Oct 8th, Latin Food & Dance, Sacred Heart
LATIN FOOD AND DANCE TO CELEBRATE CUBA
The 22nd annual Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan has just returned from successfully bringing 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba. Three caravanistas from Portland – Maria, Heather & Crystal – will be sharing their experience & talking about the Latin American School of Medicine where Crystal plans to go next year. The evening will begin with meal, followed by a discussion & film, and then DANCING! If you are interested in learning more about US/Cuba relations, the pastors for peace caravan, and/or how Cuba is providing a free medical education for students all around the world, please join us
Sacred Heart & St. Dominic Parish
80 Sherman St (corner of Sherman & Mellen)
Saturday, October 8th
Dinner @ 5:30, Dancing with DJ Johnny Mambo @ 7:30
Pay what you can, suggested donation: $10
Let Cuba Live of Maine (www.letcubalive.org) sponsors the proceeding
(Proceeds will go towards Crystal’s travel & living expenses while she is attending school in Havana)
Salsa May 6th!
Who: Manolo Mairena Y Curubande
Where: The Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Congress, portlandempire.com,
When: Friday, May 6th, 9pm
How Much: only $10(!)
The Band: Manolo Mairena is New England based vocalist and percussionist who hails originally from Costa Rica. He and his group Curubande bring a fresh energy to salsa music with new compositions written by Manolo himself, included on his first CD “Mi Oportunidad.” Mairena is active on the Boston scene, having played with La Clave Secreta, Mango Blue,Balaton and others. He will be joined in Portland by an all star cast of the East Coast’s most talented musicians in the style. These performers have accompanied Celia Cruz, Jose “Cheo” Feliciano, Eliades Ochoa(of Buena Vista Social Club fame), Isaac Delgado, and the AfroCuban Allstars. Mairena and his group will present a performance at the Empire Dine and Dance that will have everyone up and dancing to the latin rhythms of Son Montuno, Bolero and Salsa with the influence of contemporary Cuban music. Come hear the music and celebrate spring and this great CD!
Dylan Blanchard is a Portland-based percussionist who has been studying and sharing Afro-Caribbean rhythms and culture with New England communities for 8 years. Along with performing with many local groups, including Olas and Grupo Esperanza, and presenting percussion workshops, he is endeavoring to artistically link our Maine community with his passion, Afro-Caribbean music and culture. Beginning with our neighbors in the Boston region, Manolo Mairena and Curubande will be the second in a series that began with Afro-Latin-Funk group Mango Blue. Look for more wonderful presentations of this beautiful music in our area!
Calendar of Events for 2011 – Asociación de Hermandad Brunswick-Trinidad
Monday, April 11
Afro-Cuban Art Show : The Orisha Paintings of Elio Vilva Art Show opening at Frontier Café, 5-6:30pm Gallery Talk by Pilar Tirado Ph.D. on Cuban Santeria and the Art of Vilva at 5:30. Show runs March 21 to May 8. Free
Wednesday, April 13
East of Havana Film on the emerging hip-hop scene in Cuba at Frontier Café, showings at 5 and 7 pm. Donations welcome.
Friday, April 15
Cuban Dance with live music by Olas at Frontier Café 7:30pm, $10
Saturday, April 1
Afro-Cuban Drumming Workshop with Professor Michael Quintero and Dylan Blanchard, Cram Alumni House, 83 Federal St, 3-5pm. Participants limited to first 20, others welcome to attend. Free
All donations will support the Trinidad Library Fund.
Sponsored by the Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City Association
For more info: www.brunswicktrinidad.org
BRUNSWICK CELEBRATES SISTER CITY WITH CUBA WEEK
BRUNSWICK, ME – Cuba Week, the annual celebration of Brunswick’s sister city with Trinidad, Cuba takes place Friday April 8 to Sunday April 17. In its 9th year, Cuba Week features films, music and dance, food, and an art show to celebrate the ongoing friendship and cultural exchange with Trinidad and to enrich our understanding about Cuba through lively, engaging events.
Presented by The Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City Association (BTSCA) with generous support from the Frontier Café, Cuba Week begins with an art show opening from 5-6:30 pm at Frontier Café on Monday, April 11, featuring the Orisha paintings of Elio Vilva. A gallery talk on Santeria by Pilar Tirado, PhD will be held at 5:30 pm. The event is free and open to all ages. These paintings, as well as the photographs of Carl Elsaesser taken during his semester in Cuba last year will be on display from March 21 through May 5.
On Wednesday, April 13, the film East of Havana on the emerging hip-hop scene in Cuba will be shown at the Frontier Café at 5 and 7 pm. Donations are welcome.
On Thursday, April 14, Cuban food will be served and a Cuban film will be shown at Brunswick High School, for students and staff only.
On Friday, April 15, the Frontier Café will host a Cuban Dance featuring live music by the band ‘Olas’ starting at 7:30 pm. $10 admission.
On Saturday, April 16, Bowdoin Professor Michael Quintero and Dylan Blanchard will conduct an Afro-Cuban Drumming Workshop from 3-5 pm. at Cram Alumni House, 83 Federal St. Free admission. Participation is limited to 20 but all are welcome to observe.
During the entire week of April 8-17 Cuban books will be on display at the Curtis Memorial Library and area restaurants and cafes will feature special Cuban dishes and refreshments on their menus. Participating businesses include: Frontier Café, Henry & Marty, Wild Oats Bakery, Back Street Bistro, Broadway Deli, Flip Side, Big Top Deli, bacari, Benchwarmers, Scarlet Begonias, Little Dog Coffee Shop, Gelato Fiasco, Wildflours, El Camino, Provisions, Lillee’s, 10 Water St, and Pedro O’Hara’s.
Dates, times, and locations of events are subject to change. For more detailed information on Cuba Week events, to volunteer, or to learn more about BTSCA, visit brunswicktrinidad.org.
The vision of the Brunswick Trinidad Sister City Association is to foster a spirit of friendship and cooperation between the citizens of Trinidad, Cuba and the Brunswick area, and to promote creative and constructive interactions with the people of our sister community in Cuba. The Association is non-political. We share our cultures with each other, recognizing and appreciating both the differences and similarities.
MAINE RALLY & VIGIL TO KEEP SELVIN HOME AND SUPPORT THE DREAM ACT
Selvin
Selvin is an immigrant from Guatemala who came to the US at the age of 14.
He works hard, pays taxes and wants to go to college. But he’s about to be deported back to Guatemala because of his undocumented immigrant status.
The DREAM Act is a bi-partisan bill in Congress that helps young people like Selvin stay home by rewarding hard work and gives an earned path to legal status. Only by passing the DREAM Act can Selvin stay home and continue to contribute to the American economy and achieve the American Dream.
The DREAM Act is expected to come up for a vote next week.
WHAT: Rally in Lewiston & ONGOING Interfaith Vigil in Portland
WHEN:
Friday @3:30PM: RALLY in Lewiston, Maine
(Lewiston/Auburn Bridge)
@9:00PM: Interfaith VIGIL in Portland, Maine
(837 Brighton Ave.)
For more information, please contact Kyle de Beausset at kyledeb@gmail.com 339-226-0761
Consulado Móvil de México en Portland, ME Diciembre 2010
Consulado móvil de Mexico en Portland, ME dic 2010 Ver los detalles aquí (PDF)
Sábado 4 de diciembre en Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)
309 Cumberland Av., Suite 201, Portland, ME 04101 (mapa)
Se podrán tramitar los siguientes doumentos:
Pasaportes de 3 años ($74 USD) o 6 años ($101 USD)