United by our Puerto Rican prideUnidos por nuestro orgullo boricua

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COMIT NOVIEMBRE...mes de la herencia puertorriquea Puerto Rican Heritage Month | 2011 Calendar

WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND IS SINCEREST GRATITUDE TO THE SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH 2011 NEILSEN CITy UNIvERSITy OF NEW yORK BRENDA JIMENEz PERALTA MUNICIPAL CREDIT UNION WOLF POPPER, LLP NEW ALLIANCE INSURANCE AGENCy CON EDISON EL CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS PUERTORRIqUEOS COLGATE PALMOLIvE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITy COLLEGE HOSTOS COMMUNITy COLLEGE, CUNy BRONX COMMUNITy COLLEGE INSTITUTE FOR THE PUERTO RICAN/HISPANIC ELDERLy CENTRO DE SALUD COMUNAL DR. JOS S. BELAvAL, INC. HEALTH PRO MED LEHMAN COLLEGE BANK OF AMERICA BROOKLyN COLLEGE STAEN ISLAND COMMUNITy COLLEGE PUERTO RICO CONvENTION BUREAU

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SPECIAL THANKS TO: JOSE ACEvDEO, JAIME BELLO, ELBA CABRERA, LUIS CORDERO, SULIEKA CABRERA DRINANE, WALLACE EDGECOMBE, CARLOS & CARMEN FERNANDEz, MARTHA LAURENO, JULIA MANDRy, EILEEN REyES, ALICIA RODRGUEz, LISA RODRGUEz, TERESA A. SANTIAGO, ANGEL SANTINI, LILI SANTIAGO SILvA AND LOURDES R. TORRES CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: ANGELO FALCON, PEDRO JUAN HERNNDEz, MARTHA LAUREANO, IRvINE MACMANUS, AND TERESA A. SANTIAGO 2011 COMIT NOvIEMBRE ARTWORK By: WILDA GONzALEz LAyOUT: LUIS CORDERO, CEMIUNDERGROUND.COM PHOTOGRAPHy: LOURDES R. TORRES, ROBERT FIGUEROA AND ANA ALICEA EDITOR: TERESA A. SANTIAGO

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MESSAGE ON BEHALF OF COMIT NOVIEMBRE

For the past 25 years, Comit Noviembre, CN has celebrated Puerto Rican Heritage Month in this country. As we prepared this 25th anniversary journal one thing was crystal clear Comit Noviembre has made an impact on the history of the Puerto Rican community both on the mainland and on the island. The very survival and existence of CN over the years has been made possible by an amazing collective of dedicated and committed individuals and organizations that have devoted their time and energy to the success and preservation of this organization. CN is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to commemorating and acknowledging the contributions Puerto Ricans have made to this city, state and nation. CN is composed of ten of the oldest and most prestigious Puerto Rican organizations: the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, ASPIRA of New york, el Museo del Barrio, Eugenio Mara de Hostos Community College, El Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueos, El Puente, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, the National Institute for Latino Policy, the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights Justice Committee, and the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration. To commemorate our 25th anniversary, CN is proud to announce that the La Fundacin Nacional para la Cultura Popular will join our ranks becoming the first organization based in Puerto Rico to be part of our Board. This coordinating body plans and promotes CNs annual programs and events. The charge of CN is to create awareness of our rich culture, language, and heritage and to acknowledge and take ownership of it everyday but specifically during the month of November. The annual theme is developed with the understanding that beyond celebrating our heritage, it must help to motivate, mobilize and empower our community around critical concerns. This years theme: Comit Noviembre 25 aosUnidos por nuestro orgullo Boricua - Comit Noviembre 25 years...United by our Puerto Rican pride, celebrates and pays tribute to the work and accomplishments of Comit Noviembre in the last 25 years. The theme speaks to the spirit, energy and pride of this volunteer organization. Its dedication and commitment to maintain its mission clear to promote, teach, preserve and create awareness of the rich culture, language and heritage of the Puerto Rican community both in the United States and Puerto Rico. For 25 years, CN has commemorated the outstanding achievements of Puerto Ricans in all aspects of life and society. At the same time through its theme it has brought to light the pressing issues of our community. CN has affected change and garnered results because we have united in our pride as Puerto Ricans. Because of CN, November is our month to discuss all aspects and issues of our community. In this milestone year, CN came full circle. It went back to basics to the very essence of who we are as an organization that is dedicated to educational excellence and leadership development of our young people. CN is thrilled that it has the first Puerto Rican woman Rhodes Scholar Lisette Nieves as our 2011 Spokesperson. She is a Belle zeller Distinguished visiting Professor in Public Policy at the City University of New york at Brooklyn College, a social entrepreneur-in-residence at the Blue Ridge Foundation and on October 5, 2011, she was sworn in as a member of the Presidents Advisory Commission on the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. In 1987 when CN was established our community was fighting for Latino representation on the NyC Board of education. Although we have come a long way we have much to do. In October 2010, the Community Service Society released a Policy Brief entitled: New york Citys future looks Latino where it stated that Puerto Ricans, particularly males, emerge as the most disadvantaged youth group in New york City, with rates of school enrollment, educational attainment, and employment lower than any other comparable group, including young black males. Similarly, Puerto Rican women show more challenges than other female youth. In the past, this finding may have been obscured by research that groups Latino youth into one broad category. It is time to pay specific attention to the plight of Puerto Rican youth in New york City. On this our 25th anniversary Comit Noviembre is challenging itself and each, and everyone, of you, to assist us in launching a mentoring program geared specifically to these at-risk Puerto Rican young men and woman. As a Puerto Rican organization it is our duty and responsibility to save our future. yes, we can make a difference one child at a time.

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Comit Noviembre Board Members

This journal also carries interesting, cultural, political and educational information that we hope will be of interest to you. We pride ourselves in being able to discuss all aspects and issues of our community with respect, objectivity and pride. Most importantly, we want to share with you the inspiring stories of our Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad award recipients truly exceptional, dedicated individuals who are the unsung heroes of our community and who are making a difference in not only the Puerto Rican community but society as a whole. The Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad award honors Puerto Ricans whose pride in their heritage and strength of character have empowered themselves and inspired others to make significant impact on our community. What is important to understand is that these award recipients are chosen by CN from nominations submitted by the community. The 2011 Lo Mejor recipients are: Humberto Cintron, pioneer, creator and producer of Realidades, Caridad De La Luz, La Bruja poet and community activist, David Galarza, Community Specialist, CSEA, Esperanza Martell, poet, co-founder of Casa Atabex Ache, Carmen Alustiza-Mondesire, pioneer community activist, Jose Ortiz, Dr. Drum, founder and artistic director of Bombayo, Candy Warixi Soto, leader, Ku Karey Spiritual Circle, and founder of the Tano Awards and Dr. Anderson Torres, PhD, vice president, Puerto Rican Family Institute. For the past two and half decades, CN, has created and developed programs all geared to the support and enhancement of educational opportunities and leadership development for Puerto Rican and Hispanic youth with a cultural twist. These programs are firmly rooted in the belief, that in order to succeed in life, you must pursue a higher education, give back to your community through volunteer efforts and know your cultural roots. Our success story covers 187 scholars awarded since the CN Scholarship program was instituted in 1996 and an additional 10 scholars awarded the Richie Prez Scholarship for Peace and Justice, since its inception in 2006. All boast a 90% college graduation rate. Exceptional youth making a difference each day by volunteering and becoming involved in the social, civic and global issues of their time. The 2011 recipients of both scholarship programs are highlighted in the journal as well as the names of all of our scholars. you will be inspired by the clear sense of self and strength of character of these incredible young people that are making a difference early on in their lives. This years benefit event will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at the Ny Hilton in Manhattan and will honor: Karina E. Alomar, Esq., Alomar & Associates P.C, Angie Benitez, Founder, Susan G. Komen for the Cure/Puerto Rico, Nestor v. Figueroa, President, Nagnoi, Inc., Jorge Silva-Puras, SBA Regional Administrator for Ny, NJ, PR & USvI, US Small Business Administration and Lisette Nieves, our 2011 Spokesperson. The proceeds of this annual event, supports all of our programs and allows CN to provide free programming and information to the community year round as well as scholarship dollars. Our programs include: two scholarship programs, the annual Leadership Development Role Models Forum, conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA personnel, the Artisans Fair & Exhibit, the Health Fair, the educational trip to Puerto Rico, Buscando Nuestra Races, the Day of Community Service & Social Responsibility and food drive, a Three Kings celebration and toy drive, the annual CN/ El Diario La Prensa Puerto Rican Heritage Month Supplement, the production of this commemorative calendar journal, the artist competition, selection and commission process, the annual educational commemorative poster, selection of a spokesperson, the kick-off celebration and annual benefit event, the Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad and Puerto Rican Heritage

Awards, our website information as well as cultural and health related workshops, forums and events sponsored by CN. Many events have been planned throughout New york State as well as New Jersey and Puerto Rico to celebrate our rich culture, traditions and history. CN urges everyone to participate in these events including our 6th Annual Artisans Fair that will take place on Saturday, November 19, 2011, from 10AM 9PM at Hostos Community College in the Bronx. On September 29, 2011 CN launched its 25th Anniversary Poster Exhibit at Hostos Community College in the Atrium on the 3rd Floor. The Poster Exhibit will run until November 30, 2011. The 16th annual Day of Community Service and Social Responsibility will take place on Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 11AM 4PM in several locations through the City, in Manhattan at El Museo del Barrio and the UPACA-IPRHE Senior Center; in Brooklyn at El Puente; in the Bronx at Holy Cross Church and in queens at the Elmhurst/Jackson Heights-IPRHE Senior Center. On this day CN along with young people from ASPIRA of New york, Inc., El Puente and the Holy Cross youth group will be conducting a food drive to create Thanksgiving baskets for the poor of New york. Let us live in the moment of the history that we make each day, standing up for what we believe in and supporting causes that enhance, promote, preserve, and protect our culture, history, identity, language, community and natural resources. Let us embrace every day the essence of what it means to be unidos por nuestro orgullo Boricua. For Comit Noviembre

Teresa A. Santiago, Chairperson Member Agencies Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly ASPIRA of New york El Museo del Barrio El Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueos El Puente Eugenio Mara de Hostos Community College La Fundacin Nacional Para la Cultura LatinoJustice PRLDEF National Institute for Latino Policy National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights Justice Committee Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration

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Lisette Nieves was a 1992 Rhodes Scholar and the first Puerto Rican to receive this prestigious award. A 1991 philosophy and political science graduate of Brooklyn College, she also won a Truman Scholarship and is a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs of Princeton University. Ms. Nieves was the founding executive director for year Up Ny, whose mission is to provide urban young adults with the skills, experience and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Under her leadership, year Up Ny went from a $250,000 seed grant organization to a $7 million operation in five years. Lisette Nieves was appointed the Belle zeller Distinguished visiting Professor in Public Policy at the City University of New york until 2013 and is Social Entrepreneur-inResidence at the Blue Ridge Foundation, a leading nonprofit incubator. Ms. Nieves was sworn in on October 5, 2011 as a member of President Barack Obamas Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. She is the vice-chair of New york Citys Panel for Education Policy, a trustee of the New york State Teachers Retirement System, a member of the year Up National Board, a board member for the Fund of the City of New york, and a member of the Woodrow Wilson School Advisory Council. Ms. Nieves was chief of staff at the Department of youth and Community Development for the City of New york, director of grants management and compliance at the Upper Manhattan Empowerment zone, and senior program officer for the Corporation for National Service. Throughout her career, Ms. Nieves has served as a consultant to nonprofit organizations in strategic planning, program development and management. Ms Nieves was awarded the 2011 El Diario la Prensas Mujeres Destacada Award and in 2008 the Robin Hood Foundation awarded her a Heroes Award. For 20 years, Lisette has dedicated herself to the educational and leadership development of young people. This is our last chance to give young people a shot at a better life, she says of her involvement and work. Its our last chance to get them thinking about their values, and what kind of parents and citizens they want to be. To miss this opportunity is a crime.

Lisette Nieves

About the Artist

Wilda Gonzalez
Wilda Gonzalez is a Puerto Rican multimedia artist and painter proud of her Caribbean heritage. Born and raised in the Bronx, Ms. Gonzalez attended the High School of Art and Design and continued her studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons School of Design in New york City. Ms. Gonzalez has, worked as a visual arts educator for the Childrens Art Carnival since 1988 and for the past 17 years has been artist-in-residence and art program director at Riverbank State Park in Manhattan. She has taught art in both public and parochial schools and has been art instructor for yaffa Productions, ASPIRA of New york and the Bronx Museum. She is the founder and director of Caribe Anani studio which houses her art work and where she is inspired to create her work. Caribe Anani also provides folkloric cultural diversity workshops for children with special needs, supervised day care programs and art therapy for children ages, four to seven. Her artistic inspiration is a testament to her Puerto Rican heritage. Exhibitions 2011 Comite November 25th anniversary commemorative poster artist The American African Museum 2011 Artcurian Tour The Clemente Soto velez Cultural & Educational Center: Femicide Awareness Exhibit, 2010 The Artcurian Gallery Artist Speakers Bureau, 2010 The Rosa Parks Museum Exhibit, 2008

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Exhibit, 2008 The Union Theological Seminary, James Chapel Exhibit, 2007 The National Museum of Catholic Art & History Group Exhibit, 2007 Marriott Hotel Exhibit, 2007 Comit Noviembres Artisan Fair and Exhibit 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Boricua College Group Exhibit, 2006 Inspiration Fine Art Group Show, 2005 The BAAD! Ass Women Group Exhibit, 2005, 2002 National Art Club Gramercy Park Group Exhibit, 2005 Featured artwork in publications Montgomeryadvertiser.com, January 2008 The Birmingham News, January 2008 The Children Art Carnival News Letter, 2005 Bronx Times, 2006 Westchester Woman, 2004 The Journal News Life& Style, 2005 Arte/10 vide Hoy, 2002 Hunts Point Alive Spring Issue, 2002

The Circle & Bronx Net Community Television show Hosted by Rhina valentin 2007 Contact Wilda Gonzalez @ ananiwg@verizon.net or wildagirl49@yahoo.com

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The Pride - Unidos por nuestro orgullo Boricua
This painting is based on the beauty, heritage and ancestry of the island of Puerto Rico and how we as Puerto Ricans outside of the island translate this beauty, culture, history into our everyday lives here in New york and in every metropolis in this country. How each of these images plays a special role, and symbolizes, our culture, a mixture of races, Tano,

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Our culture has flourished for centuries and is imbedded in our daily life as we travel throughout the streets of New york from Spanish Harlem to the Lower East Side from one borough to the next on the #6 train. Our pride in our music is depicted in the plena, bomba and danza dancers. The flamboyan tree and the coqui are symbols of strength, uniqueness and perseverance. La Marqueta de East Harlem connects us back to our life here on the mainland and shows how deeply rooted our culture and traditions are in our food, places of business and daily social interaction.

The image of the three kings represents the influence of the Spaniard in our culture and the introduction of Catholicism to Puerto Rico. The celebration of the Da de los Tres Reyes is sacred to Puerto Rico and many other Caribbean and Latin American countries. I wanted to honor the Museo del Barrios Dia de los Reyes procession throughout the streets of El Barrio preserving this tradition for our community. I named this piece The Pride because as an artist and educator I have the opportunity to conduct workshops for young people, interact with them and use the elements in this piece to teach them about Puerto Rican traditions and history that makes me proud each day. Instilling, teaching and encouraging this pride and love for my culture in these young minds is what I live for and hopefully by doing this continue to acknowledge, promote and preserve our culture like Comit Noviembre has charged us to do for the past 25 years and counting Wilda Gonzalez

Spaniard and African that define our ancestral roots and makes us uniquely and proudly Puerto Ricans.

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HISTORY

On July 15, 1987, the Association of Puerto Rican Executive Directors (APRED), a non-profit advocacy consortium of Puerto Rican community development and human services organizations, hosted the Puerto Rican Dialogue. One of the topics of discussion was presented by Antonio Pagn then of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, on the coordination of a calendar of events during the month of November, officially deemed, Puerto Rican Cultural Heritage Month. While the Commonwealth expressed an interest in serving as the clearinghouse for information on the scheduled events in collaboration with the community-based organizations and individuals represented at the meeting, it was the consensus of the group that this role be assumed by APRED with the assistance and cooperation of the Commonwealth and the Association of Hispanic Arts (AHA); thus, the coordinating committee was established. Led by Elizabeth Col6n, then the Executive Director of APRED, the coordinating committee launched an effort to plan activities and develop the first Puerto Rican Cultural Heritage month calendar of events. As its efforts continued to evolve, the coordinating committee was expanded to include ASPIRA of New york, and el Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueos. Several co-sponsoring agencies, also participated by having their events announced in the calendar, and providing resources to this project including the Institute for the Puerto Rican Hispanic Elderly. The coordinating committee became Comit Noviembre (CN). CNs mission was and still remains to commemorate and acknowledge all aspects of Puerto Rican life. From the social, cultural, to the educational, economic and political; as well as creating an awareness of the rich culture, language and heritage of the Puerto Rican community. It also acknowledges the Puerto Rican communitys numerous contributions to this state and nation. Each year, from its initial inception through the present, Comit Noviembre has identified an annual theme, developed a calendar of events and poster, and secured the proclamations from the Governor, Mayor and Borough Presidents. In 1990 CN encouraged Puerto Rican leaders from New Jersey to form its own chapter of Comit Noviembre and in 1991 Comit Noviembre of New Jersey was incorporated. Motivated by the success of New Jersey, CN conducted three Leadership Symposiums in 1991 and 1992 in New york and one in 1993 held in Boston, Massachusetts with the goal of encouraging dialogue amongst leaders and activists from Puerto Rican communities that would serve to strengthen ties and formally present the expansion of the celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month to other cities and states. These symposiums were extremely successful and garnered national interest in regional expansion of the celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month under the banner of Comit Noviembre. CN met with Puerto Ricans leaders from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida. Due to the closing of APRED in 1993 the Leadership Symposiums and regional expansion were put on hold. Upon the closing of APRED which headquartered CN, Teresa A. Santiago assumed the leadership of Comit Noviembre, and the Puerto Rican Family Institute became its new home and management umbrella. From 1994 to 1997 CN operated under the auspices of ASPIRA of New york, and in 1998 CN was relocated to its present home for the past thirteen years the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly headed by Suleika Cabrera Driane. Throughout the years, the membership and efforts of Comit Noviembre continued to expand. While its mission has remained the same, Comit Noviembre added new dimensions to its work focusing on educational excellence, youth leadership development and community service as key goals. Today, Comit Noviembre is the only collaboration of its kind in the United States which brings together the collective talents and resources of the oldest and most prestigious Puerto Rican organizations on the northeast: the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, ASPIRA of New york, el Museo del Barrio, Eugenio Mara de Hostos Community College, CUNy, el Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueos, Hunter College, CUNy, Latino Justice: PRLDEF, the National Institute for Latino Policy, the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights Justice Committee, the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, and El Puente. This coordinating body plans and promotes Comit Noviembres annual programs and events.

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Today, although, Puerto Rican Heritage Month is celebrated throughout the United States, it was Comit Noviembre who formalized the celebration. The recognition and celebration of November as Puerto Rican Heritage Month, has provided opportunities to bring onto the limelight numerous achievements and contributions of the Puerto Rican community. CN has been able to bring together the Puerto Rican community by preserving, teaching and promoting Puerto Rican culture and history. By embracing our strength, respecting our differences and understanding our diverse political ideologies, November has become a time to discuss all aspects and issues of the Puerto Rican community form the cultural, social and civic to the educational, economic and political with respect objectivity and pride. Comit Noveimbre is proud of its accomplishments and the marks it has made through its work over the past 25 years.

MISSION

CNs mission is to commemorate and acknowledge all aspects of Puerto Rican life from the social and cultural to the educational, economic and political. The charge of CN is to create awareness of and preserve our rich culture, language, and heritage specifically for our youth to recognize and take ownership of it everyday but specifically during the month of November. For twenty-five years, CN has created and developed programs all geared to the support and enhancement of educational opportunities and leadership development for Puerto Rican/Hispanic youth with a cultural twist. These programs are firmly rooted in the belief, that in order to succeed in life, you must pursue a higher education, give back to your community through volunteer efforts and know your cultural ancestral history.

CN ANNUAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Two Scholarship Programs CN Scholarship Awards Program The Richie Perez Scholarship for Peace & Justice Annual Leadership Development Role Models Forum Conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA personnel Educational trip to Puerto Rico, Buscando Nuestra Races Puerto Rican Heritage Month kick-off celebration Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad Award Annual benefit event Puerto Rican Heritage Award Health Fair Artisans Fair & Exhibit Day of Community Service & Social Responsibility and Food Drive Three Kings celebration and Toy Drive CN/El Diario La Prensa full color Puerto Rican Heritage Month Supplement Commemorative calendar journal Artist competition, selection and commission process Annual educational commemorative poster Selection of a spokesperson Website programs and information Cultural and health related workshops, forums and events

CN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAMS

In order to secure that our youth have better educational opportunities the CN Scholarship Awards Program (CNSAP) was established and has awarded $187,000 in scholarships since its inception fourteen years ago, an average of 12 scholarships a year and with a college graduation rate of 90%. An additional $10,000 has been awarded in the Richie Prez Scholarship for Peace and Justice. Each year, the members of the CN Scholarship selection committee are awed by the clear sense of self and strength of character of these selfless and inspiring young people that are building our communities and making a difference early on in their lives.

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COMIT NOVIEMBRE SCHOLARSHIP

In November of 1996 in celebration of its tenth anniversary of Puerto Rican Heritage Month, the CN Scholarship Awards Program (CNSAP) was established. To date, CNSAP has awarded 187 scholarships of $1,000. Four years ago, to commemorate our 20th anniversary, CN enhanced the Scholarship Program to continue to award the top two scholars $1,000 scholarships each year until graduation. These scholars must maintain a 3.5 grade point average and documented community work within the Puerto Rican community to continue to receive the 4-year $1,000 scholarship.

THE RICHIE PEREZ SCHOLARSHIP FOR PEACE & JUSTICE

In 2004, the Puerto Rican community lost an advocate, community leader and urban warrior. Richie Prez was a beloved activist and leader in the fight for social justice and human rights. He brought integrity and unity to many causes to which he was committed, which included the struggle for racial justice and against police brutality, Puerto Rican independence and universal human rights. In his memory, Comit Noviembre has established the Richie Prez Scholarship for Peace and Justice. The award recognizes Puerto Rican young people for their commitment, activism and achievements in any of the areas of human rights and social justice. This annual award promotes both the advancement of new leaders, in the movement for peace and justice and invests in their continued growth by providing support for their ongoing education and political development. The scholarship recipient will receive a $1,000.

To ensure that young adults have the opportunity to meet and interact with professionals in all fields and careers, CN partnered with NASA and established a leadership development forum that took place at Hostos Community College, CUNy in the middle of the South Bronx. Several Puerto Rican/Hispanic microbiologist, scientist and engineers from NASA Centers conducted a presentation on Careers at NASA to a group of Latino high school and college students interested in engineering, biology and the study of space. The event was a huge success. Having professionals that looked liked them, spoke their language and had similar backgrounds at these high level positions at NASA reinforced their career goals and dreams. Having NASA personnel address these young people reinforces the mission of CNs leadership development program and gives these young people a day they will remember for the rest of their lives. These visit give young adults from the inner city, specifically Puerto Rican and Hispanics, the opportunity to realize that they too can achieve greatness.

THE COMITE NOVEIMBRE/NASA PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ROLE MODELS FORUM

ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL TRIP TO PUERTO RICO BUSCANDO NUESTRA RACES

Buscando Nuestras Races is an adventure into a cultural and educational experience for Puerto Ricans and others who want to explore the richness of Puerto Ricos culture, ancestral roots and history. Making this trip a reality was a natural progression of CNs mission and goals. The itinerary takes into account that many of us, although we visit the island frequently, rarely visit the cultural and historical sites and landmarks unique to Puerto Rico and renowned throughout the world. It is a journey participants will remember for many years to come. The third annual Buscando Nuestra Races trip is being planned for the summer of 2012.

PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH KICK-OFF CELEBRATION

The CN Puerto Rican Heritage Month kick-off event usually takes place each year on the last Thursday of October. At this event, CN honors Puerto Rican community heroes through Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad Awards, unveils its annual poster and distributes its journal calendar of event. This event is free for the community. Over 300 key community and business leaders as well as elected officials attend this very festive, musical and cultural event.

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LO MEJOR DE NUESTRA COMUNIDAD AWARD

Through Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad award, CN recognizes outstanding individuals who are the unsung heroes of our community and who are making a difference in the Puerto Rican communities of this country. Puerto Ricans whose pride in their heritage and strength of character have empowered themselves and inspired others to make significant impact on the community are recognized. The recipients of this award are chosen by CN from nominations submitted by the community. These individuals are honored at the kick-off celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month.

CNS ANNUAL GALA BENEFIT

The CN Annual Gala Benefit was instituted in 1996 at its tenth anniversary to raise funds for its scholarship award program and other CN educational, cultural and leadership development activities. The event has continued to attract key leaders of New yorks Puerto Rican community and Corporate America. The gala is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Ny Hilton in Manhattan. The proceeds of this annual event, supports all of our programs and allows CN provide free programming and information to the community year round as well as scholarship dollars.

CNS ANNUaL PUERTO RICAN ARTISANS FAIR & EXHIBIT

The Artisan Fair & Exhibit was established in 2006, in celebration of Comit Noviembres, 20th anniversary. Making this fair a reality was a natural progression of CNs goals and mission and made possible by CUNys vice Chancellor Ernesto Malave who passed away in November 2009. CN invited Puerto Rican artisans from throughout the US and Puerto Rico to participate in this Fair. Over 40 artesanos puertorriqueos participated and the event boasted an attendance of over 5000 people in this very first Fair in 2006 at Hunter College and again in 2007. In 2008, the Fair continued to exceed CNs expectations with over 60 artisans participating and a steady 5000 people the fair was moved to Church of St. Paul the Apostle in Manhattan. Last year found its home at Hostos Community College in the Bronx. For the past five years CN has conducted workshops for children and adults, to ensure that our youth learn about our culture, traditions and folklore. This event, which is free to the community, is advertised as an opportunity to kick-off the holiday shopping season and purchase unique Puerto Rican original gifts for that special person on your list and, at the same time support our artesanos.

CNS ANNUaL HEALTH FAIR

In 2009, CN instituted the First Annual Health Fair that ran concurrently with the Artisans Fair. The Health component of the Fair was added because of the great number of residents concentrated in the Bronx and neighboring boroughs with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity. This year CN will partner with health care providers to conduct health fairs during the summer as well as in November.

CNS DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Day of Community Service and Social Responsibility, was established in 1995 to coincide with the theme: The Sprit of Commitment The Power of Action. Live it! For the past fourteen years, CN has set aside the Sunday before Thanksgiving as a day of community service and social responsibility in commemoration of November 19th, traditionally known as Puerto Rican discovery day or as we like to call it Puerto Rican encounter day. The event began as a day when people participated in several volunteer efforts that aided the Puerto Rican community and its organizations to show the spirit of commitment and the power of action. Over the years, this event has been a great success and organizations throughout the city have benefited from this collaboration, including homeless and battered womens shelters and senior centers as well as individual families. Through this effort, CN has collected coats, clothing, food and

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toiletries for these organizations. In recent years, the food drive has been instituted and CN along with ASPIRA of New york spearhead the event. This years event will take place on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at several locations throughout the City including at El Museo del Barrio and the UPACA-IPRHE Senior Center in Manhattan, El Puente in Brooklyn, Elmhurst/Jackson Heights-IPRHE Senior Center in queens and Holy Cross Church in the Bronx, simultaneously from 11AM 4PM.

FIFTH CN EL DIARIO LA PRENSA SUPPLEMENT

For the past three years, CN in partnership with El Diario La Prensa has produced an 8 to 14 page Puerto Rican Heritage Month color supplement for the community. This special Spanish-language supplement has a circulation of 57,550 and readership of over 287,000 daily. CN works with EDLPs editorial department for content which will highlight CNs honorees and programs as well as any topic the exclusive sponsor may want to cover.

ANNUAL SPOKESPERSON

Each year, CN selects a spokesperson that is making a difference in this country, empowering others and shaping, not only our future as Puerto Ricans, but the future of all Americans. They have all played an important role in leaving our unique imprint in the current and future history of this country.

THEME DEVELOPMENT

Each year, CN selects a theme with a two-fold purpose: to celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage and to motivate, mobilize and empower our community specifically our youth to take ownership of our culture, traditions and heritage. This year in commemoration of our 25th anniversary an Exhibit was curated that includes all 25 CN posters. The exhibit is currently on view at Hostos Community College in the Bronx until November 30, 2011.

COMMEMORATIVE JOURNAL/ARTIST/ POSTER

The annual journal calendar becomes a collectors item because of the articles and historical information that it provides. These essays and articles, written by community activists, educators, artists and CN members, are published annually in several newspapers ranging from The New york Daily News, El Diario La Prensa, as well as the San Juan Star and El Nuevo Da in Puerto Rico. The journals are distributed to educational, cultural and community organizations. Over 250 events and activities are sponsored and held by community based organizations, cultural institutions and government officials throughout New york alone. Since its inception, the annual CN poster has been in high demand by teachers and educators. The competition to be the commissioned artist of CN and design the coveted poster has also been exciting throughout the years and has led to the promotion, acknowledgement and exposure of very talented Puerto Rican artists. The poster is created each year to promote and inform the public about Puerto Rican Heritage Month and to create an artistic expression of the organizations theme. The poster is distributed throughout New york, New Jersey and the tri-state area.

CN WEBSITE www.comitenoviembre.org

The website provides the history of CN as well as the Puerto Rican community in Puerto Rico and the United States. The website will serve as an educational vehicle of all those searching for information on the Puerto Rican history and culture especially educators and students. The website launched in November of 2006 and was designed with the capacity to hold company logos or messages (web advertising) for sponsors of the website or CN programs. The sponsor of the website will have prime signage year-round. Due to high printing costs and the world going green CN will promote heavily the use of the website for access to calendar journal information as well as scholarship applications and other educational materials.

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THEMATIC IMPACT ON COMMUNITY 1987 2011 SYNOPSIS

1987 Building on Our Heritage to Create the FutureOur Children Our youth - Desarrollando Nuestra Herencia Creando Nuestro FuturoNuestros Nios y Juventud,centered around children and youth bringing to light the critical absence of Latino representation on the New york Citys Board of Education. 1988 EmpowermentFrom the Shadows to the Light De las Sombras al Poder EmpoderamientoDe las Sombras al Poder Highlighted participation in the political process as a tool to bring the Puerto Rican community to the forefront of American politics and power structures. 1989 Si No Nos CuentanNo ContamosCount On Us! Si No Nos CuentanNo ContamosCuenten Con Nosotros dealt with the gross under couinting of Latinos in the past census counts and challenged the Puerto Rican community to stand up and be counted. 1990 From the Homeland to the MainlandLos Lasos que nos Unen Made the important connection to island roots and the migration to the mainland over the last nine decades. 1991 La Mujer Puertorriquea La verdadera Borinquea Asumiendo Nuestra Historia Tomando Liderazgo en los 90 celebrated the important role of women in the political and social development of the largest Hispanic ethnic group in the Northeast region. 1992 Encounters of the PastOur Determination to Shape the Future Encuentros del PasadoNuestra Determinacin Para Forjar el Futuro sought out to encompass the quincentennial commemoration and its specific relevance to the Puerto Rican community today. 1993 Reconquista 93: Affirming Our IdentityPreserving Our Community Reconquista 93: Afirmando Nuestra IdentidadPreservando nuestra comunidad dealt with the issue of identity, the unique and distinct mixture of Tano, Spanish and African ancestry that makes up the intricate character of the Puerto Rican people. 1994 Nuestro Poder Puertorriqueo: Usalo! Define Nuestro Destino! Dealt with the untapped power and strength behind the estimated 3 million Puerto Ricans that live in the United States. 1995 The Puerto Rican Renaissance: The Spirit of CommitmentThe Power of Action. Live It! was a call to action to the Puerto Rican community that now was the time to realize the future through the power of action. 1996 United, Moving ForwardThe Future is Ours...Unidos, AdalanteEl Futuro Esta en Nuestras Manos, urged Puerto Ricans to unite around the critical issues of preserving our language. CN issued a statement on Language Rights and opposed the English Only Movement. 1997 In the Mix: voices that Affirm Our vibrant Heritage voces que Afirman Nuestra Herencia Dinmica, reinforced our pride, diversity and multi-generational achievement that are the integral part of the Puerto Rican experience.

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1998 Puerto Ricans Confronting the Challenges of a Changing World Puertorriqueos Enfrentando los Retos de un Mundo cambiante, urged the Puerto Rican community to examine its readiness and to prepare strategies to face the challenges of the next millennium. 1999 Puerto Ricans for a New Millennium ... Facing the Dawn of a New Age - Puertorriqueos para un Nuevo Milenio... Frente al Amanecer de Una Nueva Era, reflected the anticipation of a community ready for action. The human rights campaign for vieques and clemency for the Peurto Rican political prisoners were highlighted. 2000 Understanding Our PastDefining Our Future - Entendiendo Nuestro Pasado Creamos Nuestro Futuro, urged Peurto Ricans to research and learn about their history in order to understand what was occurring at the time the role of the US Navy in viques, the status questions and the release of the FBI Carpetas/Dossiers on the Puerto Rican independence movement. 2001 Puerto Ricans United for World Peace...Puertorriqueos Unidos Para la Paz Mundial, honored all of the victims of September 11th, especially the 800 Puerto Ricans who perished and acknowledged the efforts of the Puerto Rican community during this tragic event in Americas history. 2002 Salud Boricua, shed light on the critical health issues in our community specifically HIv/AIDS, cancer, diabetes and asthma. 2003 Nuestra Herencia Cultural el Camino al futuroOur cultural heritage, the path to the future, challenged the community to honor the past and teach our children about our rich culture and heritage. 2004 Preserving our LegacyCultural Affirmation, Community Empowerment & Social Justice, honored the grassroots work and accomplishments of the Puerto Rican community and its pioneers who because of their strength of character and conviction affected change. 2005 Boricua! Atesora lo tuyoBoricua! Treasure what is yours - Preservando Nuestro LegadoAfirmacin Cultural, Poder Comunitario y Justicia Social, acknowledged the accomplishments of the Puerto Rican community in the fields of science, medicine, technology and space exploration and demanded the community to take ownership of these contributions. 2006 Celebrando con Orgullo Nuestra Cultura...Hoy, Maana y Siempre, acknowledged and paid tribute to achievements of the Puerto Rican community in this city, state and nation as well as to the vision of Comit Noviembre that for the past twenty years has kept its mission alive to promote, teach and create an awareness of the rich culture, language and heritage of the Puerto Rican community. 2007 Encuentro Con Nuestra Patria, challenged each and every one of us to learn about our history both on the island and mainland, feel proud of who we are and where we come from, and commit ourselves to promoting and teaching others about our great contributions to this world. It reaffirmed who we are as a people, a community, a nation and that no matter where we are physically in the world - somos puerorriqueos! 2008 vive tu cultura...!vive Boricua Live your Culture...! vive Boricua!, challenged us to take ownership of our contributions to the fabric of this country. Our achievements as a community have had and will continue to have great impact on society. We must learn about our pioneers, heroes, scientist, inventions, traditions and history and commit ourselves to promote and teach others about the great contributions Puerto Ricans have made to this country and brag a little in the process. 2009 PuertorriqueoDe nuestras races nace un pueblo, speaks to the strong foundation of the Puerto Rican community around the world, of our perseverance, ingenuity, pride and achievements. The theme explores and examines our unique ancestral roots and the very fabric that makes us Puerto Rican, it acknowledges that aqui y alla, somos todos puertorriqueos un pueblo. 2010 Puertorriqueo de alma, vida y corazn, speaks to the essence of what being Puerto Rican means. It is living breathing embracing our culture, history and identity in our daily lives in everything that we do. It is the recognition from the bottom of our heart that speaks to our soul that affirms our life as a Puertorriqueo. It is a state of mind, of being that comes from deep within us that empowers us to affect change and to continue to contribute and make accomplishments to this city, state and nation. 2011 Comit Noviembre 25 years...United by our Puerto Rican pride - Comit Noviembre 25 aosUnidos por nuestro orgullo Boricua, celebrates and pays tribute to the work and accomplishments of Comit Noviembre in the last 25 years, to the spirit, energy and pride of this volunteer organization.

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Comit Noviembre Highlights of the Past Twenty-Five Years

1987 Comit Noviembre is established by Puerto Rican community leaders. Comit Noviembre secures official Puerto Rican Heritage Month Proclamation form the Governor, Mayor and five Borough Presidents. 1988 For the first time in the history of CBS Television a station break ID was developed using CNs art work and theme to salute Puerto Rican Heritage Month. It aired three to four times a day during November. vISTA and Hispanic magazine both printed information on CN that informed the Puerto Rican community throughout the nation about CN activities. El Diarlo la Prensa printed the entire calendar as a pull out section in their weekend edition of paper. Channel 47 gave a daily listing of activities from CN calendar. 1989 ABC Channel 7 aired PSA for CN featuring actor Jimmy Smits of the hit television series L. A. Law. The PSA ran throughout No vember and garnered many requests for the poster and calendar. WPIX Channel 11 also aired PSA saluting Puerto Rican Heritage Month with Comits poster as the artistic background. Channel 47 gave a daily listing of activities from the Comit Noviembres calendar. Channel 41 featured, CN on the Cenia Beltre show which aired on November 12th. Tiempo Magazine featured CN on its November 19th show. On November 17th, Ny Newsday published a community awareness ad listing CN month long activities.

1990 Musician and activist Willie Coln becomes the first Spokesperson. Comit Noviembre of New Jersey is established. CBS developed and aired station break with Willie Coln to promote PR Heritage Month. The New york Housing Authority sponsored the musical entertainment for the celebration of PR Heritage Month in each of the five boroughs

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featuring performances by Johnny Coln and his orchestra. CN was presented the Governors proclamation at a vIP reception prior to the Christmas Extravaganza on November 10th at Radio City. The proceeds of this event went to the victims of Hurricane Hugo in Puerto Rico and Governor Rafael Hernndez Coln was present. 1991 Spokesperson: Maln Fal, radio talk show host Comit Noviembre joins forces with The New york Daily News and produces the first Hispanic supplement which eventually leads to the creation of vIvA Magazine. Comit Noviembre organizes first Puerto Rican Heritage Month Leadership Symposium on December 9, 1991 at the New york Hilton in New york City. Puerto Rican leaders from around the country attend. Comit Noviembre produces a concert with renowned Puerto Rican singer Lucecita Bentez at Town Hall in New york City. One of the most sought after CN posters. La Mujer Puertoriquea La verdadera Borinquea is created by artist Ernesto Ramos-Nieves.

1992 Spokespeople: Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer and New york City Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Joseph A. Fernandez Puerto Ricans in New york: A Community OrganizesA Photographic Essay, by el Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueos and The ASPIRA of New york Story, Thirty years and Counting with information on the historic ASPIRA Consent Decree are featured in the journal. The 2nd Puerto Rican Heritage Month Comit Noviembre Leadership Symposium is held on December 10, 1992 at the New york Hilton. 1993 Spokesperson: Dr. Antonia Novello, former Surgeon General of the United States,the first woman and Hispanic to hold this office. The 3rd Leadership Symposium is held on December 9, 1993 at the Marriott Boston Long Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. CN establishes the Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunida Recognition Award. The first recipients of this award were: Willie Coln, composer, trombonist and, producer; Miriam Coln, actress, producer, director and founder of Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, Marina Alvarez, AIDS activ-

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ist; Marc Anthony, singer; Moreno vega, founder, Caribbean Cultural Center/African Diaspora Institute; Juanita Rodrguez, chairperson, Womens Action Cluster of Williamsburg & president, Eastern District High School Parents Association. youth Recipients: Wilfredo Muoz, Billie Gastic, Carmen Daz, Krystal Carrasquillo and Angel Ramos 1994 Spokesperson: Luis Guzmn, actor and community activist. Comit Noviembre begins the annual tradition of the kick-off reception at el Museo del Barrio Why We Took Over the Statute of Liberty, by Richie Prez is featured in journal CN promotes and supports Muevete the Boricua youth Conference. (1994-1997) Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients were: Adelfa vera Committed to the Ideal of Independence; Debbie Delgado-vega - An Individual and Collective Struggle for Life; Lillian Lpez Parent Advocate For Our Future; Ramn Gonzlez Third Generation Activist; Genoveva Clemente - Luchadora por vivienda Digna; Manny Maldonado Msica Against Drugs: La Cultura tambin Cura Father Luis Barrios - Social Activism and the Church; Isaura Santiago - President: Hostos Community College: Coming of Age in the Bronx. youth Recipients: Jennifer villegas, Reinaldo Llano, Josefina Ortiz. Comit Noviembre de N.J.: Dennis B. Gonzlez; Catherine Correa and Reverendo Miguel Mena (In Memoriam). 1995 Spokespeople: Salsa Diva La India and actress/activist Lauren vlez. Comit Noviembre institutes the Day of Community Service and Social Responsibility the Sunday before Thanksgiving. PSA is developed to promote Puerto Rican Heritage Month. CN works with the National Puerto Rican Coalition on the Boricua First! effort The Puerto Rican Struggle for quality Education, A Short Essay by Roberto P. Rodriguez is featured in journal. CN developed a national Puerto Rican Organization Resource Directory. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients were: Gil C. Alicea, author, advocate and orphan of AIDS; Sonia Gonzlez, community and media activist; Margarita Rosario, founder, Parents Against Police Brutality; Rosa Caldern, Latino and youth activist & dean, Intercultural and Community Advancement, Manhattanville College; Hctor Torres, director, National Action youth Movement & co-founder, Strictly Ghetto youth Organization; Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly; The Puerto Rican Cultural

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Heritage House; youth Recipients: Brenda Lugo, Omar Estrada Tortes, Shirley Rodrguez; Ben Ramos; William quintn Ross and Jason Rivera. 1996 Spokesperson: Jimmy Smits, actor. CN celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a gala at the Plaza Hotel in New york City on November 19, 1996 Gala honorees are: Dr. Antonia Pantoja, Founder of ASPIRA; Goya Foods, Inc.; and Luis A Miranda, President, Miranda y Ms CN announces establishment of Scholarship Program CN issues statement on Language Rights opposing all efforts to make English the official language of any city state or national government. CN applauded the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals which found that Arizonas English only law violated the First Amendment Rights of bilingual state employees to use the native language of the public to communicate. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients were: Betsy Dvila, founder & president, Sociedad Puertorriquea de queens, Inc.; Dr. Georgina Fal, founder, Universal Business and Media School; Jos Ithier, community leader; Debbie Medina, director ethnic publications, New york Daily News; Carlos Pagn, founder, El Regreso; Rossana Rosado, editor-in-chief, El Diario la Prensa. youth Recipients: Carolina Prez, Dwayne Prieto and Daisy Rodrguez. 1997 Spokesperson: King of Latin music Tito Puente Ruben Blades, Ednita Nazario and Marc Anthony captivate the gala audience with a performance from the Broadway show Capeman Gala honorees are: Miriam Coln, actress; Carlos L. Santiago, vice president NyNEX; Millie Herndez Becker, president & CEO, Westchester Air; Tonio Burgos, President, Burgos & Associates and Carlos D. Nazario, Jr., president & CEO, Metro Beer and Soda Distributors. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients are: Lorraine Cortes-vzquez, executive director, ASPIRA, Johnny Irizarry, executive director, Taller Puertorriqueo; Iris Bez, founder, Anthony Bez Foundation; Dora Delorisses, senior rights activist and member, Hispanic Senior Action Council; Felipe Morales Milln, director, Touro Collage; Mary Graniela, business and community leader, co-founder of La Cooperative Metro.youth Recipients: Jeffrey Rodrguez, Joyce Elwick, Denise Irizarry, Andrew Cruz, Maegan Elizabeth Ortz, Mariposa: Mara Teresa Fernndez, poet.

1998 Spokesperson: Rosie Prez actress and AIDS activist CN awards first scholarships to eight exceptional Puerto Rican students at a cer-

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emony at Con Edison in NyC El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico perform at the Gala Danny Rivera captivates gala participants with rendition of La Borinquea Gala Honorees were: Nereida S. Andino, former deputy, Manhattan Borough President; Jennifer Lpez, actress; Fernando L. Prez, senior specialist for Custom Outreach, Con Edison; and Polito vega, on-air personality for La Mega. CN presents Jos Rivera, then NyC Councilman with Special Award for his work on behalf of the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients were: Judith Hilerio, activist, Lower East Side; Sonali Santiago-Borges, founder and executive director, Under the Mercy Ministries; Edwin Pagn, co-founder, PM Theatre Community; Joseph Lliso, conductor, composer, teacher, founder Pan American Symphony Orchestra; Maria Romn, founder, National Puerto Rican Day Parade; Olga Luz Tirado, president, Luz Tirada Communications; Julio Pabn, founder, Latinos Sports, ventures. youth recipients: Amnanda Hernndez, Julian Genera quionez, Luz E. Jimnez and Michelle Gonzlez 1999 Spokesperson: Felix Tito Trinidad, welter weight champion of the world CN receives the first letter from the President of the United States Bill Clinton, acknowledging Comit Noviembres efforts. Richie Prez writes article on the young Lords Party entitled: We didnt drop from the sky: Our peoples struggle created the young Lords CN begins a series of articles on the situation in vieques, Puerto Rico. First article is written by Melissa Mark-viverito, entitled: Vieques and the U.S. Military: A Struggle for Human Rights. Gala honorees were: Dr. Antonia C. Novello - NyS Commissioner of Health; Carlos M. Morales, Esq., SvP and General Counsel, Merrill Lynch & Company; Angelo Figueroa, editor-in-chief, PEOPLE en Espaol and The young Lords Party. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients were: James Anthony Bello; Alexandria Coln, founder, Share Latina Project; Rev. Aimee Garca Cortse, founder, Crossroads Tabernacle; Paul Ramos, community activist & executive director of Betances Health Unit; Carmen Rivera, playwright; Efran Surez, founder, Salsa Museum and Hall of Fame; Ida Ins Torres, president, Hispanic Labor Committee; John Serrano, co-director, Latino Artist. youth recipients: Lesley Martnez; Elicer Mndez and Aliana Soto.

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2000 Spokesperson: Dave valentn, internationally acclaimed salsa jazz artist CN continues to focus on vieques with an article entitled: Intergeneral Message from vieques: viequenses from Human Chain around Camp Garca in journal. Brenda K Star is the evenings entertainment. Dave valentn and yomo Toro give a special performance at the gala. Gala honorees were: Roberto Clemente Jr., Broadcast Analyst/New york yankees and president, The Roberto Clemente Foundation; Susan Hernndez, attorney at Law; Carol Robles Romn, SvP & General Counsel, Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company and Jos O. Agiuar, president & CEO, Kleener King Industries. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients were: Myrta Cuadra-Lash, chairperson, East Harlem Neighborhood Based Alliance; Ada Rosario Dolch, principal, High School for Leadership and Public Service; Lester J. Figueroa, Esq., founder, Latino Civic Association of Staten Island; Sonia Galarza, volunteer and youth advocate; Fernando Ponce Laspina, founder, Festival del Grito de Lares; Irvine Rafael MacManus, advocate for the preservation of Puerto Rican culture; Mara zapata, volunteer, Circulo de la Hispanidads Abused Women Crisis Intervention Program. youth Recipients: Jos Corner and Jimmy Ruz. Special in memoriam section was dedicated to Adelfa vera, Puerto Rican Nationalista and Paul Ramos Healthcare Advocate.

2001 Spokesperson: Daniel Rodrguez, NyPD Officer and tenor. vieques: Five Centuries of Struggle and Resistance, article by Robert Rabin, one of the founders of El Comit Pro Rescate y Desarrollo de vieques is featured in journal. CN changes gala dinner to benefit luncheon in observance of the tragedy of September 11th. Luncheon honorees were: Selma Betancourt, director of external communications, Health Plus; Dr. Ricardo R. Fernndez, president, Herbert H. Lehman College, Luis Garden Acosta, founder & CEO, El Puente, Inc., and Denise quiones, Miss Universe 2001. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients were: Otilio Daz, executive director, La Casa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriquea; Toni & Carlos Mendoza, directors, Side Street Kids; Lucy Rivera, president, La Fiesta Folklrica Puertorriquea, Inc.; Magda yrizarry, chairwoman, ASPIRA of New york. youth recipients: Milagros Esther Santiago; Julio Cesar Toledo and Alejandro Torres-Herndez. Special recognition was given to the Puerto Rico Emergency Management and Disaster Services Agency for their assistance in the September 11th tragedy. Special in memoriam section was dedicated to: Steve Mercado, Ny Firefighter, president, Ny Emperors Stickball League.

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2002 Spokesperson: vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, US Surgeon General Commander, USPHS. Articles featured in the journal were: Hispanic Health Issues A Priority for New york State by Dr. Antonia C. Novello, MD, M.P.H and Dr. P.H. NyS; and The Latino Health Crisis by Denis De Len, coordinator, Latino Health advocates and president of the Latino Commission on AIDS. Luncheon honorees were: vice Admiral Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, United States Surgeon General Commander, USPHS; Nydia Caro, singer and entertainer; Debbie Delgado vega, founder and chairperson, Latino Organization for Liver Awareness; Carmen Gmez Goldberg, president, AvET Transit, Inc. and Jos R. Snchez, CSW, ACSW, SvP, Generations+ Health Network. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients were: Sobeida Cruz, regional manager of Public Affairs, New york Power Authority; Manuel A. Morn-Martnez, writer and producer; Madalena Ramrez, CEO, Helen Hayes Hospital, Julia E. Rivera, director of community, New york Organ Donor Network; Roberto Sancho, vP development and external affairs, Bronx Lebanon Hospital. youth Recipients: Marlene Caldern; Neva Becerril and Juan Carlos Intriago-vlez. In Memoriam section was dedicated to: Petra Allende, community activist, La Alcaldesa del Barrio and Dr. Antonia Pantoja, founder of ASPIRA of New york. 2003 Spokesperson: Danny Rivera, world renowned singer Article by renowned Puerto Rican historian and anthropologist Dr. Ricardo Alegra, An Introduction to Tano Culture and History is featured in journal CN celebrates the US Navy withdrawal from vieques, Puerto Rico on May 1, 2003. Luncheon honorees are: Dr. Ricardo Alegra, historian/anthropologist; Honorable Sila Maria Caldern, Governor, Puerto Rico; Danny Rivera, humanitarian, world renowned Puerto Rican singer; and Rafael Tufio, el Pintor del Pueblo. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients were: Jane ArceBello, youth and cultural rights advocate; Minerva Chinea, volunteer, youth Survival Coalition; Francisco M. Gonzlez, president, Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade; Jeff Stella, NyPD detective and volunteer, Church of God; Louis M. vzquez M.S.W., executive director, RAIN, Inc.; Mary Prez, elderly rights advocate; Elizabeth C. yeampierre, Esq., executive director, UPROSE; Anna Mara Torres, executive director, NyS Assembly Puerto Rican Hispanic Task Force. youth recipients: Elyse C. Bentaces; Nicole Amber Coln and Krystal yvette Marcano.

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Actress Rosie Prez gives heartfelt remarks about Richie Prez during benefit luncheon. CN establishes the Richie Prez Scholarship Award in his honor Luncheon Honorees are: Orlando Figueroa, Space Mission Director & Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs, NASA Headquarters; Jorge Ramos, anchor, Telemando 47; Ada Rodrguez, chief marketing officer, Health Plus; and Richie Prez (In Memoriam), former young Lord, community activist, co-founder of the Justice Committee, National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients are: Michael P. Borges, co-founder and associate director, Under the Mercy Ministries; Rev. Rosa J. Caraballo, founder & executive director, Bruised Reed Ministry & Pastor of Grace Tabernacle; William Rodriguez, World Trade Center Hero; Rosalba Roln, founder, Pregones Theater; Medina Sediq, executive director, A Better Bronx for youth; and Alexie Torres-Fleming, founder & executive director, youth Ministries for Peace and Justice; Arelis Torres, volunteer, Share (Self-Help for Women with Breast and Ovarian Cancer). youth Recipient: Peter Pagn.

2005 Spokesperson: Frankie Negrn, singer and entertainer CN receives third letter from the President of the United States George W. Bush recognizing Comit Noviembre for its efforts. CN returns to a gala dinner with a celebration at the world famous Copacabana. Salsa sensation Frankie Negrn performs at Gala. CN institutes a Silent Auction at Gala dinner. Gala honorees are: Mary E. Medina, executive sirector, Center for Trustee Initiatives & Recruitment, Greater New york Hospital Association; Dennis Rivera, president 1199 SEIU; Monsi C. Romn - chief microbiologist environmental control & life support systems design & development group, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center; singer Frankie Negrn. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients were: Michelle Centeno, president, National Conference of Puerto Rican Women; Louis B. Navarro, board member, yonkers Puerto Rican Day Parade; Linda NievesPowell, president & CEO, Latino Flavored Productions, Inc.; Tina Ramierez, founder & artistic director, Ballet Hispanico; Carlos Recio, chairman, Religious Committee, National Puerto Rican Day Parade; Jos vidal, volunteer curator, Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueos. youth recipient: Daniel Lpez and Marcus Rodrguez 2006 CN launches its official website: www.comitenoviembre.org CN celebrates the Tenth Anniversary of the Day of Community Service and Social Responsibility CN institutes its first Annual Puerto Rican Artisans Fair and Exhibit. CN develops a Directory of Puerto Rican Artesanos. CN announces its first cultural trip to Puerto Rico in May of 2007 en-

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titled Buscando Nuestras Raices Gala honorees are: Lynda Baquero, anchor, NBC 4 New york; Luis Fonsi, international recording artist and producer; Daisy Martnez, chef; entrepreneur, and Host of Daisy Cooks; and Anthony D. Romn, executive director, American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad recipients were: Melissa Coln, vP, Latino Law Student Association, Cornell Law School; Jos Dobles, director, youth Programs and Foundation, youth Ministries for Peace and Justice; Margarita Morales, founder, Asociacin Cardiovascular de Puerto Rico; Madelyn Lugo, chairperson, National Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc.; Dr. vincent Gullamo-Ramos, PhD, ACSW, associate professor of Social Work Columbia University School of Social Work; Gloria Rothchild, volunteer and board member, Network Organization of Bronx Women, SER of Westchester and 100 Hispanic Women of Westchester; Dgna Snchez, consultant/community investment, United Way of New york City. youth recipients: Elizabeth Del valle, Raymond Falcn and Jess Gonzlez 2007 Spokesperson: Ana Ortz, actress and co-star, Ugly Betty CN conducts it first annual trip to Puerto Rico: Buscando Nuestra Races, Sunday August 12 20, 2007. Dr. Ricardo Alegra, world renowned historian and anthropologist gives lecture entitled: The Preservation of Puerto Rican Culture throughout the 21st Century in Puerto Rico and the Mainland at El Centro de Estudios Avanzado dePuerto Rico y el Caribe. On Wednesday, August 15, 2007, during CNs the trip the Board of Directors released a statement supporting the preservation, conservation and protection of the Northeast Ecological Corridor. CNs support came at a pivotal point in this effort, six days before the resolution was to be vetoed by the legislature of PR. On October 4, 2007, Governor Anibal Acevedo vil signed an executive order establishing a public policy the designation of the NEC as a nature reserve. CN is proud that it was able to play a small role in the victory of this nine year struggle. Renowned Puerto Rican artist Maestro Antonio Martorell creates annual poster entitled Encuentro con nestra patria. Articles entitled: vieques: the Struggle Continues, from the Bulletin of the Committee for the Rescue and Development of vieques and Puerto Rican Identity in the Diaspora: Why we Continue to be Boricuas by Angelo Falcon are featured in journal Gala Honorees were: Lisa Thon, fashion designer, yolandita Monge, international recording artist, Dr. Luis O. Reyes and Dr. Diana Caballero, education activists, and Maestro Antonio Martorell, renowned artist, poet, author. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad reciepients were: Elba Cabrera, arts advocate, community leader and activist, Dr. Luis Laviena, Ph.D. HIv/AIDS activist, Ralphael Muoz, producer, quest Media Entertainment, Angel Manuel Santini Palos, event planner, Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, Carmen vegaRivera, executive director, Say yes to Education, Arlene Gonzlez-Snchez, commissioner, The Nassau

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County Department of Mental Health, Luis Cordero Santoni, founder, Cemi Underground, Noemi Figueroa Soulet, producer/director/writer, The Borinqueneers: The 65th Infantry Regiment, Sophia zayas, volunteer, National Puerto Rican Day Parade. youth Recipient: Brandon Pagn. Special recognition is given to the Retire 21 Campaign to retire Roberto Clementes #21 from being used as a symbol of respect and honor. 2008 Spokesperson: Melina Len, singer/entertainer Journal features articles by Jess Omar Rivera El Boricuazo, entitled Perdona el lucimiento, es que soy Puertorriqueo Excuse me for bragging. But Im Puerto Rican, The Boricua Factor in American Politics: The Puerto Rican vote and the 2008 Presidential Election, by Angelo Falcon and Mayor Archaeological Find in Ponce Puerto Rico, Teresa A. Santiago. Gala Honorees were: Catherine Gonzalez, senior architectural designer, Thornton Tomasetti, Hector Feliciano, author, The Lost Museum, Margarita Lopez, community activist, and board member, NyC Housing Authority, Carlos Alberto, couture fashion designer, Melina Leon, singer/actress Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunida reciepients were: Dolores Batista, agent/owner, All State Insurance and community leader; Lillian Jimnez, filmmaker, interim executive director, Chica Luna Productions; Tato Laviera, author, poet, playwright and community activist; Dr. Lisardo Irizarry, MD, MPH, FACEP, chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, Acting Chief Medical Officer, The Brooklyn Hospital Center; Wanda E. Muiz, volunteer extraordinaire; Felipe Rangel, artisan and co-founder of Hermandad de Artesanos Puertorriqueos; Sandra Ruz, education, womens issues advocate and chief of staff to the president, Hostos Community College of CUNy; and Carlos Tato Torres, artistic director, yerbabuena. youth Recipient Ashley Falcn

2009 Spokesperson: Jess Omar Rivera, El Boricuazo, historian & author. Journal articles featured: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Extraordinary Journey: from modest beginnings to the highest court in the United States by Teresa A. Santiago, In the Health Care Reform Debate Puerto Rican voices Must Unite to be Heard, by Suleika Cabrera Drinane, Statehood, A Civil Rights Issue: A Matter of Equality, by Rafael Rodriguez and Boricuas in New york City: A Historical Inventory of the Past year and Puerto Rican and the 2010 Census: Si quieres Frutos, Sacude el rbol, by Angelo Falcon and The young Lords Party: A Celebration of 40 years in Struggle. On Saturday, November 14, 2009, Comit Noviembre and Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture presented for the first time in NyC El Boricuazo in Puertorrique-

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idaddefendiendo nuestra imagen Gala Honorees: Choco Orta, La Sonera del Milenio, Carlos A. Picn, curator in charge, Department of Greek and Roman Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Katilia velez, student & community activist, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, San German, Jess Omar Rivera, El Boricuazo. Lo Mejor de Nuestra Communidad recipients were: Elisha M. Miranda, co-founder, Chica Luna and CEO, Sister Outsider Entertainment; Nydia Edgecombe, director, Alumni Relations, Eugenio Mara de Hostos Community College, Clarisel Gonzlez, editor & publisher, Puerto Rican Sun Communications, Ibrahim Gonzlez, host of WBAI -99.5, Melinda Gonzlez, folk lyric historian and Bombera for Bomba yo!, Rev. Carmen Hernandez, pastor & founder, Stratford Community Services, Gilda Rivera Pantojas, director, Danza Fiesta, Rafael Riveraviruet, president, Terramax Entertainment, Trinity A. Rivera, volunteer, National Puerto Rican Day Parade, and, Rosa A. Rosario valentn, community and cultural activist. Founding member Antonio Pagan, former councilman and NyC Commissioner of Employment dies on January 25, 2009

2010 Spokesperson: Olga Taon, Grammy Award Winner & Latin Pop Artist Journal articles featured: Overview of Puerto Ricos Political Parties, National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights Puerto Rican in the 21st Century Reafirmacin de un Pueblo, The Puerto Rican Connection to the Immigration Rights Movement by Angelo Falcon, Lares Up In Arms: Conflicting Changes and Historical Erasures by Iris zavala Martinez, PhD, Evaluation of the Northern Gas Pipeline Proposed by the Power Authority Agency of Puerto Rico: Community Response to Energy Crisis presented by Casa Pueblo on August 17, 2010 and Julia de Burgos Celebrated by Carmen D. Lucca. Gala Honorees: Oscar Hernndez, renowned pianist, arranger & Grammy Award winner, Carlos Lpez Lpez, Esq., partner, Wolf Popper, LLP; Pedro Julio Serrano, AIDS/Human Rights activist founder, Puerto Rico Para Tod@s; Julia velez, Esq. MHSA, executive director, Centro de Salud Comunal Dr. Jose S. Belaval, Inc. Ricky Martin acknowledges the work of CN and introduces honoree Pedro Julio Serrano Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad Recipients: George Torres, founder, Sofrito for your Soul and Capicu Poetry & Cultural Showcase, Brenda Jimenez Peralta, associate director of Agency Development/North East Region, Big Brother, Big Sister of America, Jose Santiago, news director WBAI, Lance Rios, president& CEO, Being Latino, Inc., yesenia Aponte-Melndez, founder, El Punto de la Montaa, Javier E. Gomez,

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actor/reporter, community volunteer, Frances Lucerna, executive director, El Puente, Anita Antonetty, community organizer and a special recognition to Taller Boricua (Marcos Dimas, Fernando Salicrup and Irma Ayala), on its 40th anniversary of promoting and supporting community artists and cultural diversity. A special in memoriam section was created to give homage to CN supporters Ernesto Malave, vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance instrumental in establishing CNs Annual Artisans Fair and Mayor of Caguas William Willie Miranda Marn crucial supporter in the success of CNs Annual trips to Puerto Rico.

2011 CN Calls to Action to Puerto Rican Community save our future become a CN mentor, CN is challenging itself and the community to assist us in launching a mentoring program geared specifically to these at-risk Puerto Rican young men and woman. The Association of Puerto Rican-Hispanic Culture Inc. in partnership with Comit Noviembre presents: Rafael Hernndez & Sylvia Rexach Festival with Julito Cuevas y su Trio los Platinos at the CN 6th Annual Artisans Fair at Hostos Community College Sixth Annual Artisan Fair is dedicated to the memory of Evelina Antonetty La Fundacin Nacional de la Cultura becomes member of CN Launched 25th Anniversary Poster Exhibit at Hostos Community College 3rd floor Atrium. Exhibit running until November 30, 3011 Comit Noviembre in conjunction with Taller Boricua and Cem Underground presented a film screening of Soando Con Puerto Rico/Dreaming of Puerto Rico, a Henry Medina Archive presentation on Thursday October 6, at 7PM at the Julia de Burgos Latino Cultural Center Live Music: El Rinn Criollo/Casita de Chema and Los Instantaneos de la plena. Participated in the Second Puerto Rican Artisans Fair of yonkers on October 1, 2011 at the yonkers yWCA. Comit Noviembre sponsored workshop: Puerto Ricos Northeast Ecological Corridor Our Encanto at Risk at Taller Boricua on Saturday June 11, 2011 Co-hosted Artesania en el Barrio the weekend of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, June 11, 2011 at Taller Boricua 12noon 6PM Co-sponsored event with the Sierra Club of Puerto Rico and the National Puerto Rican Day Parade: Celebrating the Natural Beauty of Puerto Rico in photos and poems, June 8, 2011 at the Nuyorican Poets Caf Comit Noviembre in co-sponsorship with the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, Inc., and Saln Literario LibroAmrica de Puerto Rico launched the first annual The Word/ Festival de la Palabra in Ny at a press conference on Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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Humberto Cintron was born and raised in El Barrio, New york, where he currently resides. He served four (4) years in the U. S. Air Force (1955-1959), where he taught electronics at the Guided Missiles School at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. He received a BA in Sociology from Hunter College, a MA in Urban Studies from Occidental College in California as a member of the National Urban Fellows, in 1970. He earned his JD from New College of California, School of Law in San Francisco at age 54. He has been a pioneering advocate, executive, television producer, journalist, community organizer, fund-raiser, educator and institution-builder throughout his adult life. Mr. Cintron served as a founding member of the National Board of Directors of Common Cause; The Center for Mediation and Conflict Resolution; the Puerto Rican Media Action and Education Council; and the National Latino Media Calition. He has served as consultant to the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity; U.S. Department of Labor; and Head-Start Programs. During this rich and unique career, spanning over six decades, he has trained over 100 community workers in El Barrio, and helped launch and sustain a wide variety of projects and programs, including: The Community Action Programs in Norwalk, Connecticut (NEON); and in El Barrio (MEND); the Community News Service; La Escuelita Del Barrio; Aguilar Senior Citizens Center; Park East H.S.; and East River Houses, in El Barrio. Mr. Cintrons activities on the West Coast included community organization with the Coalicion De Boricuas, in San Jose, and Accion Latina in San Francisco, California. During these years he also served as administrative director of the internationally renouned cultural center and art gallery, Galeria de La Raza/Studio 24, where he was creator, publisher and editor of Ambiente Magazine. In addition, he was instrumental in organizing the Western Region Puerto Rican Council, bringing together many Puerto Rican communities from the western United States. After earning his JD, he served as associate counsel with the unique law office of Bill Martinez, specializing in securing visas for international musicians and artists from Cuba, visiting the United States. His previous publications include a novel, FRANKIE CRISTO, Taino Publishing Co/vantage Press (1970); the teleplay, NO ORPHANS FOR TIA, awarded the Silver Medal by the New york International Tv and Film Festival (WNBC, 1971); an essay, ACROSS 3RD AvENUE: FREEDOM, published in the book entitled PUERTO RICAN PERSPECTIvES by Edward Mapp (1972); and a wide variety of scripts for the Public Television Series REALIDADES, WNET/Channel 13, New york City (1971-1977) and the series OyE WILLIE in the 1980s. His most current publication, EL BARRIO, includes selected works - poetry, plays, essays,short stories, features a previewof his current work-in-progress: chapters from the sequel to FRANKIE CRISTO. He is best known for his pioneering role as host, writer and executive producer of Realidades - the first national latino public television series in the history of public television in the united states, produced at WNET/Channel 13, in New york City.

Humberto Cintron

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Caridad De La Luz is a bronx-born performer known as LA BRUJA, considered one of Americas leading spoken word artists. She is a renaissance woman that has performed internationally as well as in respected venues such as The Apollo, The Museum of Natural History, and the famed Nuyorican Poets Caf where she began her career. Ny Times called her a juggernaut after the 2009 run of her musical Boogie Rican Blvd. where she played 7 different characters and wrote the musical score alongside famed Afro-Rican Jazz artist William Cepeda. Her acting career has taken her from the stage to film, she has appeared in several movies including Bamboozled, Down to the Bone, El Vacilon and new film Gun Hill Road, which features the title track Nuyorico and four more of La Brujas songs. Her unique music has crossed over internationally with her debut album Brujalicious and her latest release For Witch It Stands both available on iTunes. Best known for her captivating performance on Russell Simmons HBO Def Poetry Jam, she is the founder of the Latinas 4 Life spoken word movement and works with youth throughout the country teaching the benefits of self-expression and art for positive change. A dedicated artist-activist, La Bruja frequently performs at schools, universities, hospitals, and community centers around the country. She helped raise funds for Stop The Bombs, part of a successful campaign to close the controversial US Navy Base on vieques Island, and recorded music for the No More Prisons album, which promotes awareness of the negative impact of militarism on todays urban youth. La Bruja has been a longtime activist and participant in the fight against AIDS pro-education and awareness about the disease. Creator of the From The Page To The Stage writing workshop for East Harlem Tutorial Program, she facilitates these workshops at schools and community development centers nationwide. In the efforts of encouraging thousands to claim the benefits of art, culture, and self-expression, La Bruja continues to support positive change for the hip-hop generation through organizations such as voices UnBroken, World Up, y.A.F.F.A., Pepatian and Latinas 4 Life. After working with inner-city youth for over fourteen years, she has not only seen a growth in selfesteem amongst young people but continues to be inspired and has become a self-proclaimed Poetician one who uses poetry to make positive change for all of mankind. For more information go to www.labrujamusic.com

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David Galarza

Over the last twenty years, David Galarza has had the honor and the privilege of working with brilliant activists and community leaders on some of the most compelling issues and concerns facing our communities in New york and Puerto Rico. Currently the communications specialist for the Metropolitan Region of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Local 1000, hes fighting daily on behalf of thousands of public and private sector workers to demand better wages and benefits, improve safety and health conditions and insure that workers are treated with dignity and respect. As a founding member of NY Contra El Gasoducto, hes working in solidarity with the people of Puerto Rico who are struggling to defeat a costly, unnecessary and destructive 92-mile long gas pipeline. Hes also worked with the local Ny with UPR solidarity committee to support the students of the University of Puerto Rico during their historic student strike last year. David is a longtime member of the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights-Justice Committee, where he was mentored by Richie Perez and works on behalf of victims of police brutality and racial injustice. Hes also a member of the NyC Chapter of the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights and the NyC Chapter of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement. He has served as Treasurer of Latinos for National Health Insurance, a national organization working with a broader coalition to promote a national health insurance policy for all. In his home borough, David is a co-founder of SPAN (Sunset Park Alliance of Neighbors) a grassroots civic group that organized local residents to defeat a plan to build a luxury condo tower on a low rise residential street. SPAN continues to play a critical role in local zoning issues and works with other groups to advocate for low income housing. David has marched, rallied and called for justice for immigrants throughout the city. He has also worked with local clergy and families to curtail the proliferation of adult businesses in poor neighborhoods. He has continually called on the city and state to end the practice of dumping noxious facilities like power plants and waste transfer stations in poor, communities of color. Prior to his work with the labor movement, David worked in the public affairs departments of the Manhattan Borough President, the New york City Comptroller, the Board of Education and the Childrens Aid Society. He began his career as a reporter and editor for several newspapers including The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Miami Herald. Raised in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, David is married to Inez Cruz, a public school speech teacher and they have a son, Sean, a college sophomore.

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Esperanza Martell, a human rights activist, educator, community organizer, trainer, life-skills transformative counselor, mother, and poet/artist was born in Bayamn, Puerto Rico in 1946. At the age of 4, Esperanza came to New york City to join her mother Maria de Los Angeles Gaitn-Martell. Like many Puerto Rican children, she faced racism and discrimination which made her the strong woman who early in life chose the path of justice and transformation. Esperanza has lived in Washington Heights for over 30 years with her son Amlcar Loi Alfaro-Martell. Esperanzas political, artistic, and professional work have always traveled together; underlined by an undying commitment to justice and the transformation of the world, expressed in any endeavor she undertakes. She has devoted most of her life working for the liberation of Puerto Rico and Puerto Rican political prisoners. She teaches community organizing, advices at Hunter College School of Social Work, serves as consultant for New york City Councilmember Rosie Mndez and The Bronx Health Link. She specializes in organizational development, team building, leadership skills, conflict resolution, diversity training, and alternative healing. Esperanza facilitates healing circles and support groups using her own culturally-based techniques for emotional self-healing and empowerment. Esperanza has been instrumental in the founding of many organizations that have had major impact in the Puerto Rican community as well as collaborating with many organizations bringing unity and justice among oppressed communities and nationalities. She established the Urban Atabex Self-Healing TrainingConsultant and coaching practice is one of the co-founders of Casa Atabex Ache a Women of Color Self-Healing Center and board member of the Brecht Forum, and the Marxist School of New york City. She is the coordinator of the Popular Education Institute, Education for Liberation Workshops: Paulo Freire Methodology, for the Brecht Forum. For many years she has offered her skills and experience to many social justice endeavors dealing with political prisoners, education, health, violence etc, from a class, race and gender perspective. Esperanza holds a B.A. from the City University of New york and an M.S.W. from Hunter College School of Social Work. She has published essays and poetry, including In the Belly of the Beast - Beyond Survival, The Puerto Rican Movement: Voices from the Diaspora, Temple University Press (1998). As a Columbia University (2003-2004), Revson Fellow, she studied peace and human rights education from a gender perspective. Esperanza has been honored with many awards recognizing her work in New york and Puerto Rico. In 2002 the Puerto Rican Working Womens Organization of Puerto Rico gave her the Peace & Social Justice Award. Esperanzas art is the expression of her politics, culture and spirituality. Her Puerto Rican African/Tano, ancestors used art magically for healing and to give meaning to their existence. She emulates and honors them by creating ceramic sculpture from spirit, and total self-expression. She hand-builds, using traditional imagery and methods. She is inspired by the ocean, stars, every living expression of the Earth Mother and the struggles and victories of Mi Gente. As she puts it in her own words, S, se puede. Hay amor.

Esperanza Martell

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Carmen Alustiza Mondesre

Through perseverance and persistence, Carmen Alustiza Mondesre continuously inspires, educates and trail blazes for others to follow. She dedicates this award to her late maternal grandmother Mam Doa Carmen Montalvo Gabril who encouraged her to succeed throughout her childhood. Carmen is a driving force for the College Discovery Program at Hostos Community College s Carlos E. Gonzlez Counseling Center. As a counselor / professor adored by her students and highly respected by faculty and staff as she also serves in several venues on campus where leadership is required. Ask anyone at Hostos her positive reputation precedes her. Her rich history has chapters that include trailblazing/foundation work with her mentor yolanda Sanchez at: CUNy / CCNys Office of Puerto Rican Program Development, Puerto Rican Agency for Community Advancement (PRACA), East Harlem Council for Human Services, member of Planning teams for Taino Towers and Boriken Health Center, along with activism with housing issues and political campaigns bringing pro-active Puerto Rican representation to El Barrio / East Harlem and Lower East Side. Shes been there and done that. Carmen is a pioneer: first Puerto Rican women to receive the highly competitive, nationwide federal HHS (formerly HEW) Fellowship / assigned to Regional Office in San Francisco; participated with a groundbreaking trip to China sponsored by the US China Peoples Friendship Association where Boricuas of El Barrio a group of 21 professionals who visited China to explore their education and health care systems for application to our communities; worked with commissioners of social services programs at various levels of governent HRA and NySDSS. She is also an advocate for new immigrant communities. In a nutshell, Carmen is true S/hero of our diasporal community.

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Jose Ortiz aka Dr.Drum, a Bronx native, is a self taught percussionist of Afro Caribbean rhythms. For the past 11 years, he has been involved with numerous after-school programs throughout NyC and has developed original curriculum for teaching percussion to young people. His students have been on Broadway, Madison Square Garden, BAM, Museum of Natural History, Symphony Space, United Nations and much more. Presently he co-founded and is musical director of Bombayo Afro-Puerto Rican youth Project. He has collaborated with many local bomba groups as a lead drummer and co-chaired a committee for the Bomba Research Conference. Dr. Drum has shared his musical talent with Corbin Bleu, William Cepeda song track, Deepest Fear and Choco Orta on the album Dare to Go Beyond produced by Revolucion Latina in 2010. He is mostly known as a community artist advocating for Afro-Puerto Rican culture.

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Shihan Candida Warixi Soto

Candida Warixi Soto is a high ranking martial artist, a Taino Bohike, and a leader in yamocuno yucayeke Taino organization. She has attained doctorates in Asian studies and Martial Arts, and the title of Shihan. She is a seven time Hall of Fame recipient in the Martial Arts, author/poet, an activist for human rights, founder and creator of Female Alternative Street Tactics (F.A.S.T.)/Secure your Child programs and the Annual Taino Awards, and Anti Columbus Day Bash.

Shihan Candida Warixi Soto was born in Spanish Harlem, New york and raised between Puerto Rico and the Bronx. Being the eldest of 3, Shihan learned street fighting at a young age, always having to defend her younger brothers. Watching Kung Fu movies in the 80s planted a seed for Shihan and watching Bruce Lee, Angela Mao and Sonny Chiba kick butt gave Shihan the inspiration to train in Martial Arts. Shihan holds the rank of Kaiden in Miyama Ryu Combat JuJutsu. This rank is equivalent to 10th degree black belt, and was awarded to Shihan Candida Warixi Soto by Shihan Antonio Pereira on October 30, 1993. This is the highest rank awarded in this system. Shihan Candida Warixi Soto has always known of her Taino heritage. Her father and mother always acknowledged their multi-cultural ancestry but above it all they always spoke of their Taino ancestry with fervor and devotion, and her father made sure to teach her Ceremony as a young child. Shihan embraces her Taino culture. She is a natural healer and is the keeper of the ancient divination art of Rock reading, one of the forms of healing and divination inherited from her Taino lineage. In 1996 Shihan became involved with the Taino movement in NyC, she joined T.A.L.K. Inc. (Taino Ancestral Legacy Keepers) and became the vice president. She is one of the founding members of Tanama yamocuno yucayeke Taino and has always had a leadership role in the tribe. Shihan is called by her Taino name Warixi in the Taino community. She has been responsible for many events, including Taino open mics at Cemi Underground, Taino Areitos, ceremonies, The Annual AntiColumbus Day Bashes, Peace gatherings, and the Annual Taino Awards which is now going into its fourth year. The Taino Awards gives recognition to those who are keeping the Taino culture alive through music, art, photography, arts and crafts, storytelling, dance, education, language, spirituality, research and much more. Shihan has said that for years she has learned how to hurt, maim, break and even kill, and she now has to concentrate on how to repair and heal the body as well as the spirit. In her spare time she writes articles, poetry and books. Her articles and poetry have been published. Shihan enjoys doing arts and crafts and she makes Taino Babies, one of a kind dolls. These one of a kind dolls are prayed over and are made with natural stones and feathers to enhance their Blessing powers. you can find her at Comite Noviembres artisan fair. She has studied Feng Shui (ancient Chinese art of healing and placement) and specializes in clearing clutter, and balancing/shifting the energy in the home or place of work. She is currently a Reiki practitioner (hands on healing). Shihan has also studied and researched, numerology, aromatherapy, astrology, reincarnation, healing with energy, and palm reading Shihan can be reached at Shihan@rock.com or by calling (718) 991-3004

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Dr. Anderson Torres

Dr. Anderson Torres born in Ponce Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx. Dr. Torres is a senior-level strategist with a grassroots approach which he has used throughout his 20-year healthcare career which he began as a psychotherapist. His areas of specialization are Mental Health, Business Development, and Geriatrics. He is currently the vice president of the Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc., a non profit organization specializing from behavioral health issues to Head Start programs, throughout New york City, Jersey City and Puerto Rico. He served as a board member of PRFI until August of 2011. Dr. Torres was nominated by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and appointed by the NyS Senate to serve on the newly established Public Health and Health Planning Council in New york which has a broad array of advisory and decision-making responsibilities with respect to New york States public health and health care delivery system. Additionally, Dr. Torres is an adjunct professor at Fordham University and a consultant ROI at US, Inc. Prior to PRFI, Dr. Torres worked for the visiting Nurse Service of Ny for over eleven years and director of Health Initiatives for Bon Secours Health System. He received his Ph.D, Behavioral Psychology from California Coast University in 2007, his MSW from Hunter College/CUNy in 1990 and his BA in Psychology/Sociology from the City University of New york City College in 1988. Dr. Torres is the board chair of La Feria de Salud, of the American Diabetes Association, member of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses for over twelve years, member of the Healthcare Leaders of New york and board member of the Latino Alzheimers Coalition of New york, Inc., advisor to the Dominican Medical and Dental Society, Inc., chairman of Rain Inc., chairman of Westchester Hispanic Coalition on Aging, and member of the National Association of Social Workers. Dr. Torres believes that the greatest challenges facing the Hispanic community are language barriers, cultural myths, not being aware of entitlements and options in Geriatrics and that Hispanic social workers are key to breaking down these barriers.

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The CN annual gala benefit was instituted in 1996 at its tenth anniversary to raise funds for its scholarship award program and other CN educational, cultural and leadership development activities. The event attracts over 300 key leaders of the tri-state Puerto Rican/Hispanic community and Corporate America. The proceeds of this annual event, supports our two scholarship programs as well as all of our annual programs and allows CN to provide free programming and information to the community year round. Since the inception of the this event, the musical entertainment has drawn and generated much excitement beginning with salsa sensations victor Manuelle in 1996, Tito Nieves in 1997 and 1999, and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico in 1998, George Lamond and Brenda K. Starr in 2000, Frankie Negron in 2005, Luis Fonsi, in 2006, Nelson Gonzalez & His All Star Band in 2007, Melina Len in 2008, Choco Orta in 2009 and Olga Taon in 2010. Over the years, CN has been honored with the presence and support of celebrities like: Actors Rosie Perez and Jennifer Lopez, Danny Rivera, On-air radio personality Polito vega and many more. The gala has also showcased new talents and ventures. Most notably in 1997, Marc Anthony, Ednita Nazario and Ruben Blades made a special appearance and performed several songs from the Broadway show Capeman. Each year, CN selects people that are making a difference in this country, empowering others and shaping the future of not only the Puerto Rican community but for all Americans and this year is no exception. Please join us as we honor a street smart attorney, the first Puerto Rican Rhode Scholar, a breast cancer survivor and found of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Puerto Rico and new age entrepreneur and the man behind small business development in Ny, NJ, PR and the vI. This years event promises to be a memorable one, full of excitement and surprises, so please join us!

2011 Spokesperson

Lisette Nieves

SIXTEENTH ANNUAL GALA BENEFIT

Celebrating 25 years of Puerto Rican Culture and Heritage

Belle Zeller Distinguished Visiting Professor in Public Policy, CUNY, Social Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Blue Ridge Foundation & 1992 Rhodes Scholar

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011

The Ny Hilton, New york City Cocktails: 7PM Dinner: 8PM Live Entertainment Black Tie

Iris Chacn Internationally renowned entertainer and humanitarian

Nestor V. Figueroa President Nagnoi, Inc.

Karina E. Alomar, Esq. Alomar & Associates P.C

Jorge Silva-Puras SBA Regional Administrator for NY, NJ, PR & USVI US Small Business Administration

Angie Benitez Founder Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Puerto Rico

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (914) 263-6599 OR (212) 677-4181 The proceeds of this event will benefit the Comit Noviembre Scholarship Awards Program, the Richie Perez Scholarship for Peace & Justice and other annual community programs of CN.

The Institute for the Puerto Rican Hispanic Elderly, Inc. is a citywide, multilingual/ multicultural, multi-service non-profit organization. The Institute was founded in 1978 to bridge the gap between Hispanic seniors and the resources, entitlements, and benefits to which they should have access. The Institutes mission is to make older adults golden years fruitful, peaceful and fulfilled by directly improving their quality of life. IPR/HE serves over 100,000 Hispanic/minority seniors a year throughout its central office, 11 senior centers and four subsidiaries, including a mental health clinicClinica Nueva Esperanza (New Hope Clinic). We serve in the following ways: Direct Services to Seniors (Multilingual and multicultural) The Institute serves as an important resource for non-profit organizations, government agencies and businesses throughout the Untied States and Puerto Rico by providing technical assistance, training and consultation in areas such as culturally responsive service delivery and access to minority communities. The Institute founded the Minority Aging Defense Council, co-founded the Hispanic AIDS Forum, sponsored the Coalition of Hispanic Service Providers and it is a founding member of Comite Noviembre. Information and Referral Nutritional Centers Entitlement Assistance Social/Cultural Activities Case Management Crime Victims Advocacy & Service Monitoring Prevention Services Social Services Counseling Crisis Intervention Leadership Training Mental Health Services Employment Training Housing Nutrition Immigration Counseling Translation Services Hot Line Bilingual Citizenship Classes

Suleika Cabrera, President & Founder and First Vice Chair, Comit Noviembre Angel Santini, IPR/HE Staff & Coordinator, Comit Noviembre Institute for the Puerto Rican Hispanic Elderly 105 East 22nd Street, Suite 711, New York, NY 10010 Phone (212) 677-4181; (Fax) 212-777-5106

The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueos) Centro 695 Park Avenue, 1429 Hunter East New York, NY 10065 (212) 772-5688 http://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu Director: Dr. Edwin Melndez

Centro is proud to be a member of Comit Noviembre. Centro congratulates Comit Noviembre on 25 years of teaching and creating awareness of the culture, language and heritage of the Puerto Rican community. Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueos (Centro) is a research institute dedicated to the study and interpretation of the Puerto Rican experience in the United States by producing and disseminating relevant interdisciplinary research and by collecting, preserving, and providing access to archival and library resources documenting its history and culture. We seek to link scholarship to social action and policy debates, and to contribute to the enrichment of Puerto Rican studies. Founded in 1973 by a coalition of faculty, students and community leaders, Centro seeks to achieve its mission by working closely with a network of education, research, archival advocacy and community based partners. Centro has been housed at Hunter College since 1983; yet, it is a CUNy-wide research center. CENTRO LIBRARy AND ARCHIvES The Centro Library and Archives is the worlds only institution solely dedicated to collecting, preserving and disseminating the story of the Puerto Rican Diaspora. The collections include over 5,000 cubic feet of books, newspapers, periodicals, personal papers, government documents, broadsides, programs, oral histories on video, audio and other video tapes, manuscripts, photographs, prints, recorded music, family ephemera, and other resources that chronicle the history and contributions of stateside Puerto Ricans. Housed in the new Lois v. and Samuel J. Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, the Centro Library and Archives provides services and programs to the scholarly community as well as the general public. As a support for teachers and researchers, the Archives offer primary materials, available nowhere else. They can make use of holdings that span the years from 1898 to the present and represent more than 100 collections, including the records of major community and civil rights organizations, the papers of elected officials, community activists, labor leaders, writers, artists, and more than 40,000 photographic images.

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Pedro Juan Hernndez Senior Archivist Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College
Researching in the Archives of the Puerto Rican Diaspora at the Center for Puerto Rican Studies (Centro) provides a unique opportunity to learn about ordinary people, extraordinary lives [1] and leading organizations that shaped and built Puerto Rican migrant communities. But archives like this did not exist before; rather, they mushroomed as a consequence of the struggles that started during the civil rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s. Then, different minority groups, like Puerto Ricans, sought ways to understand their history and looked to the past for lessons that would instill pride in their communities regardless of their class background. They searched for voicesoral histories, written testimonies, and paper documentsthat corroborated their contributions to history. The significance of creating community archives to preserve and make available documents, and to preserve the legacy of previous generations, became evident. Since then, these repositories have been democratic spaces open to the public and that share their treasures with them. In exchange, researchersamong them scholars, students, filmmakers, genealogists, workers, community members, and artistswill write scholarly publications and essays, make films and documentaries, reconstruct family histories, develop and mount exhibitions, and create artworks showcasing the archival materials through which community history can be told and resonate beyond our lifetime. Throughout the years, the artistic community has actively used the Archives in distinctive and unexpected ways. Labor showcases art created by five outstanding Puerto Rican artists: Antonio Martorell, Juan Snchez, Nitza Tufio, Miguel Luciano, and Melissa Caldern. All of them agreed with gusto to abide by the common goal and accepted the challenge to select documents from the Archives of the Puerto Rican Diaspora as a source of inspiration and/or to explore topics that they believed needed further documentation. Though each artist has been shaped by his or her personal experience, all are committed to sharing Puerto Rican culture and history. Moreover, each artists aesthetic, methods, and media techniques will make possible the creation of a dialogue between the artist and the audience, and encourage spectators to take a stand on specific topics or issues. There is no doubt that these artists feel comfortable learning from and working with historical documents. Thus this art exhibition will take us on a journey created to celebrate the opening of the new Lois v. and Samuel J. Silberman School of Social Work and the move of the Centro Library and Archives to East Harlem (El Barrio), a neighborhood that historically symbolized the struggles of the Puerto Rican diaspora and its accomplishments. Certainly this is a unique opportunity and the first concerted effort in which a group of Puerto Rican artists are working with and finding inspiration in archival sources about the Puerto Rican migration. This group of artists has previously used documents from the Centro Archives, the only repository exclusively devoted to documenting the experience of the Puerto Rican diaspora. For example, Antonio Martorell featured documents from the Archives in his Guagua Aerea (Airbus) installation for the Nueva york 1613-1945 exhibition, organized by the New york Historical Society and hosted by El Museo del Barrio from September 17, 2010, to January 9, 2011. Juan Snchez is well known for his collages and video installations depicting historical figures like Pedro Albizu Campos and Antonia Pantoja and political organizations such as the Nationalist Party and making constant allusions to Puerto Ricos independence struggle that are all well documented in some of our archival collections. Likewise Nitza Tufio, Miguel Luciano, and Melissa Caldern have used Puerto Rican history and culture as significant and vital elements of their creative processes and art. Indeed they have shown how art and history make a good match, and how artists can be powerful messengers in this journey connecting past and present and looking forward to the future. The Labor exhibition honors our workers, hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans that migrated to New york City in the twentieth century and more than four million who today live stateside. We are thrilled to see how this distinguished group of artists has transformed reproductions of photographs, manuscripts, artifacts, and other documents they selected from the personal papers and records of organizations held in the Archives of the

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Puerto Rican Diaspora, and has showcased our unsung heroes, our migrants, nuestros trabajadores who worked in the garment and service industries, among many other jobs, and faced discrimination and racism under harsh socioeconomic conditions. Despite the adversity they faced, Puerto Rican migrants built communities, fought for justice and equality, brought up families, popularized rice and beans, laughed, danced, and became visible by contributing to the historical and cultural legacies of the United States. Now is the time for audiences to react to the art, imagery, themes, and challenges these artists pose. Meanwhile we welcome Labor and thank all of those involved in the exhibition, but especially these creative and talented artists, for highlighting the Centro Archives, its documents and collections, and placing our migrants work and legacy at the center of this exhibition. Pedro Juan Hernndez Senior Archivist [1] Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: A Pictorial History of Working People in New york City is a book by Debra E. Bernhardt and Rachel Bernstein, published in 2000 by NyU Press.

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COMIT NOVIEMBRE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM

For the past twenty-five years, CN, has created and developed programs all geared to the support and enhancement of educational opportunities and leadership development for Puerto Rican youth with a cultural twist. These programs are firmly rooted in the belief, that in order to succeed in life, you must pursue a higher education, give back to your community through volunteer efforts and know your cultural ancestral history. Focusing on educational excellence and leadership development is the key to the future of the Puerto Rican community. In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the CN Scholarship Awards Program (CNSAP) was established. To date, CNSAP has awarded 187 scholarships boasting a 90% college graduation rate since the inception in 1996. The scholarships are for $1,000. The selection process is competitive and documented community service is, key to be selected. To be eligible for the CN scholarship award, applicants must be of Puerto Rican descent; have a minimum of one full year of community service experience; be enrolled in an accredited college or university by the Fall of the applying year and have a B average or better. The application process includes an application form, an essay, two letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, a short biographical sketch, and a personal interview for finalists. In 2006, to commemorate its 20th anniversary, CN enhanced the Scholarship Program to continue to award the top two scholars $1,000 scholarships each year until graduation. These scholars must maintain a 3.5 grade point average and documented community work within the Puerto Rican community to continue to receive the $1,000 scholarship for the full four years. Comit Noviembre selects leaders from various sectors of the community who have demonstrated genuine interest in the educational excellence of our youth to serve on the selection committee. Currently, the committee members are: Co-Chairs: Deacon Jaime Bello, Holy Cross Church and Jane Arce-Bello, education and youth advocate; Elba Cabrera, community leader, Lourdes R. Torres, Director, Grants Administration & Grants Officer, Grants Office, Division of Academic Affairs, Hostos Community College, CUNy, and Teresa A. Santiago, Chairperson, Comit Noviembre. The 2012 CNSAP process is underway. To receive an application please email the contact name and mailing address to Jaime Bello at jaimebello@verizon.net, or visit our website at www.comitenoviembre.org to download a copy of the application.

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2011 Jonathan Jean-Pierre, Lehigh University Daynia Vazquez, John Jay College for Criminal Justice Lindsay James Soto, SUNy Purchase Ryan Nieves, Rochester Institute of Technology Elizabeth Tapia, The College of St. Rose Miranda Gonzalez, Baruch College Elisa Galinedez, Hofstra University Sabrina Vidal, SUNy Cortland Moriah Elusta, University of Illinois at Chicago Continuing Scholars Juan Carlos Tapia, Sienna College 2010 Javier S. Henriquez, Bates College Kailani Capote, Delaware State University Paloma J. Martinez, LIM College Christopher A. Perez, Fordham University Continuing Scholars Nicholas Berrios, Farmingdale College Louis Sanchez, III, NyU Juan Carlos Tapia, Sienna College 2009 Charles J. Barrios, St. Johns University Audrey Camejo, Freshman, Mercy College Altagracia Fontanez, Boricua College Janine Nazario, Long Island University Mariliam Padilla, University of Connecticut Rafferty Rodriguez, Rutgers University Jaime Soto, College of Mt. St vincents Continuing Scholars Nicholas Berrios, Farmingdale College Louis Sanchez, III, Fordham University Juan Carlos Tapia, Sienna College 2008 Jovan Capote, Adelphi University Rita Carina Mennuti, SUNy Stony Brook Vilmarir Pagan, Brooklyn College Keila Perez, John Jay College for Criminal Justice Orlando Rivera, Jr., New york University, Jennifer Rosario, Hunter College Louis Sanchez, III, Fordham University Juan Carlos Tapia, Sienna College 2007 Nicholas Figueroa, Fordham University Nicholas Berrios, Manhattanville College Alicia Gomez, Montclair State University Jasmine Surnarine, Hunter College David Carlo, Lehman College Alexis Betancourt, SUNy Purchase Vida Hernandez, SUNy Albany Stephen Hernandez, St. Johns University 2006 Paola Abru, Cornell University Gabriel A. Cruz Allen, Clark University Priscilla Jimenez, Brooklyn College Anabel Moreno, Fordham University Juan Rodriguez, Baylor University Christina Rolon, Fordham University 2005 Ashley Diaz, Fordham University Katherine Franco, Manhattan College Amanda Iris Luna, Georgetown University Antoinette Martinez, SUNy Binghamton Giovannia Santos, Ny Technical College Felix Seda, Trinity College Pedro Suarez, villanova University 2004 Cristina Arroyo, University of Central Florida Ginelle Correra, Binghamton University Joe Falu, Colgate College Jessie Lopez, Barnard College Narelle Lopez, College of New Rochelle Amanda Moret, Marist College Vivian Ojeda, Nova Southeastern University Tiffany Sanchez, Fordham University 2003 Monica Adorno, College of Staten Island Ariana Alejandro, Fordham University Christina Bello, John Jay College Ruth Bernard, Borough of Manhattan Community College Nancy Camacho, Hofstra University Nicole Colon, John Fisher College Natasha Comas, Cornell University Eduardo Diaz, Marquette University Jonathan Garcia, Iona College Nelson Gerena, Baruch College Melissa Hernandez, Hunter College Sylvia Maldonado, Hunter College Jaymi Perez, Southeastern College Alvin Poysner, Baruch College Diego Gerena-Quiones, Penn State Andrew Rivera, CUNy Racine Rodrguez, Penn State Stephanie Rosado, Baruch College Leticia Santana, Manhattan College Adrinna Torres, CUNy Amaris Torres, University of Wisconsin Haydee Valentine, Buffalo State University Shayann Vargas, Old Westbury Miquel Zapata, Renselear Poly Tech University 2002 Lisa Algarin, St. Johns University Katherine E. Butler, Connecticut College Natasha Hernandez, College of Staten Island Vanessa Merced, Hofstra University Wilfredo M. Nieves, San Francis College 2001 Christopher I. Aviles, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Melissa R. Aviles, Fordham University Danielle Batista, College of Mount St. vincent Luis Burguillo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Cynthia M. Carrion, Hunter College Jason O. Coln, Brandeis University Luceliz Diaz, Hoftra University Rosana Diaz, Manhattanville Collage Ariana Flores, Rutgers University Nicole Gomez, Iona Collage Giselle M. Guzmn, Collage of Mount. St. vincent Jessica Hernndez, New york University Luz E. Jimenez, Columbia University Elaine Luciano, Universidad del Turabo, PR Joanna Marino, Boston Collage Lauren M. Martinez, Cornell University Yajaida Merced, Stoney Brook University Adam Morales, Syracuse University Sheena Ortiz, New york University Lauren Perez, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Alejandra J. Ramos, George Washington University Chermaine Ramos, SUNy Brockport Marcia C. Rivera, SUNy Brockport Victoria D. Rivera, Mount St. Marys College Daniel Romero, vassar College Jimmy Ruiz, Cornell University Marc Snchez, Binghamton University Crystal Marie Soto, St. Johns University Celina Valntin, The College of New Rochelle Margaret R. Velez, Baruch College 2000 Emily E. Acevedo, Le Moyne College Paulette Jane Alston, Marist College Arleny Alvarez, SUNy in Albany Shamari Aponte, Marymount College

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Tana Borrero, Hunter College Elizabeth M. Castro, St. Johns University Myra Davila, Fordham University Margarita de Jess, Baruch College Michael Fuentes, CUNy Elizabeth Mc Williams Hernandez, Bard College Frances Illo, SUNy Genesco Johan Marie Lopez, Suffolk Community College Ramon Martinez, Iona College Jennifer Melendez, Baruch College Stephanie Mendez, Baruch College Jessica Mercado, New york University Janelle L. Muiz, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Natalia Ortiz, Weslyan University Amber Tatiana Peterson, William Smith College W. Julian Genera Quiones, University of Hartford Mayrlin Yoiset Rivera, Stoney Brook University Trinity Rivera, Pace University Evelyn Rodriguez, Cornell University Irene Rodrguez, New york University Jose Sanchez, Jr., St. Josephs College Michael Anthony Sanchez, Evangel University Christina Marie Santiago, St. Josephs College Angel O. Torres, City College Lynelle Torres, Fordham University John Velazquez, SUNy Oswego 1999 Mila Ivelisse Bello, Mt. St. Marys College Jason Cosme, SUNy Buffalo Emma Jane Cruz, St. Johns University Saul Cruz, Jr., Siena College Elisa Del Valle, Smith College Jennifer Fernndez, Collage of Mt. St. vincents Elena L. Germn, St. Josephs College Gabriel Gonzalez, Polytechnic University Denise Irizarry, vanderbilt University Melissa Ortiz, Utica College of Syracuse University Natasha Prez, University of New Haven Gabrielle L. Rivera, Goucher College Denise Rodrguez, University of Hartford John Serrano, Hunter College Mario Vargas, Polytechnic University 1998 Karen Almodovar, College of Mount St. vincents Judy Calderon, Wagner College Lollie Guadalupe, Middlebury College Dialma Miranda, Boston University Rosyln Vallejo, Brandeis University Joe Vzquez, Haverford Collage Leah Graniela, Wellesly Collage Orlando Febo, College of New Rochelle RICHIE PEREZ SCHOLARSHIP FOR PEACE & JUSTICE 2011 Eric Acevedo 2010 Eric Cevan Nieves Miguel Rodriguez, Hostos Community College 2009 Alisia Victoria Cordero, Lehman College Pedro Valdez Rivera, Brooklyn College 2008 Katia Reyes 2007 Javier Enrique Bautista, yale University Renard Correa Jr., Buffalo State College 2006 Leslie Dominicci Jesus Gonzalez, Hofstra University

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Jonathan Jean-Pierre is a graduate of FDR High School located in Brooklyn, New york. He presently attends Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. He has been involved with Beat the Streets where he has assisted troubled inner urban youth promoting education with the skills and disciple through wrestling. He has also participated in Latino Leader for Tomorrow where he worked with Latino youth to create better opportunities in their communities through education and leadership skills. He has spent much of his formative years providing community service for the Fivers Childrens Foundation a non-profit agency that makes a decade long commitment to underrepresented youth in Jonathan Jean Pierre New york City. The mission of the organization is to empower children to make positive life choices through year round character education programs and a residential summer camp which students atFreshman Lehigh University in tend for ten full years engaging in curriculum that supports leadership development, ethical decision making, and college access and creates a safe space for creative growth. Pennsylvania Daynia Vazquez is a student at John Jay College studying Forensic Psychology. She has provided community service in the Childrens Ministry at the New Baptist Temple in Brooklyn, N.y. She began as a Teachers Aide, gathering the children for prayer, snacks, arts and crafts regarding specific. Since she has had a great deal of experience in working with children, she felt that the Childrens Ministry would be a perfect fit for her and her students have been an inspiration for psychological research in minority children and their families. Daynia hopes to one day become a bilingual psychologist. Lindsay James Soto is a graduate of the High School of Art and Design and presently attends SUNy Purchase. Lindsay enjoys skateboarding and the life of gaming and graphics. He has recently become a founding member of a revival hip-hop group which practices skateboarding, break-dancing, lyricism, beat-boxing, research of musical samples, the implementation of graffiti and urban influences in art. Lindsay hopes to one day be a graphic designer. Ryan Nieves is a graduate of Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark, New Jersey and presently attends the Rochester Institute of Technology. Ryans mantra is breaking limits placed by others wherein he thrives on breaking barriers placed on him by others. As a true minority in his community Ryan was considered to be less than others in many areas, particularly academically. His 3.7 academic Grade Point Average proved otherwise. Ryan has been the recipient of the Presidential Academic Award, All American Scholar Award, USAA National Science Merit Award, Boys Scouts Raven Award, Speech and Debate Trophies, Medals and Certificate Awards, Arts Festival Award for Puppetry, Pride Newspaper mention for Community Service through Puppetry and Deans Academic Award from University of New Haven. Ryan is also involved in sports and music. Ryans career goal is to become a computer engineer so as to be able to expand on the limitations of others through technology. Elizabeth Tapia is a graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia and is presently attending The College of St. Rose. Elizabeth is a gifted pianist and singer. She aspires to become a positive influence as an opera singer. She has intimately been involved in numerous Community Service opportunities with the Girls Scouts of New york, serving as a mentor to new students at LaGuardia High School and a choir member of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Miranda Gonzalez is a student at Baruch College studying Biology. She is a pre-med student with the goal of becoming a doctor with the aspiration of dedicating part of her practice to serve the underrepresented and unprivileged. She has an affinity for La Casita de la Salud a clinic located in East Harlem. She has volunteered many hours at this site and at the NyU Langone Medical Center. Elisa Galindez Freshman Hofstra University Elisa Galindez is a graduate of St. Jean Baptiste School and presently attends Hofstra University. She is studying Music Education and is interested in sharing her love of the arts with younger generations and teach them many forms of expressing themselves. She is a member of the Side Street Kids Dance Academy and has performed at the New york Salsa Congress. Sabrina Vidal is a graduate of Aquinas High School and presently attending SUNy Cortland where she is studying Communications. She hopes to one day serve as an Anchor woman for one of the News Channels. She has provided community service with the Starlite Dance Studio and has travelled extensively during her performances including traveling to Japan to celebrate her Puerto Rican Culture. She has also participated in many Puerto Rican Day Parades. In addition to these activities, Sabrina has volunteered with Assemblywoman Carmen E. Arroyo and Council Member Maria del Carmen Arroyo in a effort to get Hispanics to understand how important it is to vote. Moriah Elusta Freshman University of Illinois at Chicago Moriah Elusta is a graduate of Bogan College Prepatory High School in Chicago, IL. and is presently a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She aspires to be a pharmacist and would like to get involved in pharmaceutical research to learn more and affect the community. Juan Carlos Tapia is a senior at Sienna College and as a first place recipient of the Comit Noviembre Scholarship in 2008 receives his last scholarship check this year. Sabrina Vidal Freshman SUNy Cortland

Daynia Vazquez Freshman John Jay College

Lindsay James Soto Freshman SUNy Purchase

Ryan Nieves Freshman Rochester Institute of Technology

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HISTORY ASPIRA was founded in New york City in 1961 by Dra. Antonia Pantoja to combat the exorbitant dropout rate among Puerto Rican high school youth and became incorporated in New york State on May 24th, 1965. In 1968, ASPIRA of America (today known as the ASPIRA Association now based in Washington, D.C.) was created. Since then, the ASPIRA movement has grown and established additional SASPIRA associate offices in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico. MISSION To foster the social advancement of the Puerto Rican/Latino community by supporting its youth in the pursuit of educational excellence through leadership development activities and programs that emphasizes commitment to the community and pride in the Puerto Rican/Latino culture. VISION STATEMENT To be the premier Latino youth-serving organization in New york, to the 38%, roughly 1.1 million New york City public school students who are Latino, aspire to improve their lives and community by exercising their leadership skills and by achieving educational excellence. ABOUT ASPIRA OF NEW YORK, INC. ASPIRA of New york, Inc. serves over 8,000 Latino youth and families annually in the areas of youth development, educational achievement, leadership and parent engagement. ASPIRAs current menu of program services, incorporate both in-school and after school programs with over 85% of all services being delivered on school grounds. These programs and services include: Over 25 ASPIRA leadership clubs in High Schools Drop-out prevention and attendance improvement services in high schools and middle school SAT preparation courses College counseling and other advisement services 21st Century Community Learning Centers After School neighborhood based services in the Mott Haven and Kingsbridge sections of the Bronx ASPIRA volunteer Initiative Program which links corporate and individual volunteers as mentors androle models for ASPIRA youth In recent years ASPIRA of New york, Inc. has become active in the arena of small school reform resulting in the creation of: The Marble Hill School for International Studies, a small college-preparatory high school focusing on global awareness and language acquisition. The Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists, a small 6th 12th grade combined middle & senior high school located in the heart of the South Bronx

ASPIRA of New york is committed to: Effectively engaging Latino youth and their families. Collaborating with organizations that affect the lives of young people in a positive way. Seeking to positively change attitudes among young people and between youth and adults. Preparing young people to be leaders and decision makers in all aspects of their lives. Working to influence policies and practices that reflect the aspirations and contributions of young people as full valued members of the communities they live in and of society at large. ASPIRA OF NEW yORK, INC. 520 Eighth Avenue, 22nd Floor, New york, Ny 10018 (212) 564-6880, (212) 564-7152 (f), www.nyaspira.org Hector Gesualdo, Executive Director Hector Artiles, Student Leadership Program ASPIRA: to aspire

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In 1987 when CN was established our community was fighting for Latino representation on the NyC Board of education. Although we have come a long way we have much to do. In October 2010, the Community Service Society released a Policy Brief entitled: New york Citys future looks Latino where it stated that It is time to pay specific attention to the plight of Puerto Rican youth in New york City. (see excerpts from report below). On this our 25th anniversary Comit Noviembre is challenging itself and each, and everyone, of you, to assist us in launching a mentoring program geared specifically to these at-risk Puerto Rican young men and woman. As a Puerto Rican organization it is our duty and responsibility to save our future. If you are interested in assisting CN with this project or becoming a mentor please email your contact information to cngala2011@comitenoviembre. org. New york Citys future looks Latino Policy Brief October 2010 Community Service Society Excerpts To view full report log on to: http://www.cssny.org/userimages/downloads/LatinoyouthinNyCOct2010.pdf Puerto Ricans, particularly males, emerge as the most disadvantaged youth group in New york City, with rates of school enrollment, educational attainment, and employment lower than any other comparable group, including young black males. Similarly, Puerto Rican women show more challenges than other female youth. In the past, this finding may have been obscured by research that groups Latino youth into one broad category. It is time to pay specific attention to the plight of Puerto Rican youth in New york City. The largest group of Latino young people in New york City identify as Dominican (29%), with Puerto Ricans (26%) not far behind. Mexicans are the third largest group (13%). Other Latinos make up 31 percent, of which the largest groups are Ecuadorians (8 percent of all Latino youth) and Colombians (3 percent of all Latino youth), with many other nationalities comprising less than 2 percent of the entire Latino youth population. Most Latino youth in New york City were born in the mainland United States. In total, 64 percent of Latino youth were born in the 50 states or a U.S. territorial holding (mostly Puerto Rico). Overwhelmingly, most Puerto Rican youth in New york City were born in the 50 states, with only 8.4 percent born on the island of Puerto Rico. A majority of Dominican (57%) and Other Latino youth (56%) were also born in the United States. Only Mexican youth are more likely to have been born abroad (72%). Puerto Rican young people, however, who are not immigrantsall are citizens by birth and more than 90 percent were born on the mainland United Statesstand out for having high rates without a high school

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diploma, while Dominican youth have the lowest proportions of those without a high school diploma. The differences between the Puerto Rican and Dominican communities high school rates raise questions about the effectiveness of schools in Puerto Rican versus Dominican neighborhoods.

Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, and Other Latinos have similar college-going rates; but these are still far below those of any other racial group. young female Latinas are much more likely than young Latino males to go to and graduate from college, across Latino youth nationalities. Dominican young women, 36 percent of whom achieve at least some college-level study, represent a promising outlier. Nevertheless, the relatively low rates of college-level education among Latinos raise concerning questions The major outliers in terms of engagement are Puerto Rican young people. Puerto Ricans are the least likely to be employed and most likely to be unable to find work when they actively seek it (unemployed). Most significantly, far more Puerto Ricans are disconnectedboth out of school and out of the labor forcethan any other group. young Puerto Rican males show rates of non-engagement in school or work that are far greater than their male Latino peers. When we add the number of unemployed to the number of disconnected, we find that one in four (24.1%) Puerto Rican males are out of school and out of work. This figure is higher than that of black male youth (23.7%), who often receive attention as the population with the greatest barriers to success, and well over twice that of white male youth (9.5%). When we examine school and work rates among Latino youth and young adults, it is easier to develop hypotheses for the dynamics that we see among Mexican young people, who are mostly immigrants, and may be focused on work rather than school (particularly males). And given that so many Mexican young men work, the high rates of Mexican female disconnection may be due to voluntary reasons of family caregiver responsibilities in families where the males are working. Less clear are the reasons that Puerto Rican young people, particularly males, show such high rates of disconnection in comparison to other Latino groups, such as Dominicans. Puerto Ricans face the greatest challenges of all youth sub-groups, despite the fact that they are overwhelmingly born within New york City. Puerto Rican youth have lower rates of school enrollment, educational attainment, and alarmingly higher rates of disconnection and poverty than other native-born Latino youth. Puerto Rican males have rates of in- activity in school and work that exceed those of black male youth, a population that receives more public policy discussion. We need to think about what targeted social policy efforts might help this group. A subsequent study of where young Puerto Ricans live might examine the effectiveness of the institutions in those communities, including schools, healthcare, and other supports. This data presents clear relationships between poverty and participation in school and work. Puerto Rican households face greater poverty, and young people from these households have lower rates of school and work participation. A bigger question is whether poverty is impacting school and work rates, or the reverse, although it is possible that these dynamics affect one another, thus snowballing each of these challenges. Further analysis might examine the geographies of these communities, and the relationships between the quality of institutions and availability of supportive servicesschools, healthcare, social servicesavailable in them.

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IN MANHATTAN EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO 1230 Fifth Avenue (@ 104th Street) NyC 10029 UPACA IPR/HE SENIOR CENTER 1940 Lexington Ave., NyC 10035 IN BROOKLYN EL PUENTE 211 South Fourth Street Brooklyn, Ny 11211 IN THE BRONX HOSTOS COMMUNITy COLLEGE 500 Grand Concourse Bronx, Ny 10451 IN QUEENS Elmhurst Jackson Heights IPR/HE SENIOR CENTER 75-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, Ny 11373

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RICE GANDULES CANNED HAMS BROWN SUGAR/MAPLE SyRUP CLOvES CANNED SLICED PINEAPPLES CANNED yAMS CANNED vEGETABLES (CORN, GREEN BEANS MIXED) 5LB BAG OF POTATOES MAyONNAISE CRANBERRy SAUCE GRAvy STUFFING (BOX) CANNED FRUITS (PINEAPPLES, PEACHES, FRUIT COCKTAIL) CRACKERS COOKIES PERMALOT MILK SODA COFFEE SUGAR MEDIUM/LARGE BASKETS NAPKINS

For the past sixteen years, Comit Noviembre has set aside the Sunday before Thanksgiving as a day of community service and social responsibility in commemoration of November 19th, traditionally known as Puerto Rican discovery day or as we like to call it Puerto Rican encounter day. The purpose of the day is to show the spirit of commitment and the power of action. Over the past years, this event has been a great success and organizations throughout the city have benefited from this collaboration, including homeless and battered womens shelters and senior centers as well as individual families. Community service and social responsibility are the strongholds of the Puerto Rican community. Throughout the years our experience has shown us that when we dedicate ourselves to improving the quality of life of those around us, we build a more unified and stronger society. Comite Noviembre urges you to conduct your own food drive at your work place, church, school or simply participate in this day as a volunteer Live the Spirit of Commitment and the Power of Action Come Join Us!

Live the Spirit of Commitment and the Power of Action Come Join Us!
vOLUNTEERS NEEDED BEFORE AND AFTER THIS DATE FOR FOOD COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION! FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO vOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT Eileen Reyes, El Museo, 212-660-7160, ereyes@elmuseo.org, Martha Laureano, El Puente, (718) 387-0404 mlaureano@elpuente.us, Hector Artiles , ASPIRA (212) 564-6880, hector@nyacf.org, Jason Lebron, Holy Cross Youth Group, (646) 305-6547, Teresa A. Santiago, CN, (914) 263-6599, teresasantiago@comitenoviembre.org

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Last year, CN along with youth leadership development and education organizations of ASPIRA of New york, El Puente and the Holy Cross youth Group, conducted a food drive of non-perishable foods, to create Thanksgiving dinner baskets for the poor of New york. The goal was to create 200 food baskets. The ASPIRA Clubs in 18 high schools around the entire City of New york conducted food drives at each of the clubs. The drive collected over 4,500 cans of foods. The items of non-perishable foods collected created a typical Puerto Rican Thanksgiving meal were: rice, gandules, canned hams, brown sugar/maple syrup, cloves, canned sliced pineapples, canned yams, canned vegetables (corn, green beans mixed), 5lb bag of potatoes. The food boxes were prepared and distributed by ASPIRANTES, El Puente Urban young Warriors and the Holy Cross youth group as well as volunteers the Sunday before Thanksgiving to needy families as well as to the families that showed up to the three locations that were designated. Last year the event took place simultaneously on Sunday, November 20, 2011, at several locations throughout the City including the UPACA Senior Center/IPRHE and El Museo del Barrio in Manhattan, Holy Cross Church in the Bronx, and El Puente in Brooklyn from 11AM to 4PM. The drive exceeded our expectations. Over 4,500 cans of food were collected by the ASPIRA Clubs allowing for the distributed of over 300 boxes of non-perishable foods and turkeys to families from the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan The locations this year are:
In Manhattan El Museo Del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue (@ 104Th Street) NYC 10029 Upaca - IPRHE Senior Center, 1940 Lexington Ave. NYC 10035 In Brooklyn El Puente, 211 South Fourth Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 In The Bronx Hostos Community College, 500 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10451 In Queens Elmhurst Jackson Heights IPRHE Senior Center, 75-01 Broadway Elmhurst, New York 11373

CN urges each and every one of you to conduct your own food drives in your schools, colleges/universities, work place, churches, hospitals and supermarkets and help us feed the needy and hungry in our community. It just takes one person to ask the question the only thing they can do is say No the best thing that can happen is that we make a solid difference. In these tough economic times it is very difficult to provide for our own families however community service and social responsibility are the strongholds of the Puerto Rican community. Throughout the years our experience has shown us that when we dedicate ourselves to improving the quality of life of those around us, we build a more unified and stronger society. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO vOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT Eileen Reyes, El Museo, 212-660-7160, ereyes@elmuseo.org, Martha Laureano, El Puente, (718) 387-0404 mlaureano@elpuente.us, Hector Artiles, ASPIRA (212) 564-6880, hector@nyacf.org, Suleika Cabrera Drinane, (212) 677-4182, suleika@iprhe,org, Teresa A. Santiago, CN, (914) 263-6599, teresasantiago@comitenoviembre.org

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011 Embassy Suites Hotel and Casino, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
This trip was an adventure into a cultural and educational experience for Puerto Ricans and others who want to explore the richness of Puerto Ricos culture, ancestral roots and history. Making this trip a reality was a natural progression of CNs mission and goals. As we planned this trip we took into account that many of us although we visit the island frequently rarely visit the cultural and historical sites and landmarks unique to Puerto Rico and renowned throughout the world. As promised the itinerary planned this year took participants into the mountainous area of Utuado to commune with our Tano ancestors, see the majestic metropolitan area and landmarks of Ponce and Old San Juan visit the home of the endangered leatherback turtle the Northeast Ecological Corridor and bath in the healing and rejuvenating waters of Coamo. yes, this trip will once again be unique, exciting and extremely memorable. Please join us on this incredible journey in the Summer of 2012. Trip Highlights Tour of Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico and Exhibition Campeche: Mito y Realidad Bienvenida/Welcome Reception, honoring Alumni & Friends in Puerto Rico of Eugenio Mara de Hostos Community College, CUNy, vivian Avils 76 , Contributing Editor and Special Projects, Galos Corp. PR & Luis Molina Puerto Rican Filmaker, and special presentation of his film La Guagua Aerea. Musical presentation by Ana Bayana y su Grupo Tour of the historical landmark Hotel Convento and el Salon Martorell Tour of the town of Cayey with lunch sponsored by the honorable Rolando Ortiz velzquez, Mayor of Cayey visit to the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey and tour of the Dr. Po Lpez Martnez Museum of Art @ UPR Cayey - La Casa Frade, permanent museum exhibit by Antonio Martorell, recreates Ramn Frades (1875-1954), typical house. Noche Bohemia - La Plaza del Mercado Santurce Tour of historical building and monuments, Cathedral, City Hall, Parque de Bombas Tour of el Museo Masacre de Ponce with presentation on the historic events Tour of Museo Casa Paoli with presentations on the life of Antonio Emilio Paoli y Marcano (18711946), a tenor who was the first Puerto Rican to reach international recognition in the performing arts and one of the most outstanding opera singers of all times. Tour of the newly renovated Museo de Arte de Ponce Explored the Northeast Ecological Corridor, Fajardo, PR, with presentation by Orlando Negron, president of the Sierra Club of Puerto Rico Tour of historical landmarks in Utuado and lunch sponsored by Mayor Francisco Collazo, Municipality of Utuado of Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Park/Parque Ceremonial Indigena de Caguana. Rejuvenated in the Banos de Coamo Farewell Reception & Dinner Fiesta Navidaa sponsored by Embassy Suites Hotel & Casino Ballroom La vista, honoring Antonio Cabn El Topo, Singer, La Tuna de Cayey, Asociacin de Padres y Amigos Orquesta Sinfonica Superior, Escuela Libre de Msica Ernesto Ramos Antonini Special Dedication to the Memory of Don Ricardo Alegra, historian, archeologist, pioneer and keeper of our Puerto Rican culture and history. Entertainment and musical presentation by Taller Tpico Criollo/Ballet Folklorico, Municipio Autnomo de Caguas.

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August 2, 2011 August 10, 2011 Prelude

It was magical! It was an unexpected experience brought about by a chance encounter with a friend at a time when I was trying to balance my personal budget, which was accumulating a mounting deficit at an alarming rate. Its a bargain, he said, only fifty bucks for three (3) tickets. So you save ten (10) Dollars. I didnt understand the logic. He explained; you see, theyre actually twenty bucks each; but if you buy three (3), its only

fifty dollars! Get it?

I got it; but, I didnt want to get it. Fifty bucks would leave me with two (2) dollars and some change in my pocket; and I was already in debt for over two hundred dollars ($200). Luis Cordero, my friend, is a master salesman. (Ill never understand why he had to close down his old business-The Cemi Underground (which, by the way, was flight above-ground). I learned that the first day I ever heard of it, and was searching for it in the basement of the building, when he addressed me from upstairs, asking me what I was looking for? But, thats another story! Anyway, the point is that on this day, he walked away with my fifty ($50) bucks and I was left with two($2) dollars and change, an increased deficit, now standing at Two hundred and fifty dollars($250), and three tickets to a Raffle for a trip to Puerto Rico, which I figured I had a snowballs chance in hell, to win. With my luck, I expected the two dollars and fifty cents to disappear mysteriously and I would be left broke, without carfare to get home (let alone ever go to Puerto Rico). As it turned out, my Metrocard had funds in it; there was a check in the mail for Twenty Dollars ($20) in Royalties, for my Book Sales; and an invitation to dinner, from my companera, Luz! I was on a roll!!!...My luck was on an uphill track!!! A month or so later, I got a telephone call. It was from Luis, he said yOU WON! So, I bought another ticket for my companera, Luz. AND WE JOINED COMITE NOvIEMBRE - y FUIMOS A BUSCAR NUESTRAS RAICES!!!

Join us next year!

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But the trip wasnt just about visiting Puerto Rico. It was about visiting each other. Who were we? The group was composed of a diverse cross-section of folks, primarily Latino(a)s; mostly, but not exclusively Puerto Rican, searching the island of Puerto Rico for elements of the culture and traditions representative of a people. We were common folks, and specialty practitioners, such as educators and cultural workers delving into the culture of the major Latino component of New york Citys Spanish-speaking population. Significantly, a good number of us are Puerto Rican by birth and/or descent, but having been raised in New york City, we are also equally familiar with American traditions and socialization. In addition, we are of different generations and geographic communities, which, in New york City, suggest different neighborhood cultural influences. The group included a young lady, thirteen years of age, visiting Puerto Rico for the first time; a small group of women from Colombia; a young man, in his late twenties-early thirties, with a camera, clicking away at everything he saw; a Radio/Television/Media Professional, hostess and local celebrity; educators; journalists, social-workers and community activists; and a few Seniors. Some participants were repeating the trip, having participated in previous years; a tribute to Comite Noviembre. Our capable Guide was Mr. Angel Santini, who continuously shared his ample knowledge and articulated valuable information about the people, places and activities we encountered, during the tours. He was particularly proud to share with us the fact that Puerto Rican women have been among the leaders in winning acclaim in the Miss USA and Miss Universe Competitions. This, as well as other notable Puerto Rican accomplishments in National and International situations: in Sports, The Arts, and Sciences (i.e. The Olympics; Professional Baseball; The new Ponce Museum of Art; The Arecibo Inter-Planetary Observatory); and our peoples incredible array of talent. The tour provided items of general or special interest to everyone and ample time to explore unexpected things, people and places that inspired spur of the moment attraction to all. Not only that; but while I wandered the streets in Old San Juan I met an old friend whom I hadnt seen in over thirty years. I got home to El Barrio, eager for next year to arrive, so that I can return & explore whatever I missed this time. P.S. I didnt forget the BEACHESOR FAMILyWe found some time for that too

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Eugenio Mara de Hostos Community College is an institution where diversity is valued as an asset and the commitment to improve the quality of life in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan is unwavering. Our mission is to provide access to higher education leading to intellectual growth and socioeconomic mobility through the development of proficiencies needed for lifelong learning and success in professional careers or transfer to advanced higher education programs. An integral part of this mission is to provide transitional language instruction for all English-as-a-second-language learners. Hostos has a strong reputation for quality teaching, curricular innovation, and support for students. Its flagship programs are integrally linked to mathematics and the sciences, and its Allied Health Sciences programs have consistently high licensure pass and employment rates. It has been in the vanguard of curricular innovation with the creation of five joint associate and bachelors admission programs in Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering, Criminal Justice, and Forensic Science with two other CUNy colleges. Our success in integrating general education competencies into the curriculum has been recognized by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU). Hostos has experienced the highest enrollment growth of any CUNy college over the past eleven years, increasing 127 percent from 3,118 in the fall of 2000 to 7,078 in the Fall of 2011. Our students also benefit from a student-faculty ratio that is among the lowest in CUNy community colleges. Moreover, 92 percent of our graduates find employment within six months of receiving their degrees or have enrolled at another college to continue their education. The Continuing Education and Professional Studies Department at Hostos offers academic, workforce, and personal development courses designed to address the educational, cultural, and economic needs of our service area. Since 2002, the colleges adult and continuing education program has experienced a 600% growth in its registrations, with 11,000 students benefiting from its programs overall. In 2010, the college was awarded a five-year federal grant of $7.4 million to establish the Allied Health Career Pipeline program, which will train 900 public assistance recipients and other lowincome individuals for jobs in the health care field. Our Jobs-Plus project has been nationally recognized for its success in securing job placements for public housing residents and is scheduled to be expanded. Dr. Flix v. Matos Rodrguez has been president of Hostos since July 1, 2009. Trained as a Social Scientist, he previously held leadership positions in foundations, universities, policy centers, and branches of government in which he combined scholarship with social policy, advocacy, and change. While at Hostos, Dr. Matos Rodrguez is on leave from his tenured position as an Associate Professor of Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies at Hunter College, where he teaches courses on Caribbean, Latin American, and Latino History. He has also served as director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter, which is one of the largest and most important research centers in the United States. In addition, Dr. Matos Rodrguez is part of the History Department at CUNys Graduate Center. Dr. Matos Rodrguez has an extensive publication record in the fields of Womens, Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latino Studies and Migration. He has also served as Secretary of the Department of the Family for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. According to Dr. Matos Rodrguez: Hostos is often described as a family because of the attention we give to each individual and our commitment to the community we serve. Our mission combines access to higher education with the support needed for every student to achieve his or her full potential. If youre seeking a liberal arts or career education in a multicultural learning environment, Hostos can be your gateway to opportunity and success. HOSTOS IS PROUD TO BE A MEMBER AGENCy OF COMIT NOvIEMBRE. Dr. Felix v. Matos Rodriguez, President Lourdes R. Torres, Comit Noviembre Representative Eugenio Mara de Hostos Community College - 500 Grand Concourse Bronx, Ny 10451 www.hostos.cuny.edu

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For the past five years, CN has invited artisans from throughout the US and Puerto Rico to participate in this Fair. The number of participating artisans averages 55. This is the largest Puerto Rican artisan fair outside of Puerto Rico and the largest in the US. Over the years, CN has transformed, Hunter College West Building, the Church of St. Paul the Apostle and Hostos Community College into a typical Puerto Rican plaza with a fountain, palm trees, artists, sculptors, vejigante mask makers promoting and selling their wares while musical and cultural acts entertained. Additionally each year, CN conducts workshops for children and adults, like mask making, the history of the three kings celebration, Tano storytelling in order to make sure that our youth learn about our culture. This year we are continuing with this tradition and expanding the offerings to include more exhibitors/collectors of Puerto Rican memorabilia. In addition, we are partnering with the Association for Puerto Rican/Hispanic Culture to bring the Rafael Hernandez/Sylvia Rexach Festival to our event. This free admission Festival has been presented annually at the Museum of the City of Ny and its being presented here in the Bronx and with Comite Novienbre for the first time. This year the Fair is dedicated to a great woman and Puerto Rican activist, the late Evelina Antonetty, who passed away on November 19, 1984.

Sixth Annual Artisan Fair & Exhibit dedicated to the memory of Evelina Lpez Antonetty, (19221984)
Known as the Hell lady of the Bronx by some, or The mother of the Puerto Rican community by others, Antonetty was a force to be reckoned with. Arriving alone in New york at the age of ten, Antonetty was raised and educated formally in city public schools, and informally, by politically astute pioneers in the Puerto Rican community. In 1946, Antonetty worked as a job developer and organizer for District 65, bringing more than 4,000 Spanish-speaking workers into the union. In 1965, she joined forces with other parents to create United Bronx Parents (UBP), an organization dedicated to education and community development in the South Bronx. Recognized for more than four decades of dedication to the community, Antonetty received an honorary doctorate in 1970 from Manhattan College. In 2001, a play, Evelinas Heart was produced in her honor. In memory of her achievements, the library and archives of the Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueos at Hunter College, CUNy carry her name.

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Founded in 1972 as the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has played a critical role in improving the lives and well-being of the now 8 million Puerto Ricans and more than 30 million other Latinos in the United States. LatinoJustice PRLDEF has worked to secure, promote and protect the civil rights of the Puerto Rican and wider Latino community, making it a leading civil rights organization and one of the premiere Latino organizations in the country. EDUCATION RIGHTS: The Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Funds first lawsuit, ASPIRA v. NyC Board of Education, resulted in the groundbreaking ASPIRA Consent Decree which forced the school system to implement bilingual education techniques to effectively instruct students who spoke mostly Spanish. Since then, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has combated the forced segregation of Latino children in many parts of the country. The group has successfully intervened in desegregation cases in Wilmington, DE; Waterbury, CT; Buffalo, Ny, and Boston, MA. LatinoJustice PRLDEF also brought a lawsuit challenging a decision to the double the tuition rates for undocumented students at CUNy. A political victory ensued, which allowed students graduating from NyS high schools to be eligible for State tuition rates. EMPLOyMENT RIGHTS: In 1972, in two class action suits against the NyC Police Department, LatinoJustice PRLDEF was able to get the courts to force the department to institute fair hiring and promotional practices which increased the number of Latino officers and sergeants. Additionally, the group filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board resulting in a $1.075 million settlement on behalf of Latino immigrant employees at a food processing plant. In 2002, LatinoJustice PRLDEF intervened in an EEOC suit against a Connecticut beauty supply company, for its imposition of an illegal English-only policy against its Latino employees. vOTING RIGHTS: In 1973, as a result of a LatinoJustice PRLDEF court victory, for the first time in NyC history bilingual ballots and interpreters, in English, Spanish and Chinese, were provided to parents to vote in the school board elections. The same legal arguments were applied in the landmark voting rights case, Torres v. Sachs, which required the use of bilingual ballots for all NyC elections. In 1975 the federal voting Rights Act was amended which secured the voting rights of all linguistic minorities throughout the country. In 1981, LatinoJustice PRLDEF successfully challenged the redistricting plan passed by the City Council and signed into law by the Mayor, which had been drawn to preclude additional minority representation on the City Council. HOUSING RIGHTS: More than 30 years ago, LatinoJustice PRLDEF sued the NyC Housing Authority proving discrimination against Latin and African-American applicants for apartments in three housing projects in Williamsburg. After years of litigation, the parties agreed to a far-reaching settlement in 2002. In 1977, the group filed a class action suit against a Lower East Side co-operative which would not make apartments available to Latinos. Since then, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has fought for the rights of tenants in Brooklyn, against housing discrimination in city-owned apartments and for access rights to housing in Newark and Hartford. FROM MIGRANTS TO IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS: In 1972, the group challenged the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for deliberately failing to protect the rights of migrant farm laborers throughout the state. Recently, in Hazleton, PA, LatinoJustice PRLDEF challenged a virulently anti-immigrant ordinance that fined employers or landlords who hired or rented to undocumented immigrants and limited all government business to English only. This ordinance had tremendous impact nationally; since it was introduced in June 2006, at least 80 localities have proposed or passed laws modeled on it. LatinoJustice PRLDEF was successful in blocking the ordinances implementation after a federal judge granted permanent injunctive relief which enjoined Hazleton from putting the challenged ordinance into place. DIvERSIFyING AMERICAS LEGAL SySTEM: Since its inception, the organizations Education Division has been committed to increasing the diversity of the legal profession. LatinoJustice PRLDEF offers preparatory courses for students who wish to pursue a law degree, along with other education programs. LatinoJustice PRLDEF, 99 Hudson Street 14th Floor, New york, Ny 10013 Juan Cartagena, Esq. President & CEO, LatinoJustice: PRLDEF

National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights Puerto Ricans in the U.S: 100 Years and Counting United for Progress/Aqui Estamos Unidos Progresamos
In 1981, Puerto Rican activists from around the country including the late Richie Perez, a longtime activist and leader in the struggle for global human rights, founded the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights (NCPRR). For more than 20 years the NCPRR engaged in grassroots campaigns in many cities, including a march on Washington D.C. The NCPRR is a power resource that was created by the Puerto Rican peoples grassroots struggle - it has history, legitimacy and weight. Hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours, the rejecting of government funding, the rejecting of the single, charismatic male leadership model; the promotion of women and young leadership (women must be at least half of all leadership bodies within the organization), the successful uniting of previously disconnected community forces; the emphasis on learning to use all tactics and avoid marginalization (community education, working the media, voter mobilization, coalition building, lobbying, litigation, and direct/action); the groundbreaking work around bilingual education, environmental justice, the right to representation, holding elected officials accountable, racial justice, against police brutality and Puerto Ricos right to self-determination are part of our legacy. A reaffirmation of the NCPRR is needed at this point in our history because there is a lack of significant Puerto Rican voices or representation on the national agenda on issues like bilingual education, the national immigration debate, Puerto Rico Self-Determination, Post-vieques clean-up, No Child Left Behind, voting Rights & Political Education, Social Discrimination, Economic Justice, Police Brutality, Health Care Reform and the release of the remaining PR Political Prisoners. During the weekend of October 8 10, 2011 the NCPRR held its ninth national convention in Miami, Florida The convention was attended by over 200 people representing Puerto Rico and ten states including Ohio, Illinois, New york and Pennsylvania. This historical conference represents a historical turning point for NCPRR. The panels, workshops and plenary sessions addressed how to: Help NCPRR determine what works in 2011 and beyond in order to address the many challenges facing the Puerto Rican people. Learn from and build on the experiences of different cities as well as towns across the country where Puerto Ricans live. Effectively utilize the history, name, recognition and credibility of the NCPRR to affect social change. Address the issue of organizational life-support and financial stability to make the NCPRR viable in the new century. The intergenerational reflection, interaction and a sharing of experiences during the convention helped determine how NCPRR will identify itself as the continuation of a proud organizational tradition while simultaneously serving as an effective organizational tool and asset for the next generation of leadership in our communities across the country. Additionally it will provide a platform to follow as well as methods for the direct engagement of the next generation of community leaders and unified efforts for making positive social change into the future. For more information about the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights or to become a member contact: The National Congress For Puerto Rican Rights - www.puertoricanrights.com

THE RICHIE PREZ SCHOLARSHIP FOR PEACE & JUSTICE AWARD

PURPOSE
In 2004, the Puerto Rican community lost an ally, advocate, community leader and urban warrior. Richie Prez was a beloved activist and leader in the fight for social justice and human rights. He brought integrity, zeal and unity to many causes to which he was committed. These included the struggle for racial justice and against police brutality, Puerto Rican independence and universal human rights. As a former young Lord and founding member of the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights, Richie was our inspiration and conscience. Richie wrote and lectured extensively on the Puerto Rican urban experience and as a professor in the CUNy system taught classes in mass media, US social policy and the history of the labor and civil rights movements. Richie believed greatly in the power and potential of young people to create social change. He personally mentored many youth and believed that the torch of the movement for justice had to be passed on to the next generation. In his memory, Comit Noviembre has established the Richie Prez Scholarship for Peace and Justice. The award will recognize Puerto Rican young people for their commitment, activism and achievements in any of the areas of human rights and social justice. This annual award will both promote the advancement of new leaders in the movement for peace and justice, and also invest in their continued growth by providing support for their ongoing education and political development The scholarship winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The application form will be ready for distribution and posted on Comit Noviembres website, www.comitenoviembre.org, in early December.

ELIGIBILTy

Applicants must Be of Puerto Rican descent Document a minimum of one-year active participation and organizing work in a social justice or human rights issue. Be enrolled in an accredited college or university by the fall of each year or at the time of the scholarship award. Be between the ages of 17 and 25.

GUIDELINES

A completed application package must include an application form, essay, two letters of recommendation and a short biographical sketch. All items must be submitted in one package. Letters of recommendation must be from community members who personally know their work, leadership and commitment to social justice and human rights causes. Application package must be received or post marked by the deadline dated indicated. Application package received or post marked after the deadline date will be disqualified. Finalist will be notified in a timely manner. A mandatory personal interview will be conducted by the scholarship committee. Finalist will be notified of the interview at least one week in advance. Finalist will not be considered if he/she does not show-up for interview. Other arrangements will be made for finalist away at college. Recipients of the Richie Perez Scholarship Award will be disqualified should any of the following conditions occur: (1) recipient provides false information on application (2) recipients is not en rolled in an accredited college or university by the fall or at the time of the award (3) recipient is not of Puerto Rican descent Scholarship payment will be made by Comit Noviembre upon recipient of official documentation from college Registrar or Bursars Office.

Please contact Martha Laureano, (718) 387-0404, mlaureano@elpuente.us, if you have any questions or to receive an application form. You can also visit our website at www.comitenoviembre.org

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Eric Acevedo is an 18 year old young man, who is engaged to poetry. Acevedo wrote in one of his essays I am Afro-Boricua roots and Nuyorican poetry striving for Puerto Ricos independence silently. His words are all over the El Puente Community, his wisdom and knowledge makes him a mentor and role model to the youth. Acevedo is currently working on his poetry book entitled El Rice Is Cooking that describes his experiences living in New york but spiritually living in Puerto Rico. Acevedo enjoys helping the Williamsburg Southside community residents reach, holistic freedom within them selves. He creates awareness with a group of other young activist called the El Puente Scholar. Acevedo has been a scholar for close to a year, which he states has been a knowledgeable experience because he has learned the essence of activism and has cultivated it to his everyday life. Eric remains poetically inclined to raising awareness with his poetry. Acevedo wants to become an English teacher at El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice, where he is currently a student. Acevedo states the following The Academy is my home because, I have learned my value I have learned how to look into my pass in order to move forward. Acevedo was and continues to remain inspired by his peers and role models so he motivated to inspired the people that surrounds him with Afro-Boricua roots and Nuyorican poetry.

Eric Acevedo

EI PuenteSpanish for the Bridge is a community-based organization that engages more than 2,000 youth and adult members each year in the arts, education, public health, environmental justice and social action programs. Founded by Luis Garden Acosta in 1982 in the Southside of Williamsburg, El Puente harnesses the energy and efforts all the diverse peoplesof Brooklyn, bringing forward their power to self-determine their individual and collective condition, athome, in their communities, and in the world. The organization connects community members through their involvement with any or all of the four main divisions: the Leadership Centers, the Academy for Peace and Justice (a New york City public high school), the Community Health and Environment Institute (CHE), and the Center for Arts and Culture. While each division has its unique focus and goals, memberleaders and Academy students are nurtured within an integrated, holistic program that draws from all four divisions, developing a well-rounded social awareness that prompts action and expression. True peace is the natural result of justice, and true justice can onlybe made possible by comprehension and compassion. We believe that individuals who are just can c constitutenothing but a just community, and just communities will thus amount to a just and peaceful world. LEADERSHIP DIVISION Leadership is the axis of change. Our Leadership Centers offer guidance, nurturing, counseling and training forpeople of all ages, in conjunction with projects led by CHE and CAC. Originally focused academically on children and young adolescents, the Leadership Division has launched the Scholars Program, aimed at late teens seeking to reach their full capacity as productive members of our community and the world. The EI Puente Scholars Program offers more intensive mentoring and academic support through a year-long program. Please call or visit EI Puentes headquarters for more information. Our Leadership Centers offer programs for children, teenagers and adults of all ages. By becoming a member-leader you have the freedom to visit any center at any time and get involved with the community. Programs are Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. El Puente Headquarters / Williamsburg Leadership Center 211 South 4th Street - Brooklyn, Ny 11211 Tel: 718-387-0404 El Puente Leadership Beacon Center at MS 50 183 S. 3rd Street - Brooklyn, Ny 11211 Tel: 718-486-3936 El Puente Leadership Center at Taylor-Wythe Houses 80 Clymer Street - Brooklyn, Ny 11211 Tel: 718-782-5553 El Puente Bushwick Center 311 Central Avenue - Brooklyn, Ny 11221 Tel: 718-452-0404 Scholars Program

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE (CHE) The Community Health and Environment Institute (CHE) recognizes the intrinsic relationship between the environment and wellbeing and employs an indigenous led, development-oriented approach to health. It promotes a holistic vision of wellness that takes into account the mind, body, spirit and traditions of our youth and adult members. CHE engages the residents of Williamsburg and Bushwick by training them to identify and assess barriers to their health and well-being and supporting them in collective self-help and community action. It also brings together health care providers, government-partnered organizations, and health advocacy groups to address long-standing health and environmental justice issues facing North Brooklyn and New york City. CHE programs include: Teatro El Puente, New york Citys first and longest running HIv/AIDS and health education theater group; A health insurance access and advocacy program for low-income community residents; The Espiritu Tierra Community Garden; The Green Light District initiative.

El Puente Headquarters 211 South 4th Street Brooklyn, Ny 11211 Tel: (718) 387-0404 Fax: (718) 387-6816 www.elpuente.us

El Museo Del Barrio, New yorks leading Latino cultural institution, welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic landscape of Latino, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures through wide-ranging, critically acclaimed, collections and exhibitions, accessible public and educational programs, and cultural celebrations. A dynamic artistic and community gathering place; El Museo is a center of cultural pride on New yorks Museum Mile. After a year-long national search, Margarita J. Aguilar has been appointed to serve as the next Executive Director of El Museo del Barrio. This is a wonderful homecoming, as Margarita served in the curatorial department at El Museo from 1998 to 2006. She returns to El Museo, having been the vice President and Senior Specialist in Latin American art at Christies and brings a unique combination of proven curatorial excellence, with a broad perspective on the Latin American art world. Her extensive knowledge in the field of colonial, modern and contemporary art of the Americas, and the relationships she has forged with institutions, artists, scholars, and collectors will certainly serve the mission and expand El Museos growing impact in New york, the nation and around the world. 40 years ago, artist and educator Raphael Montaez Ortiz founded El Museo in response to the interests of Puerto Rican parents, educators, artists and activists in East Harlems predominantly Spanish-speaking El Barrio, who were concerned that their cultural experience was not being represented by major museums. El Museo has been committed to celebrating and promoting Latino culture ever since. Its permanent collection of over 6,500 objects spanning more than 800 years of Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino art includes pre-Columbian Taino artifacts, traditional arts, twentieth-century drawings, paintings, sculptures and installations, as well as prints, photography, documentary films, and video. From its founding, El Museo has been a place of cultural pride and self discovery for the Puerto Rican community who founded it, and for the many cultures and communities of the Caribbean and Latin America in New york that it now represents. Come see for yourself all that we have to offer! Margarita J. Aguilar Susan Delvalle Deborah Cullen Gonzalo Casals Eileen Reyes Arias Rachael Harris Executive Director Director of External Affairs and Development Director of Curatorial Programs Director of Education and Public Programs Community and Government Affairs Manager Event Production and Sales Manager

1230 Fifth Avenue (at 104th Street) New york, Ny 10029 www.elmuseo.org

EL MUSEO DEL BARRIOS ANNUAL THREE KINGS DAY PARADE

The 2011 celebration was the largest, most festive and colorful parade in El Museos history. We welcomed 3,800 participants, including schools, organizations, community members, families and performers and nearly 5,000 spectators from across the five boroughs. Parade highlights included, the return or the greatly loved camels, our gigantic hand-made puppets now in their 2nd year, the celebrated East Harlem Subway Hero - Carlos Flores, festive floats, lively music, and performances throughout the parade route, and the introduction of our new Three Kings Costumes, designed by NyC native and Project Runway star, Emilio Sosa. The program began with a special breakfast in El Museos El Caf that welcomed the Honorary Kings, Madrinas, Padrinos, local community leaders, supporters, and friends from across the city. A number of other distinguished guests joined the event, including NyS Senators Jos M. Serrano and Bill Perkins, NyS Assembly Members Robert Rodriguez, Jos Rivera and Guillermo Linares. Also in attendance were Deputy Mayor Carol Robles Roman, Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, New york City Comptroller John C. Liu, New york City Council Speaker Christine C. quinn, Councilmembers Melissa Mark-viverito, Inez Dickens, and ydanis Rodriguez, and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus vance, Jr. The 2011 Honorees included dear friends, new and old of El Museo, selected by El Museos Three Kings Steering Committee for their significant contributions to the arts and our Latino communities. Honorary Kings included Emmy Award Winning correspondent on NBC Lynda Baquero, Julan zugazagoitia, former Executive Director of El Museo who assumed the position of Director and CEO of the world-renowned Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO; and Jess Papoleto Melndez, poet and long time supporter of the Three Kings parade, and one of the original founders of the Nuyorican Poets Movement. Honorary Madrinas included Leticia Alanis, Co-Founder of La Union, in Brooklyn, which advances social, cultural, and economic justice for transnational families; Mara Alejandro, Program Director at Union Settlement Association, and a staunch advocate for the Hispanic Elderly, Angela Fernndez, who at the time was the Executive Director of Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights and now serves as Congressman Jos E. Serranos Chief of Staff; Frances Lucerna, Co-Founder of El Puente in Brooklyn which focuses on community and youth development; and Taina Traverso, artist, curator, arts education advocate and community leader. Honorary Padrinos included Roberto and Jorge Ayala, brothers and Co-Owners of La Fonda Boricua and FB Lounge, which have become staples of the El Barrio community; Luis Cordero, Founder of graphic studio Cemi Graphics, Inc., and recent proprietor of Cemi Underground bookstore; Matthew Washington, Chair of Manhattan Community Board Eleven, and Manager of Friends of the Hudson River Parks advocacy efforts; and Daniel Reyes, Director of Programs at yorkville Pantry, where hes worked since 2003 and launched 24|7 yCP, New york Citys only acute emergency food pantry. The Three Kings Steering Committee, always a committed group of people who every year help to make this celebration a success with their hard work and thoughtfulness included Diana Ayala, Sulieka Cabrera Drinane, Mara Damato, Teddy Feliciano, Luca Gmez, Christine Licata, Torrey Maldonado, Josephine Mangual, Alberto Minotta, Annette Negron, Claudia Plaza, Debbie quiones, Melanie Reyes, Alicia Rodriguez, Jos Rodriguez, Mnica Tavares, Jaritza Taveras, and Carmen vasquez. Peter quinones and Raphael Morales, who for the last 12 years have become a mainstay of this celebration, once again contributed their liveliness to the parade as the two beloved Three Kings Day Monks. The Three Kings Day Celebration was generously supported by the following sponsors: Consolidated Edison, Inc., Deutsche Bank, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Toy Industry Foundation, The New york yankees, K.I.D.S. Kids in Distressed Situations Organization, Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, Inc. Media Partner: Univision41. Press coverage was also impressive with media coverage in local and daily newspapers, Tv networks, radio, and online publications, including The New york Times, El Diario La Prensa, The New york Post, The New york Daily News Manhattan Times, CNN en Espaol, Ny 1 News, Ny 1 Noticias, WABC Tv, WNBC Tv, WNyW Fox Tv, Telemundo, Univision, NPR Radio, Ny Magazine, and The village voice. Please save the date for El Museos 35th Annual Three Kings Day Parade and Celebration on Friday, January 6, 2012.

The National Institute for Latino Policy (NiLP) is a 5019C)(3) nonprofit and nonpartisan policy center established in 1982 in New york City originally as the Institute for Puerto Rican Policy (IPR). The National Institute for Latino Policy provides a unique approach and voice to the policy analysis and advocacy needs of the Latino community. Originally focused on the Puerto Rican community, our work has increasingly included all Latinos and has gone from a local to a national scope. The Institutes approach includes: Focusing on the intersectionality of Latino policy issues The use of action-research that is used as an organizing tool for advocacy A strategy that focuses on the development of local and state level strategies for policy analysis and organizing The creative and aggressive use of the internet and the media as community education and organizing tools An emphasis on working in critical policy areas that are underdeveloped or not addressed in the Latino community

In the past year, NiLPs accomplishments include: Leading a major educational campaign to raise awareness of the 2010 Census and its importance to the Latino community. NiLP has created and coordinated the Latino Census Network, an informational network with 28 of the leading national and regional Latino organizations in the United States and the leading clearinghouse on Census issues affecting Latinos in the country.. In recognition of this work, NiLP President has been appointed by the U.S. Commerce Secretary to the Census Advisory Committee on the Hispanic Population, and he has been elected to the National Steering Committee of the Census Bureaus Census Information Centers (CIC) Program. Being a founder of the Defend the Honor Campaign that put community pressure on PBS and filmmaker Ken Burn to include the Latino experience in their 7-part documentary series, The War. NiLP is also part of a group of national Latino organization that have been meeting with the leadership of PBS to promote greater Latino representation in their programming, staff and governance. Providing an independent and nonpartisan voice analyzing the role of the Latino vote in such media as the New york Times, Washington Post, El Diario-La Prensa, Shimbun yumiori Newspaper (Japan), CNN, CNN en Espaol, O Estado de S. Paulo (Brazil), Univision, Telemundo, Radio Bilingue, Politico, Hispanic Link, Spanglish Magazine, El Nuevo Dia (Puerto Rico), Hofstra University Radio, National Public Radio (NPR), Hispanic Market Weekly, XM Radio, the New Jersey Network and even Comedy Centrals Colbert Report, among others. Working with national Latino coalitions like the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, the National Latino Media Council, the Defend the Honor Campaign, the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights and others to develop Latino agenda for change. Developing one of the most effective national informational networks on the Internet on Latino policy issues through our Latino Policy eNewsletter, Email Bulletins and National Latino Opinion Leaders Surveys. Efforts to increase the accountability of philanthropy to Latino and other communities of color through being part of the establishment of the NyC Collaborative for Fairness and Equity in Philanthropy, being part of the Diversity in Philanthropy Project at the New york Regional Association of Grantmakers and the Foundation Center, and related activities. Putting pressure on CNN to remove a fundraising appeal by Lou Dobbs from their website for the Town of Hazelton to fight support their anti-immigrant policies. Upon receiving NiLPs objections, CNN took down the biased ad within a day from the Lou Dobbs Tonight section of their website. Presentations on Latino policy issues throughout the United States. Including at Brandies University, Cornell University, the Dominican-American National Roundtable Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, the New york Chapter of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), the Latino Policy Forum in Chicago, LULAC Annual Conference in Washington, DC, Northern Illinois University, the Puerto Rican Studies Association 8th Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Proskauer Rose LLP, Smith College, UBS, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Annual Conference in Chicago,the University of Puerto Rico, and the University of Texas at Austin. Among others. Angelo Falcn, President National Institute for Latino Policy (NiLP) 101 Avenue of the Americas, New york, Ny 10013 212-334-5722 Fax: 917-677-8593 info@latinopolicy.org www.latinopolicy.org

Moving Forward The Continuing Work Of The Presidents Task Force On Puerto Ricos Status
By Cecilia Muoz And Thomas J. Perrelli The White House (September 15, 2011)
The Presidents visit to Puerto Rico in June 2011 is one of many demonstrations of the Administrations strong commitment to the Island. The historic visit built on the strong foundation of the work of the Presidents Task Force on Puerto Ricos Status, which has developed a comprehensive approach to addressing critical issues of importance to the people of Puerto Rico. Moving forward, the Task Force is closely monitoring the implementation of the recommendations laid out in its report and is planning at least one more summit later this year and several others next year. The Task Forces report issued in March 2011 addressed both political status and economic development in Puerto Rico. The Task Forces recommendations regarding status provided a meaningful way forward so that the residents of the Island can determine their own future. In his arrival address, the President reiterated this commitment, stating that when the people of Puerto Rico make a clear decision, my administration will stand by you. The President also raised other challenges facing Puerto Rico, including unemployment, education, health care, and energy. The Task Forces report outlines some of the tools available through the Administrations economic plan: health care reform, broadband expansion, and investments in education and clean energy that help address these challenges in Puerto Rico. As the President made clear, Those are the kinds of steps it will take for Puerto Rico to win the future and for America to win the future. Members of the Task Force have visited Puerto Rico on numerous occasions, and conducted important work related to the reports recommendations. The U.S. Department of Commerce led a White House Business Council roundtable discussion on the same day as the Presidents visit, which was followed the next day by an economic summit with Puerto Rican leaders to continue the dialogue about how the federal government can work with Puerto Rico to bolster the economic recovery of the Island. Earlier, in April 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency initiated the vieques Sustainability Task Force. Working with other Federal partners, key stakeholders in the Puerto Rican government, and community leaders, EPA has already begun to explore and execute some of the recommendations. The Task Force is committed to realizing the ambitious goals reflected in its report as vehicles for real progress, to advance the Presidents vision and commitment to the people of Puerto Rico. Cecilia Muoz and Thomas J. Perrelli are Co-Chairs of the Presidents Task Force on Puerto Ricos Status

The Presidents Task Force on Puerto Ricos Status

The mission of the Presidents Task Force on Puerto Ricos Status is to provide options for Puerto Ricos future status and relationship with the Government of the United States. The Task Force listened to and considered the views of individuals, elected officials, and other representatives of the people of Puerto Rico in an effort to ensure that views and positions were objectively considered regardless of affiliation or ideology. It published its first report in December 2005, and then a second report in 2007. The 2007 Report built on the 2005 Report and carried out the Task Forces ongoing mandate to report, no less than every two years, on progress made in the determination of Puerto Ricos ultimate status. The latest report by the Task Force on Puerto Ricos Status, whose members were appointed by President Obama, was issued on March 16, 2011. The Presidents Task Force on Puerto Ricos Status (Task Force) was created by President Clinton in 2000.The Task Forces sole focus at that time was to examine proposals for Puerto Ricos future status and for a process by which Puerto Ricans could choose a status option. President Bush continued the Task Forces sole focus on the issue of political status. The Bush Administrations Task Force issued reports in 2005 and 2007.

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On October 30, 2009, President Obama signed Executive Order 13517, which directed the Task Force to maintain its focus on the status question, but added to the Task Forces responsibilities by seeking advice and recommendations on policies that promote job creation, education, health care, clean energy, and economic development on the Island. The current Task Force was convened in December 2009 with members from every Cabinet agency. It organized two public hearings in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. to hear directly from a broad cross section of voices on the issues of status and economic development. Furthermore, hundreds of citizens from Puerto Rico and the mainland offered input by sending materials through the mail and electronically through a White House public comment e-mail address. Members of the Task Force and White House staff also met with congressional leaders, Puerto Rican elected officials, and other interested parties to hear their views. The March 2011 report presents the Task Forces recommendations to the President and Congress. The first section provides recommendations relating to the question of Puerto Ricos status. Following the discussion of status, the Report is divided into three sections: (1) economic development overview and economic recommendations; (2) recommendations for building competitive industries; and (3) recommendations with respect to the island of vieques. Each recommendation in these three sections sets out the specific issue, the recommendation designed to address that issue, and a realistic timeline for implementing the recommendation. Comit Noviembre has listed the Status and vieques recommendations for your review since over the past 25 years these two issues have been the focus of discussion, debate and analysis. Below are excerpts from the Task Force Report. For a full report please download at http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/Puerto_Rico_ Task_Force_Report.pdf.

Status Recommendations
The Task Forces public hearings and meetings revealed that status remains of overwhelming importance to the people of Puerto Rico. This Task Force committed to taking a fresh look at issues related to status without being bound by prior analyses or limited in the issues on which it focused. Recommendation # 1: The Task Force recommends that all relevant partiesthe President, Congress, and the leadership and people of Puerto Ricowork to ensure that Puerto Ricans are able to express their will about status options and have that will acted upon by the end of 2012 or soon thereafter. The government of Puerto Rico has discussed the possibility of holding a plebiscite this summer that would seek to ascertain the will of the people of Puerto Rico concerning status. Without taking a position on the particular details of this proposal, the Task Force recommends that the President and Congress support any fair, transparent, and swift effort that is consistent with and reflects the will of the people of Puerto Rico. If the process produces a clear result, Congress should act on it quickly with the Presidents support Recommendation # 2: The Task Force recommends that the permissible status options include Statehood, Independence, Free Association, and Commonwealth. The Report provides descriptions of these options. Recommendation # 3: Although the Task Force supports any fair method for determining the will of the people of Puerto Rico, it has a marginal preference for a system involving two plebiscites. This two plebiscite system would allow the people of Puerto Rico first to vote on the question of whether they wish to be part of the United States or wish to be independent, and then to choose between the available status options, as limited by the outcome of the first vote. Recommendation # 4: If a plebiscite is chosen, only residents of Puerto Rico should be eligible to vote. This issue is a difficult one. But on balance, those who have committed to the Island by residing there have strong arguments that only they should vote on its future. In addition, the complexities of determining who is eligible to vote among those of Puerto Rican descent and managing a vote among a population dispersed throughout the United States and elsewhere would be daunting.

Recommendation # 5: The President and Congress should commit to preserving U.S.citizenship for Puerto Rican

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residents who are U.S. citizens at the time of any transition to Independence, if the people of Puerto Rico choose a status option that results in Puerto Ricos Independence. Recommendation # 6: The President and Congress should ensure that Puerto Rico controls its own cultural and linguistic identity. The Task Force recognizes that, if Puerto Rico were admitted as a State, the English language would need to playas it does todaya central role in the daily life of the Island. Recommendation # 7: If efforts on the Island do not provide a clear result in the short term, the President should support, and Congress should enact, self-executing legislation that specifies in advance for the people of Puerto Rico a set of acceptable status options that the United States is politically committed to fulfilling. This legislation should commit the United States to honor the choice of the people of Puerto Rico (provided it is one of the status options specified in the legislation) and should specify the means by which such a choice would be made. The Task Force recommends that, by the end of 2012, the Administration develop, draft, and work with Congress to enact the proposed legislation.

Economic Recommendations
The Puerto Rican economy started to slow as early as 2006two years earlier than the rest of the United States leading to the sharpest economic contraction on the Island since the late 1980s. Per capita income remains at less than one-third that of the mainland, due in part to Puerto Ricos low employment rate and persistently low rate of labor force participation. For summary of the extensive economic recommendations developed by the Task Force please view the full report at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/Puerto_Rico_Task_Force_Report.pdf.

Recommendations for Building Competitive Industries

Once the building blocks of growth are in place, Puerto Rico must look forward to develop a competitive set of industries that will drive growth and job creation in the decades to come.While we expect Puerto Ricos own leadership and local stakeholders to be best positioned to articulate an economic development strategy, the Task Force has identified three industries that could potentially drive long-term growth and job creation on the Island.In particular, Puerto Rico has a solid foundation on which to grow its clean energy, its role as an economic and tourism hub and gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America, and its health care industries. For summary of the Task Force recommendations fro building competitive industries please view the full report at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/Puerto_Rico_Task_Force_Report.pdf.

Vieques Recommendations
There is much that the Federal Government can do to improve the quality of life for the people of vieques.The Task Forces recommendations encompass issues ranging from health care to environmental issues to tourism. Recommendation # 1: Superfund Cleanup and Job Training: The cleanup of the former military areas on vieques is ongoing and expected to last another decade. Since 2005, the U.S. Department of the Navy (Navy) has documented over 1,700 trespassing incidents into waters around the former bombing range. The Task Force recommends that the Navy accelerate the pace of the cleanup of unexploded ordnance and address the issue of underwater unexploded ordnance. The Task Force further recommends that trespassing issues, which are more difficult to resolve because of jurisdictional limitations, be addressed through a coordinated effort among the Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, EPA, DOC National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, DOI, and the government of Puerto Rico to develop a multiagency plan to keep trespassers off the contaminated land and out of the affected waters. Recommendation # 2: vieques Sustainability Task Force: EPA has recently established the vieques Sustainability Task Force to coordinate Federal and local efforts for comprehensive cleanup and remediation at the closed military range on vieques. In addition, this task force will develop and implement policies that boost sustainable

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economic growth and job creation on vieques. The relevant Federal agencies, such as EPA, Navy, DOI, DOE, SBA, and HHS, should continue to develop and empower the vieques Sustainability Task Force to expedite resolution of some of the longstanding issues in vieques and to ensure that Federal projects to address the challenges faced by vieques are implemented in a timely fashion. Recommendation # 3: Solid Waste Strategy: EPA launched the Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership in col-laboration with the Puerto Rico Solid Waste Management Authority and the Puerto Rico Environmental quality Board. The main goal of the partnership is to establish a comprehensive waste reduction, composting, and recycling program throughout Puerto Rico.The Task Force recommends that the work of the partnership include vieques. Recommendation # 4: Health Care for Residents of vieques: HHS should work closely with the governments of Puerto Rico and vieques to improve the quality of health care for the residents of vieques. The Task Force believes that a needs assessment should be completed to identify the most effective and efficient way to ensure that the people of vieques receive the care, including expertise in environmental medicine that they need. In the near term, the Task Force recommends that HHS assist vieques and PRDOH in exploring two programs that could improve the health care on vieques. First, HHS and Puerto Rico should explore funding for health centers under the Health Center Program established by section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. vieques could partner with an existing health center to apply for health center funding. Second, HHS and Puerto rRico should esplore CAH designation. Certain facilities participating in Medicare can become critical access hospitals, which are eligible for reimbursemtn based on 101 percent of reasonable costs for treatment of Medicare beneficiaries. The HHS Regional Office should continue too work with PRDOH to determine if the Centro de Salud de Familia facility in vieques meets the statutory requirements for CAH designation. Recommendation # 5: Clean and Renewable Energy Options: The Task Force recommends that DOE begin exploring renewable energy opportunities to make vieques a Caribbean Green Island. As a first step, DOE should continue its work with the Puerto Rico and vieques governments to reduce the amount of energy used through efficiency measures such as solar water heaters, weatherization improvements, appliance rebate programs, and other proven, cost-effective technologies. In addition, the Task Force recommends that DOE, with the support of the vieques Sustainability Task Force, work with vieques to consider clean, renewable energy options that would lower electricity rates for businesses and consumers and create new jobs. Such options should include distributed renewable generation that could provide backup power in emergency situations and deployment of highly energy efficient vehicles. Recommendation # 6: Watershed Protection of Bioluminescent Bay: The Task Force recommends that EPA develop a plan to protect Mosquito Bay, an ecologically unique bioluminescent bay in vieques. EPA has solicited proposals from eligible entities for the development of site-specific innovative demonstration projects that would reduce sediment, pesticide runoff, and/or nutrient loading in Mosquito Bay. Recommendation # 7: Green Hospitality Initiative: EPA has launched a green hospitality initiative in partnership with Puerto Rican government agencies, such as the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.The Task Force recommends that vieques be included in the agreement to encourage third-party green certification for its hotels and restaurants.

The Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration represents the Government of Puerto Rico before federal, state, and local governments, promotes Governor Fortuos economic and public policy initiatives to achieve a better quality of life for the four million U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico, and advises local government agencies and municipalities on issues of interest to Puerto Rico before the federal government. As such, the Washington office is the primary liaison between Puerto Ricos officials, the White House, Congress, and the federal agencies. Additionally, the office interacts with national organizations representing Governors from other states, including the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Southern Governors Association to advance Puerto Ricos interests. Like many other states, Puerto Ricos focus areas include economic stimulus and development, transportation funding, energy, health care including Medicare and Medicaid, as well as issues that affect veterans and our national defense. PRFAA Washington Roles and Responsibilities Articulating and advocating gubernatorial and Puerto Rico-related policy positions to Members of Congress and their staff, the White House, federal agencies, state offices and national organizations. Collaborating with the Resident Commissioner to assist him in his duties as representative in Congress of the 4 million U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico, a constituency more than six times greater in size than that of any other U.S. Congressman. Serving as a primary focal point in the nations capital for the Governor, the Governors staff, and senior state officials. Providing guidance and support to individuals, businesses, municipalities and other organizations in successfully navigating the federal grants process. Providing status reports on federal initiatives and representing the islands priorities in Washington, D.C. Communicating with national, regional and specialty media on issues of importance to the Governor and Puerto Rico. Serving as a point of contact for state citizens and businesses in their contacts with the Washington, D.C. community. During the first four months of 2009 alone, PRFAA has provided critical support in advancing the Federal agenda of more than a dozen Puerto Rico Government Cabinet members and agency heads, as well as Puerto Rico legislative leaders and mayors. The agency has played and continues to play - a critical role in helping to secure hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for vital infrastructure, public security, health, and education programs, among others. As part of these efforts, the agency also embarked this year on an intensive round of workshops held throughout the island, aimed at helping agency and municipal government staff - as well as staff from non-profit organizations- compete successfully for available federal grant and funding opportunities. PRFAA REGIONAL OFFICES In addition to the Washington office which serves as the governments primary liaison in the nations capital, PRFAA also has regional offices that are responsible for forging close relationships with our stateside communities. Over the last 70-plus years, the regional offices have evolved from providing guidance to Puerto Rican migrants, to promoting cultural awareness, to helping the community get involved in the political process. Today, the emphasis of the regional offices is on three main areas: economic development through promotion of business ventures between the Island and U.S.-based Puerto Rican communities; education and empowerment to bridge the stateside Puerto Rican youths educational gap through a partnership with the University of Puerto Rico; and leadership development through partnerships with local community organizations. All the regional offices operations are consolidated in two geographical hubs and the central office in Washington, D.C. PRFAA - NEW YORK OFFICE: This office covers the Northeastern Corridor: New york, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. It provides services to over two million Puerto Ricans. Established in 1930, this office is the oldest office of the Government of Puerto Rico in the United States. John Santana, Regional Director; Reyes Rodrguez, Senior Community Officer 135 West 50th Street, 22nd Floor, New york, Ny 10020; (212) 252-7300; Fax: (202) 726-9957 PRFAA - MIDWEST OFFICE: This office, first established in 1948, covers the Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North & South Dakota, and Iowa. It serves approximately 500,000 Puerto Ricans. 2511 West Division, Chicago, Illinois 60622, (773) 365-0071; Fax: (773) 365-0072

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La Fundacin Nacional para la Cultura Popular, (The National Foundation for Popular Culture), is a non-profit organization incorporated in August 1996. The mission of the La Fundacin is to advance the development of Puerto Rican popular culture through study, research, promotion and sponsorship of events specifically geared to cultural interest and performers. La Fundacins goals are to research, study, file, produce publications, catalogue, disclose, compete, conserve, produce, promote, exhibit, exchange and disseminate information, knowledge and the history of Puerto Ricos popular, classical and folkloric culture. La Fundacins archives hold and preserve an extensive collection of records in all formats, including radio recordings, interviews, photos, negatives, videos in various formats, advertising propaganda, magazines, works of art, paintings and other popular culture collectibles. In line with its objectives, the organization encourages and promotes the knowledge of popular culture, serving as a resource for research and source of information to artists, musicians, students, teachers, communicators in all branches (including journalists, publicists and public relations), writers, scriptwriters, producers of shows, historians, sponsors as well as governmental and educational organizations. Javier Santiago, Founder and Executive Director Mailing Address Apartado 9023971, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902-3971 Location Calle Fortaleza #56 viejo San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 info@PRpop.org (787) 724-7165; (787)725-2498 (f)

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In Memoriam Don Ricardo Alegria - 1921 - 2011

Dr. Ricardo E. Alegria: Guardian and Advocate for the Culture of Puerto Rico
By Irvine Mac Manus

Dr. Alegrias multifaceted sixty years of leadership in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, and historic preservation, and his lifelong commitment to the Arts and Letters, has placed him as one of the outstanding men of the 20th century. His pioneering work with Dr. Irving Rouse of yale was significant in establishing the archaeological record of the earliest indigenous inhabitants of the islands of the Caribbean. The extent of his invaluable contribution to the study, scholarship, excavation, restoration, and exhibitions of archaeological sites has provided a generation of young students with a richer understanding of the indigenous cultural history of the Caribbean. While serving as Director of El Instituto de Cultura Puertorriquea, Alegra created the guidelines for the preservation of the Old City of San Juan and Ponce and implemented a program of historical preservation of public buildings and plazas. Incentives were introduced to encourage private owners to rehabilitate historic residences utilizing appropriate colonial designs and materials. During his eighteen year tenure as Director, he established the collections of the Institute which today includes over eight hundred paintings, thousands of prints and posters, and over five-thousand Santos and archaeological objects. Dr. Alegrias significant achievements have placed him in the company of such distinguished figures as Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Senator William Fulbright, President John F. Kennedy, Pablo Casals, and Governor Luis Munoz Marin, founder of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It was in 1955 that Ricardo Alegria and Nelson Rockefeller became acquainted. Nelson Rockefeller, using the Institute as a model, established The New york State Council on the Arts, and was instrumental in writingthe legislation which created the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Alegrias enormous and unique contributions have earned him important recognition,honors, and awards. He was awarded the Frankle Prize by the National Endowment for the Humanities, presented to him at a White House ceremony by President and Mrs. Clinton. UNESCO awarded the Gold Picasso Prize for the creation of the City of San Juans Historic World Heritage Site. On Dr. Alegrias seventy-fifth birthday, he was awarded the Smithson Medal by the Smithsonian Institution for fifty years of extraordinarycontributions to the Arts and Letters and World Culture. Among the accomplishments of Don Ricardo Alegria is the creation of some 18 museums: including El Museo de Antropologia,Historia y Arte y el Centro de Investigaciones Arqueolgicas de la Universidad de Puerto Rico:El Archivo General, and La Biblioteca de Puerto Rico. From 1955, Alegra established The following museums: Museo y Parque Histrico de Caparra, Museo de Arquitectura Colonial, Museo de la Familia Puertorriquea del Siglo XIX, La Casa del Libro, Museo de Bellas Artes de Puerto Rico, Museo de la Farmacia, Convento de Santo Domingo, Museo de Imaginara Popular;Museo del Indio, Museo del Grabado Latinoamericano, and in 1992 El Museo del Las Americas. Dr. Alegrias publications include such important works as, Historia de Nuestros

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Indios:Descubrimiento, Conquista y Colonizacin de Puerto Rico, the Ball Courts andCeremonial Plazas in the West Indies published by yale University Publication in Anthropology; Juan Garrido, el Conquistador Negro en las Antillas, Florida, Mxico y California. And Flo Pineiro de Riverass Arturo Alfonso Schomburg- A Puerto Rican quest for His Black Heritage, published by el Centro de Estudios. Dr. Alegrias award winning films include: La Fiesta de Santiago Apstol en Loiza, La Buena Herencia, La Plena, and La vida de Cristo Segn el SanteroFlorencio Caban. Don Ricardo has organized many important exhibitions over the decades. Including such exhibitions as Esculturas de los Indios Tainos presented during the visit of their Royal HighnessesKing Juan Carlos and queen Sophia of Spain. He also contributed scholarly essays to LArt Taino presented at el Musee Du Petit Palais, Paris, and Taino, Pre-Columbian Art and Culture of the Caribbeanat El Museo del Barrio, New york. His stateside accomplishments are perhaps not as well known, as are hisextraordinary achievements on the Island Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.He led efforts to develop educational programs to assist the over 2 million Puerto Ricans whomigrated to the United States major cities, such as New york, Philadelphia, Chicago, and smaller cities on in the East coast in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and as far as Hawaii.Dr. Alegria was keenly aware that few education opportunities were being made available to first, second and third generations of Puerto Ricans from the largest wave of migrations to the states during the 1940s, thru the 1960s. Dr. Alegria focused his attention to helping guide institutions of higher learning in creating Puerto Rican Studies Departments at a number of universities, including Lehman College and Hunter College of the City University of New york, and theBuffalo Campus of the State University of New york among others. Among the collaborations which he was instrumental in forging with Non- Profit organization during the 1960s, were such critical cultural organizations as El Museo del Barrio, La Casa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriquea, the Puerto Rican Heritage Museum in District 5 in the South Bronx, and theCenter for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College. Collaborations were also forged with a significant number of Americas great museums, especially The Metropolitan Museum of Art,The American Museum of Natural History, both in New york and with The Smithsonian Institution, in Washington D.C. The relationship with the Metropolitan Museum of Art began decades ago when Dr. Alegria and A. Hyatt Mayor, curator of the Department of Prints and Drawings, established a workingpartnership which eventually led the Metropolitan to acquire important works by such artists as:Lorenzo Homar, Myrna Baez, Carlos Raquel Rivera, and Rafael Tufino.This collaboration stimulated interest in the Puerto Rican Graphic Arts and led to the creation of The First Festival of Graphic Arts of Latin America and Puerto Rico, presented in the galleries of The Convento de los Dominicos in Old San Juan. The Art Heritage of Puerto Rico: Pre-Columbian to Present: an exhibition of 1973, was jointlyorganized by el Museo del Barrio and the Metropolitan Museum. The exhibition was curated byMarta Moreno vega, then Director of El Museo and I, then serving as Assistant MuseumEducator at the Mets Department of Community Programs in the Education Division. It was in the early research phase of organizing the show that I became totally engrossedIn the Art History of Puerto Rico, and which led to a working partnership and friendshipwith Dr. Alegria which continues to this day. It was Dr. Alegria whom I met during this time, who assisted me identifying institutions, collections, artists and cataloguecontributors that would be incorporated in the first comprehensive bilingual catalogue produced by the Metropolitan Museum. The Art Heritage exhibition was an extraordinary opportunity to present to New york museum audiences over five centuries of Puerto Rican Art History at an emerging community museum and at Americas premiere art museum.The exhibition came about because Thomas Hoving, Director of the Met was respondingto the cultural ferment taking place in New york during the turbulent 1960s.The Metropolitan had presented Harlem on My Mind, an exhibition of the history of Black Americans based on the photographs of James van Der zee, from the collections of the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Schomburg Library. This exhibition would in retrospect dramatically change the way museums across Americathought about their local African American communities and the role of museums in the late 20th Century. The exhibition drew tens of thousands of African-Americans to the Met-many for the first time, and sparked an activist generation of artists, educators and community arts organizations.

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I was asked to curate an exhibition that would focus on the art history of Puerto Rico,which was approved by the Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan in 1970. Among the scholars writing for the book were: Dr. Ricardo E.Alegria, Director of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, ( I.C.P.), Emilio Diaz valcarcel, historian, and Arturo v. Davila, art historian at the University of Puerto Rico. Maria E. Somoza wrote the over 40 artists Biographies. I was responsible for negotiating loans, editing the catalogue and for commissioning both Lorezo Homar and Rafael Tufino to create the silkscreen exhibition posters that would be distributed in schools and libraries in the New york area. A two-day symposium held at both El Museo del Barrios space at 106th Street and Third Avenue, and at the Uris Education Center of the Metropolitan Museum, drew hundreds of educators, and students to the bilingual conference. The major media, bothprint and electronic reviewed the show at both locations. The art critics from The New york Times, Peter Schjeldahl and John Canaday, both wrote reviews during the run of the exhibition. Schjeldahl titling his Surprise from Puerto Rico, referring to the Jose Campeches portrait of Governor Don Miguel Antonio Ustariz (1789), and Canaday wrote: Puerto Rican Art Show Proves Its Rich Heritage. Over 80,000 people visited the exhibition at the Met galeries, and nearly 20,000 local residents of El Barrio saw the show. El Museo del Barrio would later move to its permanent Fifth Avenue location in at 104th Street in 1977, while I was serving as President of the Board of Trustees. In recognition of the cooperation with the Institute, in helping to organize the Art Heritage exhibition, the Metropolitan Museum organized an exhibition of Twentieth Century Art from the Collections of the MMA, which was curated by Henry Geldzahler, Curator, of the Department of XX Century Art, and Ernesto Ruiz del la Mata, who was a special assistant to the Resident Commissioner, and I. This show was presented at El Convento de los Dominicos and viewed by nearly 20,000 people. Dr. Alegria also stimulated a relationship with La Casa de La Herencia Puertorriquea,over a period of 25 years. Working with Otilio Diaz, its director, developing public programs celebrating Puerto Rican literature, History and music, often collaborating with Musica de Camera, a performing arts organization founded by Eva De La O. Musica de Camera, which would become an important contributor to the New york classical music scene over it 31 year history, offering opportunities to Puerto Rican composers and musicians, as well as Latin American music creators and peformers. I was also able to help Don Ricardo in obtaining the assistance of the Metropolitan Museum, in enlisting the cooperation of Julie Jones, curator of the Department of Pre-Columbian Art, when she brought the Taino Idol from The Dominican Republic, and in the Rockefeller Collection for the Taino Sculpture exhibition at the Centro de Estudios Avanzados. Don Ricardo and I collaborated on many projects overt he decades. We worked on the exhibition of Taino Sculpture, presented at El Centro De Estudios Avanzados de Puerto Rico y El Caribe during the quinto Centenario, and the rehabilitation and restoration of el Antiguo Cuartel de Ballaja, and the preparations for the creation of El Museo de Las Americas. Don Ricardo asked me to identify an exhibition design specialist to design the installationsfor the permanent galleries of the exhibition of The Folk Arts of the Americas. I suggested a former colleague from the Metropolitan Museum: vincent Cuilla. Don Ricardo spent many weeks going over every detail of the exhibition design, eventually he and Don Ricardo selected a series of wallsize glass enclosed cases and installation elements that would allow visitors to view of hundreds of magnificent folk arts, which Don Ricardo was able to assemble from contacts from countries of the Americas. Dr. Alegria and the National Endowment for the Arts Dr. Alegria worked with Bess Lomax Hawes, Director of the Folks Arts Program at the National Endowment for the Arts to establish the National Heritage Awards to recognize the community of individuals who were the primary exponents of AfroPuerto Rican traditions in Music and dance.Individuals such as the Famila Cepeda, and traditional folk artists that were being championed by Walter Murray Chiesa, I.C.P. Folklorist, were nominated, and able to receive national and international recognition. In the 40 years that I have known Don Ricardo and his wife: Mela Alegria Pons, my admiration for their remarkable contributions has continued to grow. I came tounderstand how vitally important has been their commitment to Puerto Rico, its people, and its history, to strengthening the identity of its citizens and in building a lasting legacy, which has impacted thousands of lives both in Puerto Rico and the United States.

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NYS GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH NYC MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH

MONTH LONG EVENTS Comite Noviembre and Hostos Community College presents Comite Noviembres 25th Anniversary Poster Exhibit. A restrospective of 25 years of posters commemorativing Puerto Rican Heritage Month, curated by Juan Fernando Morales and Teresa A. Santiago. Hostos Community College - 500 Grand Concourse - Atrium 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY. Exhibition on view until November 30, 2011. Visit www.comitenoviembre.org. El Museo del Barrio presents El Museos Bienal: The (S) Files 2011, El Museos sixth biennial of the most innovative, cutting-edge art created by Latino, Caribbean, and Latin American artists currently working in the greater New York area. This years edition spreads all over the city, showcases 75 emerging artists in seven different venues. Exhibition ends Sunday, January 8, 2012. Curated by Elvis Fuentes, Roco Aranda-Alvarado, and Trinidad Fombella, El Museo del Barrio; and guest curator Juanita Bermdez, Biennial of the Central American Isthmus. Voces Y Visiones: Signs, Systems & The City. This installation in the Carmen Ana Unanue Galleries, drawn from our Permanent Collection, features works with an urban sensibility that deploy pared-down building blocks of shape, color, and form to express revealing worldviews. On view until December 11, 2011. Las Galeras at El Museo del Barrio: 1230 5th Avenue at 104th Street, NYC. Museum hours: Tuesday Saturday, 11AM 6PM/Sunday 1PM 5PM; Free Extended Gallery Hours on Wednesdays 6PM 9PM. Suggested donation: Adults $9, Students and Seniors $5, Members and children under 12 Free. Free every Third Saturday of the month and for Seniors on Wednesdays. For more information call (212) 831-7272 or visit the website www.elmuseo. org. Additional venues for The (S) Files 2011: Satellite Location # 1: Lehman College Art Gallery, Bronx. This show features imagery by a number of artists that share an affinity for illustration and the narrative force of images. Thinking of the exhibition as a picturesque walk through the city, it conceptualizes the street as a kind of visual library; an opportunity to sample people, objects, costumes, and cityscapes. Featuring Patricia Belli, Alexis Duque, Gerard Ellis, Felipe Galindo, Julio Granados, Jonathan Harker, Gisela Insuaste, Sandra Mack-Valencia, Leonor Mendoza, Carlos N. Molina, Felix Morelo, Ohne Titel, VJ Demencia, Elena Wen. On exhibit until January 6, 2012. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10AM4PM. Free admission. Lehman College Art Gallery, 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY 10468. For more information: (718)960-8731. Satellite Location # 2: Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance. This exhibition focuses more specifically on local graffiti writers and their newer canvases, focusing on artists of various generations and their contemporary contributions to street aesthetics. Their art explores the re-use of objects including street signs, cardboard, objects caught in the ocean, and plastic bags. An ephemeral installation extends the exhibition into a park in Northern Manhattan. Featuring Dister/Dister Rondon, Feegz / Carlos Jess Martinez Dominguez, Edwin Gonzlez-Ojeda, J. Manuel Mansylla (in Northern Manhattan park), MARE139/Carlos Rodriguez, Antonia A. Perez, TOO FLY/Maria Castillo, Rider Urea. On exhibit until November 16, 2011. Monday - Friday, 11AM5PM by appointment. Free Admission. Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, 178 Bennett Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10040. For more information, call (212) 568-4396. Satellite Locations # 3: BRIC Rotunda Gallery, Brooklyn. The artists in this exhibition have created gestures that address social interaction, economic reaction, and the street as stage or object worthy of aesthetic intervention. Featuring Javier Bosques, Alicia Grullon, Las Hermanas Iglesias, Jessica Mein, Rafael Snchez and Kathleen White, Rafael Snchez, Armando Mario, Nicoykatiushka. On view until January 8, 2011. Gallery Hours:Tuesday - Saturday, 12PM6PM. Free admission. BRIC Rotunda Gallery, 33 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. For more information, call (718) 683-5604. The Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture presents La Enram, a multi-media installation (photography, videos, musical instruments, crafts) highlighting Afro-Dominican culture along the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. The centerpiece is a recreation of an enrramada, a shelter without walls common in the Dominican countryside that, depending upon the season, serves as a storage shed for seed and farming implements or a venue for community meetings, domino matches, religious observances and, most importantly, for drumming and dancing. Humble in structure, the enrramada is of vast importance, socially and spiritually, to Domincan culture. Exhibition designed by Juan Fernando Morales with photographs by Juan Aguirre, Marino Corniel, Wallace Edgecombe, Amabell Rodrguez, and Carlos Sanabria. Curated by Marino Corniel and Wallace Edgecombe in collaboration with folklorist Leonardo Ivn Dominguezand musician Pedro

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Raposo. Exhibition on view until November 12, 2011. Gallery hours Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM and Saturday 10AM-2PM. Free Admission. The Longwood Art Gallery is located at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. For information call (718) 518-4455. Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural & Educational Center, and Don Q Destilera Serralls presents ART EXHIBIT: BOLA, hit, roll & bounce. Works of artists in all disciplines dwell on the ball, its physical attributes, the various contexts in which it is used, and its symbolic associations. Exhibition on view from November 15 to 30, 2011. LES Gallery at Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural & Educational Center, 107 Suffolk Street, 1st floor, NYC. Admission: Free. For more information call 212-529-1545 or visit www.sea-online.info. Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural & Educational Center, and Don Q Destilera Serralls presents Carry-On: Puerto Rico Inspected. Thirty-five contemporary artists from Puerto Rico explore portability in this exhibit that highlights the creative and resourcefulness of creating pieces in the Caribbean Island, for display around the world. The main requirement: ingenious portability for efficient transportation. Exhibition on view from November 15 to 30, 2011. Abrazo Interno Gallery at Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural & Educational Center, 107 Suffolk Street, 2nd floor, NYC. Admission: Free. For more information call 212-529-1545 or visit www.sea-online.info. The Americas Society presents Antonio Manuel: I Want to Act, Not Represent! One of the most important Brazilian artists of the 1960s and 1970s, this is the artists first solo show in the United States. Curated by Claudia Calirman and Gabriela Rangel, the featured paintings, installations, films and photographs will highlight Manuels significant role in performance and post medium art, emphasizing Manuels work as a powerful liberating force from political repression. Exhibition closes Saturday, December 10, 2011. The gallery is free and open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 12-6PM.The Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue, NYC. For more information visit www.americas-society.org. SUNY/Empire State College, Metropolitan Center presents VIVA AMERICA! A celebration of Hispanic Heritage featuring works by current students, alumni and guest artists. Raul Manzano, curator. Empire State College, Livingston Gallery, 177 Livingston St. 6th floor, Brooklyn. Free Admission. For more information, visit www.esc.edu. Instituto Cervantes presents Los mundos de Gonzalo Torrente Ballester. Celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Torrente Ballester, this exhibition presents a faithful portrait of the renowned Spanish writer. Exhibition on view until December 13, 2011. Instituto Cervantes, 49th Street NYC. Free Admission. For more information: www.nyork. cervantes.es. Kouros Gallery presents Tissue of Life, wood sculptures by Pilar Ovalle. Pilar Ovalle Vergara is a Chilean artist and attended the Instituto de Arte Contemporneo in Santiago. An itinerary exhibition currently at The Embassy of Chile in Washington, DC. Under the auspices of Direccion de cultura del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Chile. On view until November 19, 2011. Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat: 10:30AM- 6PM. Free Admission. Kouros Gallery, 23 East 73rd St NYC. Contact: 212-288-5888 or visit www.kourosgallery.com The Bronx Museum of the Arts and the Consulate General of Spain in New York presents MUNTADAS: INFORMATION>>SPACE >> CONTROL. An exhibition of Catalan artist Antoni Muntadas work. Born in Barcelona, Spain, Muntadas has lived and worked in New York since 1971, and is best known for his multimedia works and public art installations that address social and political issues. Exhibition ends Sunday, January 15, 2012. Curated by Jose Roca. The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx. Museums hours: Thursdays to Sundays, 11AM to 6PM; Fridays until 8 PM. Suggested admission: adults: $5.00, students : $3.00; members and children under 12: Free; Seniors free on Fridays. For more information, visit www.bronxmuseum.org. Praxis Gallery presents The Sum of the Days/La suma de los dias, solo exhibition of Martin La Rosa, featuring the artists most recent paintings. On view until December 3, 2011. Free Admission. Praxis Gallery, 541 West 25th Street, NYC. Visit: www.praxis-art.com. Consulate of Argentina presents Maria Susana Dos Santos: Paintings. Exhibition opens November 4 through November 23. Exhibition on view Mon. to Fri. 11AM-5PM. Consulate of Argentina, 12 West 56th Street, NYC. Free Admission. For more information: www.congenargentinany.com. El Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueos presents Labor, an exhibition of works inspired by CENTROs archives, focusing on the labor experience of the Puerto Rican Diaspora. Admission: Free. Centro Library and Archives, 2180 Third Avenue @ 119th Street, NYC. For information visit centropr.hunter.cuny.edu or call (212) 396-6545.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011 COMIT NOVIEMBRE ANNUAL PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH KICK-OFF EVENT, honoring the unsung heroes of our community through Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad Awards. El Museo del Barrio, 2130 5th Avenue at 104th Street,NYC. 6PM. By invitation only. For more information call (212) 677-4181. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents La Verdad Sospechosa by Juan Ruz de Alarcn, directed by Pedro Salazar. Lies, love, friendship, the power of money and the world of appearances are only some of the multiple themes presented in this classic comedy by Juan Ruz de Alarcn. La verdad sospechosa (The Suspicious Truth) presents the funny lies and tangles plotted by Don Garca, a young man that returns to Madrid after finishing his studies in Salamanca, and caused mostly by his desire to court the woman he has fallen in love with. The Suspicious Truth is without a doubt Ruz de Alarcns best and funniest comedy. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 11AM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 8892850 or www.repertorio.org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 8 PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011 The Puerto Rican Family Institute presents Halloween October Moon Food Tasting Fiesta with food, drink, dancing, zumba, lots of fun and surprises. Chairing the event is former Food Network Chef Alex Garcia of New York Citys Nuevo Latino restaurant Calle Ocho and the newly opened Copacabana, with some of New Jerseys favorite restaurants. Proceeds of the event will benefit the PRFIs New Jersey programs. Westin Hotel, 479 Washington

Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07310. Take PATH to Newport Station. 6 PM 10:00 PM. Tickets: $65. For more information visit www.prfi.org or call Migdalia RiveraTaratunio (212) 414-7836. Americas Society and Columbia University presents: The Politics of Camouflage in Artistic Practices from the 1970s. This day-long symposium explores the development of artistic practices as a result of political oppression in Latin America and internationally during the 1960s and 1970s. Throughout this era, artists dealt with politically complex issues in their artistic production through a variety of styles and media. These aesthetic explorations include the New Objectivity, geometric abstraction, socially-engaged art, media-related and investigative projects, and, finally, conceptual, body, and performance art. Moderator: Alexander Alberro (Barnard College), Introduction: Claudia Calirman and Gabriela Rangel (Americas Society). Speakers: Nicols Guagnini (Barnard College), Judith Rodenbeck (Sarah Lawrence College), Sergio Bessa (Bronx Museum), Irene Small (University of Illinois) and Michael Asbury (Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London).12:305PM. Admission: Free. Columbia University, 612 Schermerhorn Hall, 1190 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY. For more information visit www.americas-society.org. Repertorio Espaol presents No Hay Mejor Amigo, Ni Peor Enemigo directed by Jos Zayas. Written by Bronx-based Puerto Rican playwright Carlos Serrano, No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy tells the story of an acclaimed professional Latino baseball player who is cornered by fame and who debates between his success and personal convictions. A production that puts forward the lives of two heralded heroes, the baseball player and his brother, a member of the U.S. Marines whose lives bring us to question, What would I choose? Fame or personal conviction? Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available .The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 3 & 8PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Mestizo Dance Company with Harold Gutierrez and his Band returning in a new program of MUSIC & DANCE from the coasts of COLOMBIA with rhythms like CURRULAO, PORRO, CUMBIA, MAPALE and SALSA Colombiana. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $25. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived

and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 8 PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Nuyorican Poets Caf presents Friday Night Poetry Slam. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10 PM. Admission $10. For more information, please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www.nuyorican.org. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011 El Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueos hosts the Puerto Rican Studies Association Conference on the Current State of the Field of Puerto Rican Studies. 10AM6PM. Room W615, Hunter College, 68th Street and Lexington Avenue, West Building, 6th floor. Open to the Public. Conference Luncheon Fee: $20. Registration: Pamela Proscia, pproscia@ hunter.cuny.edu or call 212-772-5715. Bronx Zoo presents Boo at the Zoo, all day Halloween activities. 11AM 4:30PM. Admission: $19-25. Special: A child dressed in an animal costume can go free with a full priced paying adult. Only one offer per family. For more information or directions to the Zoo visit www.bronxzoo.com. Repertorio Espaol presents La Verdad Sospechosa by Juan Ruz de Alarcn, directed by Pedro Salazar. Lies, love, friendship, the power of money and the world of appearances are only some of the multiple themes presented in this classic comedy by Juan Ruz de Alarcn. La verdad sospechosa (The Suspicious Truth) presents the funny lies and tangles plotted by Don Garca, a young man that returns to Madrid after finishing his studies in Salamanca, and caused mostly by his desire to court the woman he has fallen in love with. The Suspicious Truth is without a doubt Ruz de Alarcns best and funniest comedy. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 3PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and

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groups. For reservations, call (212) 8892850 or www.repertorio.org. Lehman College presents Latin Jazz Masters: PAQUITO DRIVERA and the MAMBO LEGENDS ORCHESTRA. Paquito DRivera is a true master of Bebop, Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz. The winner of nine Grammy Awards, he is the only artist to have won such a distinguished achievement in both Classical and Latin Jazz categories. The Mambo Legends Orchestra is comprised of former members of the Tito Puente Orchestra. Led by famed bongocero Johnny Dandy Rodriguez and musically directed by conguero and arranger Jos Madera, the band is dedicated to keeping the 50s and 60s Palladium-era sound alive as it explores new musical concepts. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx. 8 PM. Tickets: $50, $45, $35. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lehmancenter.org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 8 PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Mestizo Dance Company with Harold Gutierrez and his Band returning in a new program of music & dance from the coasts of colombia with rhythms like currulao, porro, cumbia, mapale and salsa Colombiana. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $25-$30. For information call (718) 7293880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Repertorio Espaol presents En El Tiempo de las Mariposas, A new play by Caridad Svich based on Julia Alvarezs novel, directed by Jos Zayas. In The Time of the Butterflies is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and Mara Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of Gen. Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. The butterflies, their secret code name, were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts

Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8PM. Tickets begin at $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2011 Bronx Zoo presentsBoo at the Zoo, all day Halloween activities. 11AM 4:30PM. Admission: $19-25. Special: A child dressed in an animal costume can go free with a full priced paying adult. Only one offer per family. For more information or directions to the Zoo visit www.bronxzoo.com. Repertorio Espaol presents Locuras en Wichita by Lina Gallegos, directed by Luis Fernndez. Winner of the 2009 MetLife Nuestras Voces National Latino Plays Initiative, Locuras en Wichita is an unconventional romantic comedy. An elegant Puerto Rican woman and an irreverent Mexican man fall in love when they meet at an assisted living center in Wichita, Kansas. Despite their childrens disapproval and fueled by their newfound love, the couple embarks on adventures that disrupt the centers assumed tranquility. The play explores the lives and loves of two Americans who were warehoused but who find happiness. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 2:30 PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 3 PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Mestizo Dance Company with Harold Gutierrez and his Band returning in a new program of music & dance from the coasts of Colombia with rhythms like currulao, porro, cumbia, mapale and salsa Colombiana. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 4PM. Admission: $25-$30. For information call (718) 7293880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Luis

Fernndez in No Eres Tu, Soy Yo, Venezuelas most popular Stand Up Comedy Show. After interviewing over one thousand women through his radio show titled Sexo Sentido (Sex Sense), Fernndez believes he has gathered the most scientific sample of facts that provide answers to the questions of; What do women want? How to better understand and make them infinitely happy? The show will throw light on these questions and clarify why we fall in love, have sex, get married, commit adultery, get divorced and start all over again in order to find our soul mate. PRESENTED IN SPANISH ONLY (No live translation). Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 6:30PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 World Music Institute presents Flamenco Festival Gitano with Diego El Cigala. Superstar Diego El Cigala is contemporary flamencos most compelling voice. A passionate singer, he has collaborated with many of the most important names in flamenco, and is known for his pioneering work in fusing flamenco with Latin American music forms such as bolero, Afro Caribbean jazz, and tango. His collaborations with Latin jazz icons Jerry Gonzalez and Bebo Valds are revered as breakthroughs in flamenco and Latin jazz. In this program, he will feature songs from his Cigala & Tango album, which was recently nominated for a Latin Grammy award. Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, NYC. 7PM. Tickets $45-$65. Information: (212) 545-7536 or www.worldmusicinstitute. org. Young Roots Presents Los Monstritos, New Wave Percussion form the Barrio Zone, featuring Matthew Gonzlez, Oreste Abrantes, Jason Gonzlez and Kyle Matthews with guest star Yomo Toro, David Fernndez, musical director. Los Monstritos is an ensemble of young, virtuoso percussionists who hurtle headlong into a variety of latin musical genres from plena to bachata , from bomba to boogalu, salsa, rumba and meringue, but with their own twist reflecting the hip-hop and reggaeton rhythms of their neighborhoods. They are: NelsonMatthews scion of one of the great families of Afro-Puerto Riocan music. Oreste Abrantes, a Cuban-Puerto Rican powerhouse conguero, Jason Gonzlez bongo virtuoso and Kyle Matthews grandson of the Afro-Puwerto Rican folklorist Emilio Escobar. They are joined in their debut concert by the legendary, one-and-only cuatro virtuoso Yomo Toro, accompanied by Aurora & Qrquesta Zon del Barrio. Los Monstritos are pupils of some of the greatest Latin percussion masters in New York. Their music is sometimes hip, sometimes steeped in nostalgia and it explodes into the future. Repertory

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Theater, Hostos Community College/ CUNY, 450 Grand Concourse at 149 St. The Bronx, NY. Excerpt presentation, Bronx Cultural Trolley - 6PM. Admission: $15; $7 for students and seniors Tkts & info: 718518-4455; tkts online: www.hostos.cuny. edu/culturearts. Directions: 2, 4, 5, Bx1, Bx19 to Grand Concourse and 149 St. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 1:30 PM. Admission: $29-$40. For more information call (718) 585-1202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. El Museo presents Action Actual: The (S) Files 2011. The annual evening of performance art and actions returns to El Museo, highlighting artists featured in El Museos Bienal: The (S) Files 2011. Ongoing performances throughout the night by Juan Betancurth, Alicia Grulln, Ren Juan de la Cruz-Napoli a.k.a. VJ Demencia, Irvin Morazn, and Rafael Snchez and Kathleen White. Presented as a part of Performa 11. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029. 6:30 PM. Admission: FREE. RSVP required at www.elmuseo.org/calendar. Taller Boricua presents Salsa Wednesdays with Orquesta La Tipica 73. Weekly dance with DJ Broadway Spinning Salsa, and live music. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Ladies and Gentleman are $10 until 6:30PM. After 6:30PM Gentlemen are $15. Taller Boricua at The Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, 1680 Lexington Ave. (between 105th St & 106th Street). Contact Taina Traverso for reservations and general information: 646.331.8956. Visit www. tallerboricua.org. The Americas Society presents violist Roberto Diaz. Roberto Diaz, President of the Curtis Institute of Music, has appeared as an orchestral soloist and recitalist in major cities around the globe, working with many of the leading conductors and composers of our time. He will perform an all-Brahms recital with the pianist Kwan Yi.. 7 PM. Free. The Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue, NYC.For more information visit www.americas-society.org.

Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA) and Baruch College presents Short Night/Noche de Cortos. An evening of short films showcasing: La Mancha. Sacarias, a fisherman, finds himself at sea, immersed in memories of his old friend Chago. Directed by Cristian Carretero and Gerardo Vega. Winner of Best Short Film and Best Actors at Cinefiesta 2009. Revolving Doors. A man returns to Harlem after being released from prison. He goes back home, but no one answers the door. He soon realizes that he is being followed. Directed by Cristian Carretero. Beginning in the End. A troubled couple live in an old house in the outskirts of NYC. George spends endless hours in the basement, working on his paintings. His neglected wife, Angel, has something important to tell him. Directed by Cristian Carretero and Winner of Best Actress in Cinefiesta 2011.El Vecino. A young woman new to the neighborhood has a problem: her loud, womanizing male neighbor seems to appear everywhere she goes, and she cant stand him. When she is forced to interact with him, he turns out to be not what he seems. Or is he? Directed by Michelle Malley-Campos. Sonre. Henry is a grouchy, irritable and overall unhappy birthday clown. As he complains about everything, he realizes 8-year-old birthday girl, Coral, has a frown just as long as his. He takes it upon himself to do whatever it takes to make this girl smile. Directed by Michelle Malley-Campos. Baruch College, 55 Lexington Ave. Room VC 6-210, NYC. 7PM. Admission: Free. For information, visit www.sea-ny.org or call (212) 529-1545. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011 Consulate of Argentina presents Maria Susana Dos Santos: Paintings. Opening reception. 6 PM. Consulate of Argentina, 12 West 56th Street, NYC. Free Admission. For more information: www.congenargentinany. com. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7 PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES

PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures. In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 8 PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011 Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture presents LOS MONSTRITOS FROM THE BARRIO ZONE (DECONSTRUCTING THE HOOD). This ensemble of young, virtuoso percussionists (backed by Zon del Barrio with Aurora Flores) hurtle headlong into a variety of Latin musical genres from plena to bachata, from bomba to boogalu, salsa, rumba and merengue. Along this journey, they give the music their own twist reflecting the hip-hop and reggaeton sensibilities and rhythms of their urban neighborhoods. Los Monstritos are: Nelson Gonzlez, son of one the great musical families of the Puerto Rican Diaspora; Oreste Abrantes, a Cuban-Puerto Rican powerhouse conguero; Jason Gonzalez who studied with renowned percussionist Anthony Carillo; and Kyle Matthews whose great, great grandfather Emilio Escobar was a well known plena musician. They are alumni of the legendary Boys & Girls Harbor music school and pupils of some of the greatest Latin percussion masters in the city. Their music is sometimes hip, sometimes steeped in nostalgiawhile always exploding into the future. Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. 7:30PM. For information and tickets call the box office: (718) 518-4455 or visit Hostos Box Office on Monday - Friday, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m.and two hours before showtime. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th

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Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 8PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Nuyorican Poets Caf presents Friday Night Poetry Slam. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10PM. Admission $10. For more information, please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www.nuyorican.org. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011 El Museo presents El Barrio Today Walking Tour. El Barrio Today Arts Cluster invites you to come explore our neighborhood. Highlights include the Graffiti Wall of Fame, Julia de Burgos Boulevard, local murals and much more. All tours leave from El Museos lobby. The El Barrio Today Arts Cluster is comprised of local organizations that have joined forces to raise awareness about the cultural richness of the area. Note: In the event of inclement weather, a guided tour of El Museos Permanent Collection will be offered in lieu of the El Barrio Today tour. 11:30AM1PM. Admission: FREE. RSVP Required. El Museo del Barrio Lobby. 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029. Call: (212) 831-7272 or visit www.elmuseo.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Mi Bebe es un Hroe (My Baby is a Hero) by the Scaramouches Theatre. A puppet play for children about a prince named Azulito, who along with his beloved Princess Perlita, who happily await the arrival of their first baby. Not But not all is happiness when the villainous and mischievous Cuchiflin, plans to steal the Princes baby. Presented in Spanish with Simultaneous English translation available.The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 12 Noon. Admission: $25 with discounts available

for Seniors, Students,and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA) presents The Legends of the Enchanted Treasure by Manuel Moran. In this bilingual (English and Spanish) show, four children discover an old enchanted chest full of magical tales and surprises from the indigenous people of the Americas. The tales are brought to life as the children discover the wonders in the enchanted chest. It includes work from Puerto Rican puppeteer, Jos Lpez (2 times winner of the UNIMA-USA Citation of Excellence Award, the Tony of Puppetry.) Teatro SEA at Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural & Educational Center, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 3PM. Admission: $15 children/$18 adults. Tickets Online: https:// web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/878325. For more information call 212-529-1545 or visit www.sea-online.info. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 3PM & 8PM. Admission: $29-$40. For more information call (718) 585-1202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. TEATRO IATI presents El Mandatario Idiota by Walter Ventosilla. The sun risesand with it the whims of a totalitarian ruler. When Jeremias, a butler, enters the chamber of the worlds leader, the routine of servitude and power begins as it has every morning for time immemorial. A parchment holds all the instructions to be followed by the loyal Jeremias, but as the omnipotent ruler creates laws to suit his every wish, his once perfectly established throne is threatened. Immersed in poetry and the absurd, El Mandatario Idiota paints a bleak yet comical picture of power and those who serve it--an intellectual exploration of philosophies that have transcended all historical eras. IATI Theater, 64 East 4th St NYC. 3PM. Tickets $20-$25. Visit: www. teatroiati.org Repertorio Espaol presents En El Tiempo de las Mariposas, a new play by Caridad Svich based on Julia Alvarezs novel, directed by Jos Zayas. In The Time of the Butterflies is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva

and Mara Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of Gen. Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. The butterflies, their secret code name, were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 3PM. Tickets begin at $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. World Music Institute presents Festival Flamenco Gitano! Jose Maya and Company Jose Maya, one of the most explosive dancers in Spain today, presents the New York premiere of the powerful program Red. NYU Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South, NYC. 8PM. Admission: $55, $65; students $20. For more information, call 212-545-7536 or visit www.worldmusicinstitute.org. Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture presents LOS MONSTRITOS FROM THE BARRIO ZONE (DECONSTRUCTING THE HOOD). This ensemble of young, virtuoso percussionists (backed by Zon del Barrio with Aurora Flores) hurtle headlong into a variety of Latin musical genres from plena to bachata, from bomba to boogalu, salsa, rumba and merengue. Along this journey, they give the music their own twist reflecting the hip-hop and reggaeton sensibilities and rhythms of their urban neighborhoods. Los Monstritos are: Nelson Gonzlez, son of one the great musical families of the Puerto Rican Diaspora; Oreste Abrantes, a Cuban-Puerto Rican powerhouse conguero; Jason Gonzalez who studied with renowned percussionist Anthony Carillo; and Kyle Matthews whose great, great grandfather Emilio Escobar was a well known plena musician. They are alumni of the legendary Boys & Girls Harbor music school and pupils of some of the greatest Latin percussion masters in the city. Their music is sometimes hip, sometimes steeped in nostalgiawhile always exploding into the future. Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. 7:30PM. For information and tickets call the box office: (718) 518-4455 or visit Hostos Box Office on Monday - Friday, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m.and two hours before showtime. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban

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actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 2:30PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 3PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Lehman College presents Compaa Flamenca Jos Porcel: The Beauty and Passion of Gypsy Flamenco Music and Dance! Jos Porcel brings together an array of elite dancers, spectacular live musicians, and authentic vocalists to deliver their newest show Gypsy Fire. The companys lavish costumes, evocative dance moves, and spectacular soloists will leave you breathless. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx. 4 PM. Tickets: Tickets: $40, $35, $25. . Children 12 and under:$10. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lehmancenter.org.

Repertorio Espaol presents Luis Fernndez in No Eres Tu, Soy Yo, Venezuelas most popular Stand Up Comedy Show. After interviewing over one thousand women through his radio show titled Sexo Sentido (Sex Sense), Fernndez believes he has gathered the most scientific sample of facts that provide answers to the questions of; What do women want? How to better understand and make them infinitely happy? The show will throw light on these questions and clarify why we fall in love, have sex, get married, commit adultery, get divorced and start all over again in order to find our soul mate. PRESENTED IN SPANISH ONLY (No live translation). Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. The Americas Society presents Instituto Superior de Arte del Teatro Coln (ISATC). The Teatro Coln is one of the Americas leading opera houses, and its Instituto has been educating young artists for decades. A group of ISATC musicians will perform opera favorites.The Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue, NYC. 7PM. Admission: Free with RSVP; members priority. For more information visit www. americas-society.org. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 The Alliance for Young Urban Design and the Arts (AYUDA for the Arts) presents An Evening of Tapas, Mojitos and Salsa at the new Copacabana. The evening begins for all in the Copa Supper Club with a tapas buffet and top shelf beverages. VIP ticket will entitle you to a special 5-course dinner with wines by Celebrity Executive Chef Alex Garcia. The experience continues at the Nightclub at the Copa with dancing to live Salsa. There will be lots of mojitos, with terrific raffles and prizes. Tickets: $50

advance online sales/$60 at door. $100 VIP-advance on-line only. Proceeds go toward scholarships and programs to help the creative young students from urban neighborhoods develop their artistic potential. Copacabana, 268 West 47th St., Corner of 8th Ave NYC 10036. 6:3011:30PM. Tickets: $50-$100. For more information call (917) 968-4191. For online/ advance sales visit www.AyudaArts.org. Repertorio Espaol presents El Quijote. A carnivalesque adaptation of Cervantes masterpiece. Through Don Quijotes adventures, the production presents the illusion of an utopian world with a festive and colorful spirit. El Quijote is a polyphonic play in which many different genres such as comedy, tragedy and farce collide to form a carnival-like and vibrant Don Quijote that is rich in its musicality. The play is a collection of 12 scenes that present different stories based on the original text of Cervantes. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students,andGroups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Repertorio Espaol presents No Hay Mejor Amigo, Ni Peor Enemigo directed by Jos Zayas. Written by Bronx-based Puerto Rican playwright Carlos Serrano, No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy tells the story of an acclaimed professional Latino baseball player who is cornered by fame and who debates between his success and personal convictions. A production that puts forward the lives of two heralded heroes, the baseball player and his brother, a member of the U.S. Marines whose lives bring us to question, What would I choose? Fame or personal conviction? Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available .The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. SEA, City Lore and Bowery Arts & Sciences in association with Nuyoricans Poets Caf presents A White Wing Brushing the Building: Poetry in NYC Communities. Funded by the Rockefeller Foundation with a grant to the Bowery Arts & Sciences and City Lore, the project will focus on the poetry of cultural communities. The title, white Wing, refers to the projections of the poems that are an integral part of the projects as well as the live poetry readings. A reading of Jorge Brandons poetic tribute to Roberto Clemente, El Astro de Carolina. will also take place. Featuring poets: Sandra Maria Esteves (host); Tato Laviera; Lois Griffith; Jess Papoleto Melndez; Louis Reyes Rivera; and surprise guests. Nuyorican Poets Caf, 236 E. Third St., NYC. 7-8:30 PM. Admission: Free. For more information call 212-529-

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1545 or visit www.sea-online.info. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011 Repertorio Espaol Presents: La Gringa, by Carmen Rivera and directed by Rene Buch. Mara arrives in Puerto Rico and is very excited about seeing her homeland. As she visits her uncle in Puerto Rico she is faced with many questions about being Puerto Rican. La Gringa is a story about cultural identity and family. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. $25 - $55. For reservations, call (212) 8892850 or www.repertorio.org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 1:30PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. El Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueos presents Pioneros y Visionarios: Puerto Ricans Who Made a Difference: Antonia Pantoja: Presente! Film presentation and Q&A with Lillian Jimenez (Producer), Digna Snchez (Activist, Collaborator), and Professor Blanca Vzquez. 68PM. Admission: Free. Centro Library and Archives, 2180 Third Avenue @ 119th Street, NYC. For information visit centropr. hunter.cuny.edu or call (212) 396-6545. Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA) and O.P. Art presents a night of Poetry, Performance and Visual Art. A Multimedia Performance that includes poetry by New York Citys Latin@ avantgarde elite artists, incorporating spoken word, dance, music, visual effects and mix media art exhibit. Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural & Educational Center, 107 Suffolk Street, Room 309, NYC. 6PM 11PM. Admission: $5.00. For more information call 212-529-1545 or visit www.sea-online.info. Taller Boricua presents Salsa Wednesdays with Papote & Tommys Lower East Side Salsa. Weekly dance series with DJ Broadway Spinning Salsa, and live music. Comida Criolla and drinks for purchase. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Ladies and Gentleman are $10 until 6:30PM. After 6:30PM Gentlemen are $15. Taller Boricua at The Julia de Burgos Cultural Center,

1680 Lexington Ave.(between 105th St & 106th Street). Contact Taina Traverso for reservations and general information: 646.331.8956. Visit www.tallerboricua.org. Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA),Baruch College, and the Paul A. Feit Memorial Fund of Baruch College (CUNY) presents Under My Nails (U.S. Premiere. An erotic thriller built from the emptiness and the blurred past of its protagonist, this story is colorful and musical, and set within the cultural aspects of some Caribbean groups in New York. Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Ave (entrance on 25th St.) NYC 7PM. Admission: Free. For information, visit www.sea-ny.org or call (212) 529-1545. Repertorio Espaol presents No Hay Mejor Amigo, Ni Peor Enemigo directed by Jos Zayas. Written by Bronx-based Puerto Rican playwright Carlos Serrano, No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy tells the story of an acclaimed professional Latino baseball player who is cornered by fame and who debates between his success and personal convictions. A production that puts forward the lives of two heralded heroes, the baseball player and his brother, a member of the U.S. Marines whose lives bring us to question, What would I choose? Fame or personal conviction? Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available .The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. The 4th Annual Latin American Piano and Song Festival NYC. Cesar Reyes, Director and Founder. Piano works from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil with Pianists Angelina Tallaj, Michiyo Morikawa and Cesar Reyes. 8PM. Admission: $15, students $10. Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow Street NYC. Visit: www.latinopiano.blogspot.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011 COMITE NOVIEMBRE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL BENEFIT CELEBRATING TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH. 2011 honorees are Karina E. Alomar, Esq., Alomar & Associates P.C, Angie Benitez, Founder, Susan G. Komen of Puerto Rico, Iris Chacn , internationally renowned entertainer and humanitaria. Nestor V. Figueroa, President, Nagnoi, Inc., Jorge Silva-Puras, SBA Regional Administrator for NY, NJ, PR & USVI, US Small Business Administration and Lisette Nieves, Belle Zeller Distinguished Visiting Professor in Public Policy, CUNY & Social Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Blue Ridge Foundation who is also our 2011 Spokesperson. Black Tie.

Reception 6:00 PM followed by Dinner 7:00PM. New York Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas (between W 53rd Street and W 54th Street), NYC. For more information or tickets contact Teresa Santiago at (914)263-6599. Repertorio Espaol presents La Casa de Bernarda Alba by Garca Lorca, directed by Ren Buch.Bernarda Alba attempts to dominate and control her five unmarried daughters. In this repressed environment, Lorca creates an explosion of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. Performances presented in Spanish simultaneous English translation via headphones available for an additional $3.00. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25-50 with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. El Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueos presents Pioneros y Visionarios: Puerto Ricans Who Made a Difference: The Legacy of Frank Bonilla. A film that highlights Dr. Frank Bonillas commitment to giving voice to Latinos and other populations underrepresented in academia and turning the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College into the most vital scholarly and community resource of its kind.. Film presentation and Q&A with Eduardo Aguiar (Producer) and Camille Rodrguez (Friend, Collaborator). 5:30 7PM. Admission: Free. Centro Library and Archives, 2180 Third Avenue @ 119th Street, NYC. For information visit centropr. hunter.cuny.edu or call (212) 396-6545. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. El Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueos presents Pioneros y Visionarios: Puerto Ricans Who Made a Difference: Pura Belpr. The life and legacy of Pura Belpr, the first Puerto Rican librarian in the New York Public Library system, who pioneered

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the librarys work with the Puerto Rican/ Hispanic community. A talented author and storyteller, she wrote and re-interpreted many Puerto Rican folk tales. Film presentation and Q&A with Eddie Aguiar (Producer) and Professor Lisa Snchez. 78:30PM. Admission: Free. Centro Library and Archives, 2180 Third Avenue @ 119th Street, NYC. For information visit centropr. hunter.cuny.edu or call (212) 396-6545. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 8PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Corina Bartra & her Azu Project. Corina Barta embraces the driving rhythms of South American music the lando, the festejo, the baiao and links them with standards of American jazz and Pop renditions to make a joyous celebration of joy & rhythm. 8PM. Admission: $10. University of the Streets, 130 East, 7th St, NYC. Visit: www. corinabartra.com El Instituto Cervantes presents book launch of Hambre de libertad. Memorias de una embajadora republican by Isabel Oyarzbal. (Original Title: I Must Have Liberty) Isabel Oyarzbal (b. Mlaga, 1878, d. Mxico, 1974) was renowned for her diplomatic efforts and her role in the feminist struggle and labor negotiations. In 1936, she went on an exhaustive lecture tour of the United States, seeking support for the Republic, and denouncing the lack of international solidarity and the unwillingness of Western democracies to confront fascism. After the defeat of the Republic, she fled with her family to Mexico, where she remained until her death. I must have liberty reflects on the experience of her early years in exile, when much of her valuable legacy was accomplished. Her autobiography has now been translated into Spanish, seventy years after its first appearance in New York. The memoir will be read by the writer Aurora Luque and by Bibiana Ado, UN advisor on womens rights and former Minister of Equality of the Spanish Government. Auditorium, Instituto Cervantes, 211-215 East 49th Street, NYC. Free admission. 6:30PM. For information call (212) 308-7720.

Franklin 54 Gallery + Projects presents the opening of Naturalia photography on aluminum by Elisa Pritzker. Reception for American, born in Argentina Elisa Pritzker exhibiting works in the Project Space related to her natural surroundings. 6PM. Franklin 54 Gallery + Projects, 526 West 26th St, #403. Free Admission. Visit: www.thefranklin54gallery.com Pan American Musical Art Research, Inc (PAMAR) presents Latin American Cultural Week Opening Celebration with Ogans , Eddy Marcano Acoustic Trio , Los Chamanes and Natalia Bernal. Ogans, an 11-piece Brazilian band based in NYC, consists of world-class Brazilian musicians who play Afro-Brazilian rhythms and a mix of Brazilian pop and samba, funk, hip-hop, reggae, salsa, and merengue. Venezuelan conductor and violinist Eddy Marcano is recognized as one of the leading exponents of his instrument throughout the South American continent. Los Chamanes serves up a musical fusion rooted in Latin American folklore and Nueva Cancion. Vocalist Natalia Bernal represents a new wave of Latin American musicians who are interpreting jazz, pop, and the music of their native countries with a distinctive fusion of Latin roots and world influences. 8PM. Admission: $10. Hiro Ballroom, 88 9th Avenue, New York, NY. Tickets at door (opens 6 PM) or at www.ticketweb.com. Nilko Andreas at Carnegie Hall. Nilko Andreas, Classical Guitar. Angelica de la Riva, Soprano and Ricardo Martinez conducting The Azlo Orchestra. Works by Revueltas, Alba Potes (World Premiere), Villa-Lobos, Gomes, and Ponce. 8PM. Tickets: $50 $100Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th St and Seventh Ave, NYC. Visit: www.carnegiehall.org TEATRO IATI presents El Mandatario Idiota by Walter Ventosilla. The sun risesand with it the whims of a totalitarian ruler. When Jeremias, a butler, enters the chamber of the worlds leader, the routine of servitude and power begins as it has every morning for time immemorial. A parchment holds all the instructions to be followed by the loyal Jeremias, but as the omnipotent ruler creates laws to suit his every wish, his once perfectly established throne is threatened. Immersed in poetry and the absurd, El Mandatario Idiota paints a bleak yet comical picture of power and those who serve it--an intellectual exploration of philosophies that have transcended all historical eras. IATI Theater, 64 East 4th St NYC. 8PM. Tickets $20-$25. Visit: www. teatroiati.org Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture presents Hostos Repertory Companys Chain Reaction, a bilingual p[lay about Antonio Pantoja and the everlasting impact of one community leader by Tere Martinez, Produced and directed by Angel Morales. The plays shows Antonia Pantoja, the Puerto

Rican community leader, giving a lecture about her life and work. Interspersed are scenes about Yojaira, a Hostos Community College student, who feels frustrated and powerless as she faces academic and personal challenges. At the same time, back in the Dominican Republic, Yojairas grandmother meets Hector, a successful Puerto Rican engineer in the United States. By taking the audience from the present to the past this paly tells the story of how these three lives connect through the powerful and everlasting work of one community leader. Repertory Theater, Hostos Community College/CUNY, 450 Grand Concourse at 149 St. The Bronx, NY 12:30PM & 7PM. General Admission: $10 CUNY Students, faculty and staff free with ticket. Box Office & Info: 718-518-4455, Tickets available online: www.hostos.cuny. edu/culturearts. Directions: 2, 4, 5, Bx1, Bx19 to Grand Concourse and 149 St. Puerto Ricos Humanitarian Call An AIDS Crisis Fundraising Event 6pm - Midnight Julia de Burgos Latino Cultural Center 1680 Lexington Ave. @ 105th St. Tkts $20 contact: Yesenia (347) 335- 4123 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011 PINTA presents the symposium Agustin Fernandez: New Voices Interpret an Artistic Voyage from Cuba to Paris to New York. Presenters: Susan Aberth, Associate Professor of Art History, Bard College ; Rocio Aranda, Curator, El Museo Del Barrio Elizabeth Cerejido, Independent Curator; Abby McEwen, Assistant Professor of Art History & Archaeology, University of Maryland. Discussant: Edward Sullivan, Helen Gould Sheppard Professor in the History of Art; Institute of Fine Arts and College of Arts and Sciences. Open to the public but RSVP required. Institute of Fine Arts, 1 East 78th Street, New York Loeb Room. 11AM. For more information, visit www.pintaart.com. Repertorio Espaol presents La Verdad Sospechosa by Juan Ruz de Alarcn, directed by Pedro Salazar. Lies, love, friendship, the power of money and the world of appearances are only some of the multiple themes presented in this classic comedy by Juan Ruz de Alarcn. La verdad sospechosa (The Suspicious Truth) presents the funny lies and tangles plotted by Don Garca, a young man that returns to Madrid after finishing his studies in Salamanca, and caused mostly by his desire to court the woman he has fallen in love with. The Suspicious Truth is without a doubt Ruz de Alarcns best and funniest comedy. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 11AM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and

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groups. For reservations, call (212) 8892850 or www.repertorio.org. PINTA Art Fair 2011. PINTA is a unique event exhibiting annually for sale through participating galleries the best of Latin American art, coinciding with Christies and Sothebys Latin American art auctions and with important exhibitions in museums and cultural institutions in New York City. 7 West 34th Street, at 5th Avenue,New York, NY 10001. General Admission $25, Student $10, Groups (8+) Reduced price $15. 2PM8PM. For more information, visit www. pintaart.com. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest presents the Gala Performance of the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18-year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. This World Premiere production stars Modesto Lacn (Off Broadways Celia The Musical and La Barbera) as Clemente, Lorraine Velez (Broadways Rent) as Vera, Josean Ortiz as Martino, and Manuel A. Morn as Ramiro Martnez. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 8PM. Tickets: $100. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/ pr/878345. For more information: www. teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $25. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre. org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical

atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 8PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Repertorio Espaol presents La Verdad Sospechosa by Juan Ruz de Alarcn, directed by Pedro Salazar. Lies, love, friendship, the power of money and the world of appearances are only some of the multiple themes presented in this classic comedy by Juan Ruz de Alarcn. La verdad sospechosa (The Suspicious Truth) presents the funny lies and tangles plotted by Don Garca, a young man that returns to Madrid after finishing his studies in Salamanca, and caused mostly by his desire to court the woman he has fallen in love with. The Suspicious Truth is without a doubt Ruz de Alarcns best and funniest comedy. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8 PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 8892850 or www.repertorio.org. North / South Consonance presents Tangos and More! Pianist Max Lifchitz performs tangos and danzas by composers from Cuba, Argentina, Brazil and the U.S. Christ & St Stephens Church, 120 West 69th St (bet Bway & Columbus). 8PM. Free admission. For more information: 212-6637566 or www.northsouthmusic.org. Jazz at Lincoln Center presents The Music of Astor Piazzolla. A celebration of the great Argentinean tango master Astor Piazzolla, featuring multi-instrumentalist Paquito DRivera who has brought an unprecedented focus on tangos relationship to jazz, and on Piazzollas central role in its development. Bandoneon master Daniel Binelli, among guest artists. DRiveras most recent album, Tango Jazz, featured 2011 Grammy nominee and Buenos Aires native Pablo Aslan on bass and will provide the foundation for his Rose Theater concert. They are joined by Piazzollas former pianist, Pablo Ziegler, drummer Pipi Piazzolla (Piazzollas grandson), and many more. Nabate Isles hosts a free pre-concert discussion with Paquito DRivera, Pablo Aslan, Pipi Piazzolla, and Pablo Ziegler, nightly at 7pm. 8PM. Discount Code Jazz25. Rose Theatre-Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 70 N Broadway, NYC. Customer Service Phone Line: 212.258.9877. Nuyorican Poets Caf presents Friday Night Poetry Slam.Hosted by Mahogany Browne. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival

latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10PM. Admission $10. For more information, please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www. nuyorican.org. Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture presents Hostos Repertory Companys Chain Reaction, a bilingual p[lay about Antonio Pantoja and the everlasting impact of one community leader by Tere Martinez, Produced and directed by Angel Morales. The plays shows Antonia Pantoja, the Puerto Rican community leader, giving a lecture about her life and work. Interspersed are scenes about Yojaira, a Hostos Community College student, who feels frustrated and powerless as she faces academic and personal challenges. At the same time, back in the Dominican Republic, Yojairas grandmother meets Hector, a successful Puerto Rican engineer in the United States. By taking the audience from the present to the past this paly tells the story of how these three lives connect through the powerful and everlasting work of one community leader. Repertory Theater, Hostos Community College/CUNY, 450 Grand Concourse at 149 St. The Bronx, NY, 7PM. General Admission: $10 CUNY Students, faculty and staff free with ticket. Box Office & Info: 718-518-4455, Tickets available online: www.hostos.cuny.edu/ culturearts. Directions: 2, 4, 5, Bx1, Bx19 to Grand Concourse and 149 St. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011 MUEVETE! is back for its 13th Annual MUEVETE! Youth Conference. This years conference, entitled I Am. We Are MUEVETE! is focused on the identity of young people, our community, and our future as an organization. The conference will take place from 8AM to 4PM at the BronxWorks Betances Cornerstone Community Center, 547 E. 146th St., Bronx, NY. Find us on Facebook at MUEVETEYOUTHCONFERENCE PINTA Art Fair 2011. PINTA is a unique event exhibiting annually for sale through the participating galleries the best of Latin American art, coinciding with Christies and Sothebys Latin American art auctions and with important exhibitions in museums and cultural institutions in New York City. 7 West 34th Street, at 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. General Admission $25, Student $10, Groups (8+) Reduced price $15. 12PM-8PM. For more information, visit www.pintaart.com. Jazz at Lincoln Center presents The Music of Astor Piazzolla. A celebration of the great Argentinean tango master Astor Piazzolla, featuring multi-instrumentalist Paquito DRivera who has brought an unprecedented focus on tangos relationship to jazz, and on Piazzollas central role in its development. Bandoneon master Daniel Binelli, among guest artists. DRiveras

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most recent album, Tango Jazz, featured 2011 Grammy nominee and Buenos Aires native Pablo Aslan on bass and will provide the foundation for his Rose Theater concert. They are joined by Piazzollas former pianist, Pablo Ziegler, drummer Pipi Piazzolla (Piazzollas grandson), and many more. Nabate Isles hosts a free pre-concert discussion with Paquito DRivera, Pablo Aslan, Pipi Piazzolla, and Pablo Ziegler, nightly at 7pm. 8PM. Discount Code Jazz25. Rose Theatre-Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 70 N Broadway, NYC. Customer Service Phone Line: 212.258.9877. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 3 & 8 PM. Admission: $29-$40. For more information call (718) 585-1202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Nobel Prize Winner Gabriel Garca Mrquez Cronica de una Muerte Anunciada (Chronicle of a Death Foretold). Directed by Jorge Al Triana.A spectacular wedding, a savage scandal, and a murder to which an entire Latin American town appears to be an accessory to the fact.The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 3PM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students,andGroups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. TEATRO IATI presents El Mandatario Idiota by Walter Ventosilla. The sun risesand with it the whims of a totalitarian ruler. When Jeremias, a butler, enters the chamber of the worlds leader, the routine of servitude and power begins as it has every morning for time immemorial. A parchment holds all the instructions to be followed by the loyal Jeremias, but as the omnipotent ruler creates laws to suit his every wish, his once perfectly established throne is threatened. Immersed in poetry and the absurd, El Mandatario Idiota paints a bleak yet comical picture of power and those who serve it--an intellectual exploration of philosophies that have transcended all historical eras. IATI Theater, 64 East 4th St NYC. 3PM. Tickets $20-$25. Visit: www. teatroiati.org

The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest presents the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 8PM. Tickets: $30.00 online/$40.00 at the door. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/ pr/878345. For more information: www. teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Group rates available. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $27-30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8 PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. NY League of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. Networking Luncheon, Thanksgiving Food Drive and Christmas Toy Drive, Tosca Marquee, 4034 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY; 12Noon - 4PM, $50/ per person reserve by 11/4/11. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2011 PINTA Art Fair 2011. PINTA is a unique event exhibiting annually for sale through

the participating galleries the best of Latin American art, coinciding with Christies and Sothebys Latin American art auctions and with important exhibitions in museums and cultural institutions in New York City. 7 West 34th Street, at 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. General Admission $25, Student $10, Groups (8+) Reduced price $15. 12PM-7PM. For more information, visit www.pintaart.com. Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA) and El Diario presents the Book Presentation: Por Senderos de la Descolonizacin, Autorretratos. Author Manuel Rodrguez Orellana discusses why he chose the paths that seek Puerto Ricos decolonization and independence. His recollections of life guide the reader through the historical events that shaped his vision of homeland. Chanin Language Center, Hunter College, Hunter West B126, E. 68th Street at Lexington Avenue, NYC. 1PM. Admission: Free. For more information call 212-529-1545 or visit www.sea-online.info. Repertorio Espaol presents En El Tiempo de las Mariposas, a new play by Caridad Svich based on Julia Alvarezs novel, directed by Jos Zayas. In The Time of the Butterflies is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and Mara Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of Gen. Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. The butterflies, their secret code name, were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 2:30PM. Tickets begin at $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 3PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of

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his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 4PM. Admission: $27-30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest presents the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 6PM. Tickets: $30.00 online/$40.00 at the door. Group rates available. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/878345. For more information: www.teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 6:30PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011 Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented

in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 1:30PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Centro Cultural Dominicano presents Dominican Impressionist Folk Painting Exhibit with a Cultural Literary Interactive Presentation. The exhibit will present bucolic scenes by well known Dominican painters and poetry reading. 6:30-8PM. Free Admission. Centro Cultural Dominicano, 619 West 145th Street, Suite 201, NYC. For more information: www. neighborhoodlink.com/org/cccdom/. Repertorio Espaol presents Carmen Riveras La Gringa, directed by Ren Buch. A young woman travels from NYC to Puerto Rico to meet her family and discovers her roots. Her misconceptions are transformed as she learns that being Puerto Rican is a matter of the heart and spirit. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. $20 - $35. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Taino Naboria Society and District Council 37 Puerto Rican Heritage Committee is proud to present its 3rd Annual Art Exhibition. Showcasing Contemporary and Pre - Colombian Arts of the Antilles for Puerto Rican Heritage Week. Cultural Program and Light refreshments will be served for Grand Opening from 12pm to 6pm 125 Barclay Street, New York, NY 10007 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony from 6pm to 8pm TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents En El Tiempo de las Mariposas, a new play by Caridad Svich based on Julia Alvarezs novel, directed by Jos Zayas. In The Time of the Butterflies is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and Mara Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of Gen. Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. The butterflies, their secret code name, were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 11AM. Tickets begin at $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural & Educational Center, and Don Q Destilera Serralls presents BORIMIX Visual Arts Exhibits Opening & BORIMIX

Awards Ceremony. Visual Art Exhibits Opening Night at BORIMIX 2011 is also the Festivals Official Opening Night and Awards Ceremony. A special night that celebrates art, culture and unique individuals whose outstanding contributions to their fields sets them apart, and thus are awarded with the 2011 BORIMIX Award. Abrazo Interno Gallery at Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural & Educational Center, 107 Suffolk Street, 2nd floor, NYC. 6:30PM. Admission: Free. For more information call 212-529-1545 or visit www.sea-online.info. Christies Latin American Paintings. Annual Auction of Latin American paintings. Christies, Rockefeller Center NYC. 6:30PM. Visit www.christies.com. Repertorio Espaol presents No Hay Mejor Amigo, Ni Peor Enemigo directed by Jos Zayas. Written by Bronx-based Puerto Rican playwright Carlos Serrano, No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy tells the story of an acclaimed professional Latino baseball player who is cornered by fame and who debates between his success and personal convictions. A production that puts forward the lives of two heralded heroes, the baseball player and his brother, a member of the U.S. Marines whose lives bring us to question, What would I choose? Fame or personal conviction? Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available .The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. World Music Institute presents Latin Icons of the World: Lila Downs, Sins and Miracles. For over a decade, Lila Downs has toured the world, performing her dramatic reinvention of traditional Mexican music and original compositions fused with blues, jazz, soul, and African roots. Some would classify Lila as a Mexican artist, but there is no real way to categorize her music except to say that it is a distinctive and exciting blend of international sounds. With her soaring voice, she takes her audiences on a musical journey that is always fascinating, simultaneously edgy and strong, yet sumptuous and graceful. 8PM. Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium/ Perelman Stage, 57th Street and 7th Avenue, NYC. Admission: $45-$65. For tickets, CarnegieCharge (212) 247-7800 or visit www.worldmusicinstitute.org. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011 The Institute for The Puerto Rican / Hispanic Elderly Senior Action Council presents 34th Annual Empowerment Conference for Hispanic/Minority Seniors: Road to Wellness: Healthy, Strong, Informed, Engaged, United.

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rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Sothebys Latin American Art Sale. Annual Auction of Latin American paintings. Sothebys, 1334 York Avenue, NYC. 7PM: Session 1. Visit www.sothebys. com Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 1:30PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011 Sothebys Latin American Art Sale. Annual Auction of Latin American paintings. Sothebys, 1334 York Avenue, NYC. 10AM: Session 2. Visit www. sothebys.com . The 4th Annual Latin American Piano and Song Festival NYC. Cesar Reyes, Director and Founder. A musical journey from South America to the Caribbean of the most powerful composers and troubadours. 5:15PM. Admission: Free. Woody Tanger Auditorium, Brooklyn College Library, 2900 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Visit www. latinopiano.blogspot.com El Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueos and Society of the Educational Arts (SEA) presents Clemente Soto Vlez: A Revolt Through Letters. Film presentation and Q&A with Joelle Gonzlez Laguer, (Producer) and Anyta Soto Canino (Artist,Granddaughter). 68PM. Admission: Free. Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural and Educational Center, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. Part of BORIMIX Puerto Rico Fest 2011. For information call El Centro at (212) 396-6545 or SEA-NY at (212) 529 1545.

Repertorio Espaol presents El Quijote. A carnivalesque adaptation of Cervantes masterpiece. Through Don Quijotes adventures, the production presents the illusion of an utopian world with a festive and colorful spirit. El Quijote is a polyphonic play in which many different genres such as comedy, tragedy and farce collide to form a carnival-like and vibrant Don Quijote that is rich in its musicality. The play is a collection of 12 scenes that present different stories based on the original text of Cervantes. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students,andGroups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Carmen Riveras La Gringa, directed by Ren Buch. A young woman travels from NYC to Puerto Rico to meet her family and discovers her roots. Her misconceptions are transformed as she learns that being Puerto Rican is a matter of the heart and spirit. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. $20 - $35. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA) and Taller Boricua presents a Book Reading: Meditations/Meditaciones Bronx/Salsa and performance by Los Ritos Nuyorriqueos. Based on the texts of Charlie Vzquezs bilingual poemario Meditations/Meditaciones - Bronx/Salsa, followed by Los Ritos Nuyorriqueos, a live performance that includes candlelighting, light incense burning and audience participation. 7PM. Admission: $5. For more information call 212-529-1545 or visit www.sea-online.info. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 8PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. presents Puerto Rican Heritage Month Celebration. Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr invites you to enjoy an evening of music and delicious tapas of Puerto Rico

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as he honors community leaders and their accomplishments. Kismet Caterers, 1995-99 Westchester Avenue (3 Blocks South of Parkchester Train Station). 68PM. Admission: Free. For information or RSVP:Call (718)590-3522 or email lroldan@bronxbp.nyc.gov. Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture presents Hostos Repertory Companys Chain Reaction, a bilingual p[lay about Antonio Pantoja and the everlasting impact of one community leader by Tere Martinez, Produced and directed by Angel Morales. The plays shows Antonia Pantoja, the Puerto Rican community leader, giving a lecture about her life and work. Interspersed are scenes about Yojaira, a Hostos Community College student, who feels frustrated and powerless as she faces academic and personal challenges. At the same time, back in the Dominican Republic, Yojairas grandmother meets Hector, a successful Puerto Rican engineer in the United States. By taking the audience from the present to the past this paly tells the story of how these three lives connect through the powerful and everlasting work of one community leader. Repertory Theater, Hostos Community College/CUNY, 450 Grand Concourse at 149 St. The Bronx, NY 12:30PM. General Admission: $10 CUNY Students, faculty and staff free with ticket. Box Office & Info: 718-518-4455, Tickets available online: www.hostos.cuny.edu/ culturearts. Directions: 2, 4, 5, Bx1, Bx19 to Grand Concourse and 149 St. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents Nobel Prize Winner Gabriel Garca Mrquez Cronica de una Muerte Anunciada (Chronicle of a Death Foretold). Directed by Jorge Al Triana.A spectacular wedding, a savage scandal, and a murder to which an entire Latin American town appears to be an accessory to the fact.The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students,andGroups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx,

New York 10451. 8PM. Admission: $29$40. For more information call (718) 5851202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest presents the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. This World Premiere production stars Modesto Lacn (Off Broadways Celia The Musical and La Barbera) as Clemente, Lorraine Velez (Broadways Rent) as Vera, Josean Ortiz as Martino, and Manuel A. Morn as Ramiro Martnez. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 8PM. Tickets: $30.00 online/$40.00 at the door. Group rates available. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix. com/trs/pr/878345. For more information: www.teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Repertorio Espaol presents En El Tiempo de las Mariposas, a new play by Caridad Svich based on Julia Alvarezs novel, directed by Jos Zayas. In The Time of the Butterflies is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and Mara Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of Gen. Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. The butterflies, their secret code name, were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8 PM. Tickets begin at $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Nuyorican Poets Caf presents Friday Night Poetry Slam. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10PM. Admission $10. For more information, please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www.nuyorican.org. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th

Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $25. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre. org. Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture presents Hostos Repertory Companys Chain Reaction, a bilingual p[lay about Antonio Pantoja and the everlasting impact of one community leader by Tere Martinez, Produced and directed by Angel Morales. The plays shows Antonia Pantoja, the Puerto Rican community leader, giving a lecture about her life and work. Interspersed are scenes about Yojaira, a Hostos Community College student, who feels frustrated and powerless as she faces academic and personal challenges. At the same time, back in the Dominican Republic, Yojairas grandmother meets Hector, a successful Puerto Rican engineer in the United States. By taking the audience from the present to the past this paly tells the story of how these three lives connect through the powerful and everlasting work of one community leader. Repertory Theater, Hostos Community College/CUNY, 450 Grand Concourse at 149 St. The Bronx, NY, 7PM. General Admission: $10 CUNY Students, faculty and staff free with ticket. Box Office & Info: 718-518-4455, Tickets available online: www.hostos.cuny.edu/ culturearts. Directions: 2, 4, 5, Bx1, Bx19 to Grand Concourse and 149 St. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011 Comit Noviembre presents the 6th Annual Comit Noviembre Puerto Rican Artisans Fair & Exhibition. In keeping with its mission to promote Puerto Rican culture and art, Comit Noviembre has invited Puerto Rican artisans from Puerto Rico and the United States to participate in its sixth annual Puerto Rican Artisans Fair by promoting and selling their wares while typical Puerto Rican food is sold from kiosks and musical acts entertain throughout the day. There will also be workshops for children such as mask making, the history of the Three Kings celebration, Taino story telling and much more! Come, have fun, learn about our culture, and do your holiday shopping purchasing unique gifts. Hostos Community College, Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 405 Grand Concourse at 149th Street, Bronx, NY. 11AM 9PM. For more information please visit www.comitenoviembre.org. The Association for Puerto Rican/ Hispanic Culture, Inc., in association with Comite Noviembre presents Rafael Hernandez-Sylvia Rexach Festival. Annual concert of Puerto Rican composers featuring Julito Cuevas y su Trio Los Platinos, guitarist Julio Rosaly and poet, author and singer

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Carmen D. Lucca. Comite Noviembres 6th Annual Puerto Rican Artisans Fair and Exhibit, Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture (third floor gymnasium) 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York 10456. 3:30PM. Admission: Free. For more information, contact aprhculture@ verizon.net. El Museo presents SUPER SABADO! Cuentame! Celebration Oral History. This month El Museo will be cherishing the words and stories of the past, as well as empowering future generations to share their own. Create your own puppets to tell your stories, and enjoy Spoken Word programs for teen and adults later in the day. Special guest appearances include the Bilingual Birdies with Quiara Alegia-Hudes, author of Welcome to my Neighborhood. 11AM-9 PM. (Please note: Galleries are open from 11AM 6PM). Admission: Free. El Museo del Barrio. 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029. Visit www.elmuseo. org or call (212) 831-7272 for details. Los Pleneros de la 21 & SEA in association with Bruckner Bar & Grill presents El sancocho musical DE LOS PLENEROS DE LA 21! New Yorks favorite Puerto Rican music ensemble, Los Pleneros de la 21, brews up a special batch of its delectable musical stew bringing Bomba, Plena and more live music, where you can get down Boricua style all night long! Bruckner Bar & Grill, 1 Bruckner Blvd at 134th Street, Bronx, NY.3PM. Admission: $10. For more information or to purchase: 212-427-5221, www.losplenerosdela21.org Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 3 & 8 PM. Admission: $29-$40. For more information call (718) 585-1202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. Repertorio Espaol presents La Verdad Sospechosa by Juan Ruz de Alarcn, directed by Pedro Salazar. Lies, love, friendship, the power of money and the world of appearances are only some of the multiple themes presented in this classic comedy by Juan Ruz de Alarcn. La verdad sospechosa (The Suspicious Truth) presents the funny lies and tangles plotted by Don Garca, a young man that

returns to Madrid after finishing his studies in Salamanca, and caused mostly by his desire to court the woman he has fallen in love with. The Suspicious Truth is without a doubt Ruz de Alarcns best and funniest comedy. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 3 PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 8892850 or www.repertorio.org. El Museo presents OH, SNAP! Find your voice at this two-hour spoken word workshop for teens led by super-cool performance poet Caridad de la Luz La Bruja. For ages 13-18. 4 PM-6 PM. Admission: FREE. El Museo del Barrio. 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029. Call: (212) 831-7272 or visit www.elmuseo.org Lehman College presents SALSA PALOOZA featuring Tito Nieves, La India and Domingo Quiones. Three of the most successful and popular Salsa artists will perform hit after hit of their amazing careers. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx. 8 PM. Tickets: Tickets: $60, $55, $45. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lehmancenter.org. El Museo presents SPEAK UP! Voces from the Movement . SPEAK UP!: Radical Views on the Mic - The Fall 2011 Season of our popular spoken word series will be hosted and curated by poets and authors Tito Luna, LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs and Mara Rodrguez-Morales, featured in the newly-released anthology Me no Habla with Acento: Contemporary Latino/a Poetry. We encourage you to come early and sign up for our open mic raffle for the opportunity to share your own poetry onstage before each program begins. Mara Morales hosts an evening of fresh faces and contemporary voices in todays spoken word movement. Def Poetrys Anthony Morales features alongside Nancy-Arroyo Ruffin, Jennifer Skye Cabrera and Maegan Ortiz. 6:30 8:30 PM. Admission: FREE-- RSVP Suggested. El Museo del Barrio. 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029. Call: (212) 831-7272 or visit www.elmuseo.org The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest presents the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil

Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. This World Premiere production stars Modesto Lacn (Off Broadways Celia The Musical and La Barbera) as Clemente, Lorraine Velez (Broadways Rent) as Vera, Josean Ortiz as Martino, and Manuel A. Morn as Ramiro Martnez. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 8PM. Tickets: $30.00 online/$40.00 at the door. Group rates available. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix. com/trs/pr/878345. For more information: www.teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8 PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $27-30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. WHEDcos Bronx Music Heritage Center and Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture present Gilberto Pulpo Coln, Jr. and his orchestra Ensalada de Pulpo In a tribute performance by Bronx Music Legends. Gilberto Pulpo Coln, Jr. has been one of the leading figures in the world of salsa for over four decades. A pupil of the legendary Eddie Palmieri, he played at the epicenter of salsas Golden Age while recording and performing with the likes of Rafi Vals La Diferente, Pete Conde Rodrguez and Kakos All Stars. In 1975, Pulpo joined Hector Lavoes band as pianist and musical director, serving in that capacity for 16 years. Pulpo has also played with each of the Big 3, The Tito Puente Orchestra, The Tito Rodrguez Orchestra and the Machito Orchestra. This concert is part of WHEDcos Bronx Music

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Heritage Center Tribute Performances by Bronx Music Legends. Repertory Theater, Hostos Community College/ CUNY, 450 Grand Concourse at 149 St. The Bronx, NY 7PM. Admission by free ticket Info and tkts: 718-518-4455, www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts. Made possible by Bronx Lebanon Hospital, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, WHEDco. Events arranged by ngel Rodrguez. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2011 COMITE NOVIEMBRE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. For the past seventeen years, Comit Noviembre has set aside the Sunday before Thanksgiving as a day of community service and social responsibility in commemoration of November 19th, traditionally known as Puerto Rican discovery day or as we like to call it Puerto Rican encounter day. The purpose of the day is to show the spirit of commitment and the power of action. CN is conducting a food drive of non-perishable foods to create Thanksgiving dinner baskets for the poor of New York. CN is working to provide turkeys for 300 foodbaskets which will be distributed by volunteers the Tuesday before Thanksgiving to needy families. TURKEYS ARE NEEDED, as well as dry food goods . Food dropoff points at several member organizations: EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO, 1230 5TH Avenue (between 104th and 105th Street), NYC; IPRHE UPACA SENIOR CENTER, 1940 Lexington Avenue (between 119th and 120th Street), NYC; EL PUENTE, 850 Grand Street Campus at Bushwick Ave, Bklyn; and others. 11AM - 4PM. For more information, visit www.comitenoviembre. com. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 2:30PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Pregones Theater presents FLY-BABIES PIOJOS, a new musical comedy conceived and directed by Rosalba Roln with musical

director Desmar Guevara. In a world full of class divisions,misunderstandings and wars there is something common to all humankind: LICE - otherwise known as fly babies! And the time has come to sing their adventures.In Pregones signature style, this new comedy will keep your feet tapping! Baroque music, rock, tango and cha-cha create a fitting musical atmosphere for the persecution, treatment and eventual survival of lice throughout the world and accross centuries. Presented in Spanish & English with titles. Pregones Theatre,571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. 3 & 8 PM. Admission: $29-$40. For more information call (718) 585-1202 or visit http://www.pregones.org. PM. Admission: $29-$40. For more information call (718) 585-1202 or visit www.pregones.org. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 4PM. Admission: $27-30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest presents the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. This World Premiere production stars Modesto Lacn (Off Broadways Celia The Musical and La Barbera) as Clemente, Lorraine Velez (Broadways Rent) as Vera, Josean Ortiz as Martino, and Manuel A. Morn as Ramiro Martnez. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 6PM. Tickets: $30.00 online/$40.00 at the door. Group rates available. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix. com/trs/pr/878345. For more information: www.teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Repertorio Espaol presents Locuras en Wichita by Lina Gallegos, directed by Luis Fernndez. Winner of the 2009 MetLife Nuestras Voces National Latino Plays Initiative, Locuras en Wichita is an unconventional romantic comedy. An elegant Puerto Rican woman and an

irreverent Mexican man fall in love when they meet at an assisted living center in Wichita, Kansas. Despite their childrens disapproval and fueled by their newfound love, the couple embarks on adventures that disrupt the centers assumed tranquility. The play explores the lives and loves of two Americans who were warehoused but who find happiness. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 6:30 PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents La Casa de Bernarda Alba by Garca Lorca, directed by Ren Buch.Bernarda Alba attempts to dominate and control her five unmarried daughters. In this repressed environment, Lorca creates an explosion of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. Performances presented in Spanish simultaneous English translation via headphones available for an additional $3.00. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25-50 with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Repertorio Espaol presents No Hay Mejor Amigo, Ni Peor Enemigo directed by Jos Zayas. Written by Bronx-based Puerto Rican playwright Carlos Serrano, No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy tells the story of an acclaimed professional Latino baseball player who is cornered by fame and who debates between his success and personal convictions. A production that puts forward the lives of two heralded heroes, the baseball player and his brother, a member of the U.S. Marines whose lives bring us to question, What would I choose? Fame or personal conviction? Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available .The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7 PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents No Hay Mejor Amigo, Ni Peor Enemigo directed by Jos Zayas. Written by Bronx-based Puerto Rican playwright Carlos Serrano, No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy tells the story of an acclaimed professional Latino baseball player who is cornered by fame and who debates between his success and personal convictions. A production that puts forward the lives of two heralded heroes, the baseball player and his brother, a member of the U.S. Marines whose lives

bring us to question, What would I choose? Fame or personal conviction? Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available .The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 11 AM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Taller Boricua presents Salsa Wednesdays with Jimmy Delgados Orchestra with Renzo Padilla on vocals. Weekly dance series with DJ Broadway Spinning Salsa, and live music. Comida Criolla and drinks for purchase. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Ladies and Gentleman are $10 until 6:30PM. After 6:30PM Gentlemen are $15. Taller Boricua at The Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, 1680 Lexington Ave. (between 105th St & 106th Street). Contact Taina Traverso for reservations and general information: 646.331.8956. Visit www. tallerboricua.org. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011 Feliz Da de Accin de Gracias! Happy Thanksgiving! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents Nobel Prize Winner Gabriel Garca Mrquez Cronica de una Muerte Anunciada (Chronicle of a Death Foretold). Directed by Jorge Al Triana.A spectacular wedding, a savage scandal, and a murder to which an entire Latin American town appears to be an accessory to the fact.The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 3PM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students,and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest presents the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. This World Premiere production stars Modesto Lacn (Off Broadways Celia The Musical and La Barbera) as Clemente, Lorraine Velez (Broadways Rent) as Vera, Josean Ortiz as Martino, and Manuel A. Morn as Ramiro Martnez. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 8PM. Tickets: $30.00

online/$40.00 at the door. Group rates available. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix. com/trs/pr/878345. For more information: www.teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $25. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre. org. Nuyorican Poets Caf presents Friday Night Poetry Slam. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10 PM. Admission $10. For more information, please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www.nuyorican.org. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents En El Tiempo de las Mariposas, a new play by Caridad Svich based on Julia Alvarezs novel, directed by Jos Zayas. In The Time of the Butterflies is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and Mara Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of Gen. Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. The butterflies, their secret code name, were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 3PM. Tickets begin at $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. SEA, Boricuation Cultural Foundation and International Coquito Federation/ SoulFrito Nuevo presents LES Coquito Master Qualifier 2011. Enjoy a tasting of the famous Puerto Rican Coquito (Rum and Coconut) Holiday drink. Event participants will vote to choose the best recipe, and the winner(s) will be entered in the Coquito Master 2011 Qualifier. Dancing, music, food and artisan vendors will also be present in celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month! Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural & Educational Center, 107 Suffolk Street, 1st Floor, NYC. 5:30PM 8PM. Admission: $5.00. For more information call 212-529-1545 or visit www.sea-online.info. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage

to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $27-30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest presents the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. This World Premiere production stars Modesto Lacn (Off Broadways Celia The Musical and La Barbera) as Clemente, Lorraine Velez (Broadways Rent) as Vera, Josean Ortiz as Martino, and Manuel A. Morn as Ramiro Martnez. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 8PM. Tickets: $30.00 online/$40.00 at the door. Group rates available. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix. com/trs/pr/878345. For more information: www.teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents Locuras en Wichita by Lina Gallegos, directed by Luis Fernndez. Winner of the 2009 MetLife Nuestras Voces National Latino Plays Initiative, Locuras en Wichita is an unconventional romantic comedy. An elegant Puerto Rican woman and an

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irreverent Mexican man fall in love when they meet at an assisted living center in Wichita, Kansas. Despite their childrens disapproval and fueled by their newfound love, the couple embarks on adventures that disrupt the centers assumed tranquility. The play explores the lives and loves of two Americans who were warehoused but who find happiness. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 2:30PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 4PM. Admission: $27-30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest presents the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. This World Premiere production stars Modesto Lacn (Off Broadways Celia The Musical and La Barbera) as Clemente, Lorraine Velez (Broadways Rent) as Vera, Josean Ortiz as Martino, and Manuel A. Morn as Ramiro Martnez. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 6PM. Tickets: $30.00 online/$40.00 at the door. Group rates available. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix. com/trs/pr/878345. For more information: www.teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love

affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 6:30PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents Nobel Prize Winner Gabriel Garca Mrquez Cronica de una Muerte Anunciada (Chronicle of a Death Foretold). Directed by Jorge Al Triana.A spectacular wedding, a savage scandal, and a murder to which an entire Latin American town appears to be an accessory to the fact.The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students,andGroups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents El Quijote. A carnivalesque adaptation of Cervantes masterpiece. Through Don Quijotes adventures, the production presents the illusion of an utopian world with a festive and colorful spirit. El Quijote is a polyphonic play in which many different genres such as comedy, tragedy and farce collide to form a carnival-like and vibrant Don Quijote that is rich in its musicality. The play is a collection of 12 scenes that present different stories based on the original text of Cervantes. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students,andGroups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Repertorio Espaol presents No Hay Mejor Amigo, Ni Peor Enemigo directed by Jos Zayas. Written by Bronx-based Puerto Rican playwright Carlos Serrano, No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy tells the story of an acclaimed professional Latino baseball player who is cornered by fame and who debates between his success and personal convictions. A production that puts forward the lives of two heralded heroes, the baseball player and his brother, a member of the U.S. Marines whose lives bring us to question, What would I choose? Fame or personal conviction? Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available .The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011 Taller Boricua presents Salsa Wednesdays with Orchestra Broadway. Weekly dance series with DJ Broadway Spinning Salsa, and live music. Comida Criolla and drinks for purchase. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Ladies and Gentleman are $10 until 6:30PM. After 6:30PM Gentlemen are $15. Taller Boricua at The Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, 1680 Lexington Ave. (between 105th St & 106th Street). Contact Taina Traverso for reservations and general information: 646.331.8956. Visit www. tallerboricua.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Carmen Riveras La Gringa. Directed by Ren Buch, a young woman travels from NYC to Puerto Rico to meet her family and discovers her roots. Her misconceptions are transformed as she learns that being Puerto Rican is a matter of the heart and spirit. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. Performance 11AM & 1PM. Admission: $25-50 with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents La Casa de Bernarda Alba by Garca Lorca, directed by Ren Buch. Bernarda Alba attempts to dominate and control her five unmarried daughters. In this repressed environment, Lorca creates an explosion of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. Performances presented in Spanish simultaneous English translation via headphones available for an additional $3.00. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25-50 with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Repertorio Espaol presents La Verdad Sospechosa by Juan Ruz de Alarcn, directed by Pedro Salazar. Lies, love, friendship, the power of money and the world of appearances are only some of the multiple themes presented in this classic comedy by Juan Ruz de Alarcn. La verdad sospechosa (The Suspicious Truth) presents the funny lies and tangles plotted by Don Garca, a young man that returns to Madrid after finishing his studies in Salamanca, and caused mostly by his desire to court the woman he has fallen in love with. The Suspicious Truth is without a doubt Ruz de Alarcns best and funniest comedy. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7 PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and

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groups. For reservations, call (212) 8892850 or www.repertorio.org. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents En El Tiempo de las Mariposas, a new play by Caridad Svich based on Julia Alvarezs novel, directed by Jos Zayas. In The Time of the Butterflies is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and Mara Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of Gen. Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. The butterflies, their secret code name, were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 11 AM. Tickets begin at $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest presents the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. This World Premiere production stars Modesto Lacn (Off Broadways Celia The Musical and La Barbera) as Clemente, Lorraine Velez (Broadways Rent) as Vera, Josean Ortiz as Martino, and Manuel A. Morn as Ramiro Martnez. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 8PM. Tickets: $30.00 online/$40.00 at the door. Group rates available. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix. com/trs/pr/878345. For more information: www.teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $25. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre. org.

Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Nuyorican Poets Caf presents Friday Night Poetry Slam. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10PM. Admission $10. For more information, please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www.nuyorican.org. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents Mi Bebe es un Hroe (My Baby is a Hero) by the Scaramouches Theatre. A puppet play for children about a prince named Azulito, who along with his beloved Princess Perlita, who happily await the arrival of their first baby. Not But not all is happiness when the villainous and mischievous Cuchiflin, plans to steal the Princes baby. Presented in Spanish with Simultaneous English translation available.The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 12 Noon. Admission: $25 with discounts available for Seniors, Students,and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Repertorio Espaol presents La Casa de Bernarda Alba by Garca Lorca, directed by Ren Buch. Bernarda Alba attempts to dominate and control her five unmarried daughters. In this repressed environment, Lorca creates an explosion of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. Performances presented in Spanish simultaneous English translation via headphones available for an additional $3.00. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 3PM. Admission: $2550 with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX:

Puerto Rico Fest presents the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. This World Premiere production stars Modesto Lacn (Off Broadways Celia The Musical and La Barbera) as Clemente, Lorraine Velez (Broadways Rent) as Vera, Josean Ortiz as Martino, and Manuel A. Morn as Ramiro Martnez. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 8PM. Tickets: $30.00 online/$40.00 at the door. Group rates available. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix. com/trs/pr/878345. For more information: www.teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $27-30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with flamenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 8PM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents En El Tiempo de las Mariposas, a new play by Caridad Svich based on Julia Alvarezs novel, directed by Jos Zayas. In The Time of the Butterflies is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and Mara Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of Gen. Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. The butterflies, their secret code name, were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 2:30PM.

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Tickets begin at $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 4PM. Admission: $27-30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), during its 6th Annual BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest presents the World Premiere of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story, a musical about the life and legacy of the Baseball Hall of Famer and humanitarian. In DC-7, a bilingual musical with English and Spanish book and lyrics, three of the most influential characters in Clementes life meet at his funeral. Their stories transport the audience to Clementes early years in Puerto Rico, his time with the Montreal Royals and his 18year tenure with the Pirates. This musical also dramatically depicts the era of the Civil Rights Movement and how it affected his life as a Black Hispanic. Through all his trials and tribulations, Clemente triumphed, becoming a legend on and off the field. This World Premiere production stars Modesto Lacn (Off Broadways Celia The Musical and La Barbera) as Clemente, Lorraine Velez (Broadways Rent) as Vera, Josean Ortiz as Martino, and Manuel A. Morn as Ramiro Martnez. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street, NYC. 8PM. Tickets: $30.00 online/$40.00 at the door. Group rates available. Buy online: https://web.ovationtix. com/trs/pr/878345. For more information: www.teatrosea.org, www.borimix.org or (212) 529-1545. Repertorio Espaol presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with flamenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 6:30PM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents Carmen Riveras La Gringa, directed by Ren Buch. A young woman travels from NYC to Puerto Rico to meet her family and discovers her roots. Her misconceptions are transformed as she learns that being Puerto Rican is a matter of the heart and spirit. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third

Avenue), NYC. 11AM. $20 - $35. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents El Quijote. A carnivalesque adaptation of Cervantes masterpiece. Through Don Quijotes adventures, the production presents the illusion of an utopian world with a festive and colorful spirit. El Quijote is a polyphonic play in which many different genres such as comedy, tragedy and farce collide to form a carnival-like and vibrant Don Quijote that is rich in its musicality. The play is a collection of 12 scenes that present different stories based on the original text of Cervantes. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students,andGroups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with flamenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 7PM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents Nobel Prize Winner Gabriel Garca Mrquez Cronica de una Muerte Anunciada (Chronicle of a Death Foretold). Directed by Jorge Al Triana.A spectacular wedding, a savage scandal, and a murder to which an entire Latin American town appears to be an accessory to the fact.The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students,andGroups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. El Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueos and the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund presents Mndez v. Westminster: For all the Children / Para Todo los Nios. Film presentation and Q&A with Sandra Robbie (Producer) and Juan Cartagena (President, Latino JusticePRLDEF). 68:30PM. Admission: Free. Hunter College, 68th Street and Lexington Avenue, Faculty Dining Room, West Building, 8th Floor, NYC. For information visit centropr.hunter.cuny.edu or call (212) 396-6545. Taller Boricua presents Salsa Wednesdays. Weekly dance series with DJ Broadway Spinning Salsa, and live music. Comida Criolla and drinks for

purchase. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Ladies and Gentleman are $10 until 6:30PM. After 6:30PM Gentlemen are $15. Taller Boricua at The Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, 1680 Lexington Ave.(between 105th St & 106th Street). Contact Taina Traverso for reservations and general information: 646.331.8956. Visit www.tallerboricua.org for orchestra playing. Repertorio Espaol presents No Hay Mejor Amigo, Ni Peor Enemigo directed by Jos Zayas. Written by Bronx-based Puerto Rican playwright Carlos Serrano, No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy tells the story of an acclaimed professional Latino baseball player who is cornered by fame and who debates between his success and personal convictions. A production that puts forward the lives of two heralded heroes, the baseball player and his brother, a member of the U.S. Marines whose lives bring us to question, What would I choose? Fame or personal conviction? Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available .The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents En El Tiempo de las Mariposas, a new play by Caridad Svich based on Julia Alvarezs novel, directed by Jos Zayas. In The Time of the Butterflies is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and Mara Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of Gen. Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. The butterflies, their secret code name, were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 11AM. Tickets begin at $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Nobel Prize Winner Gabriel Garca Mrquez Cronica de una Muerte Anunciada (Chronicle of a Death Foretold). Directed by Jorge Al Triana.A spectacular wedding, a savage scandal, and a murder to which an entire Latin American town appears to be an accessory to the fact.The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 7PM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students,and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents La Casa de Bernarda Alba by Garca Lorca, directed by Ren Buch.Bernarda Alba attempts to dominate and control her five unmarried daughters. In this repressed environment, Lorca creates an explosion of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. Performances presented in Spanish simultaneous English translation via headphones available for an additional $3.00. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25-50 with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $25. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre. org. Repertorio Espaol presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with flamenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 8PM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Nuyorican Poets Caf presents Friday Night Poetry Slam. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10 PM. Admission $10. For more information, please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www.nuyorican.org. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with flamenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 3PM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Instituto Cervantes/Proyecto Nueva York Hispnico / Columbia University presents the film screening of Subterraneans (2010), directed by Gaspar

Orozco y Karina Escamilla. Short film on Mexican performers who see playing Nortea music in the subways of New York more than a way of life: it is an expressive vehicle that reflects their experience as immigrants in this country and gives them a sense of identity in a radically new society. Caught between a yearning for the country they left behind and the hope of building a life in a new society, this small community of nortea musicians is the manifestation of an identity in transformation. They are a living symbol of the Mexican immigrant experience in New York City. After the screening, there will be a Q&A with both filmakers as well as musical performance by the protagonists of the documentary. Part of the Hispanic New York Film and Video Festival. Auditorium, Instituto Cervantes, 211-215 East 49th Street, NYC. Free admission. 6:30PM. For information call (212) 308-7720. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8PM. Admission: $27-30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in

Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 2:30PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Flamenco & Lorca, a new program of flamenco music and dance, in a homage to the great poet Garcia Lorca in the 75th Anniversary of his death. With Andrea del Conte Danza Espana and special guest artists from Spain. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 4117 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 4PM. Admission: $27-30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with flamenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 6:30PM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents La Casa de Bernarda Alba by Garca Lorca, directed by Ren Buch. Bernarda Alba attempts to dominate and control her five unmarried daughters. In this repressed environment, Lorca creates an explosion of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. Performances presented in Spanish simultaneous English translation via headphones available for an additional $3.00. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25-50 with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with flamenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 7PM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with flamenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre,

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138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Taller Boricua presents Salsa Wednesdays. Weekly dance series with DJ Broadway Spinning Salsa, and live music. Comida Criolla and drinks for purchase. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Ladies and Gentleman are $10 until 6:30PM. After 6:30PM Gentlemen are $15. Taller Boricua at The Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, 1680 Lexington Ave.(between 105th St & 106th Street). Contact Taina Traverso for reservations and general information: 646.331.8956. Visit www.tallerboricua.org for orchestra playing. Repertorio Espaol presents No Hay Mejor Amigo, Ni Peor Enemigo directed by Jos Zayas. Written by Bronx-based Puerto Rican playwright Carlos Serrano, No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy tells the story of an acclaimed professional Latino baseball player who is cornered by fame and who debates between his success and personal convictions. A production that puts forward the lives of two heralded heroes, the baseball player and his brother, a member of the U.S. Marines whose lives bring us to question, What would I choose? Fame or personal conviction? Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available .The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 7 PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents En El Tiempo de las Mariposas, A new play by Caridad Svich based on Julia Alvarezs novel, directed by Jos Zayas. In The Time of the Butterflies is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and Mara Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of Gen. Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. The butterflies, their secret code name, were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 11AM. Tickets begin at $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with flamenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138

East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 7PM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents El Color del Deseo by Nilo Cruz, directed by Michel Hausmann. The Color of Desire is set in politically turbulent Havana circa 1960. Its characters are Americans and Cubans, expatriates, revolutionaries and theater people, all adjusting (or not) to the countrys rapid change. At its heart is the erotically charged relationship of an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress -- a relationship that becomes a metaphor for their countries ruptured love affair. - The Miami Herald. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 8PM. Tickets begin at $26, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2011 El Museo presents SUPER SABADO! Target Free Saturdays at El Museo Super Holidays! Super Sbado goes Super Crazy with Super holiday festivities! Come celebrate with us as we say adios to the old year. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 5th Avenue, NYC. 11AM-9 PM. Please note: Galleries are open from 11AM 6PM. Admission: Free. Visit www.elmuseo.org or call (212) 831-7272 for details. Repertorio Espaol presents En El Tiempo de las Mariposas, a new play by Caridad Svich based on Julia Alvarezs novel, directed by Jos Zayas. In The Time of the Butterflies is the story of the courageous Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and Mara Teresa) from the Dominican Republic. The sisters inspired resistance cells throughout the country against the dictatorial regime of Gen. Rafael Lenidas Trujillo. The butterflies, their secret code name, were brutally murdered by the regime in 1960. Presented in Spanish. Live English translation available. Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 3PM. Tickets begin at $30, with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. El Museo presents The 2011 Coquito Masters Winners Announced. Are you the next Coquito Master? Its the Coquito Masters 10th Birthday! The International Coquito Tasting Federation is taking the party on the road with Coquito Master Qualifier

events at a variety of sites around the city. At each qualifier contestants compete to make it to the December 17, 2011 new and improved Coquito Crawl finals in El Barrio. Winners will be announced at El Museo Del Barrio during the holiday concert. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 5th Avenue, NYC. 4 PM-5:30PM. Admission: Free. Visit www. elmuseo.org. Contact: coquitomasters@ gmail.com or (212) 831-7272. Lehman College presents PARRANDA NAVIDEA featuring Odilio Gonzalez El Jibarito de Lares, Jos Miguel Class El Gallito de Manat and Yomo Toro. This must-see concert features the unique jbaro music from the mountains of Puerto Rico and offers the historical reunion of three celebrated masters of the genre, Yomo Toro, Jos Miguel Class El Gallito de Manat and Odilio Gonzalez El Jibarito de Lares. Joining them will also be Estampas de Borinquen, Estercita Figueroa, William Guzmn, and many more! Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx. 8PM. Tickets: $45, $35, $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lehmancenter.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with flamenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 8PM. Admission: $25$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 Repertorio Espaol presents Locuras en Wichita by Lina Gallegos, directed by Luis Fernndez. Winner of the 2009 MetLife Nuestras Voces National Latino Plays Initiative, Locuras en Wichita is an unconventional romantic comedy. An elegant Puerto Rican woman and an irreverent Mexican man fall in love when they meet at an assisted living center in Wichita, Kansas. Despite their childrens disapproval and fueled by their newfound love, the couple embarks on adventures that disrupt the centers assumed tranquility. The play explores the lives and loves of two Americans who were warehoused but who find happiness. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 2:30PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts available for seniors, students, children and groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org. Repertorio Espaol presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with flamenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington &

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United Slaves). Saulo Garca, author and performer, touches on themes such as the financial crisis, healthcare in the U.S.A., immigrants jobs and the lifelong trauma left after the interview for a visa at the U.S. Embassy. Presented only in Spanish (No English translation available). Recommended for adult audiences. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 7PM. Admission: Tickets start at $30. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. repertorio.org SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012 FELIZ AO NUEVO! FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2012 El Museo de Barrio presents Da de los Tres Reyes/Three Kings Day Celebration Parade. El Museo del Barrio celebrates its 35th Annual Three Kings Day Parade. Watch our honorary Kings, Madrinas, Padrinos, and thousands of school children as this popular procession makes its way throughout the streets of El Barrio with live camels and sheep, music, dancing, and parrandas! The 2012 parades theme will focus on La Cultura de Compartir highlighting the giving and sharing aspect of the Three Kings tradition, along with the historical, cultural, musical and culinary heritage associated with the celebrations. Admission: Free. 10:30AM 1PM. For more information call (212) 831-7272 or visit www.elmuseo.org. The Society of the Educational Arts/La Sociedad Educativa de las Artes, (SEA) presents Los Tres Reyes Magos/The Three Kings. On January 6th2011, the light from a star will lead the Three Kings

to Teatro Sea to celebrate one of the most important Latin American Holidays for children, El Da de Los Tres Reyes Magos/ Three Kings Day. On this day, the first thousand kids to arrive at Teatro Sea will personally meet The Three Kings as well as receive a free gift/toy. Teatro SEA, 107 Suffolk Street (between Rivington Street and Delancy Street) NYC. 3:00 PM 6:00 PM. Free. For more information visit www. sea-online.info or call (212) 529 1545. Sunday, January 15, 2012 EL PUENTE presents the 24th Annual Three Kings Celebration. El Puente celebrates with food, music and a stage performance retelling the story of the Three Kings, teaching our children the values of sharing and caring in our community and preserving our cultural traditions. Every child leaves with an age appropriate gift. 850 Grand Street Campus at Bushwick Ave, Bklyn. 11211. Two Shows: 1 PM & 5 PM. Admission: Free. For more information visit www.elpuente.us or call (718) 3870404.

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WHEDcos Bronx Music Heritage Center Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture present

Gilberto Pulpo Coln, Jr.

and his orchestra

Ensalada de Pulpo
In a tribute performance by Bronx Music Legends

Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Repertory Theater Hostos Community College/CUNY 450 Grand Concourse at 149 St. The Bronx Admission by free ticket

Info and tkts: 718-518-4455

www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts 2, 4, 5, Bx1, Bx19 to Grand Concourse and 149 St. Made possible by Bronx Lebanon Hospital, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, WHEDco. Events arranged by ngel Rodrguez.
Gilberto Pulpo Coln, Jr. has been one of the leading figures in the world of salsa for over four decades. A pupil of the legendary Eddie Palmieri, he played at the epicenter of salsas Golden Age while recording and performing with the likes of Rafi Vals La Diferente, Pete Conde Rodrguez and Kakos All Stars. In 1975, Pulpo joined Hector Lavoes band as pianist and musical director, serving in that capacity for 16 years. Pulpo has also played with each of the Big 3, The Tito Puente Orchestra, The Tito Rodrguez Orchestra and the Machito Orchestra. This concert is part of WHEDcos Bronx Music Heritage Center Tribute Performances by Bronx Music Legends.
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