General
fun bars where bartenders serve up fantastic cocktails and aren't afraid to share their own private mix; clubs where the dj spins to his/her heart's content, lifting my spirit higher and higher; visiting museums on a rainy afternoon, walking the city and finding new surprises. I have my quiet moments where i enjoy an evening at home watching movies or cooking up a storm with friends.
Music
Favorite on-line radio shows are Garth Trinidad's Chocolate City, Raul Campos's Nocturna, and Jason Bentley's Metropolis. I cannot give up KCRW. At the moment, my favorite cds are Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Raul Campos' compilation entitled Lotería Beats, Dave Russell's podcast Flipside, Azymuth, Common's "Finding Forever," Oliver Peoples, and Fania All Star re-mastered collection, and mix cds that friends make for me.
Movies
Indie, Campy films, my netflix list... Must see Love in the Time of Cholera & American Gangster. La Mujer de mi Hermano (My Brother's Wife) is a sexy film that addresses contemporary themes. If anything to see the hot Manolo Cardona get involved in a strange love triangle.
Other favorites: Cinema Paradiso, The Outsiders, Il Postino, Pulp Fiction, In the Mood for Love, Casablanca, Love Jones, any movie with Javier Bardem, Almodovar flicks because of their high drama and campiness; Frida (both versions with Selma Hayak and Ofelia Medina); Mad Hot Ballroom, a documentary about 5th graders required to take a 10-week ballroom dancing course. If only we all took those classes when we were that age....
Television
I must admit I enjoy watching my fair share of t.v. At the moment, my favorite shows are Heroes, Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, Lost, House MD, Scrubs, CSI (OG version on Thursday nights). When I can watch cable tv --- Sex & the City reruns, and my fair share of Food Network shows. Don't you just love Giada and Rachel!
Books
Favorite Poets & Storytellers: The NeoSpinsters --- Pat Payne, Dora McQuaid --- The Wild Women of Cambria, Evie Shockley, Sonia Sanchez, Alicia Vogl Saenz, Pat Alderete, Aida Salazar, Tomas Riley, Willie Perdomo, Joy Harjo, Carmen Vega, Linda Gamboa,Yael Flusberg, Sesshu Foster, Consuelo Flores, Holly Bass, Bamuthi, Chris Abani, Ruth Otero ....
Writers who continue to teach me and keep me in awe Helena Maria Viramontes, Suzan Lori Parks, Rosario Castellanos, Elena Poniatowski, Toni Morrison....
Can you recommend any good books?
Heroes
The matriarchs in my family, Coyolxauqui - Aztec Moon goddess; Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz; and Sandra Cisneros for writing "You Bring Out the Mexican in Me;" Frida Kahlo, and Tina Modotti
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Aug 1 2009 2:19 PM
cumbia heaven w/
BUYEPONGO
afro-latin grooves
RANI D.
REYES
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enjoy the outdoors with us
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live cumbia rhythms:
BUYEPONGO
afro-latin grooves:
RANI D.
REYES
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Beer and homemade sangria.
art . vendors . music
Afternoon to sunset. 3 to 8 pm. $5.
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TROPICO DE NOPAL
Gallery Art-Space
1665 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles 90026
213.481.8112
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Jun 24 2009 12:43 AM
enjoy the outdoors with us
for yet another special sunday afternoon
RANI D.
REYES
art . vendors . music
Afternoon to sunset. 3 to 8 pm. $5
_______________________________
TROPICO DE NOPAL
Gallery Art-Space
1665 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles 90026
213.481.8112
http://www.tropicodenopal.com
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April 26th,
enjoy the outdoors with us
for a special sunday afternoon..
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SALA LOUNGE
sunday , 04 . 26 . 09
live cumbia rhythms
BUYEPONGO
afro-latin grooves
RANI D.
REYES
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Beer and homemade sangria.
Afternoon to sunset. 2 to 8 pm.
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TROPICO DE NOPAL
Gallery Art-Space
1665 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles 90026
213.481.8112
..www.tropicodenopal.com
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