Affordable Art Fair New York Fall 2023 brings international commercial art galleries to New York City. Affordable Art Fair New York Fall 2023 The Affordable Art Fair New York Fall 2023, offers international commercial art priced under $12,000, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, Manhattan; Wednesday-Sunday, September 20-24, 2023. From $22. 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇲🇽 🇪🇸 Latin … [Read more...] about Affordable Art Fair New York Fall 2023 is a Great Way to Start Collecting
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Nation Beat Plays Brazilian Maracatu Forró Funk Jazz Fusion at Flushing Town Hall
Nation Beat is a New York Brazilian maracatu, forró, funk, jazz band. ¡Legal! (cool), But What is That? Let's break that down. It all works together because it's all African Diaspora music. Nation Beat in New York City Nation Beat plays it's unique maracatu, forró, funk, jazz fusion at Flushing Town Hall in Flushing, Queens; on Saturday, May 13, 2023. … [Read more...] about Nation Beat Plays Brazilian Maracatu Forró Funk Jazz Fusion at Flushing Town Hall
Xiomara Fortuna, the Queen of Afro-Caribbean Fusion, Plays Hostos Center
Dominican singer-songwriter Xiomara Fortuna, The Queen of Afro-Caribbean Fusion, showcases her latest album “Etaquetúves” (It is what you see), at Hostos Center in Mott Haven, The Bronx, on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 8pm. $20. hostos.cuny.edu 🇩🇴 By "lo ko-Ki, ko Keith" Widyolar SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS, Dominican Republic, March 30, 2023 ~ Xiomara Fortuna is an … [Read more...] about Xiomara Fortuna, the Queen of Afro-Caribbean Fusion, Plays Hostos Center
Santo Domingo Carnival 2023
Santo Domingo Carnival 2023 combines the climax of Dominican Carnival with Dominican Independence Day, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Dominican Carnival is celebrated every Sunday in February. The celebrations combine: Santo Domingo Carnival 2023 Santo Domingo Carnival 2023 combines the climax of Dominican Carnival with Dominican Independence Day … [Read more...] about Santo Domingo Carnival 2023
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American Dance Platform 2023 Brings African American Dance to The Joyce Theater
American Dance Platform 2023 is a Joyce Theater dance showcase for the APAP convention of presenters, artists, and booking agents. 7th American Dance Platform 2023 The 7th American Dance Platform 2023, is a dance showcase curated by Ronald K. Brown, featuring Les Ballet Afrik, B Moore Dance, and Waheedworks; at the Joyce Theater in Chelsea, NYC; from Tuesday-Sunday, … [Read more...] about American Dance Platform 2023 Brings African American Dance to The Joyce Theater
Celebrate Al-Hijra, Muslim New Year
Al-Hijra, Muslim New Year, marks the beginning of Islam using a lunar calendar. It's not a major holiday. There are no special rules to follow. It's more a cultural day than a religious day, but it is a public holiday in many Islamic countries. Some Muslims ponder new year's resolutions, just like everybody else does at their new year's. It's a moment to reflect, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Al-Hijra, Muslim New Year
Vote in the Midterm Elections
Please vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Our democracy depends on you. Get official NYC voting information at nyc.gov … [Read more...] about Vote in the Midterm Elections
Spanish Flu 1918-20 Lessons for the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020
August 4, 2020 ~ New York City got through the first big wave of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. at a tremendous cost to New Yorkers. It hurt our Latin and Black communities the hardest. We are not experts. The only reasonable response is to follow the advice of New York Governor Cuomo NY.gov and New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio NYC.gov. Science is … [Read more...] about Spanish Flu 1918-20 Lessons for the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020
St Patrick’s Day Parade NYC 2020
The NYC St Patrick's Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue past St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown, Manhattan on St Patrick's Day. 259th St Patrick's Day Parade NYC [Due to the COVID-19 situation, the big parade was cancelled, but a small group kept tradition alive by marching up Fifth Avenue in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral.] The 259th NYC St Patrick's Day Parade … [Read more...] about St Patrick’s Day Parade NYC 2020
LGBT NYC
New York is a creative city so we are very LGBT and LGBT friendly. … [Read more...] about LGBT NYC
2019 Latin Grammys: Alejandro Sanz, Camila Cabello, Rosalía, Pedro Capó, & Nella
The Latin Grammys recognize excellence in Latin music recorded in Spanish or Portuguese. 20th Latin Grammy Awards The eligibility period was June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019. Nominations for the 20th Latin Grammy Awards were announced on September 24, 2019. The 20th Latin Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on … [Read more...] about 2019 Latin Grammys: Alejandro Sanz, Camila Cabello, Rosalía, Pedro Capó, & Nella
December 2018 New York Latin Culture Calendar
Things to do in New York in December 2018 include holiday windows, shopping, Santa, Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, NYCB Nutcracker, Alvin Ailey, Ballet Hispánico, Calpulli Navidad, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve. WEEK 48 ~ December 1-2, 2018 Saturday, December 1 Just two weeks left for Affordable Care Act … [Read more...] about December 2018 New York Latin Culture Calendar
Cielo closed in 2018
Cielo is an intimate night club in New York City's Meatpacking District that hosts big name DJs. In Spanish "Cielo" translates literally as "sky," but it means "heaven." They have a rope, but it is a cooler rope than a lot of other clubs. If you are worried about getting in, go with beautiful women or go early. Latin DJs at Cielo Legendary New York Puerto Rican DJ … [Read more...] about Cielo closed in 2018
2018 Latin Grammys: Jorge Drexler, Luis Miguel & Rosalía
The 19th Latin Grammys will be broadcast live on Univision from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas Nevada on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 8 - 11pm. Our favorite singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler (Jewish-Uruguayan) won big with Telefonía taking "Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year" honors. Luis Miguel (Mexican) won "Album of the Year" for ¡México Por … [Read more...] about 2018 Latin Grammys: Jorge Drexler, Luis Miguel & Rosalía
NYC Broadway Week Summer 2018
Broadway Week is a semi-annual 2-for-1 ticket promotion. Broadway Week Summer 2018 Broadway Week Summer 2018 is September 3 - 16, 2018. Broadway Week Summer 2018 Shows Carousel The musical stars Mexican - American Lindsay Mendez, the 2018 Tony-winner for "Best Featured Actress in a Musical" as Carrie Pipperidge. Get tickets … [Read more...] about NYC Broadway Week Summer 2018
2018 Grammys: Bruno Mars wins big, but “Despacito” Ignored
BB King Blues Club has closed
2017 ~ BB King Blues Club closed The BB King Blues Club in Midtown, Manhattan was a supper club that hosts rock and blues, tribute bands, and occasional Latin artists. Latin Artists at BB King Blues Club 2017 - 2018 Cuban Rumbero Pedrito Martinez plays Thursday, December 16 & 30, 2017 at 7:30 pm. $15 Gerardo Contino y los Habaneros play Cuban Salsa in … [Read more...] about BB King Blues Club has closed
2017 Grammys: Jesse & Joy, iLe, Vicente Fernández, Jose Lugo & Guasábara Combo
Demi Lovato, Andrea Bocelli, and Louie Vega were among the 2017 Latin nominees for the 59th Grammy Awards (2017) announced December 6, 2016. Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés, Mexico pop duo Jesse & Joy, Puerto Rican singer Ile, Mexican Ranchero Vicente Fernández, and Puerto Rican salseros Jose Lugo & Guasábara Combo were among 2017's Grammy winners. The Grammy Awards … [Read more...] about 2017 Grammys: Jesse & Joy, iLe, Vicente Fernández, Jose Lugo & Guasábara Combo
Menkes Flamenco & Theatrical Shoes
The store is now closed. The closest Menkes store is in Miami. Menkes Flamenco & Theatrical Shoes at 250 West 54th St #804 in Midtown, Manhattan sells handmade and custom flamenco shoes, shawls, skirts, and fans from Spain. Menkes Flamenco is Theatrical Heaven Menkes is one of Spain's leading manufacturers of Flamenco shoes and clothing. The company was started in 1950 … [Read more...] about Menkes Flamenco & Theatrical Shoes
Hornblower
~ About Hornblower Cruises NEW YORK CITY May 14, 2015 ~ The New York Latin Culture Club had a great time sharing dinner and dancing with friends from Big Bus on one of the Hornblower yachts. ~ Getting ready to board the Hornblower at South Street Seaport ~ Follow Me ~ Friends from Big Bus ~ Friends from the … [Read more...] about Hornblower
World Cup 2014
~ World Cup 2014 The World Cup is the world's most watched sporting event. The World Cup 2014 is in Brazil, a country where soccer (futebol) is part of the national identity. After three years of qualifying, 32 teams play for the world championship of soccer over about a month. Ximena got together with a few friends to watch the opening of the World Cup 2014 at … [Read more...] about World Cup 2014
River Plate New York
~ River Plate New York River Plate New York is the official New York supporters club for Argentine soccer club River Plate. The club is based at the Football Factory at Legends. ~ River Plate Wins Argentina's Primera División Torneo Final NEW YORK May 18, 2014 ~ River Plate New York president Hernan Amorini invited us to watch the team play to win the … [Read more...] about River Plate New York
New York Latin Culture Spring Social
New York Latin Culture Spring Social Mad Men Party at the Empire Hotel Rooftop NEW YORK April 10, 2014 ~ Ximena started the evening at J. Sisters with nails, hair color by Alvaro Luis, and a magical 1960s hairdo by Jean Francois. Then she made a quick stop at Sikkema Jenkins & Co to meet Brazilian artist Vik Muniz before ending the night with EuroCircle on the Empire … [Read more...] about New York Latin Culture Spring Social
EuroCircle
EuroCircle EuroCircle 15th Anniversary at the Netherland Club NEW YORK January 24, 2014 ~ EuroCircle, a social group of professional Europeans and the people who love them, celebrated its 15th Anniversary at the Netherland Club in Midtown, Manhattan. [slider_pro id="41"] EuroCircle has over 100,000 members worldwide. They are a very warm and friendly group of many … [Read more...] about EuroCircle
86th Academy Awards Entries for Best Foreign Language Film
2014 Oscar Entries for Best Foreign Language Film by Keith Widyolar The 2014 Oscars (86th Academy Awards) honoring the best films of 2013, will be hosted by Ellen DeGeneres on ABC March 2, 2014 at 7pm. On September 5, 2013, the Academy announced the three nominees who will be presented with an Academy Honorary Award, including Italian costume designer Piero Tosi. … [Read more...] about 86th Academy Awards Entries for Best Foreign Language Film
Helio de Sousa
Helio de Sousa "Shoe Has Soul" Banco do Brasil July 24, 2013 Last night's opening of Helio de Sousa's "Shoe Has Soul" exhibition at Banco do Brasil on 42nd Street was attended by the elite of New York's Brazilian community. [slider_pro id="33"] Helio de Sousa is a New York based artist originally from Brazil. Inspired by Andy Warhol’s iconic 1956 painting “Boot,” … [Read more...] about Helio de Sousa
Sonjja Baram
Brazilian Fashion Summer in the City Sonjja Baram Luxury Swimwear July 10, 2013 by Ximena & Keith [slider_pro id="31"] What better way to get through Summer than in luxurious swimwear by Sonjja Baram. Baram, a former fashion model, is originally from Brazil. She studied fashion and art in São Paulo, Paris and New York before launching her own line in 2008. Baram is … [Read more...] about Sonjja Baram
Nilko Andreas & Ariadna Castellano at Novecento
Latin Party Nilko Andreas, Ariadna Castellanos & LaMar Novecento SoHo June 22, 2013 by Keith Widyolar [slider_pro id="30"] Nilko Andreas is a classical guitarist, originally from Colombia, who plays Carnegie Hall and similar venues around the world. One of his projects is LaMar, a live music band that combines the fiery sounds of Colombia, Spain, Brazil and Cuba into a … [Read more...] about Nilko Andreas & Ariadna Castellano at Novecento
Mad Men Thursdays at Novecento
Mad Men Thursdays at Novecento [slider_pro id="25"] SoHo's hot new party is Mad Men Thursdays at Novecento 9-11pm in the Malbec lounge upstairs with live 50s rock by Matthew Piazzi and THE DEBONAIRS Ximena's hair by Concept Salon Midtown Ximena's makeup by Thalita McDonnell at The Art of Beauty by Linda Mason Live Music Matthew Piazzi & THE DEBONAIRS Lounge Malbec … [Read more...] about Mad Men Thursdays at Novecento