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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 |
At first glance, the art form of Capoeira may resemble a duel, filled with high, elaborate kicks, but as Capoeira instructor Freddy Correa will tell you, it is more a "dialogue of movements" as experienced through a combination of martial arts, dance and music with a rich history and cultural significance that traces back to Brazil.
Capoeira students of all ages showcased their skills as honed in classes led by Correa with the New York Chapter of the Brazilian Association for the Support and Development of the Art Form of Capoeira (ACNYC) in Harlem this past Sat., Apr. 14th at the Police Athletic League Center.
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Read more... [Capoeira: A dialogue of movements, an expression of hope]
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 |
Los practicantes de la capoeira participan en rodas, o partidos, en la que sus patadas altas y elaboradas son parte de un "diálogo de movimiento".
A primera vista, la forma de arte de la Capoeira puede parecerse a un duelo, lleno de patadas altas y elaboradas, el instructor de capoeira Freddy Correa le dirá, es más un "diálogo de los movimientos", según lo experimentado a través de una combinación de artes marciales, danza y la música con una rica historia y la importancia cultural que se remonta a Brasil.
Freddy Antonio Correa, también conocido como el Instrutor Furacão en el mundo de la Capoeira, nació en una familia dominicana, y se crió en Nueva York.
Él comenzó a practicar el arte de la Capoeira en 1995 durante su primer año en Hunter College. En agosto de 1995 se trasladó a Brasil para el Primer Encuentro Internacional de ABADA- Congreso de Capoeira.
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Read more... [Capoeira: El diálogo de los movimientos, una expresión de esperanza]
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Written by Debralee Santos
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 |
No matter how fickle the weather outside, spring was most certainly in bloom – and safely indoors – this past Sat., Apr. 21st with local star students of the CUNY in the Heights' "Planners in Bloom" program.
The event was a culmination of many weeks of focused instruction in event planning, from adding color and whimsy on a budget for ambience to choosing the perfect array of hors d'oeuvres.
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Read more... [In bloom, always]
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 |
John Pizzarelli and his Quartet will be performing selected music at a benefit concert for students of PS/IS 187 this coming Sunday.
Fundraiser for PS/IS 187 to feature John Pizzarelli and his Quartet
This coming Sun., Apr. 29th, there will be some serious swinging, by children and adults alike.
Music from the Great American Songbook is scheduled to be performed by renowned jazz guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli and his Quartet to benefit the students of PS/IS 187.
Also, Tony Tedesco, a PS/IS 187 parent, will be the featured drummer.
This event will take place at 3pm on Sunday, April 29th in the school's auditorium.
The direct link to tickets is at http://wwwjazzatps187.ticketleap.com/
Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of( cash only), depending on availability.
More information can also be found at www.facebook.com/jazzat187 .
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Read more... [Community News APRIL 25, 2012]
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Written by Debralee Santos
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Thursday, April 19, 2012 |
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Campaign filings also reveal over 60,000 dollars raised in 11 days
Oscar de la Renta
On Tuesday, the man who became the first Dominican to design for a French couture house endorsed the man who is seeking to become the first Dominican member of Congress.
This past Tues., Apr. 17th, fashion designer Oscar de la Renta announced his support for New York State Senator Adriano Espaillat's candidacy for Congress against incumbent Charles B. Rangel – and called on all Democrats to do the same.
"I am proud to endorse Adriano Espaillat for Congress and I call on all Democrats, particularly the Latino and Dominican communities, to join me in rallying behind Adriano's historic run to change the political landscape of this country," said De la Renta.
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Read more... [Oscar de la Renta endorses Espaillat for Congress]
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Written by Sandra E. García
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
Members of the Inwood Little League, the oldest league in the city, line up for the season's inaugural parade.
Forget pinstripes – the best baseball players were on Broadway this weekend.
This past Sunday, the city's oldest Little League kicked off its newest spring season.
Hundreds of family members and over 600 players within the Inwood Little League marched from the intersection of Dyckman and Seaman Avenue to the Inwood Hill Park ball fields in Opening Day ceremonies.
Led by Mother Cabrini High School's all-female marching band, the parade of young baseball players and families snaked a colorful path along Broadway on a perfectly sunny early afternoon on Sun., Apr. 15th.
Those driving past in cars and passerby on foot slowed to wave and take photos of the smartly dressed Little Leaguers in bright uniforms and cleats.
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Read more... [Play ball! City’s oldest Little League kicks off new season]
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Written by Sandra E. García
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
La banda de marchar de hembras de la escuela secundaria Mother Cabrini abrió el camino a lo largo de Broadway a los campos de bolas de Inwood Hill Park.Crédito: QPHOTONYC
Olvídese de los trajes de rayas - los mejores jugadores del béisbol estaban en Broadway este fin de semana.
El pasado domingo, la Pequeña Liga más antigua de la ciudad lanzó su temporada de primavera. Cientos de miembros de familia y más de 600 jugadores de la Liga Pequeña de Inwood marcharon desde la intersección de Dyckman y la Avenida Seaman hasta los campos de beisbol del Parque Inwood Hill para las ceremonias del día de apertura.
Liderados por la banda de la escuela secundaria Mother Cabrini, que estaba compuesta solamente de mujeres, el desfile de jugadores jóvenes de béisbol y las familias serpenteaban un camino colorido a lo largo de Broadway, en una tarde soleada a la perfección este domingo 15 de abril.
Los conductores de autos y esos caminando a pie se paraban para saludar y tomar fotos de los jugadores de la Liga Pequeña muy bien vestidos con uniformes brillantes y listones.
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Read more... [¡A jugar se ha dicho! La Pequeña Liga más antigua de la ciudad inicia nueva temporada]
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Written by Sandra E. García
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
At the center's ribbon-cutting ceremony were (from left to right): Supportive Children's Advocacy Network (SCAN)'s Executive Director Lewis Zuchman, Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Jeanne B. Mullgrav; New York State Assemblymember Robert Rodriguez; former Commissioner Commissioner of NYC's Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) Carole Post; and John Quigley, Regional Vice President of Operations for Time Warner in New York.
No need to call the cable company.
Now, should you happen to be in northern Manhattan, you can be the one to pay a visit.
This past Wed., Apr. 4th, the Time Warner Cable Learning Laboratory, a new state-of-the-art facility complete with new workstations, a recording studio and a gym, was unveiled at the James Weldon Johnson Community Center on Lexington Avenue.
Time Warner Cable (TWC) contributed the resources necessary to found a new technology center for the free use of residents.
The community center, opened in January 2011, is host to several classrooms, arts space, a gymnasium, a kitchen, a meeting room and offices.
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Read more... [The cable company pays a call, for the community]
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Written by Sandra E. García
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
Estudiantes hacen fila para experimentar las nuevas estaciones de trabajo en la instalación de último modelo proporcionada por Time Warner Cable
No es necesario llamar a la compañía de cable.
Ahora, si llega usted a estar en el norte de Manhattan, puede que sea usted el que haga una visita.
Este pasado miércoles 4 de abril, el Laboratorio de Aprendizaje de Time Warner Cable, una nueva instalación de último modelo con nuevas estaciones de trabajo, un estudio de grabación, y un gimnasio, fue inaugurado en el James Weldon Community Center en la Avenida Lexington.
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Read more... [La compañía de cable hace una visita, para la comunidad]
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
All are invited to join Isham Park's celebration of "Sticktopia," in honor of the park's centennial and to mark Earth Day.
Photo Credit: Isaacc García
This coming Sun., Apr. 22nd, as part of the Isham Park Centennial celebrations and to mark Earth Day, "Sticktopia" will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Isham Park.
The second in a series of Isham Park Centennial events, the "Sticktopia" celebration calls special attention to the 1912 gift of land by Flora E. Isham
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Read more... [Isham Park celebrates “Sticktopia”]
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