Arts and Culture

Sao Paulo, May 16 (EFE).- A photo exhibit featuring key moments in the lives of emblematic Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera opens Wednesday in this Brazilian city. Pictures capturing Rivera’s parents’ wedding, the couple participating in political demonstrations and even Frida lying in bed with her leg in a cast – a consequence …

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Portland (OR), 16 may (EFE).- Reconocida como una de las bailaoras y coreógrafas más innovadoras de la escena flamenca en España, Belén Maya afirma que está “cansada de bailar” y que disfruta investigando y explorando nuevos caminos en la pedagogía de la danza y aspectos como las propiedades terapéuticas del flamenco. “El flamenco tiene muchos …

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New York, May 15 (EFE).- “Vue de l’asile et de la Chapelle de Saint-Rémy,” Vincent van Gogh’s only painting that captures the views outside the French asylum in which he voluntarily stayed, sold for $39.7 million at Christie’s auction house in New York on Tuesday. The auction included works by Kazimir Malevich, Constantin Brancusi, Joan …

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By Lina Broydo Sweet Mother’s Day Celebration, Italian Style May 12 & 13 Mama Mia! Stunning fashions and sweet Baci Chocolates from Perugina, Italy are this year Mother’s Day special treats at Luisa Spagnoli sophisticated store, the only one in the United States, where affordable Italian luxury awaits you. One of Duchess Kate Middleton’s favorite designers (you …

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Mexico City, May 8 (EFE).- Mexican writer and journalist Francisco Martin Moreno pulls no punches, saying “Mexico is a classist and pathetically racist society,” as he attempts to show in his latest novel, “Mexico Esclavizado” (“Mexico Enslaved”). The book tells the story of the son of a large henequen producer in the Yucatan peninsula, who …

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By Lina Broydo Fine Art in the Park in Los Altos  May 19 & 20, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Rotary Club of Los Altos is orchestrating the most amazing art show including a very unique and new this year limited selection of exquisite original sculptures from Zimbabwe, which are currently on view …

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By Lina Broydo The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame Honors Five Sport Legends in San Francisco  May 21 at 5 p.m. You are invited to celebrate 38 years of enshrining the great athletes of the Bay Area at an exciting gala banquet in San Francisco as the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame organization …

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By Lina Broydo Stars on Ice in San Jose   May 13 at 4 p.m. Missed the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Korea? Don’t despair! The champions on ice are on their way to San Jose to shine and awe spectators at the SAP Center. Stars on Ice Tour will feature 2018 Olympic Medalists and …

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