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LACU NUEVAS. 24 Febrero, 2006. Weekly e-bulletin. Latin American Cultural Union (LACU). www.lacunet.org. In 2006, LACU is celebrating 20 years of Latinos in Pittsburgh since 1986. **********************************************************
******************************************************** Afro - Latin Folk Dance Workshop in February. Festejo from Peru and Samba from Brazil Dates: Saturdays, February 25, 2006. Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Location: Ice House Artist Studios, 100 43rd Street, Studio 109, Lawrenceville. Cost: Free For more information: Tracie Yorke, 412 478 8146, dance@lacunet.org ****************************************************** Haitian democratic turmoil...what implications does the present state of Haiti have for the rest of the world? Please join the Pitt National Lawyers Guild and the International Law Society on Friday, February 24th at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (room 113) starting at 2:00 – 8:00pm. **************************************************** Peru Negro actuara en Ohio. www.perunegro.org/touring.html March 2: Jay de Baldwin Wallace College en Berea, Ohio que queda a 2 horas 21 min. de Pittsburgh. Los precios son $5.00 regular, $3 for children 12 or under y seniors. Empieza a las 7 p.m. March 3: Columbus, Ohio. (3 horas de Pittsburgh) cuesta $32 y $22 y empieza a las 8 p.m. ********************************************************* Do you want to be part of the GALA Committee to plan the 20-years of LATINOS IN PITTSBURGH in October?. Si deseas estar en el Comite de GALA para la celebracion de los 20 anos de los LATINOS EN PITTSBURGH. Envia tu mensaje a Gala@lacunet.org ************************************************ Magee Womancare International will offer Latina women's breast health program for Latinas in the Latino community. Sunday/Domingo, March 26th at St. Hyacinth's Church-Oakland. Kathryn Collins. kcollins@mail.magee.edu **********************************************
El museo de historia Heinz History
Center-Strip District quiere poner una exhibicion sobre latinos en
Pittsburgh. Si tienes algo que donar de tu pais como: objetos, cartas,
fotos, musica, intrumentos musicales, utensilios de cocina, en fin,
artefactos de todo tipo. No tiene que ser antiguo. Si tienen algo que donar:
Nathalie Folch (412)364-0615, nfolch@comcast.net o ************************************************ "Hola!" television show on Thursday nights at 8:00pm will feature the Latin American Cultural Union (LACU) Exective Board members on Channel 21 (cable television). DVD copies will be available in March. For a few minutes at the end of that show the "Besame" musical group with three persons gave a great musical performance. This LACU and "Besame" show on "Hola!" will be repeated at least more two times on Thursday at 8:00pm in Pittsburgh (Channel 21) then repeated in the cities of Philadelphia and Erie. Dr. Ezequiel Mobley. ECMglobal@aol.com Tel: 412-361-0765 ***********************************************
Please note the LHAL Photovoices exhibition at
Pittsburgh Filmmakers Photovoices ********************************************** Pittsburgh Latin American Film Series. March and April 2006. Frick Arts Auditórium. Mark your calendars!!!. University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Latin American Studies and the Latin American Cultural Union. www.lacunet.org ******************************************** Mariachis in Pittsburgh. Mariachi's at Old Mexico, Washington, PA, Martes, March 7, 2006. 6-9PM. Directions from Pittsburgh - Rt 79 South, then take Rt 70 East. Take the first exit, Rt 19 South (Murtland Ave). At the first light bear right onto Oak Spring Road. At the first light on Oak Spring Rd make a left into Oak Spring Plaza (you will see Big Lots department store). Old Mexico Restaurant is in the plaza. ******************************************* INTERNATIONAL DANCE PARTY. Who: Cultures of the World Club. When: March 10Th from 6 to 10 pm. Where: Atrium CCAC North Hills Campus (8701 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh,15237). Dress: Semiformal. Come and enjoy cultural performances, international cruisine and live music. The tickets are $3 at the entrance. Please bring a dish from your culture to share (potluck). More information: maurop_16@hotmail.com ******************************************** From my kitchen to you …www.extravaganzauno.com Presents Cooking classes 2006 February, 25th: Saturday. - March, 25th: Saturday. - April, 22nd. Saturday. - May, 27th Saturday. June, 10th. Saturday. - Fee: $10 p/p includes refreshments and appetizers. Reserve a seat in advance, space is limited. We have culinary and gourmet door prizes. Food sales at the end of each class. Bring a friend and meet other. Professionals while tasting Argentinean food!!!! 10:30 am “be punctual” Send check to: Monica Aveni-Ranii. 1437 Jefferson Heights Rd. Pgh. Pa 15235. Phone: 412-824-9667 raniic@capa.net ******************************************* Via Crucis y bendicion eucaristica en espanol cada viernes durante Cuaresma a las 6:30 PM en la Iglesia de San Jacinto. Estudio biblico despues del via crucis ( como a las 7:15) en el salon superior de la Iglesia. La Comunidad Catolica esta' inaugurando una conferencia de san vicente de paul para obras de caridad a los mas necesitados.....se aceptan nuevos miembros. Para mas informacion llme al 412.578.0402. o comuniquese con el Padre capellan al dondaniele@juno.com ******************************************* PNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. We also pride ourselves on being sensitive to your need to maintain a balance between your job and your personal life. We're always looking for talented people to join the PNC team. Languages are a plus! Across all of PNC's businesses, we have part-time and full-time openings at all levels in sales, operations, client services, marketing, finance, information technology, bank operations, credit and loan analysis and a wide variety of other areas. To submit your resume please visit: www.pnc.jobs ******************************************
michele.valiska@highmark.com
[mailto:michele.valiska@highmark.com] ***************************************** Plena Libre, Sunday April 9, 2006 at the Byham Theater, presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. 7pm. The 2003 Grammy Award-nominees for Best Tropical Traditional Album, Plena Libre has an appeal that stems from its innovative interpretation of the plena genre, a style that draws on both traditional and modern music of Puerto Rico. Billboard Magazine calls their CD Mas Libre “eminently multidimensional dance music” and Newsday describes the album as “music for the mind, the body and the heart.” A student matinee will be on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 10 am. burleywilson@pgharts.org ***************************************** Black History Month Discussion on Black Mexicans. Urban League Young Professional-Pgh Four interrelated and facilitated discussion groups will explore (1) the history of Afro-Mexicans. (2) African American history (3) The diversity within the African Diaspora community in the US (4) Links between the Hispanic and African American communities. Date: Saturday, February 25, 2006. Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Location: Taco Loco Taqueria, 2700 Jane Street, South Side For more information: 412 227 4170, www.ulyp-pgh.org ***************************************** Salsa Night with Marlon Silva. Date: Saturday, February 25, 2006. Time: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am Location: Jamie’s Restaurant, 3220 West Liberty Avenue, Dormont. Cost: $5.00 per Person For more information: 412 561 0450. Free Parking! ************************************** Mardi Gras Celebration & Katrina Benefit featuring Tangueros de Ley. Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Time: 6:00 pm. Location: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, East Liberty. Cost: (by reservation) $5 adults, $2.50 12 yrs. and under, $15 family (covers food and program). For more information: 412 441 3800 ext. 11, www.cathedralofhope.org ************************************** Algo Latino, The Premier Latin Big Band. Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Time: 8:00 - 11:00 pm. Location: The Royal Palace, 2660 Library Road, Pittsburgh. Cost: $5.00 For more information: 412 882 8000, www.algolatino.net **************************************** Thaddeus Phillips presents ¡El Conquistador!. *Performed primarily in Spanish with projected English subtitles. Date: Saturday, March 4, 2006. Time: 8:00 pm. Location: The Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky Street, North Shore. Cost: Tickets $18/ $15 for members and students For more information: 412 237 8300, www.warhol.org In conjunction with the Off the Wall performance art series. *************************************** Birmingham Free Clinic. Pediatric, Immunization and Weight Management Clinics Date: Saturday, March 4, 2006. Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. Location: Salvation Army, 54 S. 9th Street, Southside. Cost: Free. For more information: 412 692 4706 or 412 481 7900 Ext. 281 . ************************************* Eat ‘N Meet Intercultural Bag Lunch. Dates: Every Tuesday. Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm. Location: Dining Room B, 1st floor, William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh. Eat 'n Meet invites students of all races, faces and places to an informal bag lunch every Tuesday at noon. Bring your lunch or food to share and join us for casual conversation, bring a friend or meet one! Hot tea and cocoa provided, microwave available to heat your lunch. Contact: jbrayman@pitt.edu ************************************ WRCT 88.3 FM - Revista Radial Latinoamericana/Latin American Radio Magazine News, sports, politics, local, social, cultural, recreational events and the best Latin American music. Dates: Every Thursday. Time: 6:05 - 7:00 pm. Send any special announcements that you would like aired to: Miguel Rojas Sotelo: rojaszotelo@hotmail.com, or Martha Mantilla: martham@pitt.edu, or call 412 521 8651. *************************************
Latin Jazz with Puro Queso Jazz Quintet:
Victor Ruiz. Dates: Every Thursday. Time: 8:00 - 11:00 pm. Location: Bossa
Nova, 123 Seventh Street, Downtown. Contact: 412 232 3030,
www.bossanovapgh.com Weekly Language Classes/ Practice Sessions: Location: Tango Cafe, 5806 Forward Ave, Squirrel Hill. Contact: 412 421 1390, www.TangoCafePgh.com. Spanish I. $3.00 per class. Every Wednesday. Time: 7:00 pm. Spanish II. $3.00 per class. Every Tuesday. 7:00 pm Spanish Conversation Practice & games. (Intermediate level) Dates: Every Thursday. 7:00 pm English Practice (for non-native speakers). Every Friday. Time: 7:00 pm Spanish Conversation “Tertulia”. Every Saturday. Time: 3:30 pm
English as a Second Language (ESL). All levels welcome. Every Thursday. 1:00 - 2:00 pm Location: First Trinity Evangelical-Lutheran Church, 535 N. Neville St., Oakland Contact: 412 683 4121, ERA@FirstTrinity.net ************************************** Dance Lessons (Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata, Line Dancing). Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Location: The Dance Café, 120 Sixth Street, Downtown. Cost: $10 per class. Contact: 412 261 0441, www.thedancecafe.com *************************************** Latin Nights with Azucar. Every Thursday night. Dance lessons from 8:30 - 9:30 pm, Show from 9:30 pm - 1:00 am. Dowe's on 9th, 121 9th Street, Downtown. www.azucarband.com www.doweson9th.com or email Indiracorales@yahoo.com ************************************** Friday Night Dances. Every Friday. Dance lessons from 9:30 - 10:00 pm, Dance from 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. The Dance Café, 120 Sixth Street, Downtown. Cost: $5.00. Tel. 412 261 0441, www.thedancecafe.com **************************************** 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. Luis Montano, Vice-Presidente, Fernando Cardoza, Tesorero. 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, Luis Montano, Vice-President, Fernando Cardoza, Treasurer. 2005-2007. www.lacunet.org
In 2006, LACU is celebrating 20 years in Pittsburgh since 1986!!! Join the celebration in October!!!
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