Welcome: CUBA TOUR: January 2010

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

CUBA TOUR: January 2010

Cuba Tour: January 2010

Graduate Student & Educators Research Project

Afro Cuban Culture and the Politics of Revolution

This trip is legal and licensed

Itinerary*

Saturday January 9th

Fly from Miami to Havana

Sunday January 10th

Arrive in Havana early in the morning. Walking tour of Old Havana

Hammel’s Alley for community Rumba and Salvador Gonzalez art gallery

Late lunch at Fuster’s (Cuban ceramics artist of international acclaim)

Monday January 11th

Meet with Cuban National Assembly Member for a lecture on Cuban politics, economics and U.S. relations

Visit Chocolate´s art studio (internationally recognized Afro Cuban artist)

Evening film review with Gloria Reylando (award winning Afro Cuban film maker)

Tuesday January 12th

Tour Cuban National Art Museum

Visit The Project of Ninos y Ninas (grassroots community project for children)

Visit the Museum of the Revolution

Wednesday January13th

Early drive to Las Terrazas (sustainable, eco-friendly community)

Tour former slave coffee plantation

Visit The Latin American Medical School

Evening of live, private Cuban jazz performance with Pablo Menendez

Thursday January 14th

Drive to Santa Clara to visit the Che Mausoleum and area of Cuban Revolutionary battles. Drive to the city of Trinidad.

Friday January 15th

In Trinidad visit the Trinidad School of Art

Visit former slave holding region and slave plantation

Visit a Policlinic and talk to medical doctors about the Cuban healthcare system.

Enjoy evening of live music at Casa de la Musica

Saturday January 16th

Drive back to Havana and go to the Havana craft market

Visit Sabado de Rumba for community cultural performance

Sunday January 17th

Free day in Havana

Monday January 18th

Fly back to Miami to connecting flights

* The itinerary is subject to slight change due to circumstances beyond the organizers control

Cost and Payment Plan:

$2,800.00USD Installment Plan: Pay over time through December 15, 2009. Costs include R/T airfare from Miami to Havana, hotel accommodations, breakfast, all scheduled lectures/ museum/ tour entry fees, in-country transportation and bi-lingual guide.

U.S. Tour Leader:

Dr. Siri Brown, Chair of African American Studies at Merritt College, Oakland, CA. Dr. Brown has over 7 years of leading educational tours to the Black world including several to Cuba. Visit www.merrittafram.com for more information on Dr. Brown or contact her at sbrown@peralta.edu (510) 434-3935 for questions about the tour.

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News & Views:

Albert Samaha wrote in the Village Voice, "In UNIVERSAL self, Bautista seeks to define the struggle of urban American youth through the lens of identity. The show’s ongoing tension lies the battle between his identity on the street and his identity in his home. He was one of the lucky ones. His grandmother woke him up at 5 a.m. every Sunday to go to church. His uncle taught him Filipino martial arts. And his passion for hip-hop drove him toward the notebook."

Rosalie Marks - Assistant Principal, Young Adult Borough Center in Brooklyn, "I sincerely thank you for working with us and the students at the YABC Program. You are truly inspiring. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated."

Dante Basco (Actor) shared on twitter, "support my friend [Kilusan Bautista] and amazing Fil-Am artist."

Professor Cynthia Marasigan, "In front of an energized, standing-room-only audience of Binghamton University students, faculty, and community members, Kilusan Bautista delivered a performance that was inspirational, educational, and intensely captivating. Bautista brilliantly weaved historical references to colonization and revolution with contemporary issues of gentrification and urban poverty, showing how broad political and socio-economic structures personally and deeply impacted his family and identity. The result was a multifaceted show that resonated with every audience member, in a prolific art form that no book or lecture could replicate. Bautista's performance left the Binghamton University community feeling enduringly electrified, informed, and empowered." - SUNY Binghamton University, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies

Dominque Morisseau (Playwright) wrote, "Kilusan! Thank you for this awesome message. I checked out your link and saw the clip from your show - it looks dope! I'm interested in your voice and would love to support your art :) peaceandlovedominique :)"

Nonito Donaire (World Boxing Champion) expressed, "As a professional boxer I have used a variety of ring entrance music to walk into. Collaboration with Kilusan was actually the first live performance I’ve had at my fight. The professionalism he showed during preparation and leading up to my fight was exceptional and only gave me added confidence when he stepped in the ring and held the microphone. The walls of my locker room amplified the beats and echoed his performance in the ring. It sent an electrical shock waive of confidence, pride and inspiration from my heart to my fist. Kilusan is an inspiration through his word and music to all walks of life."

Raymond Townsend (Former NBA Star) announced, "Congratulations, my brother Kilusan, fly on the wings of His favor, love and grace and fulfill His calling. I'm very proud of you, continued blessings from our Lord Jesus Christ."

Theo Van Alst (Former Assistant Dean of Yale College & Director of the Native American Cultural Center), "Kilusan's visits to Yale are always a highlight of our Cultural Connections program. His intensity, passion and sincere concern for student's shines through in everything he does. We look forward to his return!"

Jack Moore, (Administrative Assistant to the Artistic Director and Executive Director, The Public Theater), “I saw Universal Self last week and was very impressed with your work. I hope you have some productions in the pipeline – please let me know if you ever have any upcoming shows that myself or someone else from The Public could come check out. Again, thanks for putting on such a good show. I’m looking forward to more.”

Terry Park, (Prison University Project), “....honored that Kilusan Bautista performed an excerpt from his solo show Universal Filipino in his San Quentin State Prison class. The students were moved by a story that resonated so well with their own struggles. And we had another great discussion on masculinity, in relation to Frank Chin’s “Chickencoop Chinaman,” that preceded and connected with Kilusan’s performance.”

Daniel Gallant, (Executive Director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, NY), “Kilusan Bautista captivates audiences with his multi-character exploration of the Filipino-American experience. Bautista employs monologue, music and martial arts to construct an engaging and evocative saga.”

John Leguizamo (Actor) tweeted, "Break a leg!"

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