Tomorrow: Latino Networking Event at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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Just a quick note to let you know of a great Latino networking event happening at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra tomorrow starting at 6:30 pm. It includes a performance by conductor Jose Mena featuring Brazilian composer Villa-Lobos work titled Amazonas, … Continue reading

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This Saturday: 80s and 90s Party of the Americas!

Party of the Americas

Brace yourself, because I will take you on a trip down memory lane! Come prepared to sing and dance to popular music from the 80s, 90s and beyond.

We will mix and celebrate musical genres, time periods, and languages from all of the Americas.

Se vale todo/anything goes as long as it is popular and danceable!

Our DJ  is open to special requests, so if you have any song you want to hear that evening, just post it here and we will pass it along to add it to the playlist.

Saturday May 4, 2013

10pm- 2am

NO COVER

Little Bucharest Bistro
3661 N Elston Chicago IL 60618

==THIS IS A COSTUME-OPTIONAL PARTY==
We welcome party-goers who want to wear costumes of famous singers and fashion of the era. BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN DOING IT! :)

RSVP on Chicago Urbanite’s Facebook page.

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Tonight: Puerto Rican Bombazo with Africaribe!

Come for some awesome Puerto Rican art, food and music at this fundraiser benefiting Africaribe, a non-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation of , research, promotion and development of the Puerto Rican and Caribbean cultures through, music, dance, theatre and other artisitic mediums. Then stay to enjoy their Monthly Bombazo that will be kicked off by the B-girls of Dirty Sneakers Crew & AfriCaribe.
 
For those of you who follow this blog, Africaribe was the organization who helped us with the Afro-Peruvian dance flash mob initiative from last year. They also participated in our Afro-Latino drum circle last January.  I had the pleasure to interview Africaribe for CAN TV a few months ago. Here is an excerpt of that tv show:
 
 
I hope you can come and support this great organization that supports not only Puerto Rican culture in Chicago, but also cultural initiatives from other countries. Tonight for example, in addition to Bomba, they will have  Hip Hop, R&B, Rumba, Salve, Salsa, and Belly Dance!
Art exhibit, and Performances go from 6pm and on and the AfriCaribe Bombazo at 8pm. Family, Community, Musician and Artist Friendly! Come and enjoy what their beautiful community has to offer!
6pm – Art Exhibit
6:00 to 8pm – Performances
8pm – BombazoArtists & Performers:
Between Rags & Dolls
Maino Art
Pinqy Ring
OLAS Dance
ASPIRA Club
Eduardo Arocho
Primitivo Cruz
Anissa Vega
Laura Magdalena
Laura Dances
Mary Alduen
Robert Carani Photography
Fotos by Koko
Grupo Cedifé
B-girls of Dirty Sneakers Crew and more……$5.00+ suggested donation
Food, Sweets and Drinks for sale
Location:
AfriCaribe Cultural Center – 2547 W. Division – Paseo Boricua
https://www.facebook.com/Africaribe?ref=hl
Africaribe thanks you in advance for your support!

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Learn to dance Zouk for free!

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Zouk (pronounced “Zuke”) is a partner style coming from the Latin category but has become the first structured partner dance to incorporate significant elements of jazz and contemporary movement. It is presented at world music and dance festivals, but for … Continue reading

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Dance Flash Mob happening this Saturday

After a few months of silence, I am back ready to continue help you discover cool dance and music activities happening in Chicago. Talking about dancing in Chicago, I know many of you are interested in dance flash mobs, so … Continue reading

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Join a dance flashmob in Chicago on Valentine’s Day

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On the day of Love, show some love and join this dance flashmob to stop violence against women. Rosetta Magdalen from Flamenco Chicago Dance Studio LLC is organizing this event as part of a global initiative called “One Billion Rising”.  V-Day, the … Continue reading

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RECOMMENDED FOR FEBRUARY

Snow finally arrived! I hope the cold weather does not stop you from checking some cool events going on in Chicago. Here are my suggestions: Feb 7:  I will be moderating the fist panel discussion for “The Art of Business: … Continue reading

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My TV interview with Chota Madre for CAN TV

Do you know there is a TV channel that belongs to the people of Chicago and gives every Chicagoan a voice on cable television? Did you know that it provides video training, facilities and channel time?  I am talking about Chicago Access … Continue reading

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Photos of Femi Kuti Concert in Chicago

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Red hot.  This last Monday was one of the coldest nights in Chicago except at the Metro, where the atmosphere was Nigerian red hot. The reason? Afrobeat star Femi Kuti was in the house raising the temperature with his exciting … Continue reading

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Win Tickets to Caravanserai Dance Party

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This World Music dance party derives its name from Caravan Serai, an ancient  roadside motel that gave weary Silk Road travelers a safe place to park their camels, count their furs, and maybe even sip on some wine. Hot food, hand-washing … Continue reading

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