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“De Aqui y De Allá” by Adrián Viajero Román

The Loisaida Inc. Center 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, United States

The EXODUS series explores the Puerto Rican experience of migration, past and present. Focused on towns and municipalities that are encountering a rapid decrease in population, causing separation of families, homes to be abandoned, and businesses to be closed down. Today's crisis of the poor economy, high taxes, drugs and violence, and a decrease in agriculture that was once a thriving industry for Puerto Rico's economy has contributed to an estimated over 300,000 people leaving the island in the past 10 years, with 144,000 of them leaving in the last 4 years, and 64,000 leaving in 2014 alone.

San Juan Noir

The Loisaida Inc. Center 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, United States

San Juan Noir is an unprecedented volume of contemporary Puerto Rican fiction edited by renowned author Mayra Santos-Febres, creator of Puerto Rico’s Festival de la Palabra which its New York edition will be celebrated at Loisaida Inc. Center this same weekend.

Loisaida’s Mini Fest

The Loisaida Inc. Center 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, United States

The MiniFest will have: Creative workshops for kids, fun games and activities, storytelling and a Light Show called "Colorful Animals" with many more surprises.

PS 122’S LONG TABLE SERIES

The Loisaida Inc. Center 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, United States

As diversity initiatives gain in popularity, how can we ensure that equity is at the root of their focus? Together, let’s explore the landscape and ask what is needed for tangible, real success around race, gender, disability status, and artistic aesthetic in the arts and beyond.

War in the Neighborhood: Gentrification and Graphic Art

The Loisaida Inc. Center 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, United States

War in the Neighborhood: Gentrification and Graphic Art with Seth Tobocman  Music by Eric Blitz, Andy Laties and Joe Merolla. Tuesday, November 15th, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Published in 1999, Seth Tobocman’s War in the Neighborhood remains one of the most relevant graphic novels exploring housing and community issues. Called a “masterpiece of gentrification” and [...]

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2016 Bronx Latin American Art Biennial – Opening

The Loisaida Inc. Center 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, United States

Loisaida Inc. presents photos by Ignacio Soltero, Carlos Manuel Rivera, Yelaine Rodriguez, Luis Carle, Ignacio Soltero and many more as part of the 2016 Bronx Latin American Art Biennial NYC.

Noche de Filin & Bohemia

The Loisaida Inc. Center 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, United States

Revive the romantic times with the oldies: Anibal Ayala and Alma Adentro will be presenting a classic repertoire from Silvia Rexach to El Topo. The evening will include a special tribute to the romantic music of our Quisqueya brothers and sisters. Suggested donation of $10

The Sustainable Artist Toolkit

The Loisaida Inc. Center 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY, United States

Before we all break for the holidays, let’s refocus our energies towards realizing our self-determined liberated life. Engage in a strategic dialogue around needs and resources and learn to work together to define boundaries, affirm goals, and stand in our power.

The Loss of Cultural Facilities and Sanctuaries in the LES

The issue of how vacant or underused community facilities have played a role on the dismantling and “de-culturalizing” economic dynamic of historical Latino Core Neighborhoods comes to the foreground as neighbors and community partners discuss the future of PS.64/ CHARAS El Bohio and the strategies to convert them into cultural resources that strengthen and fully represent the historical and diverse fabric of the Lower East Side.