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2-9-10 RECONOCIMIENTO A DANTE SANCHEZ EN ISLA VERDE, 5 PM.
2-27-10 7PM GRAN GALA de CASA DOMINICANA- DE PINTO, TORRESDALE AND FRANKFORD. $60
2-28-10 8AM DESAYUNO - LOS TACOS, LINDLEY Y LA 5TA. FREE
2-28-10 1 PM MISA -IGLESIA VISITACION.
2-28-10 3PM OBRA MUJERES DE FEBRERO EN BEVILACQUA.
CASA DOMINICANA, INC. y el Teatro Coronado presentan Mujeres de Febrero con Duarte Conmemorando el 166 aniversario de la Independencia Dominicana. Autora Dinorah Coronado, Director: Héctor Palacios, Lugar: Centro Comunitario Cardenal Bevilacqua, Kensington Ave. & Lehigh Ave. Fecha: Domingo, 28 de febrero del 2009. 4:00PM. "Mujeres de Febrero con Duarte" es una obra con tres actrices y un actor que escenifican a Juana Saltitopa, Rosa Duarte, María Trinidad Sánchez y Juan Pablo Duarte. Además se presenta una escena de la obra teatral que montó Duarte con su grupo "La dramática". Fue nominada a los Premios ACE 2008 como mejor obra de época y mejor dramaturgia.

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Conozca el Autor

Taller Puertorriqueño Presenta poeta local Serie Conozca al Autor Presentación mensual de la Librería Julia de Burgos. Escritora, comentarista y poeta Iris Violeta Colón-Torres y su más reciente publicación, La Rosa de Cristal, una colección de poesías dedicada a su fallecida madre. La poeta nos dice “espero que estas poesías sirvan de alivio a todo lector que esté pasando o haya pasado la tristeza de perder una madre: que sea esta obra un punto de resolución, inspiración y consuelo para todos.” Iris Violeta nació en Ponce, Puerto Rico. Por los ultimos 30 años sus esfuerzos se han dirigido a abogar por los desventajados, especialmente mujeres y niños, víctimas de violencia doméstica. Con la participación especial de Norma Klahn, Professor of Latin American Literature, UC Santa Cruz. 2721 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia PA. 19133, 30 de enero, 2010- 3: 00 p.m. Gratis y abierta al publicO
 
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S.A.L.E.A.

S.A.L.E.A. would like your help. Our brothers & sisters in blue, The Haitian American Law Enforcement Association, has set up an account at the Police and Fire Credit Union for anyone who would like to donate any money. Just go to any branch and tell them you want to donate to the Philadelphia Police Dept. Haitian Relief Fund. Checks payable to: Haitian Relief Fund. Thank you and God bless everyone.

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Puerto Rican Panorama

Oportunidades de empleo y cómo economizar dinero al pagar impuestos federales son los dos temas del próximo Puerto Rican Panorama. Dos policías estatales de Nueva Jersey anuncian que la Policía Estatal de ese estado está aceptando solicitudes de empleo por un corto tiempo. Además, la Campaña para Trabajadores avisa que le preparan las planillas de impuestos de gratis y ofrecen información para rebajar la cantidad de dinero que tendría que pagar en impuestos. Este programa se transmite (con subtítulos cerrados) por el Canal 6 (abc-TV) este sábado por la tarde a la 1:30 p.m. Se repite el domingo a las 5 a.m. y durante la noche entre domingo y lunes a las 3:30.

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Winter Jazz at the Kimmel Center:

Latin Jazz Vocalist Claudia Acuña Pays Tribute to Billie Holiday and Philly’s Own McCoy Tyner Reunites with Special Guest Joe Lovano. January 14, 2010. The winter jazz schedule at the Kimmel Center continues to honor Philadelphia’s vibrant jazz roots with a tribute to Billie Holiday’s “Lady in Satin,” and a performance by a locally-bred legendary pianist with his own star on Philadelphia’s Music Walk of Fame. Chilean jazz vocalist Claudia Acuña pays tribute to Billie Holiday with a Pan-Latin jazz program entitled Lady in Satin Goes Latin in Perelman Theater (Saturday, February 6, 2010). Philadelphia-born pianist McCoy Tyner returns to Verizon Hall, joined by “one of the greatest musicians in jazz history” (New York Times) saxophonist Joe Lovano (Friday, February 19, 2010)

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Becas para comunicaciones

Cualquier estudiante universitario (de segundo o tercer año de universidad) interesado en estudiar la profesión de radio, televisión, producción de películas, o campo relacionado. . . puede solicitar una beca de $1,000. El solicitante tiene que ser residente del área del Valle Delaware o estar estudiando en un colegio o universidad situada en el Valle Delaware. Para solicitar, u obtener información mas detallada, visite la Red Mundial de los Pioneros de Radio y Televisión. La dirección de dicha Red es: http://broadcastpioneers.com/ La solicitud toma 5 minutos para completar; pero hay que someterla antes de la medianoche del viernes, 12 de febrero.
 
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University of the Arts

The University of the Arts presents Women and Pop Art, a symposium organized in conjunction with the University's "Seductive Subversion: Women Pop Artists 1958-1968" exhibition, the first focused exclusively on women Pop artists. The two-day symposium features several of the artists, along with prominent art historians. Both the symposium and the exhibition aim to redefine the legacy of these extraordinary and long-overlooked artists. Symposium: February 5 – 6 Terra Hall, Connelly Auditorium (8th floor) 211 South Broad Street, Philadelphia. For more information, visit uarts.edu/pop or call 215-717-6480. "Seductive Subversion: Women Pop Artists 1958-1968" features work by Marisol, Niki de Saint Phalle, Rosalyn Drexler, Chryssa, Idelle Weber, Faith Ringgold, Pauline Boty, Barbro Östlihn and many others. Exhibition: January 22 – March 15. Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery, Anderson Hall, 333 South Broad Street, Philadelphia.

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Locks of Love

Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers. www.locksoflove.org
 
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Please Touch Museum

"Exploring Trees Inside and Out," presented by Doubletree Hotels and the Arbor Day Foundation, debuts on Saturday, Jan. 23. Despite the winter cold, the City of Brotherly Love is giving locals and visitors a taste of the great outdoors with the "Exploring Trees Inside and Out" exhibit opening at Philadelphia's Please Touch Museum on Saturday, January 23. The spacious, 2,500-square-foot exhibit, developed by Arbor Day and the Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, is designed to create a better understanding among children age two to 10 about the significant role trees play in the environment. A variety of inventive and interactive activities allow children to explore trees in a multi-sensory way never before possible through its fun-packed and educational components. "Exploring Trees Inside and Out" will be on display at Please Touch Museum through May 2, 2010.
 
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Camden Chamber of Commerce

Camden County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual Meeting & Networking Session on Economic & Small Business Development. Special Guest Speaker MAYOR DANA REDD Thursday, January 28, 2010 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Walt Whitman Arts Center 101 Cooper Street, Camden, New Jersey 08102. REGISTRATION: Free to Chamber Members/ $10 Non-Members (Includes Buffet and Refreshments) Don't Miss This Opportunity! Make valuable business contacts Mix & mingle in a business friendly atmosphere. Host of the evening the Walt Whitman Arts Center. Catering by Arelis Restaurant REGISTER TODAY! RSVP (856) 541-3720 or BeatriceCaraballo@msn.com.

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Eagle Theatre

“The Eagle Theatre Raises a Bold Voice For Women in South Jersey” V-Day Hammonton 2010 presents a benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues at The Eagle Theatre on Friday, February 5th and 6th at 8PM. Tickets are $15 general admission and $13 for seniors and students. This performance is for ages 18 and up. For more information on sponsoring or becoming a part of this event, please call Rosaria Mineo, Managing Director of the Eagle Theatre, at 609-704-5012. The Eagle Theatre is a non-profit culturally diverse performing arts center in Downtown Hammonton. It is committed to the education and entertainment of audiences in South Jersey through the preservation of the arts. Visit them on the web at www.theeagletheatre.com.

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Philagrafika 2010

In January, Philadelphia will host the inaugural year of Philagrafika 2010 (January 29 – April 11, 2010), an international festival that celebrates the role of print as a vital force in contemporary art. Set to be one of the largest arts events in the United States, Philagrafika 2010 will showcase the work of more than 300 artists and will unite 88 Philadelphia art institutions, including Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Moore College of Art & Design, The Print Center, and Temple Gallery, Tyler School of Art, Temple University. The festival is curated by Artistic Director José Roca, an internationally recognized Colombian curator who co-curated the 2006 São Paulo Biennial. Roca first came to Philadelphia in 2002 after participating in the Whitney Museum’s independent studies program, serving as the Institute of Contemporary Art’s Whitney-Lauder Curatorial Fellow.

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Xande Cruz

Brazilian artist Xande Cruz is at it again with the Batukis Band bringing the fresh Brazilian sounds to you LIVE! Starting in January at World Cafe Live Upstairs and followed with shows locally and regionally. Come in from the cold, get ready to dance and have fun to the live Afro-Brazilian percussive funk music. All original music, mixing the traditional Afro-Brazilian rhythms; samba, ijexá, baião, forro, with funk, rock and MPB (Popular Brasilian Music) for a sound all its own. Bring your friends, your family, your loved ones and experience a night of the colors and sounds of Brazil, from Recife to Rio de Janeiro and come ready to dance! 3025 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 - 215.222.1400. January 31, 2010 - 8:00-12:00PM. Tickets on sale now at World Cafe Live

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Artista colombiano

Visita a la Universidad de Pennsylvania en enero del artista Colombiano Miller Lagos. El maestro Lagos es internacionalmente conocido por sus instalaciones contemporáneas. El estaría en Filadelfia desde el 7 de enero al 27 de enero trabajando una obra nueva en la galería de Penn (Arthur Ross Gallery). Los coordinadores de la exhibición desean atraer a la apertura el 27 de enero de 5-7PM la comunidad Latina de la región y en particular la comunidad Colombiana y por supuesto a la media Latina.

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Baile con Raíces

Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas anuncia la apertura de sus clases de baile para los adolescentes después de la escuela durante el semestre de la primavera del 2010. En su estudio ubicado en 2757 Calle 5 Norte, 2o piso parte atrás, el instructor Frankie Cruz enseñará baile folklórico y moderno del Caribe los lunes y miércoles de 4:30 a 5:30 de la tarde. El semestre está dividido en tres sesiones; cada sesión incluye diez clases y una presentación final de los estudiantes. Cada clase cuesta $10 ($100 por sesión), y se paga la sesión completa al principio da la sesión. Sesión uno—Salsa—el 25 de enero – 1o de marzo. Sesión dos—Merengue y Bachata—el 10 de marzo – 19 de abril. Sesión tres—Danza, Bomba y Plena—el 28 de abril – 2 de junio. Para inscribirse o para más información, comuníquese con Melissa al 215-425-1390 o myarborough@raicesculturales.org.

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Ayuda Community Center

At Ayuda Community Center we are a non-profit offering "FREE" legal advice to the North Philadelphia community. We have been in the Hunting Park section of the city for the past 13 years offering mainly services to youth & their families. The Legal service are provided every first & third Tuesday of the month.....Spanish Translation is provided. Our Lawyers are experts in Domestic, Criminal, & immigration....please call for an appointment 215 329-5777 ask for Pamela Ramos si habla español. Ayuda Commmunity Center, 4400 N Marshall St, Phila PA 19140, 215 329-5777

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The Goodlands

The Goodlands: Young Photographers Inspiring Hope in North Philadelphia Neighborhood Photography by Children of Fairhill and West Kensington On View at the Penn Museum December 10 through May 2010. Since 2000, more than 800 children from the Fairhill and West Kensington neighborhoods of North Philadelphia have participated in a unique community-based after school and summer arts program run by Centro Nueva Creacion: The Goodlands®. Beginning December 10, 2009, the Penn Museum presents The Goodlands: Young Photographers Inspiring Hope in North Philadelphia. Penn Museum is located at 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (on Penn's campus, across from Franklin Field and adjacent to SEPTA's University City Regional Rail station serving the R1, R2, and R3 lines). Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Closed Mondays and holidays. Admission donation is $10 for adults; $7 for senior citizens (65 and above); $6 children.

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Empowerment Group Workshops

Women Entrepreneurs' Circle Visits Sweetie's Pie Diner Saturday, January 30, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sweetie’s Pie Diner 1822 Spring Garden Street (corner of 19 and Spring Garden Streets) Philadelphia, PA 19130. Have your pie (and eat it too!) with other women entrepreneurs.
On the Rise: Transition from a Home to a Commercial Kitchen Tuesday, February 23, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Philly Kitchen Share. 1514 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19146. From pickles to cupcakes to jellies, we all have our special secret recipes. While food products are a great source of extra income, a home kitchen can only take you so far. Events are free. Please RSVP online or by calling 215-427-9245

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