The heat is on. It's on the streets. But you can enjoy three indoor Latin events that will keep you cool and with plenty of excitement here in the heart of New York City. That's because we have two fantastic film festivals--Latinbeat and the New York International Latino Film Festival--followed by the great New York Salsa Congress.
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Latinbeat Featuring films from 11 different Latin American countries, as well as France, Germany, Spain and the United States, and just as abundant an array of genres and styles, Latinbeat continues to follow the latest trends of filmmaking in Latin America by showcasing both up-and-coming directors and internationally recognized filmmakers. Films range from romantic comedies, classic thrillers, coming-of-age stories, animation and documentaries. For more information, visit Latinbeat . | |
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New York International Latino Film Festival The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) has announced a few premieres and highlights from its 12th edition, taking place from August 15-21, 2011, at Clearview Cinemas Chelsea 9 at 260 West 23rd Street between 7th & 8th Aves. and AMC Empire 25 Theatres, at 234 West 42nd Street, New York City. The premiere Latino film festival in the nation kicks off with Cinema Under the Stars, a free outdoor screening on Monday, August 15 at St. Nicholas Park/135th St. and opens officially with its Opening Night red carpet event on Tuesday, August 16. NYILFF continues through the week with star-studded red carpet premieres every night culminating with Awards Night on Sunday, August 21. NYLIFF will present over 100 features, documentaries and short films in English and Spanish, which reflect America's cultural diversity. NYLIFF also offers industry panels, live music performances and the lively Industry Networking Lounge. For more information visit NYILFF . | |
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New York Salsa Congress The New York International Salsa Congress Dance & Music Festival (NYISC), the world's largest multicultural music and dance extravaganza, celebrates its 11th anniversary with over 25,000 people from around the world. This year's festival is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for The American Diabetes Association. Hosted by 97.9 LA MEGA's J.I. Starr, this year is even bigger than last, with a LIVE concert series each night with Eddie Torres & The Mambo King Orchestra, and Jerry Hernandez & La Orchestra Dee Jay (Thursday, September 1st), Mambo Legends (Friday, September 2), Frankie Morales & The Mambo of the Times Orchestra and Charansalsa (Saturday, September 3), and Papo Pepin & Su Orchestra and a blow-out finale performance by one of salsa's oldest and most beloved bands, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico (Sunday, September 4). For more information, visit NY Salsa Congress . | |
