Category: Arts & Culture
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Waiting for Bojangles – Olivier Bourdeaut
Just one year after its publication in France, “Waiting for Bojangles” received several literary awards, sold 300,000 copies, and had its translation rights negotiated for 29 countries. In the amazed gaze of the son, they dance to the sound of “Mr. Bojangles” sung by Nina Simone. The love that binds them is magical, dizzying, an…
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Chronicle: Citizenship and Patriotism
Generally, I do not touch on political themes simply because I have enormous respect for different viewpoints, and I always try to seek knowledge and information to make my own decisions. This reflection has no political intent; it is merely a broad perspective from a citizen who loves the world we live in. However, we…
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Henfil
Henfil (1944-1988) was born in the city of Ribeirão das Neves, Minas Gerais, on February 5, 1944. Henfil and his two brothers, sociologist Betinho and musician Chico Mário, inherited hemophilia from their mother – a disorder that prevents blood clotting, making the patient susceptible to bleeding. Henfil studied Sociology at the Faculty of Economic Sciences…
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Coming Soon: The Biggest Brazilian Party of All Time!
September 2nd is approaching, which means that BR Day NY 2018 is on the way! Although there are still a few months until the event, people, especially Brazilians, are already making plans to attend this year. This spectacular event was created in 1984 by João de Matos as a way to celebrate Brazil’s Independence Day.…
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The Orchid Show at NYBG
Now in its 16th year, The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) features thousands of dramatically arranged orchids in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, with a series of installations created by Daniel Ost. The specially commissioned works pay homage to Ost’s training in ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. In ikebana,…
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Macy’s Flower Show
The traditional spring reception at Macy’s flagship stores in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco runs until April 8, during regular store hours at participating locations. However, Macy’s stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 1. Every year, these locations are transformed into stunning floral scenes with flowers, fantasy blooms and lush plants from…
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Eliane Elias Revives a Broadway Musical
Eliane Elias returns with Music from Man of La Mancha, set to be released on April 13, 2018, by Concord Jazz. Recorded with two different trios — one in which the piano virtuoso is accompanied by bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Jack De-Johnette, and the other with Marc Johnson on bass and Satoshi Takeishi on…
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The Metropolises of Latin America, 1830-1930
The Americas Society is pleased to present The Metropolises of Latin America, 1830-1930, an exhibition that explores the impact that a century of accelerated urbanization, as well as political and social transformations, had on the architectural landscapes of six Latin American capitals: Buenos Aires, Havana, Lima, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, and Santiago de Chile.…
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Brazil: Tim Music Festival
The event will feature big names such as the duos Simone & Simaria and Matheus & Kauan, Bell Marques, and DJs Alok and Bruno Martini, among others. The festivals celebrate the first year of the TIM Music project and will take place on May 26 at the Arena Anhembi in São Paulo, and on June…
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Fagundes Varela
Fagundes Varela was a Brazilian poet. He was part of the third generation of romantic poets in Brazil. His poetry not only presented social and political themes but also developed themes about nature and themes that speak of anguish, solitude, melancholy, and disillusionment. He is the patron of chair nº 11 of the Brazilian Academy…