Wednesday, July 7th , 2021
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¡Saludos!
Loisaida State of Mind. We are continuously amazed by the commitment and resilience of our neighborhood, the warmth and spirit of our residents. There are incredible initiatives happening all around us, made possible by the community, for the community. Charting a brighter future guided by a great knowledge of our past.
We continue our virtual presentations via LoisaidaTV, most recently, we sat down with the Puerto Rican dynamic duo BUSCABULLA, the 2-person tour de force that includes vocalist Raquel Berrios and the composer Luis Alfredo Del Valle.
We also present the second of a series of interviews on the project: De coco y anís: Un proyecto de amor para Rafael Cortijo Verdejo. For the second part of the series, in short, we welcome co-producer of the project, ethnomusicologist, journalist and documentarist César Colón Montijo, the musician, arranger, composer, vocalist and producer Pepe Castillo, the local resident, educator, ethnomusicologist by trade and music collector José "Pepe" Flores and the professor, cultural organizer, producer, writer and lyricist Welmo E. Romero Joseph.
To watch the program please check-in via loisaida.org/tv or click the image below.
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Media Used for Justice Equity and Respect.
Saturday, July 10th at 12:00pm
Loisaida, Inc. - 710 East 9th Street New York, NY 10009
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M.U.J.E.R. is taught by filmmaker and (bilingual) professional Eden Martínez with working experience in the field of independent media productions to bolster digital literacy levels and media centered artistic work.
The program will maximize the pipeline to work based learning opportunities, that are relevant and are anticipated of a new job market. There is a focus on independent media literacy as an essential skill of inquiry and self-expression in a variety of fields and industries, as well a means to address psycho-social ramifications of media saturation.
- Each qualifying participant will receive a $250 stipend for their participation in the 8-sessions 2-month intensive training, with an option to remain in the program for until completion of production.
M.U.J.E.R. is directed towards local young adults, women, and gender non-conforming people between the ages of 17 - 28 who are emergent or pre-emergent artists, media workers, and/or tech-hobbyists looking to improve their knowledge through a skills-share educational model.
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Welcome Back Celebration / Celebración de Bienvenida
Loisaida Elders and Seniors Day
Friday, July 9th at 10:00am
presented by: Humana & Acacia Network
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Loisaida Seniors and Elders Day (L.E.S. Day) is a reminder to all of us that our older adult community is strong, it wants to remain healthy and moving forward. After a successful virtual run and weekly hybrid sessions of our Loisaida Senior Day over the past year, we are glad to be back on a monthly basis offering live music, snack, games, hands-on activities, tech-help and much more.
For more information contact Angel Santini (917) 634-6963 or call Loisaida Inc (646) 726-4715.
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Sneaker Photo Shoot
A photo-op for your sneakers!
Saturday, July 10th at 2:00pm
at Avenue B between 8th 9th Streets
In partnership with: LES CULTURE & COMMUNITY DAY
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As part of the 2021 Loisaida Artistic Residency Program; photographer Ebony Cawthorne will be setting up a photo booth (for your sneakers) this Saturday, July 10th at 2:00 pm at Avenue B - Open Streets as part of: LES Culture and Community Day
2021 Loisaida Artistic Residency Recipient: Ebony Sojourner and her hands-on project; Tied Together; is an in-depth documentary film featuring five New York City youth of color as they unpack the attraction of sneaker culture in their communities and address the urgency of foundational financial literacy. The documentary will be accompanied with a podcast that goes into the making of the film and how the youth learn about the different stages of filmmaking such as the editing process.
Tied Together offers "an opportunity for young minds to work on "...an in-depth documentary film featuring five New York City youth of color as they unpack the attraction of sneaker culture."
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Haus of Dust
See full schedule.
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Produced by Aaron Salazar & Gabriel Torres in association with Loisaida, Inc. & The Tank,
Teatro Círculo presents: Haus of Dust
Enter into the world of The Abysm, a quaint space located somewhere between here and the beyond, where you will encounter the spirits of those who reflect upon their time spent on this Earth. This one of kind immersive installation experience will be presented with all social distancing guidelines in place, creating a world where you can be absorbed into the Haus of Dust.
Haus of Dust is a new coming-of-age fantastical docu-mixed media installation by Gabriel G Torres.
The story follows a young man, G, writing a story about eight spirits meeting in a bar called “The Abysm”. In this bar, spirits and souls gather to release their last words before they can move into the afterlife. G writes this story to learn how to cope with his personal journey as an immigrant, a gay man, and a substance user. The story touches on themes of trauma, violence, spirituality, grief, sacred South American plants, and finally, overcoming with resilience.
This show takes place at 64 East 4th Street, 3rd Floor (Studio Theatre), New York, NY, 10003. Please note: This venue lacks an elevator and will not be accessible to patrons using wheelchairs.
COVID SAFETY: Haus of Dust LLC is a community-based event, in the spirit of community we are requesting that all guests are required to show proof of covid-19 vaccination either via a hard copy of the vaccination card or via the digital Excelsior App which can be accessed here. We thank you so much for your understanding.
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Premiers: Thursday, July 8th at 7:00pm
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Opportunities for Artists |
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We look forward to presenting the Creative Engagement and Creative Learning Information Session Webinar on Monday, July 12, 4:00pm in partnership with the Loisaida, Inc. Center.
Please find below a rough timeline for the session:
Monday, July 12
4pm: Session begins with LMCC words
4:05pm: Welcome remarks by Loisaida
4:08pm - 6:00pm: Info session delivered by LMCC
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On June 7, 2021, the Department of Cultural Affairs announced new details of how City Artist Corps would support artists in their work. Through a number of program partners, City Artist Corps will provide thousands of grants to support artist projects in all disciplines across all five boroughs of New York City:
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City Artist Corps Grants will support NYC-based working artists who have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. With New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) as lead partner working with more than a dozen re-grant and art services organizations, the program will distribute one-time $5,000 grants to more than 3,000 artists to help them sustain their practice and engage the public across New York City's five boroughs this summer and fall, beginning in July. Artists working in any discipline are eligible to apply. Applications for the first cycle of funding open Tuesday, June 8; applications for additional cycles will come online later this summer. More information is available on NYFA’s website.
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Loisaida Inc. programs are supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, NYS Assembly Member Harvey Epstein, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Hispanic Federation, Promesa Foundation, Stonewall Foundation, Ford Foundation, MOSAIC Foundation of the New York Community Trust, the Howard Gilman Foundation and the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation. Thank you! |
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