Word on the street is that in the Matosinhos section of Portugal there is a hot, new, hip restaurant called W'Duck. What's interesting, is that incorporated into the restaurants overall lounge like design, the seating throughout this boite are actual toilets. We wonder how easy it is to move these bad boy's when trying to be a gentleman on a date?
For more info visit: www.wduck.com.pt

Two Generations is an intergenerational music experience featuring the music of the multi-talented veteran, Mr. Olu Dara played by Bob Stewart Craig Harris, Bruce Purse & the Multicultural Music Orchestra. Olu Dara’s and Bruce Purse’s music will be discussed in a panel session that will include producers, arrangers, composers and performers within the African-American Jazz musical style. This aspect will give the audience an opportunity to appreciate the similarities and differences between music creation, production and performance in Jazz and African-American music.

The presentation will take place on May 11th at 7:00 pm at the Aronow Theater in City College of NY (135th Street & Convent Avenue) and will support MMG’s mission of music education.

For tickets or additional information visit www.multiculturalmusic.org,
call (718) 884-5495 or e-mail cnfeliciano@yahoo.com.

“Two Generations” will benefit MMG’s educational programs headed by Executive Director, Dr. Luis Mojica. In its 10 years, MMG has become an institution that provides music education in many of NYC’s public schools, preparing students for a musical education and for admission into prestigious music programs. MMG’s students have been able to advance not only their musical skills but their academic performance, as well. MMG has served over 5000 students, tutored 400 for admission to specialized music schools and prepared hundreds for professional music careers.

Another corporation is trying to get hip to the Spanish speaking demographic and its purchasing power. News Corp., Myspace’s parent company has launched several different variations of Myspace for the bi-lingual set.

Now, there’s MySpace at latino.myspace.com for the 28 million Spanish speaking folks currently residing in the U.S. MySpace has also launched la.myspace.com, a pan-regional site for Latin American Spanish speakers.

It’s worth noting to users, that signing up and using these different Spanish targeted Myspace sites does not prohibit you from becoming friends with users of the English dominant or the other localized Myspace sites in the UK, Japan, France, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Canada, New Zealand or Mexico.

Anyone can be friends with anyone in MySpace, even if they use different MySpace sites and speak completely different languages.

Original Source: Tech Crunch

By Led Black

That’s right movie buffs, it’s that time of year again - the Tribeca Film Festival will be back in effect from April 25th until May 6th.  Here’s my extremely short list of some movies that I definitely want to catch.  So many movies, so little time. 

LOVESICKNESS (MALDEAMORES) – Set in Puerto Rico, Lovesickness is essentially about the triumph of passion over reason.  Artfully executed, this somewhat melancholy comedy follows the trysts, love triangles and affairs of it’s eternally lust struck characters.  This is one movie I definitely want to catch; besides the fact that it is a Puerto Rican film directed by Carlitos Ruiz Ruiz, one of my favorite Latino actors Luis Guzmán is in it. 

ATTICA – This Cinda Firestone directed documentary deals with the infamous Attica prison uprising that took place in 1971.  This investigative doc delves into the institutionalized injustices and abuses of power that led to that fateful event.  This is definitely not a date movie.

THE AIR I BREATHE – Coming on the heels of his breakthrough role as Ugandan despot Idi Amin, Forest Whitaker returns in this flick that is based on a Chinese proverb about the four emotional cornerstones of life; happiness, pleasure sorrow and love.  The all-star cast includes Brendan Frasier, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Andy Garcia and is directed by Jieho Lee. 

THE BALLAD OF ESEQUIEL HERNANDEZ – This documentary is narrated by none other than Tommy Lee Jones and is an exhaustive look at the murder of 18-year-old American citizen Esequil Hernandez by a Marine team in Texas over 10 years ago.  This documentary also looks at the increasing militarization of the border and larger immigration issues.   

DESCENT – This Talia Lugacy directed flick stars Rosario Dawson as a rape victim on a downward spiral of drugs, despair and defeat.  She is given the chance to avenge her victimization when she comes across her attacker.  Descent is the first feature film of Trybe Films, which was formed by Talia Lugacy with partners Brian Priest and Rosario Dawson. 

BOMB IT – Bomb It traces the history of contemporary graffiti from ancient rock paintings through such artists as Picasso to it becoming one of the pillars of the Hip-Hop movement in NYC.  Written and directed by Jon Reiss, Bomb It takes the viewer on a journey across 5 continents using footage of graffiti artists doing their thing.  This movie might make me want to get back in the game and start bombing again – watch out all you toys.   

LIVE – A dark satire about America’s addiction to Reality TV, Live is a gripping film about a network executive played by the beautiful Eva Mendes who wants to produce a reality show version of Russian roulette using a loaded gun on live television.  The movie is filmed as a documentary that follows the behind-the-scenes drama associated with airing the controversial show. 

TAKE THE BRIDGE – Four young strangers meet in the hospital after unsuccessfully attempting suicide on the same day.  This movie takes place in Washington Heights and celebrates the energy and vitality of the Dominican community.  While the premise is immensely interesting, to be honest, I would go to see this movie regardless of subject matter just because the story is set in my beloved Quisqueya Heights.   

THE MAN OF TWO HAVANAS – This is probably the documentary that I am most interested in seeing.  The director of the doc, Vivien Lesnik Weisman, tells the story of her father who was in the unenviable position of being pro-Castro and living in Miami amid all the anti-Castro Cuban-Americans.  This film convincingly tells the story of the reign of terror that these C.I.A. trained Cuban-Americans unleashed on anyone and everyone that didn’t think follow their line. 

For more info visit: www.tribecafilmfestival.org

On Friday April 20, 2007 we held a trunk show at Vista Site Optical up in the Washington Heights section of the NYC. The trunk show was followed by a post event at Arka Lounge.Thanks to all of you who came through. As you can tell by the flicks, a good ass time was had by all. Special thanks to Vista Site, Sound Of Art, Anivel and Arka Lounge for gettin' down...Til' next time...{R}

Here's another amazing fashion spread by fashion photographer Bell Soto. This one's entitled "The Hunger" which was shot in Las Vegas at the Social House. For more info visit: www.bellsoto.com

República is showcasing their brand new eyewear collection @ the new VISTA SITE store in Washington Heights. The collection which is edgy and classic, sleek and modern, will make your frame purchase for this summer unique one.

Join us Friday April 20th from 5PM - 9PM at the Vista Site shop for an eyewear trunk show for República Trading Co.

Featuring: FRAMES + BEATS + WINE

Arka Lounge Post Event from 9PM-until, by invite only.

Vista Site
815 W 181St
212.923.2020

Arka Lounge
4488 Broadway
212-567-9425

Rollin' Deep productions is casting urban youth for their latest film project entitled "Don't Let Me Drown."

WHEN:
Saturday, April 28th 2007 from 11:30-4:30pm

WHERE:
TBG Studios
312 West 36th Street (near 8th Ave),
New York, NY 10018

Don't Let Me Drown is an Independent film written by Maria Topete & Cruz Angeles and developed at the Sundance Filmmaker's labs.

LOOKING FOR BLACK & LATINO URBAN YOUTH: 
(Male & Female, 15-19yrs)
The film-makers are looking for young, charismatic, energetic, funny and real hip hop New Yorker street-smart types. Actors and extras will be paid. Union and Non-Union actors welcomed.

STORY
In a post-September 11th world overflowing with fear and hate, two Latino teens discover that sometimes the only thing that can keep them from drowning is love.

Transportation and meals will be provided. A professional tutor will be on set for the young people who are still in school.

This can be a great opportunity for a young person with talent who wants to start an acting career.

No prior acting experience necessary.

For additional information visit: www.myspace.com , www.rollindeep.com. Or e-mail: cruzangeles@yahoo.com.