Casita Maria's mission is to empower youth and their families by creating a culture of learning through high quality social, cultural, and education opportunities. Above, from left to right, Judith Morel-Pointer, Elizardi Castro, Aileen Pointer and Ariana Pointer at the first ever comedy night / community fundraiser at Casita Maria  on March 24, 2016. Photo by: Sarah Bernero


Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band will perform at the #SBCT 2016 Festival Launch event. Photo by: Jeff Sacks TAMA DRUMS

THE SOUTH BRONX CULTURE TRAIL LOOKIN' UP IN THE BOOGIE DOWN LAUNCHES SAT., 4/16 

The #SBCT Festival is a week away and it's happening on roofs, stoops and nooks throughout the South Bronx from April 16th to May 22nd. 

Saturday, April 16
Join us for the festival launch!

Time: 5PM
Location: 1301 Southern Blvd roof
Enjoy a rooftop performance by Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band.
 
Time: 7PM
Location: BHMC Lab
1303 Louis Niné Blvd
Watch a screening of the film The Girls in the Band (2011) and stay for a performance by the Stomp Society Swing Band.
 
Our line up is unbelievable!  Check out The South Bronx Culture Trail's full schedule here.

 
ART LIVES AT CASITA EVERY DAY
 
We are dedicated to offering high quality social, art and education programming. 

There is never a dull moment at Casita. Youth and families can enjoy professional and student performances, classes and workshops year-round! 

Contact the Education team for more information about Casita's youth programs.

For currently enrolled students, Casita will be open during school spring break from April 25th through the 28th.

 
 


Performance of Romeo & Juliet by The Public Theater's Mobile Unit at Casita Maria on March 29, 2016. Photo by: Jason Isaacs
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Interested in co-promoting on social media or becoming an e-marketing partner? Reach out to us here. 

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The Made in Puerto Rico comedy night / community fundraiser brought in over 200 people to Casita Maria on March 24, 2016. Photo by: Sarah Bernero

Casita brand ambassador Gabriel Tejeda (right) shares information with Mike Amadeo (left) from Casa Amadeo, the oldest continuously run music store in The Bronx. Photo by: Deborah Ramirez

CASITA HAS NEWS!

Executive Director of Casita Maria shares her vision with the Hunts Point Express. Read her profile piece here. 

You can now sign up to become a volunteer at Casita's 2016 #SBCT Festival.  Choose to work with the production, marketing or distribution team. Share your talents and skills with us as we plan the biggest South Bronx Culture Trail Festival in Casita's history!  Click below  to volunteer.
 


 
CASITA RECOMMENDS
1040 LOUNGE: MADE IN THE BRONX INDIE FILM SCREENINGS 
 
Delight your inner cinephile with a curated panel of 6 indie short films, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. 

Thursday, April 21
It's movie night and it's free admission!

Time: 6:30 - 9:30PM
Location: Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse
In collaboration with Made in TheBronx, a screening series organized by The Bronx Filmmakers that features short films shot in the Bronx by Bronxites.

 


"The People Watchers" (c) 2011 - Aplphabet City Films. Dir. by Zef Cota. 
CASITA MARIA CENTER FOR ARTS & EDUCATION 's mission is to empower youth and their families by creating a culture of learning through high quality social, cultural, and education opportunities. casitamaria.org
CASITA MARIA is supported by the Ford Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts.