Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service In collaboration with Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology presents
"ONE MIC, ONE MOVEMENT: Advances in Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology"
CONFERENCE & CONCERT
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Pope Auditorium @ Fordham University
Lincoln Center Campus

Saturday, February 18th
from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
en El Teatro @ El Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue | 104th Street
Admission: Free

In collaboration with Carnegie Hall's Neighborhood Concert Series, El Museo del Barrio welcomes Latin Grammy award winner Lila Downs performing from her newly released album, Pecados y Milagros. Known for her striking voice and magnetic performances, Mexican-American singer and composer Lila Downs (Oaxaca, México) has created one of the most singular explorations of Mexican roots music on both sides of the border. The daughter of an American professor (her father) and a Mixtec cabaret singer, Downs came of age in both countries. By studying folk Mexican rhythms and native dialects and blending them with American folk, blues and rock, Downs has created a unique body of work through releases such as La Sandunga (1999), Tree of Life (2000) Border (2001), One Blood (2004), Entre Copa y Copa (2006) and Shake Away/Ojo de Culebra (2008). Her new CD release, Pecados y Milagros (Sins and Miracles), is an exploration of faith in light of modern events, both tragic and inspirational. Fifteen renowned Mexican contemporary visual artists have joined Lila in this project and each has created a work of art to accompany each song on the CD. These images have been integrated into a video projection which will be part of the concert performance. Lila will be accompanied by her long-time multi-national multi-instrumentalist band, La Misteriosa. Lila Downs has long been recognized by the music industry, receiving a Latin Grammy for the 2004 release "Una Sangre" and a Grammy nomination for 2008's "Shake Away," which was also named one of the top ten albums by WOMEX, the leading world music organization. In addition to headlining venues all over the world, she has appeared at major festivals and events including the World Sacred Music Festival - appearing with such luminaries as the Dalai Lama; WOMAD; Live Earth; the Latino Inaugural Ball for President Barack Obama; and the Bicentenario de Mexico. Lila Downs is currently composing the score for the musical theater adaptation of Like Water for Chocolate, the award winning novel and film by Mexican author Laura Esquivel. Please bring your printed RSVP with you to this event. RSVPs will be honored up until 30 minutes before show time. After that time, all guests will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis.

SPEAK UP!
An Homage to Piri Thomas

Saturday, February 18th, 2012
From 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
en El Teatro @ El Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue | 104th Street
Admission: Free RSVP

Join us for a special presentation of Speak Up! in memory of Piri Thomas, author and poet who shed light on our beautiful gente y nuestra cultura, via his book, Down These Mean Streets. Throughout his life, he soulfully delivered an array of awe inspiring poetry. The evening will be hosted by Dr. Marta Moreno Vega and Felipe Luciano, and curated by Rich Villar. Poets include Martin Espada, Jesus "Papoleto" Melendez, Junot Díaz, Willie Perdomo, Mayda del Valle, Emanuel Xavier, and others. This program is presented by GDS Arts in collaboration with El Museo del Barrio.

Saturday, March 3rd from 2-5pm
Hostos Center for Arts and Culture
MAIN THEATRE
450 Grand Concourse (149th St. SBX)
This event is FREE and open to all ages.

SPEAK UP! The Word Is Our Weapon
Hosted by Bonafide Rojas

Saturday, March 17th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
El Teatro @ El Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue | 104th Street
Admission: Free RSVP

This month, we gather a collective of poets and musicians representing the Bronx, Manhattan, and Washington Heights who build community through their poetry and art. Hosted by Bonafide Rojas, author of Pelo Bueno and When The City Sleeps, this Speak Up! will reach vocal magnitudes and feedback worthy of documenting. SPEAK UP! Radical Views on the Mic Every third Saturday, February to May, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, El Teatro A night full of powerfully soulful words, Speak Up! features an exciting line-up curated and hosted by guest poets.

SPEAK UP! Between Beyond Stage Page
Hosted by Sheila Maldonado

Saturday, April 21
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
El Teatro @ El Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue | 104th Street
Admission: Free RSVP

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Sheila Maldonado introduces a delicious assortment ranging from the personal to the political, fragmented, funny, and lyrical. Poets Louis Reyes Rivera, Lydia Cortés, Rodrigo Toscano, and Christina Olivares come to break, sing, re-order, and whisper words before your ears. SPEAK UP! Radical Views on the Mic Every third Saturday, February to May, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, El Teatro A night full of powerfully soulful words, Speak Up! features an exciting line-up curated and hosted by guest poets.

SPEAK UP! Latinidades
Hosted by Emanuel Xavier

Saturday, May 19th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
El Teatro @ El Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue | 104th Street
Admission: Free RSVP

Nuyorican spoken word artist Emanuel Xavier returns to El Museo del Barrio to host a very special evening of our monthly series with friends Nancy Mercado, Simply Rob and others. SPEAK UP! Radical Views on the Mic Every third Saturday, February to May, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, El Teatro A night full of powerfully soulful words, Speak Up! features an exciting line-up curated and hosted by guest poets.

El Barrio Today Walking Tour

Saturdays, May 14, May 21, and May 28
From 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Departs from El Museo del Barrio's Lobby
1230 Fifth Avenue | 104th Street
Admission: Free

El Barrio Today Arts Cluster invites you to come explore our neighborhood. Highlights include the Graffiti Wall of Fame, Julia de Burgos Boulevard, local murals and much more. All tours leave from El Museo's lobby. The El Barrio Today Arts Cluster is comprised of local organizations who have joined forces to raise awareness about the cultural richness of the area. FREE admission. RSVP required. PLEASE NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, a guided tour of our Permanent Collection will be offered in lieu of the El Barrio Today tour. RSVP.

Photos by Angelo Rivera, Photographer

Since February 2007, parishioners from Our Lady Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Church in El Barrio have protested the closing of their spiritual "home" by the Archdiocese of New York by holding a Sunday morning mass each week. Join Carmen Villegas and other worshippers to support their efforts to reopen a beloved 121-year-old parish that has served thousands East Harlem residents.

Acentos Bronx Poetry Showcase Continues...

Acentos is a program of the louderARTS Project, Inc., presented in conjunction with the Bronx Writers' Center, a program of the Bronx Council on the Arts. Acentos provides a renewed spotlight for Latino poetry in a venue that fosters an encouraging atmosphere for writers of diverse backgrounds and experience, in a setting that stimulates both open dialogue and an increased sense of community in the culturally resurgent South Bronx. Acentos is presented every second and fourth Tuesday of the month by Oscar Bermeo, Jessica Torres, Fish Vargas and Rich Villar. Acentos Bronx Poetry Showcase is now held every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 pm at the Bruckner Bar & Grill, One Bruckner Boulevard (Corner of Third Ave). IRT #6 Train to 138th Street Station. For information, visit their website: www.louderarts.com/acentos, send email: acentos@louderarts.com or view newsletter: Acentos-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.