Dr. Ramona Hernandez, director of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute joins as the Guest Lecturer for the Morris-Jumel Mansion’s October Virtual Parlor Chat. Sharing her expertise on the rich Dominican history of the neighborhood the Mansion calls home, Dr. Hernandez will shine a spotlight on the deep impact, past and present, the Dominican community has had on the area and the importance of recognizing that impact.
Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link. This virtual program is free; $5 suggested donation.
Please join us in a Dominican folklore arts engagement day, with artmaking, performances, and workshops by various Dominican musicians and artists.
3-5pm: Printmaking art workshop with the artists of Dominican Yorks at the Hispanic Society: Reynaldo Garcia Pantaleón, Chiqui Mendoza, and Rider Ureña.
5-6pm: Interactive performance by a traditional Dominican music ensemble under the direction of Kaila Paulino
Raymond and Miguel are two of the Dominican Republic’s most notable celebrities. From their humble beginnings as small-time comedians to becoming the Kings of Comedy, Raymond and Miguel’s influence has grown internationally. The most beloved comedians of the Dominican Republic, premiere Las vacaciones de los reyes, a comedy derived from the Dominican success La casa de veraneo, which will be premiered exclusively in the United States by Television Dominicana on Sunday, August 19 at 9pm ET / 6pm PT.
Spanish Translation:
Raymond y Miguel son dos de las celebridades más importantes de la República Dominicana. Desde sus humildes comienzos como comediantes de poca monta hasta convertirse en los Reyes de la Comedia, la influencia de Raymond y Miguel ha crecido internacionalmente. Los comediantes más queridos de la República Dominicana estrena Las vacaciones de los reyes, una comedia derivada del éxito dominicano La casa de veraneo, que se estrenará exclusivamente en los Estados Unidos por Televisión Dominicana el domingo 19 de agosto a las 9p ET / 6p PT.
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