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Books & Authors
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Alfred A. Fernández presents Adrift: The Cuban Raft
People
Historian and author Alfred A. Fernández explores two
nations in conflict, and the hapless people tossed between
their shores.
Books and Books
265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables
305-442-4408
Tuesday, March 19
8:00 PM
Flora Gonzalez presents In the Vortex of the Cyclone:
Selected Poems by Excilia Saldana
Flora Gonzalez, editor and translator of In the Vortex
of the Cyclone: Selected Poems by Excilia Saldana,
discusses this first bi-lingual anthology by the Afro-Cuban
poet.
Books & Books
933 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
305-532-3222 |
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Classes & Lectures
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Friday, March 8
10:00 AM
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Los Derechos Humanos de los Niños en Cuba":
Presentation by Dr. Ana Lidia Usategui |
Sponsored by the Instituto Cultural Hispano-Americano.
University of Miami Koubek Center
2705 SW 3 St, Miami
305-284-6003
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The Fourth Annual Cuban Research Institute (CRI)
Conference on Cuban and Cuban-American Studies
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Scholarly conference on topics including literature,
cinema, arts, history, social and political issues with
several panels dedicated to the Cuban republican period
between 1902 and 1958.
Cuban Research Institute
Florida International University
University Park Campus, Miami
305-348-1991 or
crinst@fiu.edu
http://lacc.fiu.edu/cri
Registration at door: $75/One-Day Registation: $25/Non-FIU
Students: $15/FIU Students, Faculty & Staff: Free with FIU
ID
Friday, March 8
12:00 PM
The Jewish Community in Cuba: Past and Present
Co-sponsored by the Institute for Cuban and Cuban
American Studies and the Sue and Leonard Miller Center for
Contemporary Judaic Studies of the University of Miami.
Presentations by Dr. Margalit Bejarano, professor at the
Department of Latin American Studies at The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem and a researcher and associate
director of the Oral History Division in the Institute of
Contemporary Jewry, and Dr. Moises Asis, a Cuban-American
lawyer, scientist, and author. Moderated by Dr. Jaime
Suchlicki - Director, Institute for Cuban and Cuban American
Studies Emilio Bacardi Moreau Professor of History and
International Studies.
University of Miami Faculty Club
1550 Brescia Ave, Coral Gables
305-284-CUBA (2822)
$20/person. RSVP -- limited seating.
Saturday, March 9
2:00 PM
Matanzas, Athens of Cuba: The Intellectuals and their
Tertulias and Matanzas in Its Music
Tertulia Matancera of the Cuban Geneallogy Club of Miami,
Florida.
Presentation by Antonio Bechily Carreño.
Belén Jesuit Preparatory School Library
520 SW 127 Ave, Miami
http://www.cgcmiami.org/cuba/index.htm
Thursday, March 14
6:00 PM
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Homage to Mariano Brull, 20th Century Cuban Poet |
Sponsored by the AMIGOS of the University of Miami Library
Cuban Heritage Collection. Guest speakers: Manuel J.
Santayana and Emilio de Armas.
University of Miami, Otto G. Richter Library, Archives &
Special Collections (8th Floor)
1300 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables
305-284-4008
Sunday, March 17
9:00 AM
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"La Mujer Cubana": Breakfast Meeting of the Mujeres
Luchadoras por la Democracia |
Panel discussion featuring Dr. Moravia Capó, Dr. Rosa
Leonor Whitmarsh, and Ileana Puig.
La Carreta Restaurant
8650 Bird Rd, Miami
$10/person
Tuesday, March 19
10:00 AM
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Rafael García Barcena: Presentation by Dr. Jorge Valls
Arango |
Sponsored by the Instituto Cultural Hispano-Americano.
University of Miami Koubek Center
2705 SW 3 St, Miami
305-284-6003
Friday, March 22
10:00 AM
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"Arquitectura y Urbanismo en la República de Cuba,
1902-1958": Presentation by Nicolás Quintana
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Sponsored by the Instituto Cultural Hispano-Americano.
University of Miami Koubek Center
2705 SW 3 St, Miami
305-284-6003 |
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Art/Exhibitions
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Cintas
Fellow: Waldo Balart
Exhibit opening to follow the Steven and Dorothea Green
Critics’ Lecture Series featuring Julia Herzberg, Latin
American Art Historian. Waldo Balart, a Cuban artist currently
living in Spain, was the first artist to bring the movements
of Constructivism to Cuban art. Exhibition continues through
March 10, 2002.
The Art Museum at Florida International University
10910 SW 17 St (GL100), Miami
305-348-2890
http://www.fiu.edu/~museum/ |
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Theater/Dance
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4 Guys Named Jose ... And Una Mujer Named Maria!
A celebration of Latin song and dance through the story of
four entertainers staging a musical revue; performed by the
original Broadway cast and production team.
Actor's Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
305-444-9293
http://www.actorsplayhouse.org/
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Music
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Noche de Carnaval
This popular event that forms part of Carnaval Miami
features an international line-up of top Latin performers who
come together in a stage full of special effects. Sponsored
by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana.
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
For information: 305-644-8888 For tickets: 305-358-5885 (Ticketmaster)
http://www.carnaval-miami.org/start.htm
Tickets $22-$75
Sunday, March 3
11:00 AM
"Sun Day" on the Mile
Miracle Mile in Coral Gables welcomes this upscale Latin
Jazz Festival, featuring stages,pop music, children's
activities, exhibits and gourmet foods. A day of fun for
everyone including the kids. Brought to you by the Kiwanis
Club of Little Havana as part of Carnaval Miami.
Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
305-644-8888
http://www.carnaval-miami.org/start.htm
Wednesday, March 6
8:00 PM
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Cuban Composer René Touzet: His Music and His Friends
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Opening night concert of the Fourth CRI Conference on Cuban
and Cuban-American Studies.
Wertheim Center for the Performing Arts
Florida International University
10910 SW 17 St, Miami
305-348-1991 or crinst@fiu.edu
http://lacc.fiu.edu/cri
Sunday, March 10
11:00 AM
Calle Ocho
Calle Ocho the world's largest street party filled with
musical stages, youth sites, folkloric sites and food vendors.
Brought to you by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana as part of
Carnaval Miami.
SW 8 St between 4 and 27 Aves, Miami
305-644-8888
http://www.carnaval-miami.org/start.htm
Sunday, March 17
3:30 PM
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Su Majestad: La Musica Cubana |
Concert of Cuban music featuring Paquita O'Farrill,
soprano, Armando Terron, tenor, Orlando Hernández, baritone,
and Jesus García Ruspoli, pianist and musical director.
Sponsored by the Centro de Enseñanza O'Farrill.
Centro Communitario Manuel Artime
900 SW 1 St, Miami
305-264-3232
$20/person
Sunday, March 24
4:00 PM
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Cuban Centennial Concert: In Memoriam of Teresa
Escandon |
University of Miami School of Music concert to benefit the
Dr. Rosalina Sackstein Scholarship Fund.
University of Miami Gusman Hall
1314 Miller Dr, Coral Gables
305-284-6477
$20/person, $10/students
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Films
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Amy Serrano presents A Woman’s Place?
This 72-minute film, which aired on PBS, examines the
experiences, struggles and achievements of famous contemporary
Latinas, including Isabel Allende, Esmeralda Santiago, Dr.
Antonia Novello, Maria Hinojosa, Bianca Jagger and Margorie
Agosin, among others.
Books and Books
265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables
305-442-4408
Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 31
Miami Latin Film Festival
The Miami Latin Film Festival (formerly known as the Miami
Hispanic Film Festival) is a competitive event that presents
the most recent and best projects of Latin directors.
http://www.hispanicfilm.com |
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Special Events
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Friday, March 1
Calle Ocho 8K Run
A huge after-hour celebration combined with running,
gives the formula for an absolutely different style event.
As the kick-off to the entire week of festivities for
Carnaval Miami, the annual Calle Ocho 8K Run provides a
cultural mix of Latinos and Anglo participants, who are
actively involved in sports and recreation. Brought to you
by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana.
Starts on 8th St and SE 1 Ave, Miami
Registration information at
http://www.footworksmiami.com/races/Calle_Ocho.asp
6:00 PM - Race day registration
7:15 PM - Kiddie Dash (200 yds)
7:30 PM - 8K Run
7:30 PM - 5K Fitness Walk
Saturday, March 2
8:00 PM
Noche de Carnaval
This popular event that forms part of Carnaval Miami
features an international line-up of top Latin performers who
come together in a stage full of special effects. Brought to
you by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana as part of Carnaval
Miami.
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
For information: 305-644-8888 For tickets: 305-358-5885 (Ticketmaster)
http://www.carnaval-miami.org/start.htm
Tickets $22-$75
Sunday, March 3
11:00 AM
"Sun Day" on the Mile
Miracle Mile in Coral Gables welcomes this upscale Latin
Jazz Festival, featuring stages,pop music, children's
activities, exhibits and gourmet foods. A day of fun for
everyone including the kids. Brought to you by the Kiwanis
Club of Little Havana as part of Carnaval Miami.
Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
305-644-8888
http://www.carnaval-miami.org/start.htm
Wednesday, March 6-Saturday, March 9
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The Fourth Annual Cuban Research Institute (CRI)
Conference on Cuban and Cuban-American Studies
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Scholarly conference on topics including literature,
cinema, arts, history, social and political issues with
several panels dedicated to the Cuban republican period
between 1902 and 1958.
Cuban Research Institute
Florida International University
University Park Campus, Miami
305-348-1991 or crinst@fiu.edu
http://lacc.fiu.edu/cri
Registration at door: $75/One-Day Registation: $25/Non-FIU
Students: $15/FIU Students, Faculty & Staff: Free with FIU ID
Sunday, March 10
11:00 AM
Calle Ocho
Calle Ocho the world's largest street party filled with
musical stages, youth sites, folkloric sites and food vendors.
Brought to you by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana as part of
Carnaval Miami.
SW 8 St between 4 and 27 Aves, Miami
305-644-8888
http://www.carnaval-miami.org/start.htm
Saturday, March 16
7:00 PM
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Municipio de Union de Reyes: Celebration of the 37th
Anniversary of Its Founding and of Cuba's Centennial
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Dinner and show.
La Carreta Restaurant
5350 W 16 Ave, Hialeah
$20/person
Saturday, March 30
7:30 PM
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Colegio Nacional de Arquitectos de Cuba: Annual
Celebration of Cuban Architects Day and Homage to Cuba's
Centennial |
Hilton Miami Airport & Towers
5101 Blue Lagoon Dr, Miami
$50/person
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Meetings
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Miami Chapter of the Circulo de Cultura Panamericano:
Homenaje al Centenario |
Presentation of awards for poetry and essay.
Casa Paco Restaurant
8868 SW 40 St, Miami
Saturday, March 16
9:00 AM
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Peña Valeriana: "La Enmienda Platt": Presentation by
Dr. Manuel Marquez Sterling |
Monthly meeting sponsored by the Fundación Félix Varela.
Casa Paco Restaurant
8868 SW 40 St, Miami
$6/person
Sunday, March 17
9:00 AM
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"La Mujer Cubana": Breakfast Meeting of the Mujeres
Luchadoras por la Democracia |
Panel discussion featuring Dr. Moravia Capó, Dr. Rosa
Leonor Whitmarsh, and Ileana Puig.
La Carreta Restaurant
8650 Bird Rd, Miami
$10/person
Saturday, March 23
11:30 AM
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"Homenaje a la Mujer": Lunch Meeting of the Mujeres
Cubanas Universitarias |
Luncheon honoring Dr. Cecilia Zayas Bazan, Dr. Wilma Tuñon,
Mayor Velia Yedra, and Mrs. Alina Mayo Azze.
Renaissance in the Gables
2340 SW 32 Ave, Miami
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Other
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Friday, March 29
7:00-11:00 PM
Viernes Cultural en la Calle Ocho
Monthly cultural event showcasing music, dance, poetry,
visual arts and theater.
SW Eighth St between SW 14 and 17 Avenues
305-644-9559
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Submit events to María R. Estorino:
mestorino@miami.edu
Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies / Cuban Heritage
Collection
University of Miami |