Celia Cruz Exhibit and Month-Long Programs For All Ages
Miami, Fl. September 10, 2004 - - The Miami-Dade Public Library System is holding a month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage 2004, bringing an extensive series of commemorative events to its various branches. Hispanic culture is featured through author presentations, lectures, folkloric performances and art exhibits such as Taíno, with artistic and pre columbian objects of top museum quality.
Of particular interest to the South Florida community is the exhibit Presenting Celia Cruz by the internationally acclaimed photographer Alexis Rodriguez-Duarte, her longtime friend. There’s more for the family, like Teatro Avante’s presentation of La Feria De Los Inventos, musician and author José Luis Orozco singing to the children at the Main Library on Saturday, October 2, and Ramón Colás, founder of the Independent Libraries in Cuba, who will talk about literary censorship in Cuba.
A schedule of current activities now follows and information on art exhibits is attached. Photos are available upon request.
Author Presentations and Other Programs
Chef Giovanna Cooks Caribbean
Learn about the unique influence Taino Indians had on the cuisine of the Caribbean as celebrated Puerto Rican chef Giovanna Huyke presents a cooking demonstration and tasting of traditional Caribbean food.
Saturday, October 16, 2:00 pm, Hispanic Branch Library
Ife Ile: Afro-Cuban Dance Workshop
Contagious beats will encourage audience participation as Afro-Cuban dance troupe Ife Ile teaches the Chango, Ochun, traditional Rumba, Chancleta, Son Montuno and more.
Saturday, October 16, 2:00 pm, Main Library
Ife Ile: Afro-Cuban Drumming Workshop
Discover the rhythm behind today’s Latin dances in this interactive drumming workshop presented by Ife Ile, Miami’s own Afro-Cuban dance troupe.
Saturday, October 23, 11:00 am, West Kendall Regional Library
Teatro Avante presents La Feria de Los Inventos (The Fair of Discoveries)
In this family-friendly play, Teatro Avante brings the colorful street theatre of the renaissance back to life to tell the story of Galileo Galilei, a famous mathematician, physicist and astronomer.
Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 pm, West Dade Regional Library
Artistic Argentina
A talented group of Argentinean writers will present a morning of poetry, prose, and music, including author Marcelo “Pollo” Moreno, who will read from his first novel, Billares Odeon.
Saturday, October 23, 11:00 am, Key Biscayne Branch Library
Colorín Colorado Presents La Cucarachita Martina
Join Colorín Colorado, Miami-Dade Public Library System's very own troupe of puppeteers and storytellers, as they delight audiences with the tales, songs and puppetry of La Cucarachita Martina.
This presentation will take place at the following branches throughout October: Allapattah, Coconut Grove, Coral Reef, Fairlawn, Lemon City, Miami Springs, North Shore, Shenandoah, and West Dade. Please check with the branch library for exact performance dates and times.
Colorín Colorado Storytime
Join your branch’s own librarian-storytellers for an hour of stories, finger plays, and crafts celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
This presentation will take place at the following branches throughout October:
Culmer, Doral, Homestead, Key Biscayne, Lakes of the Meadow, Little River,
Model City, and South Miami. Please check with the branch library for exact performance dates and times.
Lectura Sin Censura: Reading Without Censorship
Join Ramon Colas, founder of the Independent Libraries of Cuba, as he reads excerpts from the book Ojos Abiertos. Presentado en Español.
Hispanic Branch Library, Saturday, October 9, 2:00 pm
Fun for all ages is free of charge! For additional information and branch addresses, please call (305) 375-BOOK or visit www.mdpls.org
Contact: Marivi Prado 305.375.5180 |
