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May 21 - 25: Book Expo of America 2010: Global Market Forum Spanish Publishing. Book Expo of America, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture of Spain, the Federation of Spanish Publishers (Federacion De Gremios De Editores De Espana), and the Spanish Trade Commission are delighted to announce that Spain and Spanish Publishing will be the focus of the highly regarded BEA Global Market Forum program. The powerful Spanish publishing industry is eager to embrace the opportunity to engage the large Spanish language readership in the USA, and beyond. The presentations under the banner of this event will include a one day series of educational conference programs at BEA on May 25, 2010. The Global Market Forum has grown to include cultural activities throughout New York City that run concurrently with BEA at literary landmarks like the New York Public Library. For the whole programming, ticket information, and directions, click here.
May 21 (9:00 - 4:00 pm) Spain at Book Expo: Children and Young Adults Literature. A day-long symposion on Spanish-language literature for the young at heart, with award-winning illustrator Miguel Calatayud. Part of the Book Expo of America. In collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Spain, At Instituto Cervantes, 211 East 49th Street. For more information, click here or call 212-308-7720.
May 21 (7:00 pm) La Micro Theater at McNally Jackson. Presentation Diamela Eltit's Mano de Obra, adapted for the stage by Taira Court, Paola Giannini and Alfredo Castro. For more information, click here or call 212-274-1160.
May 21 (7:00) Storytelling Open Mic at East Harlem Cafe. This program's theme is: Mommie Dearest Mother. $5. Featuring Bobby Gonzales. At East Harlem Cafe, 104th Street and Lexington. For more information, click here or call 212-996-2080.
May 21 (7:00 pm) Alicia Perdomo and Marta Bautís at LART. Latino Artists Round Table (LART) presents documentarian Marta Bautís and author Alicia Perdomo, who will talk with the audience about their works. At Barnes and Noble Lincoln Square, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street. For more information, click here or call 212-595-6859.
May 21 (8:00 pm) Noche de Bohemia. "Momentos de ..." presents an evening of poetry and music. Featuring the work of colective Poetas en Nueva York. At 76-11 37t Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jackson Heights, Queens. For more information, call 464-571-7405.
May 21 (10:00 pm) Nuyorican Poetry Slam Semifinal. Spotlight on semi-finalists John Murrilo, Bridget Gray, and Matt Gano. Hosted by Mahogany Browne. Suggested arrival is 9:15 pm. $12 admission. At the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 East 3rd Street. For more information, click here or call 212-505-8183.
May 22 (6:00 - 9:00 pm) NYC Latina Writer's Group Fundraiser. Featuring poets Bonafide Rojas, JF Seary, Rock Wilk, Skye, and special guest, Charlie Vázquez. At Camaradas El Barrio, 2241 1st Avenue. For more information, click here or call 212-348-2703.
May 23 (12:00 - 2:00 pm) Edwin Torres at Acentos Writers Workshop. The acclaimed hands-on writing series organized by Acentos Foundation welcomes Edwin Torres. RSVP is required by sending an email to fish@louderarts.com. Please bring proper identification to the event. At the Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, Room A-329, 475 Grand Concourse, Bronx. For more information, click here or call 917-209-4211.
May 23 (4:00 - 7:00 pm) Mary at Duplex. Spring-Issue Launch party of queer/gay literary magazine Mary. Contributors include Rick Castro, Curt Weber, Gregg Shapiro, and Belasco. With music provided by Black Female Executive.At Duplex, Upstairs, 61 Christopher Street (at 7th Avenue). For more information, click here or call 212-255-5438.
May 23 (6:00 - 7:00pm) LouderART's Pre-Show Workshop with Patricia Smith. Come participate in LouderART's new pre-weekly readings workshop, open to poets of any skill level. This week's workshop will be lead by four-time Poetry Slam champion, National Book Award Finalist, and Pushcart Prize winner, Patricia Smith. At Bar 13, 35 East 13th Street, 3rd Floor. For more information, click here or call 212-979-6677.
May 24 (7:30 pm) LouderARTS' Groove Nation at Bar 13. Join LouderArts for a celebration of poets from the African Diaspora. Feauturing John Murillo and Marcus Jackson. At Bar 13, 35 East 13th Street, 2nd Floor. For more information, click here or call 212-979-6677.
May 24 (9:15pm) Spain at Book Expo: Spanish Poetry Reading. Featuring poets Isabel Cardenas Cañon and Ana Merino. Part of the Book Expo of America. At the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 East 3rd Street. For more information, call 212-505-8183.
May 25 (6:00 pm) Spain at Book Expo: Spanish Fiction Today. Panel discussion with authors Elvira Lindo, Antonio Muñoz Molina, Eduardo Mendoza, Julio Llamazares, Juan Gómez Jurado and Fernando Savater, moderated by Barbara Probst-Solomon. Part of the Book Expo of America. In Spanish with simultanaeous translation. In collaboration with Dirección General del Libro del Ministerio de Cultura de España and America Reads Spanish. At Instituto Cervantes, Auditorium, 211 East 49th Street. For more information, click here or call 212-308-7720.
May 25 (4:30 - 6:30 pm) Open Space for Youth at El Museo del Barrio. The Peace Poets Collective facilitates a weekly interactive gathering for teenagers to create their own safe space and feel como en casa. Group meets every Tuesday at El Museo del Barrio's El Taller, 1230 Fifth Avenue. For more information, click here or call 212-831-7272.
May 26 (4:30pm) Eduardo Mendoza and David Remnick at the New York Public Library. The two authors plan to discuss literature. At the NYPL's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, South Court Auditorium of the Celeste Bartos Education Center, Fifth Avenue and 82nd Street. For more information, email juliette_Geary@nypl.org
May 26 (6:00pm) Book Presentation: Nueva Gramática del Español. Featuring Ignacio Bosque (Real Academia Española), José Moreno de Alba (Academia Mexicana), Rodolfo Cerrón-Palomino (Academia Peruana) y Gerardo Piña (Academia Norteamericana). In collaboration with Consulado General del Perú en Nueva York and Instituto Cultural Mexicano de Nueva York. At Instituto Cervantes, Auditorium, 211 East 49th Street. For more information, call 212-308-7720.
May 26 (6:00 pm) Juan Gómez-Jurado at NYPL's Mid-Manhattan Library. A conversation the Spanish author Juan Gómez-Jurado (The Moses Expedition). Part of the Book Expo of America. At the Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor. For more information, call 212-340-0833.
May 26 (6:00 - 8:00 pm) Fernando Savater, Eduardo Mendoza, and Ana Merino at McNally Jackson Books. The SoHo bookstore welcomes the presence of Spanish authors Savater, Mendoza and Merino for a special discussion. Hosted by Javier Molea. At McNally Jackson Books, 52 Prince Street. For more information, call 212-274-1160.
May 26 (8 pm) HISPANIC PANIC! – “The Resurrection”. Join author and cultural activist Charlie Vázquez and his literary familia--Charles Rice-González, Karen Jaime, jimmy lam, and Roy Pérez--for an evening of Spanglish delights, thrills, and surprises (y más…bugalú music después!). Free access, 21 plus. At Nowhere, 322 E 14th St (btwn 1st/2nd). For more information, click here.
May 27 (7:00 pm) Book Presentation: The Private Lives of Trees. Open Letter Books and Melville House Publishing celebrate the launch of Alejandro Zambra’s The Private Lives of Trees and Bonsai. There will be a brief reading by the author, followed by refreshments and a book signing. At Melville House Bookstore, 145 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn. For more information or to rsvp, click here or call 718-722-9204.
May 28 (5:00 pm) Spain at Book Expo: Two Sights to The “res publica”. A conversation between philosophers Fernando Savater and Philip Pettit, moderated by Antonio Muñoz Molina. At The Princeton Club of New York - James Madison Room, 15 West 43rd Street, 2nd Floor. New York, NY 10036. For more information, click here or call (212) 596-1210
May 28 (7:00 - 9:00 pm) Latinas4Life at Salsa Caterers. Featuring Caridad "La Bruja" de la Cruz at Salsa Caterer's monthly show with Latinas4Life. At Salsa Caterers, 4006 3rd Avenue, Bronx. For more information, click here or call 718-716-2020.
May 28 (7:00 - 9:00 pm) Latinas4Life at Salsa Caterers. Featuring Caridad "La Bruja" de la Cruz at Salsa Caterer's monthly show with Latinas4Life. At Salsa Caterers, 4006 3rd Avenue, Bronx. For more information, click here or call 718-716-2020.
May 28 (10:00 pm) Nuyorican Poetry Slam Semifinal. Spotlight on semi-finalist Falu. Hosted by Mahogany Browne. Suggested arrival is 9:15 pm. $12 admission. At the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 East 3rd Street. For more information, click here or call 212-505-8183.
May 29 (3:00 pm) Kianny Antigua at the NYPL Fort Washington Branch. Dominican author and academic Kianny Antigua will present his latest book, 9 iris y otros malditos cuentos. In collaboration with Culturarte, Trazarte, and el Movimiento de Poetas Dominicanas USA. At the NYPL Fort Washington Branch, 535 West 179th Street (between St. Nicholas and Audobon Avenues). For more information or to buy tickets, click here or call 212-927-3533.
May 29 (10:00 pm) VERSES at the Nuyorican. Open-mic series hosted by Helena D. Lewis. Featuring D. Noble, Elijah Wong, Jeremy James, Kellyzen-Yie Tsai. Entry is $10. In collaboration with Urbintel Inc. At the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 East 3rd Street. For more information, click here or call 212-505-8183.
May 30 (12:00 - 2:00 pm) Latasha Diggs at Acentos Writers Workshop. The acclaimed hands-on writing series organized by Acentos Foundation welcomes Latasha Diggs. RSVP is required by sending an email to fish@louderarts.com. Please bring proper identification to the event. At the Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, Room A-329, 475 Grand Concourse, Bronx. For more information, click here or call 917-209-4211.
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