features all ten South American teams and two invited guest teams. Copa América Centenario is a special centennial edition of Copa América from June 3-26, 2016 across the USA. The Centenario features all ten South American teams and six teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is … [Read more...] about Copa América Centenario 2016