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 CELIA The Musical "The Life and Music of Celia Cruz" will open a limited engagement in the windy city from March 18th to march 21st, 2010 at the Athenaum Theater located on 2936 N. Southport in Chicago, Il.  For more info and tickets contact ticketmaster.com  

Note: I seen the New York production a few years ago, this is a must see for all Salsa music fans, i really enjoyed the show.  Please show your support of the Arts!

Big-up to Mr. Henry Cardenas and Pepe Vargas for bring the production to Chicago.

 Pre-event for LADY FEST, this saturday Feb. 27th in Barranquilla at CAZA d Poesia, 7pm Cover. $3k.  

 Man Up is a global campaign that mobilizes young leaders in a movement to stop violence against women and girls.  Call for applications to Man-up Young Leaders Summit.  This inaugural event will be held in summer 2010 on the occasion of the World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Main goal is to bring together young leaders from 50 countries with human rights leaders, educators, artists and athletes to work to ending violence against women.

Stay tuned for more info.

Please log to www.manupcampaign.org

 Cadenas & Rosas Crew present the 2nd Annual LADY FEST, March 19, 20, 21, 2010 in Barranquilla, Colombia. The fest features Women Artists; performance, art, chats, workshops, films, Hip Hop, etc.   Stay tune for more info. 

 La Cueva Foundation will host their annual group art exhibition entitled "Carnaval International De Las Artes 2010" opening on Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30 pm to Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Teatro Amira De La Rosa located Cr 54#52-258 in Barranquilla, Colombia. Exhibition features many international artists and Colombian Artists for a complete list of artists and more info please check out: www.fundacionlacueva.org

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 This saturday, December 5th at the House of Blues in Chicago located on 329 N. Dearborn, the third installment of the History of House party series kick-off.  The stage is packed with Chicago's best featuring Curtis McClain, Kieth Nunnally of JM Silk, Max -a-Million, Byron Stingily of Ten City, Joe Smooth, White Knight, Linda Rice, along with an array of all-star DJs: Julian Jumpin Perez, Kenny Jammin Jason of the Hot Mix 5 fame, Marshall Jeferson, Terry Hunter, Wayne WIlliams, Andre Hatchett.

 Mikey O Comedy Show present the 8th annual Holiday Giggle, Wednesday, December 9th at 6 pm at Joe's on 940 West Weed Street in Chicago. Join Us for an evening of Laughter & giving, as Comedians come together for local Charities.  Featured Comedians include Vince Carone, Ken Garr, Jim Flanningan, Joe Fernandez, Lucky Luciano, Ethan Paldo, Nile Dean, Marci Deloney, Dan Ronan, Joseph Castro.  Some of the benefiting Charities include Build, Inc., Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse, St.

 Tonantzin Community Arts & Cultural Gallery located at 1173 W. 18th Street in Pilsen, Chicago is featuring An Art Exchange with Oscar Romero, Roy Villalobos, Esperanza Gama, Patricia Acosta, Cuco Gutierrez, Miguel Angel Santiago and many more. By purchasing these art pieces you are contributing in the realization of this project that will transend geographical borders.

 One of Cuba's national treasures and the quintessential interpreters of Cuban Son, SEPTETO NACIONAL Ignacio Pineiro will be performing their original son standards  on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 7pm at Alhambra Palace located at 1240 W. Randolph in Chicago.  For more info SoundCultureChicago.com

82 years and 3 generations of Cuban Son!  This is a historical event, First artists from Cuba to perform in the U.S. since 2003!   

 ESL Players presents We don't need know stinkin edumacation! Opening night this Thanksgiving eve Wednesday, November 25 at El Teatro At The Center located at 777 North Green Street in Chicago for tickets go to theaterland.com.  The show runs on Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17 and January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010. Doors 7pm and Show at 8pm.   More info eslplayersblogspot.com

Big Up to my homie RICKY, i highly recommend this show, this crew is funny and they have big Bolas!

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