In the Footsteps of Karl

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Last week, Hurricane Karl hit the coast of Veracruz state as a Category Three hurricane, leaving 18 dead, more than 40,000 displaced by the flooding of rivers and ditches, an undetermined number missing and thousands displaced across Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas.

Although Hurricane Karl has dissapiated over Mexico, tropical rain is still causing raising water levels and floods through many parts of the affected region and there is danger of further landslides.

Karl was the worst storm to hit Veracruz in over 50 years, affecting as many as 500,000 people. A city official said there had not been a storm like it since Hurricane Janet in 1955.

These are some of the photos of the devastation and conditions in the region, some received by members of the local Latin Community, directly from friends and family members from the region.

With the local Latin Community sprang to action, there are several fundraising efforts under way, and we will post information on them as they become available.

	Saturday, October 9 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm:  Cantando Por Veracruz
Location	Taqueria DOÑA CATA'S 5076 Victoria drive Vancouver, BC
Created By	FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE TROVA EN VANCOUVER 2010.
More Info	Comparta con nosotros musica,canto y solidaridad con los damnificados por las tormentas tropicales en Veracruz.

Join the facebook event, invite your friends, spread the news. (Click Here)

Noches Calenas, October 15th, November 12th:  Fundraiser Event
(728 Kingsway, from 7PM to 2AM both nights)


In addition to our  two existing GOOD CAUSES TO SALSA (Vancouver Food Bank and Casita Belen), we are going to accept cash donations for the Hurricane Karl Fund and partial proceeds of our fifty/fifty raffle with door prices will go toward the local relief fund established for this cause.

You may also donate online on this site, by paypal: find the donate button in the side bar, chose the amount you wish to donate, and include HURRICANE KARL FUND in your address line when making a donation.

I will keep you posted as new events and ways to participate, donate, volunteer and get involved will become available.

Dances of Latin America: La Punta!

Punta is a Garifuna music and dance style performed at celebrations and festive occasions. Contemporary punta, including Belizean punta rock, arose in the last thirty years of the twentieth century in Belize, Honduras and Guatemala.^[1] It also has a following in Nicaragua, El Salvador, Southern Mexico and the United States. It is a circle dance in duple rhythm: one couple dances in the middle of the circle a while the other participants sing and clap their hands. Punta uses the call and response patterns in songs. Lyrics may be in Garifuna, Kriol, English or Spanish.^{[2] (wikipedia)}





As any tipical Latin American music and dance, La Punta is an excellent example of "evolution of dance". Even in its "modern" form as it is  danced on the street, at fiestas, and in the discoteques of Latin America, Punta is like a bit of Zouk, African Tribal Dance, Merengue, Soca and Reggaton and  perhaps this versatility is what explains its popularity: almost any body can dance the Punta, but there is always room for improvement and showing of personal skills and style.  From absolute beginners to Punta Masters, La Punta has something to offer to everyone.

V.I.P. Tables at Cali Night

There are only three weeks left to the next  Noche Calena: Cali Night  event on October 15h, 2010 at the Hungarian Cultural Center, 728 Kingsway. (Hungarian Cultural Center)

Although V.I.P. Table or Bottle Service is very popular in Cali's Salsa Discoteques, for the benefit of those who never had the opportunity or desire to experience this service first hand, I would like to explain what exactly does a V.I.P. Table Reservation get you, should you, and why should you get one for your party.

Of course, there will be unreserved tables available where you can sit in between dances (we know, you will not be sitting much this night) and you do not NEED to buy V.I.P. Table Service for any number of people who wish to sit together at an unreserved table.


You do not NEED  so why would You WANT  V.I.P Table Service?!  If you have five or more  people in your party, or you can "hook up" with friends and come togehter, V.I.P Table Service is not only convenient, but in fact, will save you money. At the Palacio, a V.I.P. Table will cost $100.00 per table. This includes cover charge,  Reserved Seating, V.I.P. Host Service (no standing in line for YOU!), one pitcher of either cranberry or orange juice, one pitcher of iced water,  and EITHER two 750.00ml bottles of vine (one red, one white), or one (750ml) bottle of   Canadian Bird (Grey Goose)  or Fidel Castro (Baccardi) or Tequila of your choice as well as table service all through the night for a minimum of five, and a maximum of ten people in your party is included. You will not miss out on even one good song during the night standing in line at the bar while everyone else is dancing.  (Service charges. i.e. tips for your server,  are not included). 

There is no minimum number of people that can reserve a V.I.P. Table, but the $100.00 Table Fee covers a maximum of ten people. If there are more people in your party, by any means, they can share your table and bottle but they will have to pay their own cover.

Warning!:  the demand for V.I.P. tables is very high! . Please keep in mind, that there are only a LIMITED number of tables  available for this purpose: we want to make everyone feel welcome, and have a table to sit at, and V.I.P. table would not be special, if it was not exclusive!


Reserve your VIP Table Service: by calling 778-397-1339, by e-mail gitanagitana@hotmail.com
 or send a private message on our Facebook Page, El Palacio De La Musica Latina.

To reserve a table in advance, we will require a fifty percent deposit no later than October 9th, 2010. You may pay by cash, money order or pay pal, contact 778-397-1339 or send an e-mail to gitanagitana@live.com for details. Pre reserved V.I.P. tables will be held until 10PM(in other words, you and your party must arrive before 10PM, or else, we reserve th e right to "bump" you; you will not have to pay cover charge to come in, but you and your party will not get the reserved table, bottle service, or the other perks. If you do not show up at all, we will miss you dearly, you will miss all the fun, and your reservation deposit will not be refunded.

Free Passes for Cali Night, plus WIN a V.I.P. Pass ($100;00 value)

Simply e-mail  gitanagitana@live.com with your name, phone number and a valid e-mail address to receive a printable pass for free entry at the next Cali Night in Vancouver, on October 17th, 2010.

Pass is valid for entry before 10PM and is subject to availability.

Plus: Win a free V.I.P. pass ($100.00 value), that includes cover charge for five people, (regular cover is $10.00 per person), V.I.P. table, (reserved table) with waiter service and priority service at the bar. One bottle of red and one bottle of white vine, or one bottle (450ml) of either Rum, Whiskey or Vodka per five people.



How do you enter? First, send your information by e-mail and receive your personalized pass. Have our pass validated at the door and drop it into the draw box. During the Hora Loca, (Crazy Hour) sometimes between 12:00AM and 1AM, we will draw one lucky entry from the box to win one V.I.P. pass. You have to be at the event to win: if the person whose pass was drawn is not there, another will be drawn.

That is it! Good luck, and see you at the palace at the next Cali Night event on October 15th, 2010!

Noche Caleña: Cali Night In Vancouver: Authentic Latin Dance for Smart Salseros, A Reference for The Rest of Us

Authentic Latin Dance for Smart Salseros, a Reference for the Rest of Us.

Part 2.

The first ever

Noche Caleña: Cali Night In Vancouver on September 17th, 2010 at theHungarian Cultural Center, 728 Kingsway (@ Fraser) is fast approaching, but it is never too early or too late to get familiar with the variousColombian and Cali Styles that will be seen, danced, and showcased, (some for the first time ever) in Vancouver, British Columbia. Pachanga

Noche Caleña 101, Part 1.

Colombian and Cali Style for Smart Salseros, a Reference for the Rest of Us

The first ever

Noche Caleña: Cali Night In Vancouver on September 17th, 2010 at the Hungarian Cultural Center, 728 Kingsway (@ Fraser) is fast approaching, but it is never too early or too late to get familiar with the various Colombian and Cali Styles that will be seen, danced, and showcased, (some for the first time ever) in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Course 1. Salsa Colombiana:

The way Salsa is danced in Colombia is very different from their Cuban and Puerto Rican counterparts adopting a side-side basic step as opposed to a forward and back basic step the islanders use.  Cali Salsa  style is revered on the international arena as one of the hardest and most energetic, displaying fast complicated footwork.

Course 2. Salsa Caleña

Course 3: Boogaloo







Course 4. Mambo Colombiano

The Coca Cola Case

German Guiterrez, Colombian director of the controversial documentary The Coca Cola Case is in Vancouver to participate in the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival. There are two screening: Friday, September 10th, 4PM at SFU BURNABY and a second screening Sunday, September 12th at 3PM at the Pacific Cinemateque. To buy tickets online, click here.

Trailer:

Latin American Independence Day Celebrations Vancouver, 2010

There are many events to celebrate Central American Independence Day in and around Vancouver this year,  and they spread over two weeks, so you can attend each and everyone of them!

Mexicofest 2010  kicks off Tuesday, September 7th with the Opening Event:

DIEGO, FRIDA, FIESTAS AND REVOLUTION

The Fiestas and Revolution Conference explores the unique life of the renowned artist Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. This event is a special presentation by Dr. Guadalupe Rivera, daughter of Diego Rivera. 

Dr. Rivera Marin holds a Masters in Public Administration and a PhD in Law and History from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM). She also studied International Relations and Economics. Dr. Rivera has represented Mexico and the Mexican women in diverse international forums. She was Ambassador of Mexico at the United Nation’s Food and Agricultural Organization (Rome 1978-1979).

Biography +

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3 _ map

Wednesday, September 15th:      EL GRITO! Que Viva Mexico!

THE DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 P.M. 

GRITO @ 9PM

MARIACHI 3DJS

AND MUCH MORE 

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ASK FOR YOUR TICKET. FREE B4 10 AFTER $10

INFO 778 891.7644 604 722.1559

VEN Y CELEBRA CON NOSOTROS EL BICENTENARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DE MEXICO .

LAS PUERTAS ABREN A LAS 8:00

GRITO @ 9PM

MARIACHI

3 DJS

AND MUCH MORE

Friday, September 17th: Cali Night In Vancouver

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Celebrate Central American Independence on September 17th at the Hungarian Cultural Center, 728 Kingsway in Vancouver with the best of authentic Latin Music (Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Bachata, Boogaloo, Pachanga, Vallenato, and more) Latin Food, and Fiesta 

DJ Jose "Tutuy" De Cali, Colombia Presents:

El Palacio De La Musica Latina

THE NEWEST AND VERY BEST OF LATIN MUSIC

Salsa

Bachata

Mambo

Cumbia

Meringue

Pachanga

Boogaloo

Tropical

Crossover

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2010

8PM to 2AM

Cover: $10.00 Two for One Before 10PM

Show a piece of I.D. (passport, birth certificate, cultural association membership, driver's licence, etc) from Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, or Guatemala, and enjoy two for one cover all night long at this event only!

Have your cake and eat it too! There will be a cake presented for each country at midnight, as well as re-enactment of "El Grito" to honor Mexican and Central American Independence.

Saturday, September 18th: 

Mexican Salsa Night at Luna Loca

***********Cover $12.00************
Includes a complementary Drink & Salsa lessons
at 9 pm by Teresa & Alberto.

Music including Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-cha-cha & Latin
by Dj. Alberto of Hot Salsa Dance Zone.


Please visit our website for more details:
http://www.HotSalsaDancezone.com/

Call us for more info at (604) 725-4654 / (604) 808-2311

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Continuemos celebrando el Dia de Independencia de Mexico en Sabado Septiembre 18 en Luna Loca Mexican Cantina!

Entrada $12.00
Incluye un trago y Leccion de Salsa complementarios
con Teresa & Alberto alas 9 pm.

Musica incluye Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-cha-cha
y algunos exitos Latinos con Dj. Alberto.


Visita nuestra pagina para ver detalles a:
http://www.HotSalsaDanceZone.com/

Llamanos para mas informacion al (604) 725-4654 / (604) 808-2311

Wednesday, September 22nd,  

FEVER in New West!

 Latin American Indpendence Day Celebration

Let's celebrate the INDEPENDENCE OF - Mexico - Nicaragua - Guatemala - Honduras - El Salvador - Costa Rica - Chile and Brazil! Playing all the BEST MUSIC from LATIN AMERICA By DJ LA SALSOMANA Learn to dance JARABE TAPATIO with Diego Sanchez! Complimentary Salsa Lessons The FREE TRIP TO CUBA winner will be announced this night! Brought to you by DR Productions & Carlson Wagonlit Travel This is the event you've been waiting for! * Doors open at 9pm * * Tickets $10 * * Online www.somoscanada.com * Partial proceeds will be donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation

Celebrate Central American Independence Day

September 15th marks Independence Day for Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala, and Mexico celebrates its bicentennial on September 16th, 2010.  

Celebrate Central American Independence on September 17th at the Hungarian Cultural Center, 728 Kingsway in Vancouver with the best of authentic Latin Music (Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Bachata, Boogaloo, Pachanga, Vallenato, and more) Latin Food, and Fiesta at the  first ever Noche Caleña: Cali Night In Vancouver

DJ Jose "Tutuy" De Cali, Colombia Presents:

El Palacio De La Musica Latina

THE NEWEST AND VERY BEST OF LATIN MUSIC

Salsa

Bachata

Mambo

Cumbia

Meringue

Pachanga

Boogaloo

Tropical

Crossover

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2010

8PM to 2AM

Cover: $10.00 Two for One Before 10PM

Show a piece of I.D. (passport, birth certificate, cultural association membership, driver's licence, etc) from Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, or Guatemala, and enjoy two for one cover all night long at this event only!

Have your cake and eat it too! There will be a cake presented for each country at midnight, as well as re-enactment of "El Grito" to honor Mexican and Central American Independence.

See you at the Palace!