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Literary Arts

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La Isla Bajo el Mar por Isabel Allende

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
El Café
Admission: Free
La última novela de nuestra querida Isabel Allende trata sobre Zarité, una niñita mulata que es vendida como esclava al dueño de una de las más importantes plantaciones de azúcar de Sant... more >

Literary Arts

Barrio Book Club

When a Tree Falls by Beatriz Rivera

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
El Café
Admission: Free
In collaboration with La Casa Azul Bookstore. Cuban-American writer Beatriz Rivera presents another off-beat love story full of oddball characters in absurd situations: Dr. Chico Chanca, a clog-wearing, tea-drinking psychiatrist... more >

Around El Barrio

El Barrio Today Photo Contest

beginsFriday, July 30, 2010
endsWednesday, September 15, 2010
East Harlem, New York City
Admission: Free
The El Barrio Today Photo Contest encourages El Barrio residents and visitors to capture what they consider to be the spirit and essence of East Harlem today. The contest is part of an arts cluster initiative of local organizati... more >

Visual Arts

On View

Nueva York (1613-1945)

Friday, September 17, 2010
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Las Galerías
Admission: Fees Vary
Presented in collaboration with the New-York Historical Society, this intriguing exhibition reveals the powerful role that Latinos and Spanish-speaking countries have played across four centuries to help shape New York into the ... more >

Cultural Celebrations

Super Sábado!

Target Free Third Saturdays (September)

Saturday, September 18, 2010
11:00 am - 8:30 pm
El Museo del Barrio
Admission: Free
Once a month, El Museo del Barrio opens its doors to everyone interested in exploring the vibrancy and diversity of Latino Culture. Through free concerts, exhibitions, gallery tours, art making workshops, walking tours, film scr... more >

Performing Arts

Son de Madre

Saturday, September 18, 2010
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
El Teatro
In collaboration with Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concert Series, a Program of the Weill Music Institute, El Museo presents Son de Madre, a Latin band with an international flavor — its members are from Cuba, Argent... more >

Literary Arts

Speak Up!/Speak Out!

El Grito de Poetas

Saturday, September 18, 2010
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
El Café
Admission: Free
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15-Oct 15) with El Museo del Barrio and Speak Up! Speak Out! El Grito de Poetas, featuring Advocate of Wordz, Chance, Chilo, Majestik Originality, True, Tito, and Simply Rob, is a ... more >

Schools + Educators

Educators Open House

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
El Café
Admission: Free
After your school day, the New-York Historical Society and El Museo del Barrio invite you to mingle with colleagues during a fun-filled evening of art, food and friends. Learn about our upcoming education and professional develo... more >

Visual Arts

Gallery Tours Every Saturday in September

September 2010
Las Galerias
Admission: Free
Hear the stories behind El Museo’s history, far-reaching permanent collection, and exciting temporary exhibitions on display. Gallery tours begin at 3:00pm (in English) and at 4:00pm (in Spanish). Join us&nb... more >

Visual Arts

Gallery Tours Every Saturday in October

October 2010
Las Galerias
Admission: Free
Hear the stories behind El Museo’s history, far-reaching permanent collection, and exciting temporary exhibitions on display. Gallery tours begin at 3:00pm (in English) and at 4:00pm (in Spanish). Join us&nb... more >