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We at The Loisaida Center want to invite you to our first full month of events. We believe it is diverse, trans-generational and relevant. Come join us and learn about our projects.
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Friday October 10th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Premier of the bilingual version of Zoetrope
As part of the Loisaida Center's artist in residence program, CABORCA Theatre Co. has been developing a bilingual version of their play Zoetrope.
Zoetrope tells the story of an underdog military postal officer with a dream. Until he dies. Then it tells the story of his ex-wife, her sister, his lover, her friend, his son, the playwright Ren� Marqu�s, and el Grito de Lares.
FREE!
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Saturday, October 11th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Plena Workshop with Tito Matos
1:00 PM
Plena Workshop suitable for all levels with Master percussionist Tito Matos, leading plenero of Viento de Agua; recently nominated for a 2014 Latin Grammy Award.
The Puerto Rico native has traveled the world playing plena, an Afro Rican musical genre. Students will learn basic rithmic patterns from the traditional to the contemporary style of playing the hand held drum known as pandereta.
Bring your own drum!
Zip discounts available, residents of 10002 and 10009 for more information please call (646) 757-0522
Screening of Plenazos Callejeros Documentary
3:00 PM
Screening of Plenazos Callejeros is a documentary about a movement that revolutionized Afro Puerto Rican musical genre: plena. The video takes viewers on a journey through the last 30 years of the plena tradition.
Following Q & A with musicians and producers.
FREE!
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Wednesday, October 15th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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  Sense of the lens: Urban resurgence and survival in the photography of Lisa Kahane + Marlis Momber
�1979 Marlis Momber, NYC �1979 Lisa Kahane, NYC
Simultaneously but unknown to each other, Lisa Kahane & Marlis Momber documented the surprising life in people and places caught in cycles of urban disinvestment in the 70's and 80's in the South Bronx and in Loisaida. Through the twin lenses of photography and social practice, the discussion/exhibit will cover their documentary impulse and explores the conditions that catalyzed their unique regard and engagement with their respective neighborhoods. FREE!
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*New* Ongoing Workshops beginning Saturday, October 11th *New*
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part of The Loisaida Center's Knowledge Bazar
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Open Yoga for Kids
with Jeca Rodriguez
Kids will be exposed to a variety of games, songs, and story to learn the basic asana (excercises) principles of yoga. Each class will have the pose of the day represented in a cartoon painting and each class will end with an imagination gear meditation. During the last sessions student guardians will be invited to join the kids fora fun.
Ages 4-7
Saturdays 10:30am (45 mins.)
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Everyone can Dance!
with Jeca Rodriguez
This is an introductory class to the basic techniques and vocabulary of contemporary dance. No previous dance experience is needed. Participants will learn stretch and warm-�up routines as well, center and across the floor combinations. Also, participants will be exposed to the contemporary dance form based on their own abilities. Through the sessions individuals will learn a series of dance phrases.
All Ages
Saturdays 11:30am (60 mins.)
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Saturday October 18th from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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El Mini Fest - Un Pasad�a Familiar / Family Day
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 Day long activities for the entire family! Beginning Saturday October 18th 2014 from 12 to 5 pm 12:00pm - 1:35pm Open Yoga for the Family & Creative Movement for the Family 1:00pm - 3:00pm Screening of Pura Belpre Storyteller documentary.
Creative Stations will open:
1. Paper Puppet Creations with Rojo Coqu� Robles (Kabutz Theater) (2hrs)
2. Upcycling Arts with Visiones Culturales
3. Bilingual Storytelling
2:00pm - 3:00pm Interactive Bomba Performance: Mar�a Eugenia Rodriguez & The Legendary Mike
3:00pm - 4:00pm Headliner Concert by: Acopladitos!
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Hope to see you soon!
Sincerely, Libertad O. Guerra Director The Loisaida Center |
