MidwestLatino Friends will receive discount for ticket to the great Rikki Tikki Tavi show this weekend, choreographed by Padma Chebrolu
Click here to get a coupon for $5 off of the ticket price
Please take advantage of the discount, and feel free to share it with your friends and associates. Click right above the ticket link to see the CETConnect interview.
Plan to come to Cincy-Cincofor a real Fiestade Pueblothe weekend of May 3 (12-11pm) and 4 (11:00am to 8pm) at Riverbend Plaza. Those who attended last year said it was the best ever. So we are bringing back the FiestadePueblo, but making it better. Here’s what’s special this year:
Transformation of the Plaza at Riverbend into aFiestade Pueblo
New arts & crafts, games and inflatables for children of all ages. There are prizes for the kids completing the games, and arts and crafts to take home.
New restaurants with authentic food from Mexico, Colombia, and Peru among others
Cincy-Cinco parade and conga line at 5:30 pm on Saturday. Dress up, bring your Latin hat, and join the fun.
The biggest and most authentic CINCO DE MAYOparty in the Midwest on Saturday night for adults. Special beverage prices from 7 to 8pm
As every year in April, members of the Hispanic community gathered to support Su Casa Hispanic Center of Cincinnati at its annual Awards Dinner and Silent Auction.
This year the Award winners were Robert Cloud (Volunteer Award), Fr. Joseph Nelson (Cesar Chavez Award), Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (Corporate Award), and Shriners Hospitals for Children-Cincinnati (Beyond Our Borders Award). The MC for the evening was Sandra Ali from Channel 5, and the Keynote Speaker, Sean Rugless, President & CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce. Closing remarks were deliverd by Sofia Moyano-Kleckner, the Director of Su Casa.
More pictures are in the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery
The company's spectacular repertoire ranges freely across a wide spectrum of dance and music -- from cutting edge modern choreography to spirituals, hip-hop, jazz, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Experience AAADT's extraordinary technique, passion and inimitable style in an exhilarating program of thrilling new works and beloved Ailey classics!
Founded in 1958 by the legendary dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey, this internationally-acclaimed African-American modern dance company has dazzled audiences from New York City to South Africa to China with its unparalleled artistry. The company's spectacular repertoire ranges freely across a wide spectrum of dance and music -- from cutting edge modern choreography to spirituals, hip-hop, jazz, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Experience AAADT's extraordinary technique, passion and inimitable style in an exhilarating program of thrilling new works and beloved Ailey classics!
At both Cincinnati performances, the program will feature: Love Stories, Solo, Vespers, and audience-favorite, Revelations.
HOTTEST Wednesday nightswith hottest Salsa dancers in town - the "Havana Nights". In the most classy Salsa location in town, according to Cincinnati Enquirer!!!
With FREE admission, FREE dance lessons, Cincinnati's BEST Salsa dancers, and the BEST Latino DJ in town, the legendary Rudy Alvarez, spinning the hottest Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata music, this is the undisputed place to be on Wednesday nights...
In the year 1977, several Puerto Rican residents of the Dayton metropolitan area became quite concerned about the lack of knowledge about Puerto Rico throughout the Miami Valley region. For this reason, the Puerto Rican Cultural Society of Dayton was organized in March 1978 by Puerto Ricans residing in Dayton, Centerville, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Englewood, Beavercreek, Kettering, Bellbrook and other surrounding communities. It was incorporated as a non-profit organization under the laws of the state of Ohio. In 1983, the Internal Revenue Service approved the tax-exempt t[501( c ) 3] status of the Society. As stated in its constitution, the objectives of the Society are to promote the heritage and culture of Puerto Rico and also to provide the people of the Dayton metropolitan area with information about Puerto Rico. This information includes but is not limited to such topics as history, geography, culture, music, sports, economics, politics, education and heritage.
Over the 30 years of its existence, the Puerto Rican Cultural Society became the premier Latino organization in Dayton.
At this event they recognized several volunteers and supporters who helped to promote the culture of Puerto Rico throughout the Dayton community. Dolores Quinones and Wilma Blair received the 2007 Legacy Awards, City of Dayton Department of Recreation and Youth Services received the 2007 Community Supportens Award. And Premier Health Partners received the 2007 Business Sponsor Award.
There was also a great food, camaraderie, and entertainment by Son del Caribe.
Also present were Montgomery County Commissioners: Judy Dodge, and Dan Foley, who also was the Keynote Speaker.
One of the hottest young Latin bands today, Miami-based Tiempo Libre are true modern heirs to the rich musical tradition of their native Cuba with imaginative, high-voltage Latin jazz and seductive rhythms of their distinctive timba.
Tiempo Libre combines the talents of seven friends, all of them accomplished musicians in their own right and dedicated to creating a new musical style by fusing their diverse talents with a unique mix of jazz, traditional Cuban, and Afro-Cuban music. Since 2001, the group has been touring nearly non-stop, building a reputation as one of the top timba bands in the US with an energetic stage presence that is guaranteed to have audiences dancing in the aisles! They recently performed in Cincinnati, and the concert was awesome!!!!
They will be performing on Friday, April 4th, in Springifield, OH, at 7:30 PM.
But the party starts at 6:00 PM in the Lobby with free appetizers and a cash bar and a free Salsa lesson!!!
The After-Party, with a lot of Cuban music will be in Dayton's CREAM Night Club, (850 N. Main St., Dayton, OH)
International Center of Greater Cincinnatiwill have a Fundraiser on Thursday, April 3rd, from 4:30-7:30pm at the Blue Wisp
The International Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC) is a non-profit organization helping immigrants, refugees, and asylees in the Cincinnati area with problem-solving and access to social services when appropriate. The Center is open to everyone, regardless of their ethnic background, religion, or immigration status.
There will be FOOD, SILENT AUCTION, INTERNATIONAL DANCING
SALSA MUSIC BY ZUMBA:
What does the International Center of Greater Cincinnati do?
Assist refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants learning the ropes of living in the U.S.
Provide orientation and access to services, customs, and laws in the U.S.
Respond to physical and mental health emergencies within the international community.
Blue Wisp is located at
318 East Eight Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-9477 (WISP)
To Purchase Tickets, or to Make a Donation, call or email:
After much planning and anticipation, it is our pleasure to announce the creation of the LULAC Legal Fund of Greater Cincinnati.Over the next few months, we will be hosting two socials/mixers (refreshments and appetizers) to educate the community, recruit potential Legal Fund board members, and raise funds. Attached you will find details on the history and structure of our Legal Fund. Please take a few minutes to review this information.
The following locations should provide individuals from across the greater Cincinnati/NK area an opportunity to attend:
Cincinnati
Friday, April 25th, 2008 from 8pm-10pm
Jason Riveiro, Host Lourdes Ribera, Co-Chair
Joseph Williams Home Store 550 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mason and Cincinnati will have now its very own traditional Latin Spot where you not only can get the most beautiful Latin Craft to take with you but also the most valuable quality time to spend as you learn Tango Argentino and Salsa Cubana.
Come to join us for Mango-Arts Salon Tango Open House
The Fiesta will be Sunday April 13th with a program of activities from 2 to 6pm. You can visit the Craft Gallery since 11am. We will have free Tango and Salsa Lessons, exhibitons and dancing.
It is all about Latin Culture: Crafts, Music and people learning our traditional dances. These dances will be taught by Patricia Paz from Salsa Tango Son.
Argentine Tango and Cuban Salsa will be main event of this Opening and we will have more activities to offer very soon. This will be not only a "salon de baile" but a "salon para la cultura Latina" where you will breath art, art and more art by being sorrounded by history and authenticity.
Everybody is invited! /Estan todo invitados! Spread the word among your friends and family in Mason and Cincinnati. Cordially,
Patricia Paz Francisco Marziano Salsa Tango Son Mango Arts Instructor Owner
OPEN HOUSE PROGRAM Sunday April 13th, 2008 Mango Arts Salon Tango 651 Reading Rd, Mason OH 45040 (US42, across from St Susana Church, North of Tylersville Rd) PH: 513-204-5934
-11am: Mango-Arts Latin Craft Gallery -2 to 2.30pm: Free Salsa Lesson -3 to 3.30pm: Free Tango Lesson -3.30pm to 6pm: Free Open Milonga (dance) and Exhibitions
HOTTEST Wednesday nightswith hottest Salsa dancers in town - the "Havana Nights". In the most classy Salsa location in town, according to Cincinnati Enquirer!!!
With FREE admission, FREE dance lessons, Cincinnati's BEST Salsa dancers, and the BEST Latino DJ in town, the legendary Rudy Alvarez, spinning the hottest Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata music, this is the undisputed place to be on Wednesday nights...
On Thursday, April 10th, Columbus will have the first preliminaries of its Salsa Contest, with the next one on April 17th, and the big Final on April 24th. There will be Cash prizes!!!!
There will be also a free dance lesson from 10 PM - 11 PM.
The contest will be in Spice Club, located at 495 Park St., in the Arena district.
Sasha Rionda, our beloved Hispanic Anchor/Reporter of 'Nuestro Rincon', Local 12 WKRC, will be leaving Cincinnati and returning to Atlanta. She's made a difference in our city, especially in the Latino community, and we'll be missing her dearly.
Sasha didn't want to leave the city without saying "Goodbye" to her friends, so on Wednesday, March 26th, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM we'll be hosting Sasha's Farewell Party at the Havana Martini Club! After that, there will be Salsa dancing till 1:00 AM, including a special Farewell Dance with Sasha!
Please save the date!!!
Details will follow soon...
Prior to the party, there are several other activities recognizing Sasha and her contributions to Latino community:
1) Hora Latina
On This coming Sunday March 23 starting at 5:00pm on the Hora Latina radio show Sasha Rionda will be the special invited guest. We are asking those who wish to call in and wish her well to call 749-1230 for on the air salutation.(Spanish or English) La Hora Latina is on 1230AM-WDBZ 5:00pm to 6:00pm. You can also hear the pod cast on the internet on www.1230thebuzz.com if you live outside the 275 loop. Please help us express our appreciation for all the wonderful work Sasha has done on behalf of our Latino community. Hope to hear from you on Sunday.
2) Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA
The following Tuesday, on March 25th, there will be a Farewell at the monthly meeting of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which is 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
She's made a difference in our city, especially in the Latino community, and we'll be missing her dearly. 
