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FROM SAM DIAZ
Peace
The guest “commentary”, (poetical prose) is the result of a request from one of our poet subscribers. The original request was to print and have it available at the Cafe. My first response (excuse the bluntness) was: NO. Not being a political person, having lost faith and hope in solutions political, and always mindful of the 7 billion different ways to look at our problems, I would decline. If there are any solutions, they will be found in ART. However upon reading the piece, I changed my mind. It is appropriate to the times and season we are going through. It is ART. And so, it is my pleasure to have this piece in “Our Nuyorican Thing” (and available at the Cafe) Click here to read
In the Service of Poetry, Art and Community
Sam
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HAVE A HEALTHY & POETIC NEW YEAR!
Jan 1>Thu@7pm>$20
MONK starring Rome Neal
Jan 2>Friu@7pm>$20
MONK starring Rome Neal
@10pm>$10
THE NUYORICAN FRIDAY NIGHT POETRY SLAM...Hosted by Mahogany Browne>
After the Slam: Open Room>hosted by Wordz (SEE POETRY&SLAM FOR MORE)
Jan 3>Sat@7pm>$20
MONK starring Rome Neal
@9pm>$15
Rome Neal’s Banana Puddin’ Jazz Series presents DUETS II with vocalists: Jessie Reiss and Michael Williams, Carolyn Holmes & Ajax,
FOLLOWED BY A JAZZ JAM & OPEN MIC
$15 & $10 (JAMMIN’ MUSICIANS)
with The Richard Clements Trio
Jan 4>Sun@4pm>$20
MONK starring Rome Neal
Jan 6>Tue@7pm>$15
Madwoman: A Contemporary Opera, written & performed by M. Nahadr
Jan 7>Wed@7:30pm>$8
TANGANA!!! Comedy Wednesdays; Hosted by Edgar Rivera
@10pm>$12($10 w/ flyer)
ALL THAT...Hip Hop, jazz, poetry & Open mic; hosted by Homeboy Sandman
Jan 8>Thu@7pm>$20
MONK starring Rome Neal
@9pm>$7
Latin Jazz Jam with Chembo Corniel & his Chaworo Band
Jan 9>Fri@7pm>$20
MONK starring Rome Neal
@10pm>$10
THE NUYORICAN FRIDAY NIGHT POETRY SLAM...Hosted by Mahogany Browne>
After the Slam: Open Room>hosted by Wordz (SEE POETRY&SLAM FOR MORE)
Jan 10>Sat@4PM>$10
The Big Apple Turns to Cider
A work of Hip Hop theater written entirely rhyme, this versified odyssey follows an NYC newcomer on his journey across the landscape of NYC Hip Hop music. The rhyme-scheme of Shakespeare meets the lyrical storytelling of Nas; a work of true Hip Hop innovation. Created by Gus Gauntlett
@7pm>$20
MONK starring Rome Neal
@10PM>$10
Yerbabuena: Bomba y Plena: Puerto Rican Roots Music
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Jan 11>Sun@4pm>$20
MONK starring Rome Neal
@8PM>$5 advance, $10 door
THE TRIPLE S
Comedians Dan Ahdoot (Comedy Central, MTV, NBC) and Jordan Carlos (Comedy Central, ESPN, VH1) entertain crowds with their 2-man comedy variety show - part standup, part story, part sketch. Featuring a surprise musical guest. BUY ADVANCE TICKETS FOR TRIPLE S HERE!
@8PM and 9:30PM (two sets)>$10 each set
Nelson Riveros - Latin Jazz Guitar, f/Hector Martignon
Jan 12>Mon@7:30PM>$10 suggested donation
HIBERNATING RATTLESNAKES: No Passport Theatre Alliance and the Nuyorican present an evening of excerpts from and short works for performance with: MC Ephraim Lopez and authors/performers Mando Alvarado, Alex Beech, Susana Cook, Migdalia Cruz, Kristoffer Diaz, Randy Gener, Jason Grote, Lanna Joffrey, Caridad Svich and Andrea Thome.
Jan 13>Tue@7PM>$6
Moth StorySLAM>Hosted by: Dan Kennedy.
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Jan 14>Wed@7pm>$10
Fresh Fruit: Open Mic>hosted by Carol Polcovar
@9pm>$7
Slam Open...Sign Up & Slam! Hosted by Jive Poetic
Jan 15>Thu@7pm>$10
La Bruja headlines an evening of performance poetry, curated by Raul Rios
@9pm>$7
Latin Jazz Jam with The Curtis Brothers
Jan 16>Fri@7pm
Spoken Word Almanac Project (SWAP) with Darian Duchan
@10pm>$10
THE NUYORICAN FRIDAY NIGHT POETRY SLAM...Hosted by Mahogany Browne>
After the Slam: Open Room>hosted by Wordz (SEE POETRY&SLAM FOR MORE)
Jan 17>Sat@7pm>$15
Madwoman: A Contemporary Opera, written & performed by M. Nahadr
@10pm>$12($10 w/ flyer)
WORDS--a poetry and hip hop showcase plus open mic>Hosted by WiseGuy & Gaston
Jan 18>Sun@4PM>$10
"And There's More" An Afternoon of tap dance, modern dance and everything in-between, featuring these Broadway perfomers: Chris Clay (42nd St); Amy Dolan (Showboat); Emily Fletcher (Chicago); Francesca Harper (Fosse); Jody Madaras (Drowsey Chaparone); Melissa Mahon (The Producers); Richard Schwartz – Giattino & Schwartz (nationally recognized tap duo); curated by Tamlyn Shusterman (Dame Edna, Rockettes, 42nd St)
@8PM
4th Quarter Pressure f/Microphone Bully
Jan 19>Mon>7PM; $7 (mandatory donation)
Political Black Broadway (preview performance)
A tribute to black and Latino Broadway performers, this showcase combines comedy and music with political and social commentary. Curated by Arnold Pinnix of Kiss FM.
Jan 20>Tue All Day>FREE
INAUGURATION 2008: Watch live coverage of the Obama Inauguration on the Nuyorican's big screen; admission is free, food and drink will be available for purchase. Live music will follow the inauguration coverage.
Jan 21>Wed@9pm>$7
Slam Open...Sign Up & Slam! Hosted by Jive Poetic
Jan 22>Thu@7PM>$5
Millenium Poets
@9pm>$7
Latin Jazz Jam W/ Hector Martignon & Friends
Jan 23>Fri@7:30pm>$10
Carlos Andres Gomez and Jamaal St. John Poetry Showcase
@10pm>$10
THE NUYORICAN FRIDAY NIGHT POETRY SLAM...Hosted by Mahogany Browne>
After the Slam: Open Room>hosted by Wordz (SEE POETRY&SLAM FOR MORE)
Jan 24>Sat@7PM>$15
Madwoman: A Contemporary Opera, written & performed by M. Nahadr
@10PM>$10
Birthday Concert for Latin Jazz artist Joe Barnes
Jan 25>Sun@8PM>$10
Bobby Sanabria/New School Afro-Cuban Big Band
Jan 26>Mon@7PM>$20
Political Black Broadway
A tribute to black and Latino Broadway performers, this showcase combines comedy and music with political and social commentary. Curated by Arnold Pinnix of Kiss FM.
Jan 28>Wed@7PM>$7
Write From Wrong: Showcase of words by young people who have survived the prison industrial complex. Plus Open Mic>Hosted by Frank Black
@9pm>$7
Slam Open...Sign Up & Slam! Hosted by Jive Poetic
Jan 29>Thu@7PM>$10
Tato Laviera and Laura Lomas:
Nuyorican Author Jesus "Tato" Laviera and Rutgers University Professor Laura Lomas celebrate Latino writing in New York since the 1880s with the release of their new books:
Abraham, Mixturao and Other Poems (by Laviera, published by Arte Público Press, 2008) and Translating Empire: José Martí, Migrant Latino Subjects and American Modernities (by Lomas, published by Duke University Press, 2008).
@9pm>$7
Latin Jazz Jam w/ Willie Martinez & La Familia Sextet
Jan 30>Fri@7PM>$10
Carmen Noelia: the sensational vocal soloist is back by popular demand.
@10PM>$10
THE NUYORICAN FRIDAY NIGHT POETRY SLAM...Hosted by Mahogany Browne>
After the Slam: Open Room>hosted by Wordz (SEE POETRY&SLAM FOR MORE)
Jan 31>Sat@3PM>FREE
Urban Word
@7PM>$10
"The Slave, Half-Breed, Whore and You": A musical/lyrical re-telling of Nina Simone's four women; Performance by Sinnerman
@10pm>$10
Urbintel presents: "Verses"
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