In the Casa de Africa (157 Obrapia, in Habana Vieja) on February 18 at 2:00 p.m., a forum will be held with experts associated with the projects “Sitios de la Memoria” and “La ruta del esclavo” (The Slave Route). Both initiatives attempt to trace a map of slavery and the history of Cuba that are closest to historical truth.
Read MoreOn Thursday, February 18, at 4:00 p.m. at the Palacio de Gobierno (Ave del Puerto, Habana Vieja), the exhibition “Flores para mi Habana” will be inaugurated.
Read MoreHAVANA TIMES, February 12 – On February 17 at 3:00 p.m. in the Museo del Tabaco (120 Mercaderes), the exhibit “Pasión y Fidelidad” will be inaugurated. Made up of pieces of diverse artistries donated by artist and collectors (craftwork, silversmithing, painting and glasswork), all works relate to the culture of tobacco. This exhibit will mark the 17th anniversary of the creation of this institution.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, February 17, at 5:00 p.m. in the Huron Azul (17 and H, in Vedado), the program “Trova sin Traba” will present the Conjunto Gloria Matancera, trova musician David Galarraga and the Ire quintet.
Read MoreThe oil paintings of artist Javier Rivera Barreiro will be on display daily at 10:00 a.m., until February 16, at the Palacio de Gobierno (Avenida del Puerto, Habana Vieja). His vision of the city, its people and the Revolution reflect a conservative perspective and are closely attached to the official party line. His is simply another voice for those of us who want a plurality of thought.
Read MoreOn Saturday, February 13, at Pabellon Cuba (23rd and N, in Vedado), William Vivanco will be in concert beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Read MoreGranma newspaper online features an article Friday on the meaning of “on the left,” which in Cuba is an expression quite different from what it might imply in other countries. Journalist Silvia Martinez points out that the phenomenon described is very common in Cuban society and she sees the participation and/or complicity of people at all levels.
Read MoreWhile nothing like the storm that’s had the US eastern seaboard on hold, a light cold front is expected to move in to Cuba on Saturday bringing rain throughout the country and a high of only 20 C (68 F) in the capital and a low temperature of 17 C (62 F).
Read MoreVenezuela’s Wilmen Bravo won the third stage of the Vuelta a Cuba cycling competition on the 185 kilometer trek from Santiago de Cuba to Manzanillo. To date the South American competitors have shown their liking for eastern Cuba’s mountainous terrain.
Read MoreCuba’s 19th International Book Fair got its official opening on Thursday evening attended by President Raul Castro and visiting Russian Foreign Minister Serguei Lavrov. Russia is this year’s special guest and a large delegation of publishers and artists are on hand to participate.
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