The Fountain Square is not only a place for Salsa on Thursday, but also a place to stay politically informed.
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States, will address delegates and guests attending the 99th Annual NAACP Convention July 14 at 8 p.m.
The speech will be broadcast live on Fountain Square over the giant jumbotron courtesy of Channel 5, 3CDC and the Visitor's and Convention Bureau.
The program to begin at 7:00 PM will include speakers, live music (Firelytes Steel Drum Band) and organizing, the speech itself begins at 8:00. Lets Pack the Square and show Cincinnati, the nation and the world that Cincinnatians care about educating themselves about the elections 2008.
This will be also a good taste of what to expect of the LULAC National Convention that will be hosted by Cincinnati in 2011.
McCain is scheduled to speak on Wednesday, July 16, sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Last week the LULAC Cincinnati chapter held elections for its 2008-2009 Board. The elected officers are:
* Jason Riveiro, President, * Michael Beck, Vice-President * James Hassan, Secretary * Tony Simms-Howell, Treasurer * Magdalena Lang, Director of Youth * Elisabet Rodriguez, Director of Immigrant Rights * Maria Lang, Director of Education * Lourdes Ribera, Young Readers Advisor
LULAC’s Mission is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States. To become a member, please visit www.lulacohio.org
Today, Saturday, July 12th, 2008, our dream of hosting a LULAC National Conference in Cincinnati became a reality!!!!
LULAC Members at the 2008 National Conference taking place in Washington, DC, voted overwhelmingly for Cincinnati to be the host of the LULAC 2011 National Conference!!!!
It was a tremendeous effort of the LULAC Cincinnati & the Cincinnati CVB team, and we are extremely proud of making this dream a reality!!!!
BUILDING THE LATINO FUTURE: Success Stories for the Next Generation (Wiley; May 2008; $24.95; Hardcover), by Frank Carbajal and Humberto Medina, is a compilation of the inspiring stories of dozens of men and women who, despite humble beginnings, meager resources, and limited opportunities, beat the odds and rose to become leaders in their professions. Their stories describe the habits, strategies, beliefs, and resources that enabled these icons to make it to the top.
From actor and activist Edward James Olmos, readers will learn the value of self-discipline and focusing on one’s goals. Henry Cisneros, former Secretary of Housing in the Clinton administration, writes about finding opportunity right in one’s own community. And NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia presents a shining example of how perseverance pays off.
This fascinating look into the lives of successful Latinos goes beyond biography to provide a future framework to use in building an exciting career. Readers will learn how to: • Focus on specific goals and develop a plan to achieve them • Make sure you get the education you need to succeed • Take advantage of the support available in your community • Put all of your energy into achieving your goal • Bounce back after disappointments • Find a unique route to success
Other noteworthy profiles include Ray Suarez, Senior Correspondent with PBS's News Hour with Jim Lehrer, Wal-Mart board member Aida Alvarez, Stanford University Professor Emeritus Jerry Porras, and New Mexico Governor and former presidential candidate Bill Richardson.
Recently we had the pleasure to talk with one of the authors, Frank Carbajal
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...
As every 1st Saturday of the month, Salsa Caliente will be performing this Saturday, July 5th, at Havana Martini Club!!! The hottest Salsa Bandin the hottest and most classy club in town (as reviewed on Tuesday, May 29th, in LIFE section in Cincinnati Enquirer)!!!
---------------------------------------- Salsa Caliente plays Havana the FIRST Saturday of every month! Party till 2:00am (Band 9:30-1:30) - Cincinnati's SuperHOT Latin Night!
Almost all of the Salsa dancers in South-west Ohio know JC Bryant - he is always the perfect gentleman on and off the dance floor, always willing to help!
We just learned that his father passed away last Saturday, and for those of you who know JC personally, please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.
A visitation service will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Tried Stone Baptist Church, 621 Lafayette Ave., Middletown, Ohio. Well wishers are invited to make comments during the visitation only. Home Going services will be held on Friday at 12:00 PM following a one hour visitation from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Internment will take place immediately after the services at the Butler County Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Trenton, Ohio. Memorial contributions will be accepted in lieu of flowers. Check may be made payable to J. O. Bryant and sent to P.O. Box 1622, Middletown, Ohio 45042.
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...
Celebrate Chilean-born artist Trinidad Mac-Auliffe and The Colors in My Life/El color en mi vida, her exhibition of high-color portraits in the UnMuseum.
Taste new-world wines from Chile, the world's longest country, nestled between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Tasting fee: $5
Organizers cut hours, add major concert festival Friday, June 6, 2008 11:41 PM By Sherri Williams THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH This year's Festival Latino will be in a smaller venue with reduced hours and, for the first time, an admission price.
1) Happy 3rd Anniversary to Dan and Amanda!!!! You guys ROCK!!!!
2) Thanks to our friendly dance teachers from Indianapolis for visiting us in Cincinnati! We hope, you had fun!!!
3) Havana is the place for celebrities! This time we hosted Don Mueller from "Who wants to marry my Dad", his daughter Heidi Mueller, who currently performs in the "Passions" soap opera as Kay, and her friend, Silvana Arias, who previously performed on "Passions" as Paloma. It's worth to mention that Silvana is originally from Peru!
4) And as always - a big "THANK YOU" to all our Salsa friends who support us on Wednesdays!!!
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...
"Pulsing percussion, fiery horns, passionate vocals, all wrapped in a skintight, sophisticated package. Tropicosois the real deal, bringing the true Latin sound to Cincinnati at The Mad Frog.
Congratulations to Jessica and Ndiba on expecting their first baby!!!!
They met dancing Salsa, they celebrated their Wedding with Salsa at the Cincinnati Salsa Congress, and now they are expecting a baby!!!! Congratulations!!!
Every Monday Mad Frog is the hottest Salsa place in Cincinnati, thanks to Tropicoso. The latest pictures are in the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery (click here).
And each Monday, Mad Frog has its basement open - with the best in Reggaeton, Hip-hop, and World rhythms. It's like having two clubs in one: live Salsa/Merenge upstairs with Tropicoso, and eclectic beats downstairs!
Posted by adminon 2008/6/17 23:10:00 (12405 reads)
Zumba is a fitness program inspired by Latin dance. It was founded by Miami-based dancer and choreographer Alberto 'Beto' Perez, who teamed up with two local entrepreneurs: Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion. Zumba combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create an aerobic routine that is fun and easy to follow. The name Zumba is derived from a Colombian word meaning to move fast and have fun.
Now you can take Zumba Classes in Cincinnati with Mandy:
Monday- 7:00 pm at Urban Active- Colerain, 9450 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH45251 (Urban Active Members Only) (**BEGINNING JULY **)
Tuesday- 7:00 pm at Courthouse Fitness, 8229 Camargo Road. Cincinnati, OH 45243 (Cost- Members: First class free; then $4 per class/ Non-members: $12 per class or $10 per class with 10 class pass)
Wednesday- 7:00 pm at Urban Active- Colerain, 9450 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH45251 (Urban Active Members Only) (**Through June ONLY**)
Thursday- 7:00 pm at Urban Active- Bellevue, 119 Fairfield Ave., Ste 200, Bellevue, KY 41073 (Urban Active Members Only)
Saturday- 10:00 am at Courthouse Fitness, 8229 Camargo Road. Cincinnati, OH 45243 (Cost- Members: First class free; then $4 per class/ Non-members: $12 per class or $10 per class with 10 class pass)
Sunday- 11:30 am at Cincy Dance Studio, 8143 Camargo Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243 (Cost- $12 per class or $10 per class with 6 class pass) (**BEGINNING JULY **)
Also with Mandy, Dance Lessons:
Ballroom and Latin group classes Friday nights, 7:00- 8:00 at Cincy Dance Studio, 8143 Camargo Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243. Classes are 6 week sessions, $60 per person. NO SUMMER CLASSES! Classes will resume in the fall. Please check website, www.cincydance.com, for schedule and more information.
