MidwestLatino

This Friday (June 14, 2013) Pasitico Band - Live Band from Colombia @ Whisky Bar

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:00:00 -0300

Celebrate the music from Colombia with Pasitico Band!

Best of Salsa, Vallenato, Bachata and Juanes Latin rock plus some other cool music

Whisky Bar

537 E. Pete Rose Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cover Only $5

Also music by Dj-Rudy Alvarez

FREE Parking across the street!

Awesome Salsa Party @ Whisky Bar with Son Del Caribe (May 31, 2013)

Tue, 28 May 2013 18:40:00 -0300

This Friday, May 31 - SON DEL CARIBE plays at Whisky Bar!

Check out the vide from their last performance at Whisky Bar:

Whisky Bar

537 E. Pete Rose Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202

LARGEST wooden dance floor in Cincinnati
FREE Parking across the street.

The best music by DJ Rudy!

Salsa Mondays @ Blue Wisp Jazz Club canceled!

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:32:55 -0300

URGENT: Salsa Monday tonight at Blue Wisp Jazz Club has been cancelled!

We apologize to all our supporters, but the Blue Wisp management didn't bother to tell us that they were not opening tonight!

Due to these circumstances, we won't have any future events with Blue Wisp!

We'll keep you posted about our future location for Salsa Mondays!

AWL International Festival (Sat. May 18, 2013)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:26:33 -0300

The Academy of World Languages (http://awl.cps-k12.org) is getting ready to host its 2013 Annual International Festival

AWL is a Cincinnati Public School where students from over 40 countries from around the world learn Chinese, Arabic, Russian Japanese or English as a Second Language.

The date is set for Saturday, May 18, and everybody is invited to participate and support. So please spread the word to all international groups and let us know if you or your group would like to participate.

AWL (Academy of World Languages)

2030 Fairfax Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45207

To get a better idea about the AWL International Festival, please watch these videos from previous years:

We plan to make the 2013 AWL International Festival the best ever!!!!

April Birthday Salsa Bash (April 12th) - Ladies 18+, Guys 21+, NO COVER

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:31:52 -0300

Please join us in celebrating April Birthdays at Whisky Bar, 537 East Pete Rose Way

Firday, April 12th

Anybody else having a Birthday? Let's celebrate together!

NO COVER

With the BEST DJ in Cincinnati: DJ Rudy Alvarez!

The Best and Largest Salsa Dance Floor in Cincinnati!

FREE Parking across the street!

Tango Cincinnati presents Tango Des-Parada, March 15 and 16, 2013 at the Carnegie

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:30:00 -0300

Tango Des-parada, March 15th and 16th, 2013 8:00PM at The Carnegie Covington KY

“A Story of Never Ending Passion!” Told through Dance, Music and Song

A blend of the artistry of Tango dancing and the beautiful sound of music from Argentina, Tango Des-parada offers a sweet delight for the senses. For two nights at The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center at 1028 Scott Blvd. Covington, KY, you will take a journey down the streets of Buenos Aires. Presented by the Argentine Tango Society, there will be two shows performed on March 15 and 16, 2013 at 8pm. You will see several Tango Dance performances as well as musical numbers played by Professional Musicians and Vocalists. Richard Scofano on bandoneon with Concert-Nova musicians and vocalist Patricia Paz, will perform a selection of the most famous Argentine Tangos

There will also be a Tango Milonga (Social) after the March 16th performance at The Carnegie. Please call the The Carnegie at 859-957-1940 or order your tickets ($20) online at the The Carnegie website www.TheCarnegie.com

All are performing in memory of a dear friend, Virginia Malton. Proceeds will benefit organizations in Greater Cincinnati to help promote Argentine Tango Dancing and arts education. This show will leave you with a theatrical experience you will not soon forget .

LIVE Salsa Band @ Whisky Bar (Friday, Feb. 22, 2013)

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:40:00 -0300

Save the Date!

Friday, February 22nd, 2013

For the first time ever we'll have a Live Salsa Band @ Whisky Bar, in the Main Room.

537 E. Pete Rose Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202

LARGEST wooden dance floor in Cincinnati
FREE Parking across the street.

The best music by DJ Rudy!

$10 cover

Ladies 18+
Guys 21+

2012 Salsa Halloween Party

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:07:23 -0300

Our 2012 Salsa Halloween Party was fantastic!

Thanks to everybody who came and had fun with us!

And Happy Birthday to Patty!

Salsa/Bachaton @ Mahogany's at the Banks (starting Nov. 1, 2012)

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:28:29 -0300

Lunar Launch has closed for renovation, so we are moving our Thursdays to Mahogany's at the Banks

located between Reds' Stadium and Freedom Center at:

108 E. Freedom Way,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Stop by this Thursday to check out our new location, and experience for the first time EVER hot Latin rhythms being played at the Banks!

FREE Dance Class by Malik Spencer at 9:00 PM
Open Dancing at 10 PM

Ladies: 18+
Gents: 21+

NO COVER!

2012 Cincinnati Salsa Championships: 1st Prize: $300 (Sept. 13, 2011)

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:50:00 -0300

Come to the Fountain Square on Thursday, September 13th, to participate in the Kick-off of Hispanic Heritage Month.

There will be tons of attractions, among them:

- a Salsa Competition with the 1st Prize of $300, 2nd Place: $200, and 3rd Place: $100, and attractive trophies for the top 6 couples.

- Breaking Guinness World Record in Largest Merengue Dance

- Live Salsa music

Don't miss the opening of the Hispanic Heritage Month!

More info about Hispanic Heritage Months events - click here

Check out the video from last year:

AFTER PARTY @ LUNAR Lounge, till 2 AM

National Hispanic Heritage Month @ NKU

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:00:00 -0300

NKU Latino Student Affairs proudly present

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Northern Kentucky University
Otto M. Budig Theater, University Center, 12:00 pm

Featured Keynote Speaker
Mariela Dabbah

Other Events:

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012, 12:00 pm, Oakley and Eva G. Farris Amphitheatre
Zumba on the Plaza

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union 107 A
National Hispanic Heritage Month Kick off Reception

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012, 6:00 pm, Soccer Stadium
3 vs. 3 Outdoor Soccer Tournament

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Otto M. Budig Theatre, University Center
Mariela Dabbah Keynote Presentation

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union 302
Mariela Dabbah Reception

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012, 7:00 pm, Griffin Hall 201
Mexican Film Series-Amor en Fin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Mathematics·Education·Psychology Center 200
Dreamer? But for Whom? Student Panel Discussion

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, 7:00 pm, Griffin Hall 201
Mexican Film Series-Dos tipos de cuidado

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012, 4:00 pm, Landrum 200, Museum of Anthropology
Mexican Art Exhibit Reception

SEPTEMBER 28 - OCT 11, 2012, Landrum 200, Museum of Anthropology
Mexican Art Exhibition

OCTOBER 3, 2012, 7:00 pm, Griffin Hall 201
Mexican Film Series- Entre la tarde y la noche

OCTOBER 4, 2012, 8:00 - 2:00 pm, James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union
Latino College Fair

OCTOBER 10, 2012, 7:00 pm, Griffin Hall 201
Mexican Film Series-Enamorada

OCTOBER 10, 2012, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, University Center Ballroom & Otto M. Budig Theater
Pre-celebration “Dia de los Muertos”

OCTOBER 11, 2012, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, University Center Ballroom & Otto M. Budig Theater
Pre-celebration “Dia de los Muertos”

For more information please call 859-572-6013 or visit latino.nku.edu

Salsa Saturday @ Lunar (July 7th)

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 22:10:00 -0300

Our FIRST EVER Saturday Salsa Party @ LUNAR!!!!

Come and join us as we celebrate the World Choir Games with choirs from Latin America, and from around the world!

See pictures from Thursday Salsa Parties at LUNAR below. Saturday will be even better!!!

Lunar is located at 435 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

4th of July Salsa Party @ The Penguin

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 22:09:16 -0300

YES! On Wednesday, July 4th, we're celebrating Independence Day Salsa-Style!

Starting at 9 PM with the HOTTEST Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata music in town by DJ Rudy Alvarez

The #1 Salsa event in Cincinnati for 7 years!

FREE admission

HOTTEST Location in Cincinnati!!!!
BIGGEST Dance Floor!

The PENGUIN is the place to dance Salsa on Wednesday nights!!

Located on 5th Street, between Race and Vine Streets

This is the Welcoming Party for Choirs from Latin America participating in the World Choir Games!

Cincinnati: The City that Sings: with American Idol's Eben Franckewitz @ Fountain Square (May 31, 2012)

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:00:00 -0300

Our new city video will debut on Fountain Square tonight at 5 pm.

American Idol's Eben Franckewitz will be there to sing. Join us!

To promote Cincinnati and the World Choir Games, Laure Quinlivan, member of Cincinnati's City Council, produced a music video starring celebrities with strong Cincinnati ties. The video premiere is Thursday, May 31 at 5 pm on Fountain Square's big screen, with performances by local choirs and American Idol Finalist Eben Franckewitz. I hope you will come! If you can't make it, watch the video here:

The City that Sings branding effort includes billboards at the airport, a wall mural by the Purple People Bridge and signage on 500 flower pots throughout the City. The City Council voted 9-0 to support this initiative to brand us as The City that Sings.

Famous celebrities with ties to Cincinnati star in this music video produced by Cincinnati Council Member Laure Quinlivan. Cincinnati is host of the World Choir Games, proud to be The City that Sings!

HOW TO ENTER CITY VIDEO CONTEST TO WIN CASH PRIZES.

Create your own video using same lyrics and melody, up to 5 min. View our "Cincinnati's Singing" video. Click "Respond to Video" box, select "Create Video Response". Upload your video or select from your Youtube page.

To complete your entry, email us your contact info, video title, entry description and credits to citythatsings@gmail.com. Your entry will not appear until we get your email and approve the video. Email us with questions. Entries accepted through July 1, 2012.

PRIZES:

Best Video, $1000,
Best Remix $500,
Best Musical Performance $500,
Judge's Favorite $500.

2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:30:00 -0300

2012 World Choir Games still have volunteer opportunities! Apply TODAY!

http://www.2012worldchoirgames.com/Se ... mes/volunteers/volunteers

They also selected the official song: