LACU NUEVAS. 13 Enero, 2006. Weekly e-bulletin. Latin American Cultural Union (LACU). www.lacunet.org. In 2006, celebrating 20 years anniversary in Pittsburgh since 1986.

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Reunion Mensual de LACU. Monthly Meeting. January/Enero 13. 6:30-8:30pm. 235 Atwood St. Oakland. Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Todos estan invitados. Everyone is welcome.

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Pittsburgh se vio muy bien en el programa de Tu Pulso el Domingo 8 de Enero. La segunda parte se vera el Domingo 15 de Enero a las 8:30am en el Canal de TELEFUTURA, programa TU PULSO!!!. solperez@UNIVISION.NET

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Iglesia Bautista Hispana Pittsburgh. 159 North Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (At Bayard St). Invitación a Presentación Musical. Este domingo 15 de Enero, durante nuestro Servicio de Adoración a Dios, a las 2:00 PM, se presentará la agrupación musical cristiana Nuevo Pacto que dirige el hermano Emerson López. Es la primera presentación del grupo en Estados Unidos años después de haber salido de Centroamérica. Los hermanos de Nuevo Pacto, de nacionalidad Guatemalteca, que residen en Estados unidos en lugares diferentes, se juntarán por primera vez para esta actuación en nuestra Iglesia. Moisés Rosario, Pastor. 215-453-2940
moises.rosario@comcast.net

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Enrique “Quique” Bazan performing in MISS SAIGON!!!! For those of you who enjoy live theater, "Miss Saigon" is a powerful pop opera authored by the creators of Les Miserables.  The show returns to Pittsburgh this month!  We have a talented cast, and I will play several roles throughout the show, including Vietnamese soilder, Thai hustler, and American dancer.

Performances will be at the Byham Theater in downtown Pittsburgh.  They run from January 19th to the 29th.  For more information, please visit: www.pittsburghmusicals.com

Also, be sure the check with your compan! y and/or school for discounted ticket rates.  Students get half off. I hope to see you there! Enrique Bazán Arias quixote1973@yahoo.com

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The Whirl magazine, January 2006, posted pictures from the 2005 Latin American Cultural Union GALA in their section, Latinos in Pittsburgh, page 53. Who is featured?, Salome Gutierrez, Mauricio Patino, Vanessa Ascanio, Enrique y Norma Bazan, y Oditza Carrasco. Felicitaciones a ellos!.  http://www.whirlmagazine.com/events_latino.php

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Ibiza's Latin Night   Sunday, 15 January 2006. 8pm to 2am. FREE admission. Come out and enjoy salsa dancing, tapas, and drinks! Also try the special 5 course wine dinner with 10% of dinner sales going to the American Red Cross. See the menu and more information on Latin Night at http://www.ibizatapasrestaurant.com/calendar.php .

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Afro-Peruvian Jazz. Gabriel Alegria, nieto de Ciro Alegria, el autor peruano de “El Mundo es Ancho y Ajeno” e hijo de Alonso Alegria (el dramaturgo), se va a presentar con su banda de 6 miembros el domingo 22 de enero a las 4 p.m. en el Dowes de la calle 9 (Dowe’s on 9th) en el downtown, 9th street.  Va a tocar musica afroperuana con un estilo de Jazz.  The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children. http://www.gabrielalegria.com/

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Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Meeting on January 24, 2006. 5:30-7:30 pm.  Dominion Tower 625 Liberty Avenue - 20th Floor. Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Free Admission*** Please bring photo Identification ***RSVP Required: chamber@pmahcc.org*** Special guest: Ryan Oliver is the Cultural Literacy teacher at City Charter High School.  Mr. Oliver will be addressing us to tell us about their project.

Joseph Manich [mailto:manich@pmahcc.org]
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Exhibición pro-Salud de los Latinos: “Photovoices” en Pittsburgh Filmmakers que aparecerá en Marzo. Pittsburgh Filmmakers han decidido amablemente representar nuestro trabajo entre febrero 24 – abril 2 en su galería prestigiosa en la Calle de Melwood, la sección del norte de Oakland de la Ciudad de Pittsburgh. Cada entrevista será un máximo de 15 minutos.

La primera de las oportunidades de registrarse será el miércoles enero 11 de 7 p,m, – 9 p,m, en Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Espacio D. La segunda oportunidad será el domingo enero 22 de 2 p,m, – 4 p.m. Si usted habla sólo español, por favor llame a Fernando Cardoza al 412-445-1079 para planificar su entrevista. fernando@cardoza-it.com

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No te pierdas este evento espectacular de balet directo desde Venezuela a Pittsburgh. Los tickets ya estan a la venta. A Pittsburgh Dance Council Presentation. Saturday, February 18, 2006
Byham Theater. Since 1980, artistic director Adriana Urdaneta has become a beacon of contemporary dance in modern Venezuela - creating a poetic mixture of humor, drama, lyricism, abstraction and fantasy. In this Pittsburgh premiere choreographed by Luz Urdaneta, Danzahoy will present Exodo, whose gestural language is a subtle combination of the joropo -! a traditional Venezuelan dance - the sensual tango, and a purely contemporary vocabulary. Exodo is choreographed by Luz Urdaneta. Tickets: $19.00 - $38.00. Call 412-456-6666 or online at! www.pgharts.org,

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Subject: Kenia's upcoming performances dates.

WED Jan 11 - Walnut Grill from 8:00 to 10:00PM

(w/Max Leake).  5500 Walnut Street, Shadyside - (corner of Bellefonte). (412) 688-8220

TUE Jan 24 - BLUE - DIVA Series from 8:00 to 11:00PM

(w/Eric Susoeff, Dwayne Dolphin, James Johnson III). 1701 Duncan Ave. (Duncan Manor, North Hills). (412) 369-9050

TUE Jan 31 - DOWNBEAT JAZZ  from 5:00 to 8:00PM

(w/Eric Susoeff, Dwayne Dolphin, James Johnson III). The Cabaret at Theater Square. 655 Penn Avenue – Downtown. (412) 325-6766.

February is Carnaval time!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Kenia  kenia30@comcast.net

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Subject: HUGE SALSA VIDEO SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would like to let you know that the Let's Dance Salsa Instructional Videos are currently on sale for an unbeatable price of $10.00 each!!! They are in VHS format ONLY and this will be your last chance to purchase them in this format. You can find the videos for sale only in Pittsburgh at:

1.-Club Havana-Ellsworth Ave-Shadyside (412) 661-2025 in English

2.-Tango Cafe-Squirrel Hill (412) 421-1390 in Spanish and English

3.-Record Village-Walnut Street-Shadyside (412) 682-1984 in English

Marlon Silva. MSilva04@aol.com www.LetsDanceSalsa.com

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOZART!  In a 250th birthday celebration with Mozart_ s greatest chamber music and a birthday cake. Don't miss this program in which Lilly Abreu will be performing Mozart's aria from Il Re Pastore, "L'amero saro costante", along with the very accomplished musicians Pauline Rovkah and Jeremy Black. Saturday, January 28, 2006.

3 pm. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. 616 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Tickets: 412-362-5610 ext. 2196. e-mail: coned@pts.edu

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El hijo de Lilly Abreu, Rafael Abreu Canedo (inter-disciplinary artist) launched his website www.rafcanedo.com (still under construction) where you can see his new work.  Just click on Portfolio, from the main page, to check out a variety of Paintings, Photos, Videos, Installations and more. For more information and/or sales, contact him directly at rafcanedo@yahoo.com

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Tango Workshop A five-day series of an exciting event certain to take you away to "Tangoland", when Julieta Ugartemendia, Argentinean clarinetist, singer and director of local ensemble Tangueros de Ley will lead you in subjects such as: Evolution of Tango; Music, Literature and Dance; Understanding Lyrics; Introduction to Lunfardo; Tango Music Apreciation; And More fun surprises!!

Mondays ; January 23, 30, February 6, 13 and 20.   6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Co-sponsored by: Hope Academy for Music and the Arts. Registration: $75 for the five sessions or $20 each. Hope Academy Students: Free. Student discounts. Please, register via e-mail at:
julietau@gmail.com For more information: 412-401-8452

The Hope Academy of Music and the Arts, East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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WORLD GROOVE NIGHT! DejaVu in the Strip District. Thursday, Jan 12 starting at 9:30 pm. No cover charge and kitchen open until 12 am..Listen and dance to exciting new blends of traditional and contemporary music from all over the globe.  Western styles like funk, hip-hop, R&B and eletronic fused with roots music!!! Plus salsa, merengue, reggaeton, bhangra, samba, vallenato, house, cumbia, etc.

Next week, Jan 19th, is Turkish Groove Night brought to you by the Turkish Association!

Carla www.arrepiabrasil.org

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Apartment Available. Highland Park. Large 2 bedroom apartment in Highland Park.  Second floor. Equipped kitchen, wall to wall carpeting.  700 + gas/electric.  Close to buslines (500, 73B, 74B, 77D, 71A) and the park.  Available immediately.  Non-smoking graduate students preferred.

Call 412-491-9242.

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Export/Shipping Assistant

BASIC FUNCTION:    To assist with the Shipping and Export Administration of all Domestic and International shipments.

Rob Onacila mailto: ronacila@pressco.com 

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Subject: Job Posting:  Case Manager                Req #000035 Posted until                 June 6, 2006
Apply at www.highmark.com The role of the Case Manager is to service clients through on-site and telephonic contact by assessing, evaluating, coordinating, facilitating, planning, and advocating for the member during periods of health and illness.  michele.valiska@highmark.com

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La Unión Cultural Latinoamericana (LACU) es una organización voluntaria, sin fines de lucro y que cuenta con el status 501(c)(3) donaciones son deducibles de impuestos.  La misión es promover y preservar las diversas manifestaciones culturales latinoamericanas en la región de Pittsburgh a traves del boletín bi-mensual, bilingue, “Noticiero”, el programa para niños  “Sábado Latino Infantil”, conversación inglés-castellano, acceso a grupos musicales latinos, bailes típicos, la GALA Latina, y eventos culturales.  LACU NUEVAS es un boletin electronico semanal que llega a los miembros de LACU para mantenerlos informados de las actividades latinoamericanas en la region de Pittsburgh. Tel.412-396-5670.

***Hagase miembro de LACU. Tarifas Anuales: : $10 estudiantes; ;  $15 individuos; $25 familias; $50-Non-profits; $100-Empresas. Enviar por correo a: LACU,  PO BOX 19403, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Se toman avisos publicitarios en Noticiero. Erika Wirkkala, Presidente de LACU. 2005-2007. http://www.lacunet.org

 

The Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), is a volunteer, non-profit, 501©(3), tax-deductible organization whose mission is to promote the cultural traditions of Latin America in Pittsburgh through Spanish conversations, a bilingual publication “Noticiero”, the “Sabado Latino program”, authentic dances, arts, the Latino GALA, food, and cultural lectures.  Practice Your Spanish!!!. Info. 412-396-5670.  LACU NUEVAS is a weekly electronic bulletin for the LACU members to keep them informed about the Latin American activities in the Pittsburgh region.   ***Become a LACU member***:  Annual Fees $10-students;  $15-individuals;  $25-families; $50-Non-Profits; $100-Corporations.  Mail it to:  LACU,  PO BOX 19403,  Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Advertise in Noticiero. Erika Wirkkala, President. LACU. 2005-2007. www.lacunet.org

 

In 2006, LACU is celebrating 20 years of life in Pittsburgh!!! Join the celebration in October!!!