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Since it's inception in 1981, the Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Dance, at 297 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, has grown from a dream envisioned by a small group of Russian immigrants, to a vibrant multifaceted music and art institution with three centers in the metropolitan New York area. The Shostakovich Music, Art and Sport School is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution dedicated to high quality instruction in art, music, theater and sport for individuals ages three to adult. The School serves over 500 students in a diversified multi-arts program. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is licensed by the New York State Department of Education. The school does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, or marital status in its admission, employment, financial aid, placement or recruitment practices and policies. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is an equal opportunity-affirmative action institution.

The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is named after one of the most important Russian composers of our time. The School is both named in tribute to him and in the hope that our students will emulate his artistic talent. Students enrolled at the Shostakovich School are encouraged to achieve their maximum potential and to experience the satisfaction that comes from the study and mastery of the arts. The curriculum has been designed to motivate students to participate fully in the educational process and to relate their studies to life, to society, and their own personal development. This philosophy of education gives inspiration to our students throughout their lives, whether they become professional artists or active amateurs. Course materials and instructional methods have been devised to make the disciplines come alive in the students minds, so they can comprehend and internalize the mode of inquiry characteristic to each of the artistic endeavors. Students are encouraged to undertake independent study or tutorials in accordance with their personal interests. Students from all backgrounds are welcome.

Working Hours: Mon -Fri 7:30am - 8pm, Sat - Sun 10am - 5pm

Payments Accepted: Cash, Check

Opened Since: 1981

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Book_Jacket_Sketch by Leah Paul

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I chose the book Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado. This book is a collection of short stories that examines the psychology of women in society in terms of misogyny and internalized misogyny. One of the first stories depicts the concept of the green ribbon which I wanted to emphasize on the book cover. I chose the colors white, gray, black, green, and red. I added the broken body parts on the front to add to the concept of female culture and the normalization of the toxic aspects of this culture.

Commanding General's Officer Professional Development at UCF by 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

ORLANDO, Fla. - Army Brig. Gen. Francisco Espaillat, commanding general of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) conducted an officer professional development brief for Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets April 9, 2015 at the University of Central Florida.

The officers in training listened

attentively to Espaillat as he gave his perspective on leadership, command, and officer expectations. They also heard him provide an overview of the

143d ESC mission and structure as well as heard him stress the importance of living and internalizing the Army Values. The Fighting Knights Battalion

at UCF is not only one of the best ROTC programs in the county, it is also one of the country's largest ROTC programs with close to 220 cadets.

Photos by Army Lt. Col. Christopher West and Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Desiree Felton, 143d ESC

SXSW Premiere of The Taiwan Oyster by SRP Austin Photography

After the tragic death of a newly arrived Ex-pat, ESL kindergarten teachers Simon and Darin, steal the corpse in order to perform the final rites for the fallen stranger. Their quest for the perfect burial spot becomes a quixotic odyssey along Taiwan's picturesque East Coast Highway, where they encounter welcoming families, violent gangsters, personal demons, and Nikita, their traveling companion. The duty, transport, and dementia fueled by frequent substance abuse, ignites an internalization in all three characters as they define their personal feelings concerning mortality, purpose, burial rites and the concept of legacy.

SXSW Premiere of The Taiwan Oyster by SRP Austin Photography

After the tragic death of a newly arrived Ex-pat, ESL kindergarten teachers Simon and Darin, steal the corpse in order to perform the final rites for the fallen stranger. Their quest for the perfect burial spot becomes a quixotic odyssey along Taiwan's picturesque East Coast Highway, where they encounter welcoming families, violent gangsters, personal demons, and Nikita, their traveling companion. The duty, transport, and dementia fueled by frequent substance abuse, ignites an internalization in all three characters as they define their personal feelings concerning mortality, purpose, burial rites and the concept of legacy.

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Shostakvich School of Music Art & Dance

297 Avenue X

Brooklyn, NY 11223

(718) 376-8056

Kaplun21@aol.com

Since it's inception in 1981, the Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Dance, at 297 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, has grown from a dream envisioned by a small group of Russian immigrants, to a vibrant multifaceted music and art institution with three centers in the metropolitan New York area. The Shostakovich Music, Art and Sport School is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution dedicated to high quality instruction in art, music, theater and sport for individuals ages three to adult. The School serves over 500 students in a diversified multi-arts program. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is licensed by the New York State Department of Education. The school does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, or marital status in its admission, employment, financial aid, placement or recruitment practices and policies. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is an equal opportunity-affirmative action institution.

The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is named after one of the most important Russian composers of our time. The School is both named in tribute to him and in the hope that our students will emulate his artistic talent. Students enrolled at the Shostakovich School are encouraged to achieve their maximum potential and to experience the satisfaction that comes from the study and mastery of the arts. The curriculum has been designed to motivate students to participate fully in the educational process and to relate their studies to life, to society, and their own personal development. This philosophy of education gives inspiration to our students throughout their lives, whether they become professional artists or active amateurs. Course materials and instructional methods have been devised to make the disciplines come alive in the students minds, so they can comprehend and internalize the mode of inquiry characteristic to each of the artistic endeavors. Students are encouraged to undertake independent study or tutorials in accordance with their personal interests. Students from all backgrounds are welcome.

Working Hours: Mon -Fri 7:30am - 8pm, Sat - Sun 10am - 5pm

Payments Accepted: Cash, Check

Opened Since: 1981

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Shostakvich-School-of-Music-Art-Da...

Commanding General conducts Officer Professional Development at UofF-Gainesville by 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

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Brigadier General (BG) Francisco Espaillat, commanding general of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), conducted an officer professional development brief for Senior Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets April 22, 2015 at the University of Florida at Gainesville. The officers in training of the Fighting Gator Battalion listened attentively to BG Espaillat as he gave his personal perspective on leadership, command, and officer expectations. They also heard him provide an overview of the 143d ESC’s mission and structure, as well as heard him stress the importance of living and internalizing the Army Values.

Photos by Army Lt. Col. Christopher West, 143d ESC

Zenna finds her familiars. by dastinkytwinz

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Well, one never knows where one might find ones familiars. This photo helped me name my Baby the Stars Shine Bright Blythe. She was hanging out with all sorts of animals that were made of stone, bronze, rock, plaster and magic! We swore that each of them would come alive at any moment and dazzle us with some sort of dance move.

This photo of the zen-posed frogs just instantly told us that these were her familiars! She will now adopt their stance and attitude whenever one of her sisters ruins one of her outfits or steals it when she was planning to wear it. When she wants to go out on a photo shoot and isn't invited, she will sit at home, legs crossed, internalizing a giant RIBBIT!

Commanding General's Officer Professional Development at UCF by 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

ORLANDO, Fla. - Army Brig. Gen. Francisco Espaillat, commanding general of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) conducted an officer professional development brief for Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets April 9, 2015 at the University of Central Florida.

The officers in training listened

attentively to Espaillat as he gave his perspective on leadership, command, and officer expectations. They also heard him provide an overview of the

143d ESC mission and structure as well as heard him stress the importance of living and internalizing the Army Values. The Fighting Knights Battalion

at UCF is not only one of the best ROTC programs in the county, it is also one of the country's largest ROTC programs with close to 220 cadets.

Photos by Army Lt. Col. Christopher West and Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Desiree Felton, 143d ESC

SXSW Premiere of The Taiwan Oyster by SRP Austin Photography

After the tragic death of a newly arrived Ex-pat, ESL kindergarten teachers Simon and Darin, steal the corpse in order to perform the final rites for the fallen stranger. Their quest for the perfect burial spot becomes a quixotic odyssey along Taiwan's picturesque East Coast Highway, where they encounter welcoming families, violent gangsters, personal demons, and Nikita, their traveling companion. The duty, transport, and dementia fueled by frequent substance abuse, ignites an internalization in all three characters as they define their personal feelings concerning mortality, purpose, burial rites and the concept of legacy.

What You Are/ Instalation in Progress by mildeart

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Marek Milde, What You Are, 2007, site-specific, interactive installation for Klapper Hall, text by Walt Whitman, wallpaper, tape, dust

“What You Are” is interactive site-specific installation, designed to engage the visitors and the space of the gallery. It uncovers an element of historical identity of the site, which got lost by its rebuilding and renaming.

“What You Are” reveals hidden historical connection between the poet Walt Whitman, and Klapper Hall; formerly the Walt Whitman Building and Museum.

The work in progress begins with a white covered gallery floor by the opening.

Fragment of Whitman’s poem gradually appears on the floor as a text.

It becomes readable according to the intensity of the visitor’s movement, and the amount of dust brought in to the gallery on their shoes during the show.

Walt Whitman’s poetry addresses the theme of identity and place. It is creating a concept of internalizing a place.

“ O lands! All so dear to me — what you are,

(whatever it is, )

I become a part of that, whatever it is “

”American Feuillage”, 1860, “Leaves of Grass”.

My installation creates place that encourages visitors to be involved and gain a consciousness for historical context. The place may become internalized and personalized. Participant’s accumulated presence and activity reveals in the dust the poem hidden under the surface.

Monument To Confucius, Chinese Garden, Shahar Hokimiyati, Abdurahmon Jomiy ko'chasi, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. by PHOTOGRAPHY by DM & DBM.

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Confucius (孔子; pinyin: Kǒngzǐ; lit. 'Master Kong'; c. 551 – c. 479 BCE), born Kong Qiu (孔丘), was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler's responsibilities to lead by virtue.

Confucius considered himself a transmitter for the values of earlier periods which he claimed had been abandoned in his time. He advocated for filial piety, endorsing strong family loyalty, ancestor veneration, the respect of elders by their children and of husbands by their wives. Confucius recommended a robust family unit as the cornerstone for an ideal government. He championed the Silver Rule, or a negative form of the Golden Rule, advising, "Do not do unto others what you do not want done to yourself."

The time of Confucius's life saw a rich diversity of thought, and was a formative period in China's intellectual history. His ideas gained in prominence during the Warring States period, but experienced setback immediately following the Qin conquest. Under Emperor Wu of Han, Confucius's ideas received official sanction, with affiliated works becoming mandatory readings for career paths leading to officialdom. During the Tang and Song dynasties, Confucianism developed into a system known in the West as Neo-Confucianism, and later as New Confucianism. From ancient dynasties to the modern era, Confucianism has integrated into the Chinese social fabric and way of life.

Traditionally, Confucius is credited with having authored or edited many of the ancient texts including all of the Five Classics. However, modern scholars exercise caution in attributing specific assertions to Confucius himself, for at least some of the texts and philosophy associated with him were of a more ancient origin. Aphorisms concerning his teachings were compiled in the Analects, but not until many years after his death.

In the Analects, Confucius presents himself as a "transmitter who invented nothing". He puts the greatest emphasis on the importance of study, and it is the Chinese character for study (學) that opens the text. Far from trying to build a systematic or formalist theory, he wanted his disciples to master and internalize older classics, so that they can capture the ancient wisdoms that promotes "harmony and order", to aid their self-cultivation to become a perfect man. For example, the Annals would allow them to relate the moral problems of the present to past political events; the Book of Odes reflects the "mood and concerns" of the commoners and their view on government; while the Book of Changes encompasses the key theory and practice of divination.

Although some Chinese people follow Confucianism in a religious manner, many argue that its values are secular and that it is less a religion than a secular morality. Proponents of religious Confucianism argue that despite the secular nature of Confucianism's teachings, it is based on a worldview that is religious. Confucius was considered more of a humanist than a spiritualist, his discussions on afterlife and views concerning Heaven remained indeterminate, and he is largely unconcerned with spiritual matters often considered essential to religious thought, such as the nature of souls.

My Neighbor's Keeper Panel Discussion #2: Safety and Marginalized Communities by SPACES Gallery

Some of us take safety for granted, some have their safety threatened every day, and still, some feel they are safe until those feelings are shattered by an unanticipated act of violence. While we have a visual language for safety, usually embodying various orange objects and signs, it is our shared interpretation and internalization of these symbols that create the safety we take for granted. Join SPACES for monthly discussions on the right and expectation to safety and how we as a community can work together to expand safety to all as we speak with marginalized groups and youth activists, discuss power dynamics, and focus on how we can change and do better together. FREE and open to the public as part of FRONT International and "A Color Removed."

According to a 2016 FBI report, hate crimes are on the rise with increasing attacks against Jews, Muslims and LGBT people. Additionally, individuals with mental illness are more likely to face violent victimization. Join SPACES for a conversation about how these communities cope with safety issues and what you can do to prevent violence against them.

MODERATOR Sharyna C. Cloud (Peacemakers Alliance)

Sharyna C. Cloud has a passion for community enhancement, empowerment and education, evident in her career history. Her legacy includes work in the criminal justice and the social service arena spanning over 27 years. Her successful engagement within the city of Cleveland provided unmatched insight and experience, evolving to her current role as the Executive Director of the Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance, an organization that provides prevention and intervention alternatives to the most at risk youth and young adults who are victims and/or perpetrators of gun violence within the city of Cleveland.

Ashley Hartman (Recovery Resources)

Ashley Hartman is the Coordinator of Training and Wellness at Recovery Resources, a community mental health agency in Cleveland. Recovery Resources helps people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, drug and other addictions. Ashley is proud to be part of this work as an educator, trainer, and advocate.

Jazmin Long (Global Cleveland)

Jazmin oversees all welcoming activities that engage organizations and communities in supporting and engaging Greater Cleveland’s 115+ various ethnic groups in immigrant integration efforts. As the Deputy Director, Jazmin works closely with the President to chart Global Cleveland’s future growth and strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s services. Additionally, she works to establish partnerships that focus on empowering people and neighborhoods through economic development tools.

Phyllis Harris (THe LGBT Center of Cleveland)

A Cleveland native, Phyllis "Seven" Harris has nearly two decades of leadership experience in local nonprofits, includes program management and development, fundraising, and senior-level executive positions. For many years, she also has played a strong role as an advocate in Cleveland’s LGBT community. Previously Ms. Harris worked at Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio, where she oversaw youth engagement programming. She has served as director of education and advocacy with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, was vice president of programs and interim CEO with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland, and capital campaign director at the Cleveland Sight Center. Her involvement with Cleveland nonprofit leadership includes roles on the governing boards of the LGBT Center, SPACES, and Community Shares of Greater Cleveland. Ms. Harris holds a master’s degree in non-profit management from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Arts from Baldwin Wallace College. She lives in Shaker Heights and is the proud mother of two children.

John H. Flores (Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University)

John H. Flores is a Professor of Immigration History and the Interim Co-Director of the Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University. He specializes in Mexican American history, and his research examines the history of immigration and citizenship in the United States.

Paul D. Fitzpatrick (Peacemakers Alliance)

Paul D. Fitzpatrick is a Cleveland native and Marine Corp. veteran who spent 18 ½ years in an Ohio prison and has over 20 years in recovery from both alcohol and drug addiction. He is an accomplished motivational Speaker who uses his life experiences to relate to his audiences. Currently he is the Doby Fellow for the Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance where he coordinates youth outreach programming, staff training, and a mentorship program designed to partner 15 - 25 year old Cleveland area at risk youth with Public Safety Personnel. Mr. Fitzpatrick Is an undergraduate at Cleveland State University at the Levine School of Urban Affairs Majoring in Economic Development. He holds Associate level degrees from both Ohio University and The University of Finley in Business Administration and Sociology. Mr. Fitzpatrick Interned at the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County under both his mentor Bill Denihan and the late Valeria Harper where he worked specifically on the Fentanyl/Opioid epidemic.

Guakia, Inc. Presents Ray Gonzalez Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival, Tributo a Catalino Tite Curet Alonso. Canta, Josue Rosado by Santos Torres

PERIODICO DE AYER www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/0/BNSb013wcfU

LOS ENTIERROS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/1/zu3sPt8zEpw

DE TODAS MANERAS ROSAS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/2/n1xG6hncg4U

LAS CARAS LINDAS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/3/BZ3w684Sfmg

PLANTACION ADENTRO www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/4/b-Ap266F7g8

MAXIMO CHAMORO www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/5/sKCx-DmE7Zk

LAMENTO DE CONCEPCION www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/6/AXOAi4cWNtE

LA CURA www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/7/iHnsIDlHECg

EVELIO Y LA RUMBA www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/8/NWJCq_S7NQ0

IBABAILA www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/9/Bn48g_0mK5Q

GUAKIA INC www.guakia.org/index.html

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Guakía, Inc. is the premiere Puerto Rican cultural center in southern New England.

Our mission is "to provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Puerto Ricans in the United States through the advancement of the groups' history, language, music, arts, literature, and other cultural characteristics; and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration, and exposition of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic culture available to all residents of the city of Hartford and the capital region."

This page is just the beginning of our new website, being built with the assitance of Trinity College's "Smart Neighborhood Plan," a project funded in large measure by grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Additional funding for Guakia's website has been received from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

We hope that you will soon be able to learn more about our organizations' history by exploring the pages of this site as they become available. The site will include detailed information on Guakía's educational and arts programs, its community partnerships, and will also feature photos and video clips of participant children and youth. We also welcome inquiries about how to help support Guakía, Inc. as we seek to expand our children and youth programs.

To provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Hispanics in the United States through the advancement of the groups history, language, music, arts, and literature and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration and exposition of Hispanic cultureavailable to all residents of Connecticut.

Vision and Goals

To be the premier non-profit Hispanic arts, cultural and humanities organization dedicated to enriching the value of the Hispanic community by promoting, preserving and celebrating its cultural heritage and diversity.

To help our youth develop a strong sense of self, maximize their talents, acquire vision, internalize learning and in turn impact others in a positive way, fostering harmonic diversity in our community. Founded in 1983, Guakía is the most prominent arts and cultural organization in Hartfords Hispanic community. The word, guakia, means we in Taino, the language of the original inhabitants of the Caribbean (pre-Columbus). The word guakia signifies the unity of the Hispanic community no matter where individuals may be living. Volunteer parents who felt that their children had lost contact with the traditions of their culture and heritage founded Guakía. They felt their children needed to connect with their heritage in order to develop a sense of pride, community and self-esteem. Originally, Guakía was focused on the culture of Puerto Rico, however in recent years, as the community has become more diverse and the needs have shifted, Guakías mission has been broadened to include all Hispanic cultures. Using a curriculum based on both Puerto Rican and Latin American music, dance, and art forms, Guakía provides a wide array of visual and performing arts initiatives such as folkloric dance, painting, ceramics, traditional Hispanic music, and art classes. The early sacrifices of parents, volunteers, and teachers gave Guakía strong roots in the Puerto Rican culture. These roots have now expanded and sprouted like a beautiful tree with many branches and leaves to include all Hispanic cultures.

shostakvich school-sasha by shostakvichschool

Shostakvich School of Music Art & Dance

297 Avenue X

Brooklyn, NY 11223

(718) 376-8056

Kaplun21@aol.com

Since it's inception in 1981, the Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Dance, at 297 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, has grown from a dream envisioned by a small group of Russian immigrants, to a vibrant multifaceted music and art institution with three centers in the metropolitan New York area. The Shostakovich Music, Art and Sport School is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution dedicated to high quality instruction in art, music, theater and sport for individuals ages three to adult. The School serves over 500 students in a diversified multi-arts program. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is licensed by the New York State Department of Education. The school does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, or marital status in its admission, employment, financial aid, placement or recruitment practices and policies. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is an equal opportunity-affirmative action institution.

The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is named after one of the most important Russian composers of our time. The School is both named in tribute to him and in the hope that our students will emulate his artistic talent. Students enrolled at the Shostakovich School are encouraged to achieve their maximum potential and to experience the satisfaction that comes from the study and mastery of the arts. The curriculum has been designed to motivate students to participate fully in the educational process and to relate their studies to life, to society, and their own personal development. This philosophy of education gives inspiration to our students throughout their lives, whether they become professional artists or active amateurs. Course materials and instructional methods have been devised to make the disciplines come alive in the students minds, so they can comprehend and internalize the mode of inquiry characteristic to each of the artistic endeavors. Students are encouraged to undertake independent study or tutorials in accordance with their personal interests. Students from all backgrounds are welcome.

Working Hours: Mon -Fri 7:30am - 8pm, Sat - Sun 10am - 5pm

Payments Accepted: Cash, Check

Opened Since: 1981

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Shostakvich-School-of-Music-Art-Da...

Wien, 1. Bezirk (the art of very renowned palace and museum buildings in the core of downtown Vienna), Palais Erzherzog-Albrecht (Albertina), Albertinaplatz/Hanuschgasse (Hubert Scheibl, 1952 - Albertina - Sammlung Batliner by Alfred Lex

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Dwarf Cuttlefish (eggs) by Ron DeCloux

Color of Life Color Conceals: Cuttlefish are excellent examples of cryptic coloration. Chromatophores in the cuttlefish skin are controlled neurologically, allowing almost immediate color change disappearing into its background right before your eyes.

Ref: California Academy Color of Life exhibit 2015

TAXONOMY

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Mollusca

Class: Cephalopoda

Order: Sepiida

Family: Sepiidae (Cuttlefishes, shell internalized)

Genus/species: Sepia bandensis

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: S. bandensis has 8 arms with rows of suckers along each and 2 feeding tentacles. It moves by the undulation of lateral fins that surround the body. Cuttlefish have an internal shell within their bodies that they can fill with more or less gas to create neutral buoyancy. The cuttlebone is often collected and used as a calcium supplement, beak sharpener, and all-purpose toy for caged birds.

Like most cephalopods, cuttlefish have 3 hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the gills, and a central heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body.

Length up to 10 cm (4 inches)

DISTRIBUTION/HABITAT: The Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.

Found in shallow coastal waters near or on coral reefs or sandy substrates.

DIET IN THE WILD: Crustaceans and fish. The Cuttlefish changes colors and patterns as it approaches prey then ejects its feeding tentacles to capture its prey with its suckers and eating it with a parrot-like beak and a radula. Active diurnally.

ACADEMY DIET: Shrimp and crab (M Avila, staff biologist)

LONGEVITY: Life span: 6 mos. to 3 yrs.

REMARKS: Masters of camouflage, cuttlefish and most cephalopods can change their colors, shapes and textures in seconds to avoid predators and blend into their surroundings. They have keen vision, but are color blind.

They also produce large amounts of ink, both as a decoy and foul-tasting deterrent. Known as sepia ink, after the genus name of cuttlefish, it was a dye once prized by artists.

The Steinhart Aquarium is the first institution in the U.S. to breed dwarf cuttlefish. To date, (2010) more than 350 have hatched at the Academy, most of which have been sent to other aquaria and research institutions. Quote from Rich Ross, Academy biologist and cuttlefish breeder extraordinaire: Over time, [cuttlefish] learn to recognize and respond to you, and will often greet you when you walk into the room (or maybe they just know you bring the food). They are smart, beautiful and unusual, and unlike certain other eight-armed cephalopods (think octopus), they don’t try to escape from your aquarium!

References

California Academy of Sciences Steinhart Aquarium Water is Life Surviving 2016 AQG13

The Marine Biology Coloring Book 2nd Ed. Thomas Niesen 2000

EOL Encyclopedia of Life eol.org/pages/591499/details

Ron's flickr www.flickr.com/photos/cas_docents/3953684359/in/album-721...

Ron's Wordpress shortlink wp.me/p1DZ4b-1yp

10-15-11, 11-7-14, 7-22-15, 12-8-16

EECS Projects Day at the West Point Club by West Point - The U.S. Military Academy

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point hosts Projects Day on May 3, 2018. Projects Day highlights academic excellence across USMA showcasing leaders of character who think critically, internalize their professional identity and will employ their education to help build the Army and the Nation’s future. (U.S. Army photo by Bryan Ilyankoff)

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Platform Prize, to "RiceBoy Sleeps", Anthony Shim, dir./writer; (Canada) TIFF Awards © Linda Dawn Hammond/ IndyFoto TIFF Lightbox, Sept.18, 2022.

PLATFORM PRIZE

Named after Jia Zhang-ke’s trailblazing second feature, Platform is the Toronto International Film Festival’s competitive programme championing bold directorial visions. Platform was curated by Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer; and Robyn Citizen, Director, Festival Programming and TIFF Cinematheque. The Platform Prize Jury members for 2022 are Patricia Rozema (Jury Chair), Iram Haq, and Chaitanya Tamhane and they are delighted to announce that their selection is Riceboy Sleeps, dir. Anthony Shim.

The Platform jury provided this statement: “The 2022 TIFF Platform Jury announces the unanimous choice for the Platform Prize — Riceboy Sleeps, written and directed by Anthony Shim for its deeply moving story and precisely-observed characters as they navigate racism, dislocation, family, and love. It balances social realism with pure poetry. Plus, it’s very funny. The leads Choi Seung-yoon (2022 TIFF Rising Stars), Ethan Hwang, and Dohyun Noel Hwang deserve top honours. Riceboy Sleeps touches on, in a most accessible way, some of humanity’s biggest challenges — how to merge cultures without erasing individuals, how to grow up whole in fragmented families, and how to defend ourselves from internalizing the subtle and not so subtle discriminations of the privileged.”

Colleen Elizabeth O’Connor ’19 by Dartmouth Engineering

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2019 Class Marshal

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.

Major: Asian and Middle Eastern Studies modified with Economics

Minor: Human-Centered Design

Despite not receiving her first passport until her senior year of high school, Colleen O’Connor has gone abroad seven times for extended periods of research, work, and study since coming to Dartmouth. As a Stamps Scholar, O’Connor has spent the past two years working to use entrepreneurship as a vehicle for female empowerment within indigenous communities in South America and East Asia, for which she was named the 2018 Undergraduate Catalyst for Change by the American Association for University Women. On campus, O’Connor is president of Women in Business, the undergraduate adviser for the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network, and a Senior Admissions Fellow. She has truly embraced the “One Dartmouth” spirit by pursuing a minor in human centered design at Thayer School of Engineering and working as a Paganucci Fellow and Onsite Global Consultant with the Tuck School of Business. O’Connor also graduates as a salutatorian of the Class of 2019.

Favorite Place: Baker Tower

“Sitting on the Green my first night on campus and looking up at the glow of Baker Tower was a visceral experience and the first time I really internalized the fact that this beautiful campus that I’d seen in admissions brochures was now a place I could call home. These past four years, climbing the tower during big weekends to enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding area or simply passing Baker on my way to class always reminded me of just how lucky I am to be part of the Dartmouth community.”

My Neighbor's Keeper Panel Discussion #2: Safety and Marginalized Communities by SPACES Gallery

Some of us take safety for granted, some have their safety threatened every day, and still, some feel they are safe until those feelings are shattered by an unanticipated act of violence. While we have a visual language for safety, usually embodying various orange objects and signs, it is our shared interpretation and internalization of these symbols that create the safety we take for granted. Join SPACES for monthly discussions on the right and expectation to safety and how we as a community can work together to expand safety to all as we speak with marginalized groups and youth activists, discuss power dynamics, and focus on how we can change and do better together. FREE and open to the public as part of FRONT International and "A Color Removed."

According to a 2016 FBI report, hate crimes are on the rise with increasing attacks against Jews, Muslims and LGBT people. Additionally, individuals with mental illness are more likely to face violent victimization. Join SPACES for a conversation about how these communities cope with safety issues and what you can do to prevent violence against them.

MODERATOR Sharyna C. Cloud (Peacemakers Alliance)

Sharyna C. Cloud has a passion for community enhancement, empowerment and education, evident in her career history. Her legacy includes work in the criminal justice and the social service arena spanning over 27 years. Her successful engagement within the city of Cleveland provided unmatched insight and experience, evolving to her current role as the Executive Director of the Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance, an organization that provides prevention and intervention alternatives to the most at risk youth and young adults who are victims and/or perpetrators of gun violence within the city of Cleveland.

Ashley Hartman (Recovery Resources)

Ashley Hartman is the Coordinator of Training and Wellness at Recovery Resources, a community mental health agency in Cleveland. Recovery Resources helps people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, drug and other addictions. Ashley is proud to be part of this work as an educator, trainer, and advocate.

Jazmin Long (Global Cleveland)

Jazmin oversees all welcoming activities that engage organizations and communities in supporting and engaging Greater Cleveland’s 115+ various ethnic groups in immigrant integration efforts. As the Deputy Director, Jazmin works closely with the President to chart Global Cleveland’s future growth and strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s services. Additionally, she works to establish partnerships that focus on empowering people and neighborhoods through economic development tools.

Phyllis Harris (THe LGBT Center of Cleveland)

A Cleveland native, Phyllis "Seven" Harris has nearly two decades of leadership experience in local nonprofits, includes program management and development, fundraising, and senior-level executive positions. For many years, she also has played a strong role as an advocate in Cleveland’s LGBT community. Previously Ms. Harris worked at Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio, where she oversaw youth engagement programming. She has served as director of education and advocacy with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, was vice president of programs and interim CEO with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland, and capital campaign director at the Cleveland Sight Center. Her involvement with Cleveland nonprofit leadership includes roles on the governing boards of the LGBT Center, SPACES, and Community Shares of Greater Cleveland. Ms. Harris holds a master’s degree in non-profit management from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Arts from Baldwin Wallace College. She lives in Shaker Heights and is the proud mother of two children.

John H. Flores (Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University)

John H. Flores is a Professor of Immigration History and the Interim Co-Director of the Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University. He specializes in Mexican American history, and his research examines the history of immigration and citizenship in the United States.

Paul D. Fitzpatrick (Peacemakers Alliance)

Paul D. Fitzpatrick is a Cleveland native and Marine Corp. veteran who spent 18 ½ years in an Ohio prison and has over 20 years in recovery from both alcohol and drug addiction. He is an accomplished motivational Speaker who uses his life experiences to relate to his audiences. Currently he is the Doby Fellow for the Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance where he coordinates youth outreach programming, staff training, and a mentorship program designed to partner 15 - 25 year old Cleveland area at risk youth with Public Safety Personnel. Mr. Fitzpatrick Is an undergraduate at Cleveland State University at the Levine School of Urban Affairs Majoring in Economic Development. He holds Associate level degrees from both Ohio University and The University of Finley in Business Administration and Sociology. Mr. Fitzpatrick Interned at the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County under both his mentor Bill Denihan and the late Valeria Harper where he worked specifically on the Fentanyl/Opioid epidemic.

My Neighbor's Keeper Panel Discussion #2: Safety and Marginalized Communities by SPACES Gallery

Some of us take safety for granted, some have their safety threatened every day, and still, some feel they are safe until those feelings are shattered by an unanticipated act of violence. While we have a visual language for safety, usually embodying various orange objects and signs, it is our shared interpretation and internalization of these symbols that create the safety we take for granted. Join SPACES for monthly discussions on the right and expectation to safety and how we as a community can work together to expand safety to all as we speak with marginalized groups and youth activists, discuss power dynamics, and focus on how we can change and do better together. FREE and open to the public as part of FRONT International and "A Color Removed."

According to a 2016 FBI report, hate crimes are on the rise with increasing attacks against Jews, Muslims and LGBT people. Additionally, individuals with mental illness are more likely to face violent victimization. Join SPACES for a conversation about how these communities cope with safety issues and what you can do to prevent violence against them.

MODERATOR Sharyna C. Cloud (Peacemakers Alliance)

Sharyna C. Cloud has a passion for community enhancement, empowerment and education, evident in her career history. Her legacy includes work in the criminal justice and the social service arena spanning over 27 years. Her successful engagement within the city of Cleveland provided unmatched insight and experience, evolving to her current role as the Executive Director of the Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance, an organization that provides prevention and intervention alternatives to the most at risk youth and young adults who are victims and/or perpetrators of gun violence within the city of Cleveland.

Ashley Hartman (Recovery Resources)

Ashley Hartman is the Coordinator of Training and Wellness at Recovery Resources, a community mental health agency in Cleveland. Recovery Resources helps people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, drug and other addictions. Ashley is proud to be part of this work as an educator, trainer, and advocate.

Jazmin Long (Global Cleveland)

Jazmin oversees all welcoming activities that engage organizations and communities in supporting and engaging Greater Cleveland’s 115+ various ethnic groups in immigrant integration efforts. As the Deputy Director, Jazmin works closely with the President to chart Global Cleveland’s future growth and strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s services. Additionally, she works to establish partnerships that focus on empowering people and neighborhoods through economic development tools.

Phyllis Harris (THe LGBT Center of Cleveland)

A Cleveland native, Phyllis "Seven" Harris has nearly two decades of leadership experience in local nonprofits, includes program management and development, fundraising, and senior-level executive positions. For many years, she also has played a strong role as an advocate in Cleveland’s LGBT community. Previously Ms. Harris worked at Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio, where she oversaw youth engagement programming. She has served as director of education and advocacy with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, was vice president of programs and interim CEO with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland, and capital campaign director at the Cleveland Sight Center. Her involvement with Cleveland nonprofit leadership includes roles on the governing boards of the LGBT Center, SPACES, and Community Shares of Greater Cleveland. Ms. Harris holds a master’s degree in non-profit management from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Arts from Baldwin Wallace College. She lives in Shaker Heights and is the proud mother of two children.

John H. Flores (Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University)

John H. Flores is a Professor of Immigration History and the Interim Co-Director of the Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University. He specializes in Mexican American history, and his research examines the history of immigration and citizenship in the United States.

Paul D. Fitzpatrick (Peacemakers Alliance)

Paul D. Fitzpatrick is a Cleveland native and Marine Corp. veteran who spent 18 ½ years in an Ohio prison and has over 20 years in recovery from both alcohol and drug addiction. He is an accomplished motivational Speaker who uses his life experiences to relate to his audiences. Currently he is the Doby Fellow for the Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance where he coordinates youth outreach programming, staff training, and a mentorship program designed to partner 15 - 25 year old Cleveland area at risk youth with Public Safety Personnel. Mr. Fitzpatrick Is an undergraduate at Cleveland State University at the Levine School of Urban Affairs Majoring in Economic Development. He holds Associate level degrees from both Ohio University and The University of Finley in Business Administration and Sociology. Mr. Fitzpatrick Interned at the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County under both his mentor Bill Denihan and the late Valeria Harper where he worked specifically on the Fentanyl/Opioid epidemic.

Hubert Scheibl, 1952 Yellow Run, 2007/2008 (Albertina - Sammlung Batliner)

The Play between Realism and Vagueness

Already in 1990, the Vienna-based painter Hubert Scheibl was exhibited in New York side by side with American Ross Bleckner. Scheibl's paintings are abstract and impressive because of their sheer seize, atmosphere, and spatial depth. Also, they are informed by latent representationalism. His painting style if often compared to Gerhard Richter. What they have in common, though, ist only the painting tool, the broad squeegee, which they both use: for while Richter unfolds no painterly space, applying many consecutive layers of paint to the canvas, Scheibl builds his pictorial space already with the first layer of paint. He first lays the paint on with a brush and then smoothens it out with a squeegee. He then places broad brushstrokes, some with deliberation, others randomly, on this grounding. If placed in the bottom area of the painting, these brushstrokes create the impression of a horizon, evoking in the viewer mental images of landscapes, oceans, or far-out galaxies.

Ross Bleckner's career started out in the 1980s in New York, where he exhibited together with friends and exponents of "New Painting," with Julian Schnabel, Eric Fischl, and David Salle. His oeuvre is comprised of widely different groups of works: paintings about AIDS, night skies, pictures of birds, flowers, and human cells. Ever since the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, Ross Bleckner has internalized a strong sense of human mortality. He executes his floral paintings with fastidious care like still lifes. The he pulls a squeegee across the still wet canvas, blurring contours and details to the point of making them unrecognizable. This play between realism and blurry vagueness is what Bleckner has in common with both Gerhard Richter and Hubert Scheibl. For Bleckner, the quiet disappearance of the representational speaks of the transient nature of the world. For Hubert Scheibl, on the other hand, blurriness is what affords viewers freedom of association.

Das Spiel zwischen Realismus und Unschärfe

Bereits 1990 ist der in Wien tätige Hubert Scheibl mit dem Amerikaner Ross Bleckner in einer Ausstellung in New zu sehen. Scheibls Bilder sind abstrakt und beeindrucken durch ihre Größe, Atmosphäre und räumliche Tiefe. Zugleich sind sie jedoch von einer unterschwelligen Gegenständlichkeit bestimmt. Seine Malerei wird of mit der von Gerhard Richter verglichen. Die Gemeinsamkeiten beschränken sich allerdings auf da Malwerkzeug, die breite Spachtel, die beiden verwenden: Denn während Gerhard Richter keinen malerischen Raum aufbaut, baut Hubert Scheibl seinen Bildraum bereits mit der ersten Malschicht auf. Er trägt die Farben zunächst mit dem Pinsel auf und zieht sie dann mit der Spachtel glatt ab. Dann setzt er einzelne breite Pinselstriche auf den Untergrund, teils planvoll, teils zufallsgesteuert. Werden die Pinselstriche am unteren Rand der Bilder platziert, wirken sie wie ein Horizont und lassen im Kopf des Betrachters Bilder von Landschaften, Meeren oder weit entfernten Galaxien entstehen.

Ross Bleckners Karrier beginnt in den 1980er-Jahren in New York, wo er mit befreundeten Vertretern der sogenannten "Neuen Malerei" ausstellt, mit Julian Schnabel, Eric Fischl und David Salle. Sein Oeuvre umfasst ganz unterschiedliche Werkgruppen: Bilder, die Aids zum Thema haben, Nachthimmel, Vogelgemälde, Blumenbilder und menschliche Zellen. Seit der Aids-Krise in den 1980er-Jahren hat Ross Bleckner das Gefühl der Sterblichkeit verinnerlicht. Seine Blumenbilder malt er so sorgfältig wie Stillleben. Dann zieht er eine breite Spachtel über die noch nasse Farbe und verwischt Details und Umrisse der Gegenstände bis zur Unkenntlichkeit. Das Spiel zwischen Realismus und Unschärfe hat er bis zu dieser Zeit mit Gerhard Richter und Hubert Scheibl gemeinsam. Für Ross Bleckner handelt dieses leise Verschwinden des Gegenständlichen von der Vergänglichkeit der Welt. Für Hubert Scheibl hingegen verschafft die Unschärfe dem Betrachter die Freiheit zu Assoziationen.

The focus of Albertina Contemporary Art is on the art of the second half of the 20th century. Both the stars and the diversity of post-1945 art will be on display: works by Anselm Kiefer, Gerhard Richter, Arnulf Rainer, Georg Baselitz, Alex Katz and Maria Lassnig, among others, form the centerpiece of this year's presentation of contemporary positions from the ALBERTINA.

Around 80 masterpieces illustrate the multi-faceted artistic production, ranging from hyperrealism to abstraction, from facets of aesthetics of color to political topics, and illustrate the complex parallel currents of the past decades.

Der Fokus von Albertina Contemporary Art liegt auf der Kunst der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts. Gezeigt werden sowohl die Stars als auch die Vielfalt der Kunst nach 1945: Werke von Anselm Kiefer, Gerhard Richter, Arnulf Rainer, Georg Baselitz, Alex Katz und Maria Lassnig bilden neben anderen das Zentrum der diesjährigen Präsentation zeitgenössischer Positionen aus der ALBERTINA.

Rund 80 Meisterwerke illustrieren die facettenreiche künstlerische Produktion, die von Hyperrealismus bis Abstraktion, von farbästhetischen bis zu politischen Themen reicht, und veranschaulichen die komplexen parallelen Strömungen der vergangenen Jahrzehnte.

www.albertina.at/ausstellungen/albertina-contemporary-art/

Operação Acolhida Operation Welcome by Pan American Health Organization PAHO

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PHOTOS ARY ROGERIO SILVA

This work takes place through Operation Acolhida, which is an organized response by the Brazilian government in partnership with PAHO and other international organizations and Brazilian institutions.

Operação Acolhida involves actions at the border, welcoming, protecting and internalizing migrants and refugees, offering assistance from the first contact.

The municipality of Pacaraima is approximately 200 kilometers from the capital of Roraima, Boa Vista. In both locations, Operação Acolhida offers shelters equipped to guarantee food, safety and health. These shelters have specific spaces for groups in vulnerable situations, such as indigenous people, LGBTQIAPN+, elderly people and people with disabilities.

As soon as they arrive, migrants undergo a health screening, receiving the vaccines provided for in the Brazilian Vaccination Calendar through the SUS.

They also have access to all health services in the country, including Primary Care, with prenatal care, diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases, among other health care, both in Boa Vista and in its next destinations, which are defined in the internalization process.

Guakia Inc. SHOWCASE by Santos Torres

GUAKIA, Inc. www.guakia.org/stories.html

75 Charter Oak Avenue

Hartford, CT 06106-1903

(860) 548-9555

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , ALEGRIA BOMBA E www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/0/u7VX8w00Lnw

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , OBSESION www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/1/flZeQBkAYqY

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , BOMBA DANCERS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/2/xqmHaY8Bi98

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , SALSA DANCERS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/3/kkgLiu1Pxwc

Guakia Showcase, Jennifer Murillo, DICEN QUE SOY www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/4/fb8WWZHomr8

GUAKIA SHOWCASE, Jennifer Murillo, AT LAST www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/5/mv_HtVudwts

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Guakía, Inc. is the premiere Puerto Rican cultural center in southern New England.

Our mission is "to provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Puerto Ricans in the United States through the advancement of the groups' history, language, music, arts, literature, and other cultural characteristics; and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration, and exposition of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic culture available to all residents of the city of Hartford and the capital region."

This page is just the beginning of our new website, being built with the assitance of Trinity College's "Smart Neighborhood Plan," a project funded in large measure by grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Additional funding for Guakia's website has been received from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

We hope that you will soon be able to learn more about our organizations' history by exploring the pages of this site as they become available. The site will include detailed information on Guakía's educational and arts programs, its community partnerships, and will also feature photos and video clips of participant children and youth. We also welcome inquiries about how to help support Guakía, Inc. as we seek to expand our children and youth programs.

To provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Hispanics in the United States through the advancement of the group’s history, language, music, arts, and literature and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration and exposition of Hispanic culture…available to all residents of Connecticut.

Vision and Goals

To be the premier non-profit Hispanic arts, cultural and humanities organization dedicated to enriching the value of the Hispanic community by promoting, preserving and celebrating its cultural heritage and diversity.

To help our youth develop a strong sense of self, maximize their talents, acquire vision, internalize learning and in turn impact others in a positive way, fostering harmonic diversity in our community.

Founded in 1983, Guakía is the most prominent arts and cultural organization in Hartford’s Hispanic community. The word, guakia, means “we” in Taino, the language of the original inhabitants of the Caribbean (pre-Columbus). The word guakia signifies the unity of the Hispanic community no matter where individuals may be living. Volunteer parents who felt that their children had lost contact with the traditions of their culture and heritage founded Guakía. They felt their children needed to connect with their heritage in order to develop a sense of pride, community and self-esteem. Originally, Guakía was focused on the culture of Puerto Rico, however in recent years, as the community has become more diverse and the needs have shifted, Guakía’s mission has been broadened to include all Hispanic cultures. Using a curriculum based on both Puerto Rican and Latin American music, dance, and art forms, Guakía provides a wide array of visual and performing arts initiatives such as folkloric dance, painting, ceramics, traditional Hispanic music, and art classes. The early sacrifices of parents, volunteers, and teachers gave Guakía strong roots in the Puerto Rican culture. These roots have now expanded and sprouted like a beautiful tree with many branches and leaves to include all Hispanic cultures.

shostakvich school-nona by shostakvichschool

Shostakvich School of Music Art & Dance

297 Avenue X

Brooklyn, NY 11223

(718) 376-8056

Kaplun21@aol.com

Since it's inception in 1981, the Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Dance, at 297 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, has grown from a dream envisioned by a small group of Russian immigrants, to a vibrant multifaceted music and art institution with three centers in the metropolitan New York area. The Shostakovich Music, Art and Sport School is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution dedicated to high quality instruction in art, music, theater and sport for individuals ages three to adult. The School serves over 500 students in a diversified multi-arts program. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is licensed by the New York State Department of Education. The school does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, or marital status in its admission, employment, financial aid, placement or recruitment practices and policies. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is an equal opportunity-affirmative action institution.

The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is named after one of the most important Russian composers of our time. The School is both named in tribute to him and in the hope that our students will emulate his artistic talent. Students enrolled at the Shostakovich School are encouraged to achieve their maximum potential and to experience the satisfaction that comes from the study and mastery of the arts. The curriculum has been designed to motivate students to participate fully in the educational process and to relate their studies to life, to society, and their own personal development. This philosophy of education gives inspiration to our students throughout their lives, whether they become professional artists or active amateurs. Course materials and instructional methods have been devised to make the disciplines come alive in the students minds, so they can comprehend and internalize the mode of inquiry characteristic to each of the artistic endeavors. Students are encouraged to undertake independent study or tutorials in accordance with their personal interests. Students from all backgrounds are welcome.

Working Hours: Mon -Fri 7:30am - 8pm, Sat - Sun 10am - 5pm

Payments Accepted: Cash, Check

Opened Since: 1981

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Shostakvich-School-of-Music-Art-Da...

Guakia, Inc. Presents Ray Gonzalez Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival, Tributo a Catalino Tite Curet Alonso, Cuatro Jay Borgues by Santos Torres

Google plus: plus.google.com/u/0/102303762795057560778/about

Guakia Inc. SHOWCASE by Santos Torres

GUAKIA, Inc. www.guakia.org/stories.html

75 Charter Oak Avenue

Hartford, CT 06106-1903

(860) 548-9555

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , ALEGRIA BOMBA E www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/0/u7VX8w00Lnw

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , OBSESION www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/1/flZeQBkAYqY

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , BOMBA DANCERS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/2/xqmHaY8Bi98

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , SALSA DANCERS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/3/kkgLiu1Pxwc

Guakia Showcase, Jennifer Murillo, DICEN QUE SOY www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/4/fb8WWZHomr8

GUAKIA SHOWCASE, Jennifer Murillo, AT LAST www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/5/mv_HtVudwts

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Guakía, Inc. is the premiere Puerto Rican cultural center in southern New England.

Our mission is "to provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Puerto Ricans in the United States through the advancement of the groups' history, language, music, arts, literature, and other cultural characteristics; and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration, and exposition of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic culture available to all residents of the city of Hartford and the capital region."

This page is just the beginning of our new website, being built with the assitance of Trinity College's "Smart Neighborhood Plan," a project funded in large measure by grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Additional funding for Guakia's website has been received from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

We hope that you will soon be able to learn more about our organizations' history by exploring the pages of this site as they become available. The site will include detailed information on Guakía's educational and arts programs, its community partnerships, and will also feature photos and video clips of participant children and youth. We also welcome inquiries about how to help support Guakía, Inc. as we seek to expand our children and youth programs.

To provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Hispanics in the United States through the advancement of the group’s history, language, music, arts, and literature and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration and exposition of Hispanic culture…available to all residents of Connecticut.

Vision and Goals

To be the premier non-profit Hispanic arts, cultural and humanities organization dedicated to enriching the value of the Hispanic community by promoting, preserving and celebrating its cultural heritage and diversity.

To help our youth develop a strong sense of self, maximize their talents, acquire vision, internalize learning and in turn impact others in a positive way, fostering harmonic diversity in our community.

Founded in 1983, Guakía is the most prominent arts and cultural organization in Hartford’s Hispanic community. The word, guakia, means “we” in Taino, the language of the original inhabitants of the Caribbean (pre-Columbus). The word guakia signifies the unity of the Hispanic community no matter where individuals may be living. Volunteer parents who felt that their children had lost contact with the traditions of their culture and heritage founded Guakía. They felt their children needed to connect with their heritage in order to develop a sense of pride, community and self-esteem. Originally, Guakía was focused on the culture of Puerto Rico, however in recent years, as the community has become more diverse and the needs have shifted, Guakía’s mission has been broadened to include all Hispanic cultures. Using a curriculum based on both Puerto Rican and Latin American music, dance, and art forms, Guakía provides a wide array of visual and performing arts initiatives such as folkloric dance, painting, ceramics, traditional Hispanic music, and art classes. The early sacrifices of parents, volunteers, and teachers gave Guakía strong roots in the Puerto Rican culture. These roots have now expanded and sprouted like a beautiful tree with many branches and leaves to include all Hispanic cultures.

SXSW Premiere of The Taiwan Oyster by SRP Austin Photography

After the tragic death of a newly arrived Ex-pat, ESL kindergarten teachers Simon and Darin, steal the corpse in order to perform the final rites for the fallen stranger. Their quest for the perfect burial spot becomes a quixotic odyssey along Taiwan's picturesque East Coast Highway, where they encounter welcoming families, violent gangsters, personal demons, and Nikita, their traveling companion. The duty, transport, and dementia fueled by frequent substance abuse, ignites an internalization in all three characters as they define their personal feelings concerning mortality, purpose, burial rites and the concept of legacy.

mauganj ka hafizji 1946 by Riaz Padamsee

Commanding General's Officer Professional Development at UCF by 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

ORLANDO, Fla. - Army Brig. Gen. Francisco Espaillat, commanding general of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) conducted an officer professional development brief for Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets April 9, 2015 at the University of Central Florida.

The officers in training listened

attentively to Espaillat as he gave his perspective on leadership, command, and officer expectations. They also heard him provide an overview of the

143d ESC mission and structure as well as heard him stress the importance of living and internalizing the Army Values. The Fighting Knights Battalion

at UCF is not only one of the best ROTC programs in the county, it is also one of the country's largest ROTC programs with close to 220 cadets.

Photos by Army Lt. Col. Christopher West and Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Desiree Felton, 143d ESC

Gizona bere bakardadean. by Jaione Dagdrømmer

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“It’s easy to feel uncared for when people aren’t able to communicate and connect with you in the way you need. And it’s so hard not to internalize that silence as a reflection on your worth. But the truth is that the way other people operate is not about you. Most people are so caught up in their own responsibilities, struggles, and anxiety that the thought of asking someone else how they’re doing doesn’t even cross their mind. They aren’t inherently bad or uncaring — they’re just busy and self-focused. And that’s okay. It’s not evidence of some fundamental failing on your part. It doesn’t make you unloveable or invisible. It just means that those people aren’t very good at looking beyond their own world. But the fact that you are — that despite the darkness you feel, you have the ability to share your love and light with others — is a strength. Your work isn’t to change who you are; it’s to find people who are able to give you the connection you need. Because despite what you feel, you are not too much. You are not too sensitive or too needy. You are thoughtful and empathetic. You are compassionate and kind. And with or without anyone’s acknowledgment or affection, you are enough.”

― Daniell Koepke

Guakia Inc. SHOWCASE by Santos Torres

GUAKIA, Inc. www.guakia.org/stories.html

75 Charter Oak Avenue

Hartford, CT 06106-1903

(860) 548-9555

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , ALEGRIA BOMBA E www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/0/u7VX8w00Lnw

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , OBSESION www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/1/flZeQBkAYqY

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , BOMBA DANCERS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/2/xqmHaY8Bi98

GUAKIA SHOWCASE , SALSA DANCERS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/3/kkgLiu1Pxwc

Guakia Showcase, Jennifer Murillo, DICEN QUE SOY www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/4/fb8WWZHomr8

GUAKIA SHOWCASE, Jennifer Murillo, AT LAST www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/5/mv_HtVudwts

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Guakía, Inc. is the premiere Puerto Rican cultural center in southern New England.

Our mission is "to provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Puerto Ricans in the United States through the advancement of the groups' history, language, music, arts, literature, and other cultural characteristics; and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration, and exposition of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic culture available to all residents of the city of Hartford and the capital region."

This page is just the beginning of our new website, being built with the assitance of Trinity College's "Smart Neighborhood Plan," a project funded in large measure by grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Additional funding for Guakia's website has been received from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

We hope that you will soon be able to learn more about our organizations' history by exploring the pages of this site as they become available. The site will include detailed information on Guakía's educational and arts programs, its community partnerships, and will also feature photos and video clips of participant children and youth. We also welcome inquiries about how to help support Guakía, Inc. as we seek to expand our children and youth programs.

To provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Hispanics in the United States through the advancement of the group’s history, language, music, arts, and literature and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration and exposition of Hispanic culture…available to all residents of Connecticut.

Vision and Goals

To be the premier non-profit Hispanic arts, cultural and humanities organization dedicated to enriching the value of the Hispanic community by promoting, preserving and celebrating its cultural heritage and diversity.

To help our youth develop a strong sense of self, maximize their talents, acquire vision, internalize learning and in turn impact others in a positive way, fostering harmonic diversity in our community.

Founded in 1983, Guakía is the most prominent arts and cultural organization in Hartford’s Hispanic community. The word, guakia, means “we” in Taino, the language of the original inhabitants of the Caribbean (pre-Columbus). The word guakia signifies the unity of the Hispanic community no matter where individuals may be living. Volunteer parents who felt that their children had lost contact with the traditions of their culture and heritage founded Guakía. They felt their children needed to connect with their heritage in order to develop a sense of pride, community and self-esteem. Originally, Guakía was focused on the culture of Puerto Rico, however in recent years, as the community has become more diverse and the needs have shifted, Guakía’s mission has been broadened to include all Hispanic cultures. Using a curriculum based on both Puerto Rican and Latin American music, dance, and art forms, Guakía provides a wide array of visual and performing arts initiatives such as folkloric dance, painting, ceramics, traditional Hispanic music, and art classes. The early sacrifices of parents, volunteers, and teachers gave Guakía strong roots in the Puerto Rican culture. These roots have now expanded and sprouted like a beautiful tree with many branches and leaves to include all Hispanic cultures.

PERIODICO DE AYER www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/0/BNSb013wcfU

LOS ENTIERROS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/1/zu3sPt8zEpw

DE TODAS MANERAS ROSAS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/2/n1xG6hncg4U

LAS CARAS LINDAS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/3/BZ3w684Sfmg

PLANTACION ADENTRO www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/4/b-Ap266F7g8

MAXIMO CHAMORO www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/5/sKCx-DmE7Zk

LAMENTO DE CONCEPCION www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/6/AXOAi4cWNtE

LA CURA www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/7/iHnsIDlHECg

EVELIO Y LA RUMBA www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/8/NWJCq_S7NQ0

IBABAILA www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/9/Bn48g_0mK5Q

GUAKIA INC www.guakia.org/index.html

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Guakía, Inc. is the premiere Puerto Rican cultural center in southern New England.

Our mission is "to provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Puerto Ricans in the United States through the advancement of the groups' history, language, music, arts, literature, and other cultural characteristics; and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration, and exposition of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic culture available to all residents of the city of Hartford and the capital region."

This page is just the beginning of our new website, being built with the assitance of Trinity College's "Smart Neighborhood Plan," a project funded in large measure by grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Additional funding for Guakia's website has been received from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

We hope that you will soon be able to learn more about our organizations' history by exploring the pages of this site as they become available. The site will include detailed information on Guakía's educational and arts programs, its community partnerships, and will also feature photos and video clips of participant children and youth. We also welcome inquiries about how to help support Guakía, Inc. as we seek to expand our children and youth programs.

To provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Hispanics in the United States through the advancement of the groups history, language, music, arts, and literature and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration and exposition of Hispanic cultureavailable to all residents of Connecticut.

Vision and Goals

To be the premier non-profit Hispanic arts, cultural and humanities organization dedicated to enriching the value of the Hispanic community by promoting, preserving and celebrating its cultural heritage and diversity.

To help our youth develop a strong sense of self, maximize their talents, acquire vision, internalize learning and in turn impact others in a positive way, fostering harmonic diversity in our community. Founded in 1983, Guakía is the most prominent arts and cultural organization in Hartfords Hispanic community. The word, guakia, means we in Taino, the language of the original inhabitants of the Caribbean (pre-Columbus). The word guakia signifies the unity of the Hispanic community no matter where individuals may be living. Volunteer parents who felt that their children had lost contact with the traditions of their culture and heritage founded Guakía. They felt their children needed to connect with their heritage in order to develop a sense of pride, community and self-esteem. Originally, Guakía was focused on the culture of Puerto Rico, however in recent years, as the community has become more diverse and the needs have shifted, Guakías mission has been broadened to include all Hispanic cultures. Using a curriculum based on both Puerto Rican and Latin American music, dance, and art forms, Guakía provides a wide array of visual and performing arts initiatives such as folkloric dance, painting, ceramics, traditional Hispanic music, and art classes. The early sacrifices of parents, volunteers, and teachers gave Guakía strong roots in the Puerto Rican culture. These roots have now expanded and sprouted like a beautiful tree with many branches and leaves to include all Hispanic cultures.

Guakia, Inc. Presents Ray Gonzalez Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival, Tributo a Catalino Tite Curet Alonso. Canta, Josue Rosado by Santos Torres

PERIODICO DE AYER www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/0/BNSb013wcfU

LOS ENTIERROS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/1/zu3sPt8zEpw

DE TODAS MANERAS ROSAS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/2/n1xG6hncg4U

LAS CARAS LINDAS www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/3/BZ3w684Sfmg

PLANTACION ADENTRO www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/4/b-Ap266F7g8

MAXIMO CHAMORO www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/5/sKCx-DmE7Zk

LAMENTO DE CONCEPCION www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/6/AXOAi4cWNtE

LA CURA www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/7/iHnsIDlHECg

EVELIO Y LA RUMBA www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/8/NWJCq_S7NQ0

IBABAILA www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/u/9/Bn48g_0mK5Q

GUAKIA INC www.guakia.org/index.html

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Guakía, Inc. is the premiere Puerto Rican cultural center in southern New England.

Our mission is "to provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Puerto Ricans in the United States through the advancement of the groups' history, language, music, arts, literature, and other cultural characteristics; and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration, and exposition of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic culture available to all residents of the city of Hartford and the capital region."

This page is just the beginning of our new website, being built with the assitance of Trinity College's "Smart Neighborhood Plan," a project funded in large measure by grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Additional funding for Guakia's website has been received from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

We hope that you will soon be able to learn more about our organizations' history by exploring the pages of this site as they become available. The site will include detailed information on Guakía's educational and arts programs, its community partnerships, and will also feature photos and video clips of participant children and youth. We also welcome inquiries about how to help support Guakía, Inc. as we seek to expand our children and youth programs.

To provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Hispanics in the United States through the advancement of the groups history, language, music, arts, and literature and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration and exposition of Hispanic cultureavailable to all residents of Connecticut.

Vision and Goals

To be the premier non-profit Hispanic arts, cultural and humanities organization dedicated to enriching the value of the Hispanic community by promoting, preserving and celebrating its cultural heritage and diversity.

To help our youth develop a strong sense of self, maximize their talents, acquire vision, internalize learning and in turn impact others in a positive way, fostering harmonic diversity in our community. Founded in 1983, Guakía is the most prominent arts and cultural organization in Hartfords Hispanic community. The word, guakia, means we in Taino, the language of the original inhabitants of the Caribbean (pre-Columbus). The word guakia signifies the unity of the Hispanic community no matter where individuals may be living. Volunteer parents who felt that their children had lost contact with the traditions of their culture and heritage founded Guakía. They felt their children needed to connect with their heritage in order to develop a sense of pride, community and self-esteem. Originally, Guakía was focused on the culture of Puerto Rico, however in recent years, as the community has become more diverse and the needs have shifted, Guakías mission has been broadened to include all Hispanic cultures. Using a curriculum based on both Puerto Rican and Latin American music, dance, and art forms, Guakía provides a wide array of visual and performing arts initiatives such as folkloric dance, painting, ceramics, traditional Hispanic music, and art classes. The early sacrifices of parents, volunteers, and teachers gave Guakía strong roots in the Puerto Rican culture. These roots have now expanded and sprouted like a beautiful tree with many branches and leaves to include all Hispanic cultures.

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Shostakvich School of Music Art & Dance

297 Avenue X

Brooklyn, NY 11223

(718) 376-8056

Kaplun21@aol.com

Since it's inception in 1981, the Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Dance, at 297 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, has grown from a dream envisioned by a small group of Russian immigrants, to a vibrant multifaceted music and art institution with three centers in the metropolitan New York area. The Shostakovich Music, Art and Sport School is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution dedicated to high quality instruction in art, music, theater and sport for individuals ages three to adult. The School serves over 500 students in a diversified multi-arts program. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is licensed by the New York State Department of Education. The school does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, or marital status in its admission, employment, financial aid, placement or recruitment practices and policies. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is an equal opportunity-affirmative action institution.

The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is named after one of the most important Russian composers of our time. The School is both named in tribute to him and in the hope that our students will emulate his artistic talent. Students enrolled at the Shostakovich School are encouraged to achieve their maximum potential and to experience the satisfaction that comes from the study and mastery of the arts. The curriculum has been designed to motivate students to participate fully in the educational process and to relate their studies to life, to society, and their own personal development. This philosophy of education gives inspiration to our students throughout their lives, whether they become professional artists or active amateurs. Course materials and instructional methods have been devised to make the disciplines come alive in the students minds, so they can comprehend and internalize the mode of inquiry characteristic to each of the artistic endeavors. Students are encouraged to undertake independent study or tutorials in accordance with their personal interests. Students from all backgrounds are welcome.

Working Hours: Mon -Fri 7:30am - 8pm, Sat - Sun 10am - 5pm

Payments Accepted: Cash, Check

Opened Since: 1981

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Shostakvich-School-of-Music-Art-Da...

Commanding General's Professional Development Brief at 257th Transportation Battalion by 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

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SXSW Premiere of The Taiwan Oyster by SRP Austin Photography

After the tragic death of a newly arrived Ex-pat, ESL kindergarten teachers Simon and Darin, steal the corpse in order to perform the final rites for the fallen stranger. Their quest for the perfect burial spot becomes a quixotic odyssey along Taiwan's picturesque East Coast Highway, where they encounter welcoming families, violent gangsters, personal demons, and Nikita, their traveling companion. The duty, transport, and dementia fueled by frequent substance abuse, ignites an internalization in all three characters as they define their personal feelings concerning mortality, purpose, burial rites and the concept of legacy.

Brigadier General (BG) Francisco Espaillat, commanding general of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), conducted a leader professional

development brief for civilian and military staff of the 257th

Transportation Battalion at their command headquarters in Gainesville, Florida on April 22, 2015. There the 13 representatives of the unit present listened attentively as BG Espaillat gave his perspective on leadership,

command, and full time support expectations. They also heard him provide an

overview of the 143d ESC mission and structure as well as heard him stress the importance of living and internalizing the Army Values.

Photos by Army Lt. Col. Christopher West, 143d

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Shostakvich School of Music Art & Dance

297 Avenue X

Brooklyn, NY 11223

(718) 376-8056

Kaplun21@aol.com

Since it's inception in 1981, the Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Dance, at 297 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, has grown from a dream envisioned by a small group of Russian immigrants, to a vibrant multifaceted music and art institution with three centers in the metropolitan New York area. The Shostakovich Music, Art and Sport School is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution dedicated to high quality instruction in art, music, theater and sport for individuals ages three to adult. The School serves over 500 students in a diversified multi-arts program. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is licensed by the New York State Department of Education. The school does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, or marital status in its admission, employment, financial aid, placement or recruitment practices and policies. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is an equal opportunity-affirmative action institution.

The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is named after one of the most important Russian composers of our time. The School is both named in tribute to him and in the hope that our students will emulate his artistic talent. Students enrolled at the Shostakovich School are encouraged to achieve their maximum potential and to experience the satisfaction that comes from the study and mastery of the arts. The curriculum has been designed to motivate students to participate fully in the educational process and to relate their studies to life, to society, and their own personal development. This philosophy of education gives inspiration to our students throughout their lives, whether they become professional artists or active amateurs. Course materials and instructional methods have been devised to make the disciplines come alive in the students minds, so they can comprehend and internalize the mode of inquiry characteristic to each of the artistic endeavors. Students are encouraged to undertake independent study or tutorials in accordance with their personal interests. Students from all backgrounds are welcome.

Working Hours: Mon -Fri 7:30am - 8pm, Sat - Sun 10am - 5pm

Payments Accepted: Cash, Check

Opened Since: 1981

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Shostakvich-School-of-Music-Art-Da...

Guakia, Inc. Presents Ray Gonzalez Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival, Tributo a Catalino Tite Curet Alonso, Canta Jennifer Murillo by Santos Torres

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IMG_1512 by Ginger Li

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Thangka, when created properly, perform several different functions. Images of deities can be used as teaching tools when depicting the life (or lives) of the Buddha, describing historical events concerning important Lamas, or retelling myths associated with other deities. Devotional images act as the centerpiece during a ritual or ceremony and are often used as mediums through which one can offer prayers or make requests. Overall, and perhaps most importantly, religious art is used as a meditation tool to help bring one further down the path to enlightenment. The Buddhist Vajrayana practitioner uses a thanga image of their yidam, or meditation deity, as a guide, by visualizing “themselves as being that deity, thereby internalizing the Buddha qualities (Lipton, Ragnubs).”

pallukollah baba of kilakkarai by Riaz Padamsee

LA TIRANA www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/a/u/1/y3HE9wYy9Zs

ISADORA www.youtube.com/user/RANiEL1963#p/a/u/0/dPHHtGLTmAc

GUAKIA INC www.guakia.org/index.html

VIDEO PLAYLIST OF THE FULL EVENT

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Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Guakía, Inc. is the premiere Puerto Rican cultural center in southern New England.

Our mission is "to provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Puerto Ricans in the United States through the advancement of the groups' history, language, music, arts, literature, and other cultural characteristics; and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration, and exposition of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic culture available to all residents of the city of Hartford and the capital region."

This page is just the beginning of our new website, being built with the assitance of Trinity College's "Smart Neighborhood Plan," a project funded in large measure by grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Additional funding for Guakia's website has been received from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

We hope that you will soon be able to learn more about our organizations' history by exploring the pages of this site as they become available. The site will include detailed information on Guakía's educational and arts programs, its community partnerships, and will also feature photos and video clips of participant children and youth. We also welcome inquiries about how to help support Guakía, Inc. as we seek to expand our children and youth programs.

To provide a focal point for the promotion of the cultural identity and heritage of Hispanics in the United States through the advancement of the groups history, language, music, arts, and literature and to establish a center that will serve as a clearinghouse for the study, celebration and exposition of Hispanic cultureavailable to all residents of Connecticut.

Vision and Goals

To be the premier non-profit Hispanic arts, cultural and humanities organization dedicated to enriching the value of the Hispanic community by promoting, preserving and celebrating its cultural heritage and diversity.

To help our youth develop a strong sense of self, maximize their talents, acquire vision, internalize learning and in turn impact others in a positive way, fostering harmonic diversity in our community. Founded in 1983, Guakía is the most prominent arts and cultural organization in Hartfords Hispanic community. The word, guakia, means we in Taino, the language of the original inhabitants of the Caribbean (pre-Columbus). The word guakia signifies the unity of the Hispanic community no matter where individuals may be living. Volunteer parents who felt that their children had lost contact with the traditions of their culture and heritage founded Guakía. They felt their children needed to connect with their heritage in order to develop a sense of pride, community and self-esteem. Originally, Guakía was focused on the culture of Puerto Rico, however in recent years, as the community has become more diverse and the needs have shifted, Guakías mission has been broadened to include all Hispanic cultures. Using a curriculum based on both Puerto Rican and Latin American music, dance, and art forms, Guakía provides a wide array of visual and performing arts initiatives such as folkloric dance, painting, ceramics, traditional Hispanic music, and art classes. The early sacrifices of parents, volunteers, and teachers gave Guakía strong roots in the Puerto Rican culture. These roots have now expanded and sprouted like a beautiful tree with many branches and leaves to include all Hispanic cultur

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Shostakvich School of Music Art & Dance

297 Avenue X

Brooklyn, NY 11223

(718) 376-8056

Kaplun21@aol.com

Since it's inception in 1981, the Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Dance, at 297 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, has grown from a dream envisioned by a small group of Russian immigrants, to a vibrant multifaceted music and art institution with three centers in the metropolitan New York area. The Shostakovich Music, Art and Sport School is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution dedicated to high quality instruction in art, music, theater and sport for individuals ages three to adult. The School serves over 500 students in a diversified multi-arts program. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is licensed by the New York State Department of Education. The school does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, or marital status in its admission, employment, financial aid, placement or recruitment practices and policies. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is an equal opportunity-affirmative action institution.

The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is named after one of the most important Russian composers of our time. The School is both named in tribute to him and in the hope that our students will emulate his artistic talent. Students enrolled at the Shostakovich School are encouraged to achieve their maximum potential and to experience the satisfaction that comes from the study and mastery of the arts. The curriculum has been designed to motivate students to participate fully in the educational process and to relate their studies to life, to society, and their own personal development. This philosophy of education gives inspiration to our students throughout their lives, whether they become professional artists or active amateurs. Course materials and instructional methods have been devised to make the disciplines come alive in the students minds, so they can comprehend and internalize the mode of inquiry characteristic to each of the artistic endeavors. Students are encouraged to undertake independent study or tutorials in accordance with their personal interests. Students from all backgrounds are welcome.

Working Hours: Mon -Fri 7:30am - 8pm, Sat - Sun 10am - 5pm

Payments Accepted: Cash, Check

Opened Since: 1981

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Shostakvich-School-of-Music-Art-Da...