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12th Annual Media That Matters - Call For Entries

Arts Engine’s annual Media That Matters Film Festival is now accepting entries of films for
this year’s event!  Short Films only:  12 minutes max; the ideal length is around 8 min. All Styles: documentaries, narratives, animations, music videos, dramas and more. The only guideline -- your project must focus on a 
social issue. Regular Deadline: April 20, 2012

For more details and to submit your film online, visit www.mediathatmattersfest.org/submit

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Tommorrow at Hemi: Dance and the Occupy Movement @ 7:30pm

Dance and the Occupy Movement Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7:30pm Presented by the Movement Research Studies Project Organized by Abigail Levine Hosted by the Hemispheric Institute of Performance & Politics "Exploring an expanded notion of choreography and how it is related to our social and political organization and discovery of ourselves as individuals working within a temporary collective... circling and questioning around ideas of a moving community." —Movement Research Festival Spring 2011 brochure "Exercise your right to peaceably assemble; occupy public space; create a process to address the problems we face, and generate solutions accessible to everyone." —Declaration of the Occupation, NYC General Assembly What are the points of contact between experimental, contemporary dance and the Occupy Movement? As spatial and embodied practice? As social investigation and organization? As improvisation and movement? As agents of change? How do and might these moving communities interact? How do we approach (public and private) space in New York City? Barbara Browning, Daniel Lang-Levitsky, Paloma McGregor, Clarinda Mac Low, and Edisa Weeks open a conversation about this creative political moment. Hemispheric Institute of Performance & Politics  20 Cooper Sq, 5th Floor New York, NY 10003 Free, photo ID required

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Fwd:El Inca, la Boba y el Hijo del Ladrón el Domingo 13 en el cine

From director Ronnie Temoche:

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Recommend: "Unfinished Spaces" about Cuba, architecture, art and more

Outstanding doc to recommend -- Unfinished Spaces. Doris and I saw it last night in NYC. Check out the website to read more and see where it's playing. 

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Newsletter 10-13-2011: New American Girls Update and more

Dear friends I'm glad to reconnect with news about New American Girls, Soy Andina and more. Sorry for the silence. Back in July, NY State picked me for grand jury -- for a month. I was glad to serve, but a lot of work got postponed. I think we're back on track now. Take a look below. And thanks as always for your interest and comments. It means a lot. -- Mitch NEW AMERICAN GIRLS This is the new web project for Latino Public Broadcasting about undocumented college grads. See my July newsletter for the overview, and this post for the reactions. Updates: Most video has been shot - editing lies ahead. Due date is end of January 2012. Next week I plan to launch the Kickstarter campaign -- a 30-day online campaign to raise finishing funds. Don't worry, I'll remind you:) We've got a 1-minute trailer and nice rewards. I'll need your help to spread the word. More next week. Yes, you'll also be able to donate by check, and get a tax deduction -- corporate matching grants too. Thanks to all who asked. What about a website? It's coming. I'm woefully behind. Need to finish copy for the site (and Facebook page). The Kickstarter page will serve as our web page, for now. SOY ANDINA DVD for educators This version is licensed for educators. Perfect for Latin American Studies, Dance, Women's Studies, Spanish, Anthropology and more. Includes study guide and bonus film. See this newsletter to learn more and order. (DVDs for home/personal use are available from our website). New -- digital download! Stream or download-to-own Soy Andina to your computer or TV, almost instantly! Select English or Spanish subtitled versions. These are new services -- tell us what you think. Book a screening We're still doing screenings -- universities, conferences, cultural fests, libraries, government coups, bar mitzvahs, you name it. For the right price, you can even book stars Cynthia or Nelida to perform or teach. This page has more info. Upcoming screenings Cynthia and I will be at all events. (note to self: bring sharpie for Cynthia to sign DVDs) Long Island Hispanic Film Festival Sun Oct 23 | Hempstead, NY Closing night/reception. Hope they serve pisco.... Jose Maria Arguedas | Villanova University Sat Oct 28 | Wayne, PA A must-attend for Andean and quechua Scholars. Nogapa Jutimi Mitch... University of Pennsylvania Sat Nov 5 | Philadelphia Back to my own roots -- it's homecoming weekend at my alma mata! Open to the public, if you happen to be in Philly. CONSULTING For years I've been consulting and speaking on doc fundraising and marketing. I've been pretty low key about this, though will launch a website soon with more info. But for now -- here's a project I couldn't wait to share: "Prodigal Daughter" is my friend Mabel Valdiviezo's deeply personal doc-in-progress about her quest to reconcile with her Peruvian family after 16 years of separation (Mabel lives in the Bay Area). Check out this clip. This will be a must-see film for Soy Andina fans. Mabel is a talented filmmaker and she's tapped into a theme both intensely Peruvian and universal. MITCH'S PICKS Media that Matters Film Festival Mark your calendar -- The 11th edition of the nation's leading festival for social-issue short films premieres on October 27 -- theatrically and online. Hispanic New York Film and Video Festival Films and schedule here Amigos cineastes peruanos, with films at the Lima Film Festival Delia Ackerman and Heather Greer's Esas Voces Que Curan Ronnie Temoche's El inca, la boba y el hijo del ladron Alejandro Rossi's Coliseo Jonathan Skurnik's exquisite I'm Just Anneke, about a 12-year old gender-fluid youth, is now available on DVD for educators. Kathy Leichter's Here One Day is nearing completion -- this will be a must-see doc for anyone who's dealt with mental illness, suicide, or loss of any kind in their family. My eye doctor Dr. Gary Tracy remembers John Lennon! Read Dr. Tracy's poignant essay about serving as John Lennon's eye doctor. Disclosure: I do marketing consulting for Dr. Tracy, and edited the article. That said, I've referred friends to Dr. Tracy for 20 years; he's really a treasure. Read the essay comments, you'll see why.    ©2011 Lucuma Films | 202 West 81st Street, 5C | New York, NY 10024 | (917-449-2745)

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This Friday in NYC: Ballet Folklorico Mexicano - FREE performance

 

is pleased to invite you to the 7th annual presentation by the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Nueva York

 

Proshansky Auditorium

 

Friday, October 7th

 

7pm - 9pm

 

CUNY Graduate Center

365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th street)

 

 

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E-Newsletter (7-16-11) "Soy Andina at National Geographic in D.C., plus Spain and Peru" "

Amigos: First -- thanks for all the comments to "The New American Girls" announcement. It really helps to know people are interested. I wouldn't normally email so soon, but wanted to promote some upcoming Soy Andina screenings -- including a big one tomorrow at National Geographic in D.C. See below. To inquire about bringing Soy Andina to your universiy or institution, just write me. To buy the DVD for educational or public screenings, click here  ........................................................ Sun July 17 | Washington, D.C.  National Geographic Live co-hosted by Peru Embassy  Besides the fact that it's Nat Geo, what makes this event special is that both now-legendary "stars" will participate -- Cynthia to dance, and Nelida to join us by phone from Cieneguilla, Peru. I'll be on hand too, for Q & A and hand Cynthia her silver sharpie for signing DVDs. This is part of an all-day celebration of Peru, tied to the 100th anniversary of Hiram Bingham's expedition to Machu Picchu. ........................................................ Fri, July 22 | Valenencia, Spain Cine Peruano Ollantay, a Cultural Association based in Valencia, is organizing a month-long series of Peru events. Soy Andina will screen with MadeinUSA. ........................................................ Fri, Aug. 12, 8 pm | Lima, Peru  A free public screening of Soy Andina will be presented at the International Expressive Arts Therapy Conference. Nelida will be on hand for Q & A (no dance scheduled, but I bet something breaks out with Neli in the house).Weirdly, the conference is down. Look for updates over on the Soy andina website, my blog or our Facebook page. ........................................................ Sat, Nov. 5 | Philadelphia TENTATIVE  University of Pennsylvania We're in discussions with my alumni university to finally bring Soy Andina to Philadelphia. It would be for homecoming weekend -- a perfect thematic fit. Thank you! - Mitch

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E-Newsletter (7-14-11) "Announcing our New Project for Latino Public Broadcasting"

Dear Friends: Announcing our new project-in-development for Latino Public Broadcasting -- the "New American Girls" The stories of young women raised in the USA, aiming for careers in medicine, law and education. Only they're not "documented" -- they could even be deported. Have you heard of the Dream Act? This legislation applies to them. Youth who were raised here but born elsewhere, brought here by undocumented parents. These kids grew up as Americans. They're probably more patriotic than you or I. But lacking a social security number, they can't get goverment grants or loans for college, or work legally. They also live in fear. They're stuck. The Dream Act bill would provide a pathway to residency for children of undocumented immigrants who came here as children, graduated high school, and attend college or serve in the military. It failed to pass last December. Why this story? I don't consider myself an "activist" or "social issue" filmmaker. I just like telling stories about people I like. That's how this thing started. I first met one of our subjects, Patricia, in Denver two years ago. She was in a high school program introducing academically talented girls to engineering. I discovered she was undocumented. I started learning about others in her situation, and about the Dream Act. I realized this was a huge national issue. But sort of under the radar. With all the rhetoric about "illegal immigrants," who was talking about the 2 million-plus studying in our schools, raised as Americans? I started following more news on TV and online about immigration, and was appalled by the rhetoric, bullshit, and sheer inaccuracy of most of it. What I hope to do is share some personal stories about undocumented youth, in their own words. Put a face on the issue. To state the obvious, especially if you know me personally: I like immigrants. I think it's what makes the US special. I don't believe in opening the borders to anyone. I respect the law. I do support the Dream Act because current immigration laws are flawed. You may disagree. That's Ok. I don't want to preach to the converted. Just inspire some sane conversation. Our characters include: Lorella, a leader for Connecticut Students for a Dream, born in Peru Jennifer, a graduate of Yale, raised in Texas, born in Colombia Patricia from Denver, with a lifelong dream to be a doctor, born in Mexico We're doing this as a "new media" series That's a sort of vague term for videos for the web, where viewership is exploding. We are making a series of short (1-3 minute) "Webisodes" about the subjects, that can be easily viewed and shared online. "OK, enough talk, when can I actually SEE it?" We're editing these "webisodes" now, and still shooting. We'll be putting together a short (45-60 second) "trailer) for early August. A website and Facebook page are in the works too. Best case scenario -- we finish by September for Latino Public Broadcasting to distribute to PBS or other public media for Hispanic Heritage Month. Here's the thing (and some of you could see this coming): lots of work remains, and we're running out of money. We got three grants -- from Latino Public Broadcasting, Paul Robeson, and Puffin Foundation. That's an achievement, and I'm grateful. But grants these days aren't enough, and we just got turned down for one I was expecting. Ouch. That's where you guys come in (you saw this coming, right?) I'm going to launch a fundraising campaign in August focusing on fans, friends and supporters. We have a big (several thousand) fan base from Soy Andina, and online tools to spread the word. We need to raise about $25,000 (most of that will go to pay my co-producers/editors, all Latin American women themselves who know a thing or two about immigration. More about the team in the weeks ahead.) "Crowdfunding" is how we made Soy Andina (before that term became in vogue). We'll offer incentives, make it fun. You pledge what you want. If half our mailing list kicks in $15, we're done. It's highly doable. In fact, there is no way we won't succeed, because the project depends on it. Please bare with me. First we have to make the trailer so you get to see something! Then we'll launch the campaign. If reading this is enough and you want to get behind this now, or find out more, great. Write me. "What about that Scissors Dance project you were all hot about?" This time last year I was in Peru, plotting a documentary with Peruvian filmmaker Gaby Yepes about the remarkable "scissors dancers" from the Andes. We traveled to a fiesta in the deep Andes, shot material, edited clips. We learned that Japanese public TV (NHK) was interested. The project was pitched. And we waited, and waited...then the horrifying Japanese Tsunumi struck. We were told NHK stopped funding new international projects after that. So there went our major funding prospect. This is a film that could still happen some day. But with New American Girls looming, I had to move on. Meantime -- want to see those clips? They're on Gaby's website. I'll be back real soon. Thank you! - Mitch

  

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This is so exciting! BTW, I loved your pitch. Thing is, some folks may get the wrong idea from: 'please bare with me.'
- Laura B., producer (NYC)

I'm a TV developer and documentary producer covering education and Latin subjects. Interested in your web series, and in collaborating..."
- Alex C., producer (Los Angeles)

"Estimado Mitchell! So grateful to God, that He inspired you to bring to the film field the reality of so many youngsters in this country, whose future depends on the approval of the Dream Act. Go for it! God knows these videos can make the difference in the lives of many. God's willing, you can count with me. Looking forward for future news. God Bless You!"
- Edith A.

 

"Great project. I know of kids who have been adversely affected because they were undocumented."

- Cassandra T.

 

"I sent your Dream Act project to all of my immigration contacts -- lawyers, activists etc...."

- Memory R., attorney (Kansas City)

 

"I love this new topic..and have some experience with it myself, related to a family I worked with from the DR...

- Hope J., cross-cultural dance (Vermont)

 

"Sounds excellent!"

Angela S., filmmaker (NYC) 

 

"Congrats Mitch! This looks exciting and important. Can't wait to see it! 

It's amazing you are making these films that really touch and affect a lot of people...and I commend the subjects who are coming forward (or who you're finding) since it must be a challenge to discuss these issues openly!"

- Charlotte V., film production/distribution (Bay Area)

 

"Felicitaciones, cuenta conmigo para difundir este nuevo documental te puedo conectar con la gente de WIC que es la Red Ecumenica de Washington que trabajan por el Dream Act. que bueno que estes de vuelta..." 

_ Araceli M., graphic designer (Washington, D.C.)

 

"Congratulations! It sounds terrific!"

- Mary L., publicist 

 

"Wohooo!"

- Tanyluz S, filmmaker (NYC/Venezuela)

 

"Awesome newsletter!!!  Love it and can't wait to see!"

- Cynthia P., legendary dancer (NYC/Peru)

 

"Mitch, this sounds and looks good, just hope there are no reprisals to the personajes once they  go public and la migra knows who they are, abrazo"

- F.R., New Jersey

 

"Let me know if I can be of help! I think you will be targeting an excellent and understudied group of human beings...Women and girls whose voices are underrepresented and almost silent. There are a number of things in your project -- gender, voice representation, invisible citizens, untold stories, achievement in higher education like 'agaisnts all odds'"

 Miryam Y., Intercultural Bilingual Educator (NY, Lima) 

 

"Great story!"

Flavia F, filmmaker (NYC, Brazil)

 

"Congratulations!!! It'll be great! Count me in!"

- Junia Gail Imel, spiritual travel (Denver)                                                               

 

"This sounds really interesting and good for you highlighting this situation. I am happy to pledge right now..."

- Jenny M., theater producer (London)

 

"Your project fits my life story...I'm writing my book of memories as an inmigrant. Now I can't go back to New York because i lost my residence when I come back to lima for health reasons...I struggle a lot...It is so hard to be an immigrant. My green card is my prize, I will get it soon or later...I truly miss New York."

Gabriella P., dancer/actress (Peru/Brazil)

 

"This is a great project. So relevant. I'm a huge supporter of the Dream Act. Please keep me up on the project.

Leslie Y. communications (NYC)

 

"I'm teaching first-person narrative multimedia pieces at RIT in Rochester. I'm really interested in your project...I've been trying to find a young undocumented person for a project, so it was funny when I got your email. I have contacted a few groups, but I'm hoping you might have some suggestions. No matter what happens, it would be great to see if there is a way to get you up here to speak...I think the format you are using is innovative, it would be great for students to hear about your work..."

- Meredith D., photojournalist (Rochester)

 

"I'll be happy to send $ to help start it up! Also forwarded to a friend who's an excellent immigration lawyer and professor at NY Law School...

-Alysa N., filmmaker, architect (NYC)

 

"I'm spreading the word to my university colleagues, that you are doing good work with and for immigrants and indigenous communities, in and out of the States, someone who deserves our support..."

Karen T., visual anthropologist (Detroit)

 

"This is AWESOME, Mitch!! It sounds really great and exciting! Should I start distributing it and trying to raise money, or wait until the trailer is finished and the campaign officially starts?"

- Margaret E., educational anthropologist (Boulder, CO)

 

 

 

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Desayuno Folklorico en Paterson

 

     

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Andean Shaman Jorge Luis Delgado on (English language) talk radio

My friend Junia Gail from Divine Adventures writes that she and Andean healer Jorge Luis Delgado will appear on Dr. Pat Baccili's Talk Radio show next week, talking about  of Peru. For folks into the mystical and healing aspects of Andean culture, his is a show well worth catching.  Thursday, June 30, 10:30-11:00 AM Pacific Time, streamed from:  http://www.newschannel1150.com/listenlive.asp

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R.Evolución Latina's Free Children’s Performing Arts Camp, July 18-22 in NYC

R.Evolución Latina announces their 4th annual FREE D2GB (“Dare to Go Beyond”) Children’s Performing Arts Camp, a program that brings the arts to under-served youth in New York City. This year’s focus: addressing obesity in Latino children. Read more here!

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Jose's Story: the story of an undocumented immigrant (4 min video & NY TImes story)

Read/watch this beautiful 1st-person video and story by an undocumented journalist, just released. 

It's a great lead-in to what I'm working on now -- The New American Girls. Portraits of strong, smart, college grads, fighting for their legal status. Coming to Public Broadcasting this fall. I've been way too quiet about it. That's going to change, soon. Watch for a newsletter in your inbox next week....

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Submit your short film to Possible Futures Film Contest

Our multicultural dance friend Hope Jinishian passes on this "invitation to the storytellers of the world -- share your vision of a possible positive future: Possible Futures Film Contest. But the deadline is June 21.

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Barefoot workshops: Documentary & Photo Workshops in Mississippi and Texas

I haven't been to one of these, but I've met and seen founder/director Chandler Griffin in action, and they sound great. For those of you interested in a short-term but immersive hands-on experience:

Hi friends,
I'm writing to let all of you know about our upcoming photography and documentary workshops for The Mississippi Delta and Marfa, Texas.
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Two-Week DOCUMENTARY - Marfa, Texas
August 14th - 27th, 2011

One-Week PHOTO DOCUMENTARY - The Mississippi Delta
August 28th - September 4th, 2011

Two-Week DOCUMENTARY - The Mississippi Delta (only 3 spots left)
September 4th - 18th, 2011

One-Week EDITING THE DOCUMENTARY FILM - The Mississippi Delta
September 18th - 24th, 2011
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Marfa course description:  HERE.

Mississippi Delta course descriptions:  HERE.  
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Below: links to four short documentaries produced in The Mississippi Delta over the past 8 years.:

The Foster Parent Of Iron

River Don't Come Callin'

Creative Crossroads

Knockdown

These workshops have been filling months early so write immediately if you're interested.

All the best,
Chandler

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Movie Making For The Web: Legal and Biz isues for emerging platforms

I''m attending this tomorrow - I'm not a woman, but I'm producing New American Girls for LPB, a web series about Dreamers - smart but undocumented college grads. Legal advice good!

Nancy Wolff Movie making for the Web: Legal and business issues for emerging platforms Event: Thursday Jun. 9, 2011 As new platforms for distribution emerge, so do a whole new set of business and legal concerns. Whether you’re interested in creating content for such existing platforms as pay-per-view cable, iTunes, Netflix, mobile phones or YouTube—or even starting your own channel—there are a number of important issues you need to consider. NYWIFT has assembled a panel of experts who will show you how to create a low budget  “production bible” for your project, covering union agreements with writers and actors, distribution contracts, co-production agreements, licensing models, chain of title and more. Start producing those winning webisodes today. Panelists: Steven Beckman heads the content acquisitions department at Cinetic FilmBuff, a leading provider of film content to audiences throughout the world.  Steven identifies and acquires relevant film content for FilmBuff and strategizes the projects' release plan, primarily through maximizing opportunities in the new media landscape.  Steven's previous industry experience includes The Weinstein Company, DreamWorks, 20th Century Fox, Marc Platt Productions and Hock Films.  He has also produced a number of independent documentaries and concert films.  Steven graduated from NYU with a B.A. in History and minor concentrations in Economics and Cinema Studies. Julia Ahumada Grob, actor, writer and producer, is the co-creator and lead actress behind East WillyB, a multicultural comedic web series. She has created entertainment properties for The Hip-Hop Theater Festival, WNYC's Jerome Greene Space, Hip-Hop Odyssey Film Festival and The New Group. Groub is a member of the New Voices Network and a founding member of At Play Productions, the resident company of the 24 Hour Play Company. Her writing has been published in the Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the U.S., and We Got Issues! A Young Woman's Guide to a Bold, Courageous, and Empowered Life. Kevin Kearney has produced fashion collaborations with Phillip Lim, Marc Jacobs, Cole Haan, Urban Outfitters, and Target. Formerly CEO of Anna Sheffield and Bing Bang, he led Bing Bang to a Council of Fashion Designers of America nomination in 2007. With ALLDAYEVERYDAY, he has pioneered a multi-disciplinary agency with three integrated divisions. His strong relationships within the creative community and his affinity for emerging technologies has pushed the agency to be an innovator in cross-platform marketing and execution. Nancy Wolff (pictured above) is a partner at Cowan DeBaets Abrahams and Sheppard LLP. She represents a wide range of creative individuals and companies in all areas of media and publishing. She counsels clients in copyright, trademarks, licensing, branding, development contracts, distribution agreements, rights of publicity and privacy and libel vets. She acts as counsel to Picture Agency Council of America; trade association of stock image libraries; and PLUS Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to creating standards in image licensing. Wolff has also been named by The American Society of Picture Professionals as “Picture Professional of the Year”, 2007. She is a frequent speaker throughout the United States and Europe on copyright, digital media and licensing. Lisa K. Digernes, moderator, is an associate at Cowan DeBaets Abrahams and Sheppard LLP. Lisa represents a wide range of individuals and companies in all areas of media and publishing. Her clients include film and television producers, directors and writers, authors, illustrators, photographers, artists, fashion designers, performers, website developers, publishers and digital media companies. She counsels clients in film and television production and distribution, author and publisher agreements, service and endorsement agreements for talents, copyright (including chain of title review and termination rights), trademarks, licensing and website development (including terms of use and privacy policies). Sponsored by NYWIFT programs, screenings and events are supported, in part, by grants from New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council New York State Council of the Arts                     Jun. 8, 2011 Event Information Moviemaking for the Web: Legal and Business Issues for Emerging Platforms Date/Time: Thursday, Jun. 9, 2011 6:30 PM Pricing: Free RSVP online Location: Fordham University at Lincoln Center 113 W. 60th Street (Take the elevator to the 11th floor and walk up the stairs to the left. Travel by Subway A, B, C, D, 1, and 9 trains to 59th Street/Columbus Circle. The campus is located one block west.)

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Washington DC Machu Picchu Lecture

(Via Dan Sandweiss and Mike Ruggeri) 

Lecture on Machu Picchu
June 29 | Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

The Library of Congress and the Embassy of Peru will be hosting a free lecture by Margaret MacLean and Abelardo Sandoval, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Hiram Bingham's discovery of Machu Picchu.

RSVP to Catalina Gomez at 202-702-6404 or cgom@locgov

Library of Congress, Mumford Room, Madison Building 6th floor

101 Independence Ave. SE

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Small Business SEO: How To Launch That Web site

Small Business SEO: How To Launch That Web site

by LISA BARONE

 on 04/15/2009 · 37 COMMENTS | SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING

It’s hard when you’re small. Everything seems bigger and more intimidating. Puppies get toppled by bigger dogs,  middle schoolers are stuffed in lockers and small business owners back away in fear of this whole “Internet” thing. But like thechess player who grew up to be accepted by the Homecoming Queen, you, too, can overcome! The trick is to never let your fear stop you from your plans of Word domination.

Though you may be smaller, there’s no shortage of opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to compete in search. And that statement is made even more true when you consider that nearly 40 percent of searches include local intentand that the search engines are now using local results even when a user doesn’timplicitly ask for them.  If you’re a small business, that’s an opportunity.

Okay, so say you’re a small business looking for search on a dime. You have your domain, your hosting is squared away, you have a few pages of content up and you’re finally ready to attract the world (or at least your city) to your Web site. Being small means you need to be smarter. It’s about doing all the little things that will pack the big rewards. Where do you start?

Localize Your Site Content

Don’t be afraid to mention your location on your Web site. Don’t make it a secret to the engines or your customers. Let them know where you live (figuratively speaking. Let’s not endanger the fam), where you work and where you’re from. It’s natural information that both the search engines and your users are going to want to know. Who do you target? What area(s) are you relevant to? When are you open? How can people can find you? Tell them.

Where do you slip in these trust and location cues within your content?

• Home page: While you’re out there telling people what you’re about, mention where you’re located. It shows customers you really exist, while also giving the engines’ local algorithms something to snack on.
• About page: Your About page should not only tell people who you are, it should tell them where you’re located. It’s one of the many trust signals users will be looking for and it acts as a great citation for the search engines.
• Press page:  Do you have a page on your site that encourages people to get in touch with you for media purposes? Don’t forget to include your address, phone number and email.
• Contact page: This should be a no brainer but you’d be surprised how many people lose their brains writing Web copy. ;) Include your location, a map, your cities served, hours, email address, fax number, phone number, directions and other any information you have that establishes your location.

Create, Claim Your Business Listings

Okay, I encourage you to grab some coffee (and maybe some pizza) before setting in on this task. We understand it’s a bit time consuming, but it’s also important. With reports of nefarious others hijacking unclaimed business listings and then(virtually) closing down the company, you want to make sure you control what’s yours.

Google Local

https://www.google.com/local/add/login

Even if you don’t have a Web site, you can list your important business attributes in Google’s Local Business Center. This entails heading over to their Business Center and adding all your vitals (name, town, phone, description, URL, etc), adding images, video, etc. Be careful to put your business in the right category because if you don’t, you’re going to have a seriously hard time ranking for anything relevant. You should also be conscious of the terms you’re using when filling out important areas like Titles and Descriptions. Enter in as much relevant information about your business as you can. The more accurate your details, the better chances your company has of ranking for local queries. Google wants to provide users with the most relevant results possible. Show them why you’re relevant to a particular city, town or region.

If you haven’t played with Google Local Business Center, they just released acomprehensive user guide that can help you get started.

Yahoo Local

http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/local/business.php

Your Yahoo Local listing will work very much the same as Google’s. You’re just optimizing your business listing for the Yahoo engine. So go in there and feed them all your important information like business name, URL, address, category, hours, payment methods, etc. Yahoo also offers an Enhanced Listing for $9.99/month and a Featured Local Listing for $24.99/month.  Both programs offers a moderately expanded list of options, including added Web links, photos, searchable descriptions, and even a basic 5-page Web site with the highest package. Honestly, a lot of the “bells and whistles” they include are just as easily done yourself (and probably in a more attractive fashion). Still, if you’re dying for the all-in-one approach, Yahoo has you covered.

Third Party Data Providers

https://my.superpages.com/spweb/products/business-listing
https://selfenroll.citysearch.com/
http://list.infousa.com/dbupdate.htm
http://www.yellowpages.com/sp/advertise/
http://www.insiderpages.com/advertiser/find_business
http://webapp.localeze.com/bizreg/add.aspx
http://www.openlist.com/update/
http://www.yelp.com/

SuperPages, CitySearch, InfoUSA, YellowPages, Localeze, Insider Pages, Open List and Yelp all offer businesses the opportunity to create accurate listings in their indexes. Just as with Google and Yahoo, you’ll need to go in and completely fill out your listing on each site. We know it seems tedious to complete all these listings, but it’s really important that you take the time to do it. Not only because it puts you in each site’s respective index, but also because both Google and Yahoo use these sites as citations to build their own local results. The more places you have your business information, the more the big dogs are going to trust and use it. Your goal is have accurate information about your company appear in as many places as possible.

BOTW Local

http://local.botw.org/

By now you should be able to recite your business name, tagline, and phone number both backwards and forwards at the drop of a hat. ;) We know you’re tired of entering in all your information, but we have one more mandatory site for you – BOTW Local.

BOTW Local is another place where users can find info, rate and review local businesses, get directions and more.  They offer a free JumpStart program where you can enter in your business details, tell customers who you are, list hours, get reviews, etc. If you’re looking for more power, visibility and functionality, they also offer  fee-based and still-in-beta Premium business listings ($19.95/month) andSponsored business opportunities ($60/month). All three options provide business owners with a great opportunity to reach users in their community, but the two higher packages come complete with a link back to your site from BOTW. ;) I’ve spent a few days playing around with BOTW’s Premium package and it does pack quite a powerful punch. The SEO on that site is seriously tight which means pages will rank extremely well. There’s also strong evidence of Google scooping up these pages as citations.  We like.

GetListed.Org

http://getlisted.org/

Relax, with any luck you don’t actually have to do anything here. GetListed.org is the brainchild of Patrick Sexton and David Mihm and presents a HUGE resource for small business owners. If you didn’t want to have Pat and David’s babies before, the creation of this tool has probably changed that.

What GetListed.org does is help small businesses claim and enhance their listings in the search engines by giving them access to everything they need from one interface. The site offers a tool that will show you exactly how the major search engines see your business and let you know if you’ve remembered to claim your listing. If you haven’t, they make it easy for you to click through and get the job done. When you’re a small business owner with limited time and perhaps limited knowledge, it’s a huge resource. I’d also recommend you check out the Resource Center which is filled with more local SEO knowledge than one person could ever digest. It’s fantastic.

Build Local Mentions

There’s still a touch of mystery to the search engine’s local algorithms, but here’s what we do know about where they pull their information from:

1. The information you provide when you claim your listing in their engine.
2. Third party data providers like SuperPages, CitySearch and Localeze.
3. Information they gather from Web crawls, aka the local signals you include in your content.
4. Local citations.

If you’ve followed the guidelines above, you should already have the first three really well established. Now it’s time to go after those local citations. If you don’t know what the term citation refers to, GetListed gives a fairly good overview when they explain why citations are important to your local business listings.

Here’s a snippet:

Citations are defined as “mentions” of your business name and address on other webpages, even if there is no link to your website. An example of a citation might be an online yellow pages directory where your business is listed, but not linked to. It can also be a local chamber of commerce, or a local business association where your business information can be found, even if they are not linking at all to your website.

What does that mean? That means in order to rank in local search you need to reach out to the local organizations around you and help one another out. That means getting a link from your Chamber of Commerce, on local (and hyperlocal) blogs, local directories and resource sites, your school board association and anywhere else local business information is found. These types of links should be built in along with your regular link building efforts.  They’re fairly easy to come by and the rewards you’ll get for them are big.

Once you’ve got the basics done, it’s time to start focusing on your story and building all those other elements that are going to create brand awareness and put your small business on a serious level to compete. And keep up that offline marketing, as well.  Add references to your online presence in all marketing material and spread the word among friends, customers and those you have strategic partnerships with. Just because your small doesn’t mean you’re not in the fight. Get out there and claim your turf!

You can find additional resources for small businesses in our Small Business Marketing category page.

Tagged as: botw local, getlisted, google local, small business seo, yahoo local

About the Author

Lisa Barone is the Chief Branding Officer of Outspoken Media

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Nelida Silva dances and shares her life story at TEDx Conference

Crowning achievement for Nelida Silva: Shareing her Peruvian dance at life story at TED conference in Brazil!  http://en.tedxamazonia.com.br/tedtalk/nelida-silva

Pisco tasting, tonight in NYC! at Vino, 121 East 27, 5:30-7:30 pm

Whoa, pisco tasting, urgent message! I'll be forced to leave work on time.

Just found out about this from fellow filmmaker Angela Snow, who's also doing a doc in Peru:

Vino Fine Wine and Spirits

121 East 27th Street, NYC

Thursday, May 19, 5:30-7:30pm

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A lovely short video about weaving: Una práctica Aymara en la ciudad

Here's a link to a new video about weaving (7 minutes) made by Augusto Murillo:

http://www.youtube.com/user/YouthOutreachProgram#p/a/u/0/Mi31Pzza1rU

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May 20 in NYC: Opening of exhibition "Todas las sangres en Nueva York" honoring José María Arguedas

Exposición Pictórica/ Art Exhibition “Todas las sangres en Nueva York”

Inauguración: viernes 20 de mayo, 2011 – 6:00 PM a 9:00 PM
The American Indian Community House, 11 Broadway (Wall Street area, Manhattan)
“Todas las sangres en Nueva York”

AbyaYala Arte y Cultura se une con mucho orgullo en la celebración de
los 100 años del natalicio del escritor peruano José María Arguedas
con la presentación de “Todas las sangres en Nueva York”, una
exposición pictórica colectiva de artistas contemporáneos peruanos y
latinoamericanos, a presentarse en la galería del American Indian
Community House. La exposición estará abierta al público hasta junio
20, de lunes a viernes, de 9:30 AM a 5:30 PM.

Mayor información:
Elva Navarro al  201-450-6165
Teresa Castro 212-697-2495
intiraymi.abyayala@gmail.com

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Peruvian fiesta for Mothers Day in Queens -- asi es

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Media That Matters Film Festival now accepting entries -- short films for social change

From the good folks at Arts Engine:

MEDIA THAT MATTERS 11 IS NOW ACCEPTING ALL ENTRIES!

Arts Engine’s annual Media That Matters Film Festival is now accepting all entries for this year’s event!  Now in it’s ELEVENTH season, Media That Matters™ offers you the opportunity to empower communities working towards social change. Media That Matters™ – the premier showcase for short films with big messages – connects you with hundreds of thousands of people across the globe, including  educators, activists, and nonprofits. Through a multi-platform campaign combining online streaming with personalized screenings, your film can be a tool that opens hearts  and minds about the collective struggle for a more socially conscious world. Join us by submitting your film now!

 Short Films: Films must be ten minutes MAXIMUM; the ideal length is around eight minutes.

All Styles: We accept documentaries, narratives, animations, music videos, public service announcements, dramas, comedies, hybrids, or a style of your own creation!  Creativity is always encouraged. The only guideline is that your project must focus on a social issue.

All Issues: Any and all issues will be considered. This year we are particularly interested in films focusing on Disability Rights, Interfaith Dialogue and Religious Tolerance, Bias-based Bullying, Gender Equality and Youth Activism.

All Ages: Youth-produced media is strongly encouraged!

Late Deadline: May 11, 2011,  (the festival will take place in the Fall of 2011) 

Please Note: Your film MUST be cleared for NONEXCLUSIVE home video, educational, online, broadcast and theatrical distribution. 

For more details and to submit your film online, visit www.mediathatmattersfest.org/submit.

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Expressive Arts Therapy Conference in Lima, Peru this August (yes, Soy Andina is screening there)

Calling all artists, educators, therapists, healers, you know who you are -- this year's Expressive Arts Therapy Conference should be on your radar -- , and not just because SOY ANDINA is screening there. It's in Peru! You know that country I have some weird obsession about.  We attended the last conference in Boston in 2009, and it was excellent. 

Legendary folk dancer Nelida Silva from Soy Andina will be leading a post-screening workshop. I hope to be there too!

Need arrangements? I always recommend my friends at Fertur Tours. They are great. 

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Thursday at Yale: Evening of Latin American Films about Human Rights

From my new "go-to" source for Latin American cinema, Margherita Tortora at Yale:

Brazilian filmmaker Chaim Litewski will present an evening of prize-winning Latin American short films from the United
Nations Collection on the topic of Human Rights.

 Thursday, April 14, 2011, 6:45pm
LC101,Yale University, 63 High St., New Haven

1. Costa Rica: Green or Gold?
2. Bolivia's Glaciers: A Vanishing Future
3. Brazil: The Judge Marked for Death
4.Guatemala: The Struggle for Justice 
5. Paraguay: Julio and Jorge 
6. Peru: Kill or Cure 
7.Brazil: The Ethanol Revolution From A Cane -Cutter's Perspective
8. Colombia: Beyond Tears
9. Argentina: Letter to the President

See the full gallery on Posterous

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Free from Daria -- Children's Music CD honoring Earth Day

Just got this cool offer from our favorite world music children's performer, Daria:

Hey Mitch, can you help us spread the word? 

FREE for Earth Day -- Completely Green Children's Music CD! 

Get 6 Earth Friendly songs FREE from popular world music children’s performer DARIA.  How? Just send her a suggestion of one thing that you can do to love the Earth.  There’s also a wonderful poster give-away and recycled art and musical crafts.  You can find out all about it on Daria’s website

 

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Latinos in 60 Seconds: 10 short video classics

From the archives: In 2001, Latino Public Broadcasting invited then-emerging producers to create 60-second stories for television about the Latino experience: http://www.lpbp.org/latinos60.php. Thanks to LPB Digital Content Manager Gabriela Knutson for alerting me to their new-found home on the web!

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Reminder: Docuclub in NYC tonight!

Tonight, Wed. april 6, 7:00 pm

Rough cut screening of Therese Shecter's HOW TO LOSE YOUR VIRGINITY, moderated feedback by Mitch Teplitsky

DCTV, 87 Lafayette (at Walker). Take Q/R/N/W/6 trains to CANAL.
Free to current DocuClub members; $6 non-members.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

More info:  Docuclub

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Un nuevo documental Peruano : "La Cantuta - En la Boca del Diablo"

Un mensaje de los cineastes Tito Cabelllos, Gabriel Quispe Medina y Josué Mendez en PeruDoc:

Hoy con La Republica les dan su DVD del documental La Cantuta - La Boca del Diablo, un documental producido por TV Cultura, con apoyo financiero de CONACINE. 

Refrescarnos la memoria sobre lo que significó el gobierno de Alberto Fujimori en crímenes y corrupción. Documentales así deberían formar parte de la currícula de estudios de la educación pública en el Perú.

Para quienes no consiguieron el DVD con el diario La República, lo pueden ver en YouTube: 

Felicitaciones al equipo del documental --  la directora Amanda Gonzales, la productora Sandra Yépez, Carlos Cárdenas, Fergan Chávez, Pancho Adrianzén, Roberto Benavides, Koko Prado, etc., por aportar un trabajo de primer nivel y haber logrado una distribución local en DVD sin precedentes en la historia del cine peruano: 80 mil copias, en asociación con el diario La República.

Y si ya se agotaron en su kiosko, hoy a las 7.30pm en la Plaza San Martín se proyectará en pantalla gigante!!

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Hiromi's reports continue: Letter from Japan | upcoming art/benefit shows

The latest update from designer/artist Hiromi Oikawa:

Dear All,

I saw a little green come out from a tree limb for the first time this year and I'm so happy that spring has come no matter what.
Hope all is well with you and your family. Thank you so much for your great support. It keeps me going.

One of my best friends, Kugako's husband Akira - we all spent time in college together - sent me an email on Sunday. His hometown is Kesennuma, which is one of the hardest-hit towns, as you may know.

The translation and attachment of the photos he took are below. I really want to help to his family and his hometown...I know a lot of you have already made donations, but if anybody wants to help Kesennuma, please let me know. I think the best way is to send me a check and I will make sure to transfer it to him.

I sold 2 drawings in the last show, and a lot of you, thank you for so much for participating. I am also participating in 2 other benefit shows: 

WE ARE ONE
Monday, April 11, 5-9 PM
Gallery 61, New York Institute of Technology
16 West 61st street, 11th fl.

ART FOR JAPAN
Thurs. April 7th, 6-8PM
Studio 57 Fine Arts
211 W 57th Street

It would be great if I see you. If not, please spread the word! I really appreciate your kindest support.

Respectfully, Hiromi
______________________________

Letter to Hiromi from Akira, translated into English:

Oi-chan (Hiromi's nickname in college), 

Thanks for your concerns and kind words.

I visited Kesennuma last Monday and returned to Tokyo yesterday. ( Mar 28-Apr 2)

The situation In my hometown are severely dire. People seemed on high alert, perhaps carrying on in a state of shock since the disaster hit them.

My parents are safe. They've always led a simple life and are in good spirits, saying "we are not at all inconvenienced." My uncle, who is the patriarch of my family, is still missing, and the feeling is that the situation with him is utterly hopeless. His iron factory was destroyed by the tsunami, forcing many people out on the street. My cousins also survived but lost their homes. They could only take the clothes on their backs when they sought shelter with their parents. They commute to the refugee center to find clothing for their young daughters. One of them wryly said, "We beg daily to survive now." His words killed me.

How did it all come to this?

The town, the ocean and the beaches where I grew up are no longer what they used to be. It is tormenting to feel such a sense of loss. Kugako is worried about the radiation and hasn't been motivated to cook. But those of us in Tokyo have it easier and are in a position to offer help that is needed. I am keeping my head up and pushing on.

I heard you too are helping out by organizing charity events. If people would consider donating to my hometown, I would take the responsibility of bringing those donations back to Kesennuma and distribute them among those who lost their homes as well as to those children who lost their parents.

I visited some of the refugee centers there and found disturbing disparities. I went around distributing supplies myself and saw some centers had way more supplies than the demand while at others, people waited a whole day just to receive three pieces of hardtack. The distribution needs to be better balanced.

Also, people who lost their homes, as well as the fishing and farming population who suffered damages, are being considered for governmental support. But what about those whose homes were okay but who lost their jobs? They aren't receiving supplies and have no promise of income. Hundreds of people like that rush to the job center every day.

People are keeping it together for now, but in another month I fear if they might not grow desperate enough to ignore the social order.

I took some pictures of the place. The area where a fire had started was straight out of a picture of Hell. All I could do for much of the time was stand there in prayer with my camera hanging from my shoulder.

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Pedaleando en Washington: un video de 1 minuto

Bicycle-riding Soy Andina editor Diana Logreira moved to Washington to make web videos for Voice of America. 

Who can blame her? The government pays more than independent filmmakers. 

But I'm trying to lure her again, to work with me to make a web clip for New American Girls. 

At least she's still promoting cycling through video: http://youtu.be/OwSqRZFQDZM

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la Serie Multimedia "America Entretejida -- El Lenguaje Común de la Cultura"

Announcement from "Idea Catalyst" and "Cultural Explorer" Gustavo Carvajal from The Vidal Partnership (great job titles; this is a man who obviously knows a thing or two about branding!) 

Esta es tu America Entretejida.

Te comparto que recientemente tuve la oportunidad mágica de viajar con el
periodista y realizador Juan Carlos Roque de Radio Nederland - RNW - la
emisora internacional de Holanda, para ir al encuentro de tres grupos de
artesanos: en Teotitlán Del Valle [ Oaxaca, México], en Tuchín [Colombia]
y Chinchero, Cusco y Machu Picchu [Perú].

El resultado del recorrido es la Serie Multimedia América Entretejida -- El
Lenguaje Común de la Cultura, que está disponible globalmente. La serie es
fruto del tiempo generoso que compartimos con los artesanos en sus
localidades.

Nuestro viaje continúa contigo. Solamente tienes que visitar el sitio
interactivo. Este es el enlace:

http://www.rnw.nl/espanol/radioprogramme/america-entretejida
<http://www.rnw.nl/espanol/radioprogramme/america-entretejida>

Gracias a la producción de Radio Nederland  - RNW  y el apoyo de la agencia
TVP - The Vidal Partnership, donde soy el Idea Catalyst, se estrena esta
serie que registra nuestro recorrido del Continente Americano; explorando y
acudiendo a una cita cultural única, para celebración de todos los artesanos
artífices que nos hacen un solo continente.

Los episodios siguen cada uno de los destinos del viaje y a través de la
mirada entretejida de sus protagonistas: Isaac Vásquez, Nayibe Castillo,
Ayde Quispe, Nilda Callañaupa y sus respectivas comunidades ancestrales.
Te invito a que descubras sus historias de vida, su talentoso trabajo
artesanal y comunitario; que son el mejor legado para la preservación de las
tradiciones de nuestra América Entretejida.

Episodio 1: Entre urdimbre y trama. Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, México.
Comunidad Zapoteca.

Episodio 2: Llévame en tus alas. Tuchín, Córdoba, Colombia. Comunidad Zenú.

Episodio 3: Tiñe la esperanza. Chinchero, Cusco, Perú. Descendientes de los
Incas.

Episodio 4: Cóndor de estos Andes. Machu Picchu, Perú.

Por favor cuéntanos tus impresiones una vez vayas explorando la serie.
Déjanos saber que piensas y que sientes.  Compártela con tus amigos para
entretejer a nuestra América soñada.

También puedes visitar mi nuevo Mini-Blog para hallar los enlaces y las
historias de América Entretejida.

LonLat
http://lonlat.tumblr.com/ <http://lonlat.tumblr.com/>

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Tonight in NYC: art auction (and more) for Japan

From Hiromi Oikawa (an incredible artist, but don't tell her I said so -- you know Japanese are not comfortable with praise :)

For the tomorrow's event, I am donating drawings and small paintings. I asked my artists friends for help and their outpouring was extremely generous. There are a lot of talented artists who are offering their work. This is a  great chance to own an original piece of artwork (at a great price)

Friday, April 1,  6-8 pm
 Excy Laser: 147 W 35th St. (between 6th and 7th Aves.)
212.695.1888

They will have a performance, plus a silent auction for:
- NY-West Coast round-trip air ticket
- Yankees Delta Suite tickets
- Spa gift certificates
- Broadway tickets (Billy Eliot, Catch Me If You Can)
- Lingerie
- Jewelry and more

-  cash only
- Proceeds earmarked for the Japan Red Cross & Animal Rescue Headquarters at Urgent Disaster.However, if you want to designate where your donation will go for the art sale, you can just let me know.

ALSO SAVE THE DATE: 

I will also participate in:

WE ARE ONE: Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Crises Relief Exhibition

Featuring 100 Japanese artists!

Monday, April 11th, 2011, from 2-9:00 pm
Gallery 61 at New York Institute of Technology
16 West 61st St. 11th Floor

More information coming.

I thank you all for your good thoughts and any help you are able to provide.

Respectfully,

Hiromi Oikawa

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Quechua film in NYC Friday: "Los Derechos de la Pachamama"

http://www.nativenetworks.si.edu/nafvf/TitleDetails.aspx?Title=51

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Native American Film + Video Festival: opens March 30 in NYC

15th Native American Film + Video Festival

March 31- April 3, 2011
The National Museum of the American Indian in New York

Showcasing 93 outstanding feature films, short fictions, documentaries, animations and youth works from  Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, USA, México, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Suriname, Australia, Argentina. All programs free

Complete info: www.nativenetworks.si.edu/nafvf/index.aspx 

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Monday in NYC: video shoot for Rob Lanter music video/profile

Rob Lanter is a fine rock and jazz guitarist who's just released a new rock CD "Robbie's Redux." I'm teamed up with Rachel Lears and Robin Blotnick to make a short video about Rob and the new project. I'll post the link to see it when finished. Meantime, check out his website: http://www.roblanter.com/CDs.php

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Another Brooklyn event to help Japan: March 31st

From friend/collaborator Maya Robinson:

Come show your support for Japan by attending this show on Thursday March 31st at Coco 66 in Greenpoint!

There will be an art auction and an amazing lineup of bands and DJs!! Every little bit of help counts for the Japanese people right now. Door is $8 and all proceeds will go to Doctors without Boarders and Japan Society Earthquake Relief Fund.

Help the world by helping Japan, and have fun doing it! Bring friends!!

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Helping Japan: A personal story from my friend Hiromi Oikawa

Amigos: some of you know Hiromi Oikawa, a long-time friend since arriving in NYC more than 15 years ago.  She's a graphic designer and wonderful painter. Since the disaster in Japan, she's been working tirelessly to help. I've been so impressed, with her actions and words.  I asked her if I could share one of her many emails with my community. Here's one: 

Thank you so much for all sorts of your support. I can't appreciate enough for all of your sweet words. I have been busy continuously calling my family and friends in Japan, making flyers asking for donations, organizing for charity art shows, painting to finish the art(!!) but I still feel guilty that I could do more.

My family and friends are fine, but extremely frustrated about the nuclear power plants and worried about radiation. A lot of them are still scared of constant aftershocks. The whole country is overwhelmed and not stable yet at all. Water contamination has been found in Tokyo today, confirming more people dead & missing. 

I found out my 2nd cousin's house was damaged; they've moved in temporarily to my cousin's home and the wife gave birth on 15th. They had to wait on line for 1.5 hours to get one bottle of water. But the baby is fine -- It's a boy!!

I'm so consumed by the saddest stories, and these news made me so happy and smile.

Sadly, my friend's uncle is still missing. 

Now, I am asking your help if you can.

You can make a donation to the Japan Society at the Web address below. Or send a check directly to the Society.

http://www.japansociety.org/earthquake

Japan Society
333 East 47th Street 
New York, New York 10017
Attn: Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

Also I'm participating & organizing benefit for Japan disaster relief. I will let you know the details later.

April 1st( Fri), 6-8pm

Excy Laser: 147 W 35th St. (between 6th and 7th Aves.)

April 9th. (Sat), 2-8pm

Gallery 61

16 West 61st St. 11th Floor.

NY NY 10023

I thank you all for your good thoughts and any help you are able to provide.

Respectfully,

Hiromi Oikawa

_

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DocuClub to show "How To Lose Your Virginity by Therese Shecter" moderated by Mitch Teplitsky

Hi all -- I'l be moderating April's Docuclub in New York! Docuclub is a terrific series that shows work-in-progress documentaries for feedback. It's open to anyone; highly recommended for filmmakers and film geeks. Here's the description:

Docuclub

April 6, 7 pm 
DCTV  -- 87 Lafayette Street ( (at Walker), NYC

This month, we screen a rough cut of How To Lose Your Virginity by Therese Shecter. Shechter poses two compelling questions: Why does virginity still hold such importance in an otherwise hyper-sexualized American society? And does virginity actually exist, or is it just a social construct created to keep the girls in line? Shechter engages sex educators, porn producers, abstinence advocates, historians and teenagers, to dig beneath the no-win double-message of a culture that cynically encourages virginity but sells promiscuity.

Our moderator will be Mitch Teplisky, a documentary producer and marketing/fundraising consultant. His film, Soy Andina, about two New York dancers who journey to Peru to reconnect with roots, aired on Latino Public Broadcasting's "Voces" series in 2009-2010. It was crowd-funded by more than 150 donors and business sponsors. Before that, Teplitsky was the long-time marketing director at the Film Society of Lincoln Center -- and a volunteer for Docuclub, back in the late 1990s. So moderating this event marks a return to his own Docuclub roots! 

 If you’re planning to attend, please RSVP to docuclub@artsengine.net.

Admission at DCTV is free for current DocuClub members and $6 for non-members.
Tickets will be sold at the door, cash only.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No admittance after 7:15 p.m.

Follow Docuclub on Twitter: twitter.com/docuclub.

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Dr. Sketchy's anti-art school

I met Molly Crabapple recently at DIY Days/NYC. She's the unstoppable force behind Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art school, where "artists draw glamorous underground performers in an atmosphere of boozy conviviality."

 

Check it out. Dr. Sketchy's become a global phenom, spreading to more than 100 cities worldwide. Hmm, any interest in bringing Dr. Sketchy's to Peru? I can totally see this in, say, Barranco.

Wherever you are -- this page is where you start.

 

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Film/Music Benefit for Japan: Monday 3-21 in Brooklyn

Call to action from friend and filmmaker Hideo Nakamura:

For everybody so concerned about Japan -- It's time to leave your room. This is what we can do in NYC!

Help Japan from Brooklyn: A Film/Music Benefit

Monday, March 21, 7:30PM

Brooklyn Winery

213 North 8th Street, Brooklyn

Musical performances by Dustin Wong, Nobuko Hori and Moja:

Film Scenes from the documentary Live from Tokyo

All proceeds go to Lion's Club Japan Earthquake Fund

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I liked this piece about identity: "For a Change, Proud to be Japanese"

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/opinion/17azuma.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha212

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Soy Andina screening: 3-24 at Yale U. in New Haven; Q & A w director and Cynhia

Amigos in New Haven and beyond: 

Soy Andina at Yale University

Thursday March 24, 6:45 pm 

Linsly-Chittenden, 63 High Street, New Haven

Hosted by the Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies.

Cynthia and I will be there. No limo for Cynthia this time, however, she'll have to take the train like the rest of us working stuffs. 

Screening is free and open to the public

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Gaston / Peruvian Cuisine Coming to NYC!

A New Restaurant Planned for Old Tabla Space Chef Gastón Acurio   For many years, Eleven Madison Avenue was home to Tabla, a beloved Indian-fusion restaurant and special friend to the Madison Square Park Conservancy. Tabla hosted a benefit dinner for the Park each fall and will always hold a place in our hearts and in our neighborhood’s history. We now look forward to welcoming a new restaurant and new friends. One of Peru’s most celebrated culinary figures, Gastón Acurio, will open a New York branch of his popular La Mar eateries in the glorious ground-floor space adjacent to Park. Chef Acurio founded the first La Mar, in Lima, with a mission to share Peruvian gastronomy with the world. La Mar currently operates critically acclaimed Peruvian cebicherías in South America and Mexico, as well as one in San Francisco. Acurio and La Mar have been searching for the right space in New York for some time, and as soon as they saw the Tabla space, they knew they had found the perfect new home for their restaurant right here on the Park. We couldn’t agree with them more. We're confident that La Mar will begin a wonderful new culinary chapter in our community and look forward to welcoming a new friend to the neighborhood.

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March 28 in NY: Latina Choreographers Fest Celebrating Vania Masias and D1 Dance Company of Perú

Hi all: I'm on the host committee for this event. A few sponsorship packages remain for opening night. Interested? Know someone who is? Very cool event. Read/share invite below. - Thanks! Mitch

Choreographers Festival Supporters

Uniting People through the Universal   Language of Dance       Dear Friends,  R.Evolución Latina is a nonprofit organization working under the umbrella of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.   On March 28 2011,  RL will be presenting it's First R.Evolucion Latina Choreographers  Festival and Celebrating Vania Masias and her company Dance Company D1 of Perú. Vania is a true example of how you can make a difference in a community by just  Daring to Go Beyond ! We would like to invite you to join us as one of our sponsors on this Exclusive Opening Evening.   For tickets click here:  http://support.broadwaycares.org/choreographersfestival2011_sponsors     Meet the Host Committee:           Ambassador of Perú Jose Augusto Tenorio, Augusta Barreda, Carmen Bedoya, Rocio Cavazos, Marusia Cuellar, Gary Hattem, David Gough, Hector Ramos, Kristine Packard, Cynthia Paniagua, Claudia Polar, Mercedes E. Schwartz, and Mitchell Teplitsky.    For more information about the choreographers and the festival click here: http://revolucionlatina.org/choreographers-festival.html  Your support is tax deductible. The proceeds from this evening's presentation will go toward R.Evolucion Latina's Free Beyond Workshop Dance Series, the funding for this festival, and sponsorship of Dance Company D1's stay in New York. Help us make a difference uniting people through the universal language of dance.    About R.Evolucion Latina: Mission Statement: A collective of artists and activists committed to empowering the artistic community in order to inspire growth within the Latino community through collaboration, productions, and educational support programs. Motto:  Dare to Go Beyond     SEE MORE OF REVOLUCION LATINA:         One of RL educationals programs is Beyond Workshop Dance Series,  where  free dance classes are offered to young latino performers for a month with incredible talented Choreographers from New York City. Based on the success of this program the RL Choreographers Festival was created. It's goal is  to offer a platform where choreographers who have donated their time to Beyond Workshop Dance Series can showcase their talents. In addition students of the workshop series will have the opportunity to perform, celebrate our culture through dance, and instill inspiration within our communities.   About Dance Company D1:  For this festival, R.Evolución Latina will host and celebrate Vania Masias and members of her company, Dance Company D1 of Perú. Dance Company D1, is a nonprofit Cultural Association that strives to make leaders out of talented youth from marginalized sectors in Perú. R.Evolución Latina and Dance Company D1 share common interests for integral human development through the arts.   CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR STORY-VIDEO D1

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Sat 3-19 in NYC: Latin Am Arts Fest w/Andean music, at Museum Nat. History

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Hey Soy Andina, Latin American culture fans in New York, catch this:

Latin American Arts Festival @ American Museum of Natural History

Saturday, March 19, 12:00 pm – 5 pm

Family-friendly event Aztec Dancers, Mariachi and Andean music presentations, poetry, storytelling, instrument-making workshops and more. Free with Museum admission. 

According the the schedule, the Andean stuff kicks off around 3:30 pm.

Info: http://www.amnh.org/calendar/event/Latin-American-Arts-Festival/

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Two Free Events

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Date: Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Subject: Two Free Events
To: Mitchell Teplitsky <MTeplitsky@gmail.com>

Dear Mitchell,

There are only a couple of seats remaining for the two upcoming free events for members. Eve Ensler - Tuesday March 22 at 7:00P - To register for one of the few remaining spots click here. The Oxford Gargoyles (International Music Sensation) - Thursday March 17 at 6:30P - To register for one of the few remaining spots click here. Some say Eve Ensler has become the most famous and most powerful feminist in the world. Germaine Greer, Gloria Steniem, Naomi Wolf, and others have been icons for many, but Ensler has emerged as one of the most powerful forces in the twenty-first century. Ensler is a playwright, performer and activist, and is the author of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, translated into over 48 languages and performed in over 140 countries, including sold-out runs at both Off-Broadway's Westside Theater and on London's West End (2002 Olivier Award nomination, Best Entertainment) and has been running for 10 years in Mexico City and Paris. In 2004, Ensler performed her play THE GOOD BODY on Broadway in NYC. This was followed by a 20 city national tour in 2005.  Eve's film credits include an HBO film version of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES (2002). Eve has written numerous articles for Washington Post to O Magazine. In November 2009, Eve was named one of US News & World Report's "Best Leaders" in association with the Center for Public Leadership (CPL) at Harvard Kennedy School, and in 2010 she was named one of "125 Women Who Changed Our World" by Good Housekeeping Magazine. Ms. Ensler's experience performing THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES inspired her to create V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. In twelve years, the V-Day movement has raised over $80 million and reached over 300 million people. In 2009, Ensler testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing, Confronting Rape and Other Forms of Violence Against Women in Conflict Zones. The hearing focused on Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which the United Nations calls the rape capital of the world. Ensler said "The rape and desecration of the Congo is the rape and desecration of all of us." The Oxford Gargoyles will perform live for the Society. They have performed at Lincoln Center, Columbia, Princeton, Yale and Harvard Universities, and on NBC's Today Show. Over the last decade the Gargoyles have become a staple of the world music scene. The group's repertoire, though rooted in the jazz songbook, offers a tasty cocktail of musical styles from pop to show-tunes. So whether they're flying you to the moon or picking up good vibrations, sit back and enjoy an evening of live and intricate arrangements, heavenly harmonies and soulful solos. We look forward to seeing you. Best wishes, Hudson Union Society

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Proyección de la pelicula OCTUBRE Miércoles 16 de Marzo en el Cineclub Pueblo Libre

Proyección de la pelicula OCTUBBRE de los Hermanos Vega

Lugar: La Mar 949 - Pueblo Libre
Hora: 8:00 pm
ENTRADA LIBRE
Estará presente Daniel Vega, Co-Director; despues de la proyección.

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@filmlinc @amandamcormick Just bought tix to see OCTUBRE from #peru in NY at New Directors http://bit.ly/i1Ad2N

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