Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Request for Serigraph, seeking artists' to Festival Del Cuatro

Mi Gente:
The Festival Del Cuatro organization www.festivaldelcuatro.org is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of our musical cultural heritage using the Puerto Rican Cuatro as the delivery vehicle. Our next annual Festival will be held on September 1st, 2007 at the San Gabriel Civic Center www.sgcivic.org . The theme of this year’s Puerto Rican Cuatro Festival is "The Masters of the Cuatro/ Los Maestros del Cuatro." We are seeking artists’ submissions for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talents and skills, share your culture, and make a difference in the Puerto Rican community. Your artwork may be selected to represent our theme at the next festival. Last year’s attendance at this festival was higher than expected. We had over 600 people attend and expect greater than 1000 for the 2007 event. We would be honored to have you submit your artistic rendition using this year’s theme for our next festival.
Once you have completed your artwork, email us to obtain a delivery address for shipment of your artwork. The artwork submitted should be done in no smaller than an 8 X 11 size format and submitted directly to our organization. The end of this solicitation is January 31st, 2007. Once the artwork is selected, we would then work directly with the artist to make the Serigraph. One hundred(100) individually numbered and limited edition Serigraphs will be purchased from the artist for use in our 2nd Annual Puerto Rican Cuatro Festival in California. See the picture attached to get an idea of serigraphs done in Puerto Rico. This invitation is open to any and all artists that this communication reaches.
Your artwork fee would be negotiated upon approval of artwork. We can discuss arrangements for doing so when you contact us. Selection of your artwork gives us the right to print it, use it for promotion, distribution, engagements, fundraising, etc.
Our organization’s website is presently under construction, but you can still contact us via the site. Please contact us by January 31st to submit your artwork for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Roberto Rivera

Friday, December 08, 2006

RiveraInstruments recommends you visit The House of Puerto Rico San Diego

Mi genteeeeeeeee!,

Check out the House of Puerto Rico San Diego Newsletter. They have many great things in store for you. I encourage those living in California, to get out of their comfort zone. Lets do something unique, lets do something great and grand! Be part of and support those organizations that are trying to encourage and maintain our cultural heritage. Visit House of Puerto Rico, nestled amongst casitas of other nations in beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego. Come visit and say hello. Tell them that Roberto Rivera from Riverainstruments sent you there!

I highly recommend this organization. By the way. The organization may like you so much, that you might even get a parranda. I heard that once...one of the members didnt show up to their Christmas party...so they took the party to him. Jajajaja! Could you imagine! I think its better to show up to the party. :-)

Best Regards,
Roberto Rivera
www.riverainstruments.com

Don't forget to visit http://www.riverainstruments.com/store.htm You are still in time to make your order for that special Jibarita or Jibarito in your life. We ship priority mail, so I would make sure to let you know if you will get it by Christmas.

Check out the HSPRSD newsletter below.

December 2006
HPRSD is A Non Profit Organization IRS code 501 (C) (3)
Believe it or not...
Christmas is in the Air
Come celebrate in San Diego PUERTO RICAN STYLE!!
Special Exhibit: Christmas & The Magi
HPRSD Annual Christmas Dinner/Dance Gala
Three Kings Family Celebration

Dinner/Dance Reservation Deadline This Saturday (12/9) Buy Your Tickets Today!
House of Puerto Rico San Diego Annual Christmas Gala Dinner/Dance
Saturday, December 16, 2006, 6:00 pm - midnight Portuguese Hall, Pt. Loma, CA
Featuring the musical talents of
Manny Cepeda & su Orquesta Ritmo Caribe
Full Traditional Puerto Rican Dinner: Lechon, Arroz con Gandules, Pasteles, Salad.
Deadline for Ticket Sales:
Dinner/Dance Ticket Sales: Saturday, December 9th, 2006.
Member-discounted*Dinner/Dance Ticket Sales: Saturday, December 2nd, 2006.
*THIS OPTION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Discounted Dance-Only Ticket Sales: Friday, December 15th, 2006.
At the door after 8pm if space is available, dance-only tickets go for $30.
*** See details and purchase your tickets today!!***
COME SEE THE EXHIBIT THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10thOnly remaining day open in 2006Exhibit will open again on Sunday, January 7, 2007
Christmas and The Magi
SPECIAL EXHIBIT
Museum of the House of Puerto Rico San DiegoBalboa Park, San Diego, CA
November 15, 2006 - March 15, 2007
2172 Pan American Road EastSan Diego, CA
Come see wood carvings by Puerto Rican artisans who are carrying on traditions ("Santos") that date back to colonial times
At The Next HPRSD Membership Meeting...
House of Puerto Rico Membership Meeting
Saturday, January 6, 2007, 3:00 - 5:30 pmHouse of Nations, Balboa Park
The next HPRSD membership meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 6th at 3pm at the Hall of Nations in Balboa Park. Meet fellow Puerto Ricans and friends at our monthly meetings. Share in the PR potluck. If you need transportation, call the HPRSD number at (619) 234-3445 a week before to contact volunteers for you.
Bring your children!
Let's celebrate Three Kings Day! The Culture Corner will feature our Annual Three Kings Day Festival. This is a treat for young and not-so-young alike. Click here for more details.
Don't miss this important tradition.
Make sure to visit our website continually for the latest details. For more information or to volunteer, either call us at (619) 234-3445 or via email at hprsd@houseofpuertorico.com
Reminder for members: There are no membership meetings in July or December. Stay tune for the monthly e-newsletter for details.
Dates to add to your calendar:
HPRSD Museum Special Exhibit - Christmas & The Magi
November 15, 2006 - March 15, 2007
HPRSD Christmas Gala Dinner/Dance
Saturday, December 16, 2006
HPRSD 3 Kings Festival - Jan Membership Mtg
Saturday, January 6, 2006
For more information or to unsubscribe, please contact:
House of Puerto Rico San Diego / La Casa de Puerto RicoP.O. Box 81982, San Diego, CA. 92138(619)-234-3445 New phone number
or Email at:
hprsd@houseofpuertorico.com
If you have trouble seeing this e-newsletter, you can find a copy at http://www.houseofpuertorico.com/HPRSDemail-Dec06-2.htm

End of HSPRSD Newsletter.

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