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Carnaval San Francisco’s directors have announced that Bay Area native Sheila E. is the Grand Marshal of the 37th Annual Grand Parade. Sheila E. is a world-class drummer and percussionist whose credits read like chapters in a music history book: Ringo Starr. Marvin Gaye, Prince, Beyoncé, Herbie Hancock, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan and George … More Artist Sheila E., Grand Marshal for Carnaval 2015.
On April 30th, Mexico celebrates Children’s Day. Other countries do the same mostly in June or November. In the United States, this celebration is becoming more popular each year, with more schools, churches and non-profit organizations doing their own parties. Here is what CENSUS data shows about the state of the 73.million children under 18 … More Happy Children’s Day!
The Cable Cars in San Francisco. A way for visitors to see the City; meanwhile, locals use it to go to work, school and run errands. One of San Francisco’s most cherished symbols. When was the last time you took a cable car?
Most countries dedicate one day of the year to celebrate children, as agreed with the ONU. In Mexico, Díadel Niño is widely celebrated at schools, organizations, and within families. On the upcoming occasion of Children’s Day (April 30th), I am posting part of a beautiful poem by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. Children Learn What They Live … More Children Learn What They Live.
By Lupita Peimbert. (San Francisco) – Hundreds of children dance and play, marching in the parade, celebrating Carnaval San Francisco every year. Thousands of adults and families show up for this free, public event during Memorial Weekend. As these pictures from Carnaval SF 2014 show, colorful costumes from around the world fill the streets, making participants proud of … More Help Children Participate in Carnaval San Francisco. Here is How:
By Lupita Peimbert. (San Francisco) – Huge, colorful, extravagant, and full of meaning; nineteen large-scale sculptures by Taiwanese artist Hung Yi adorn the Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza, commonly referred to as the park in front of City Hall. The fancy carnival of animals open exhibit is in place already and will stay until May … More Art Extravaganza from Taiwan
By Lupita Peimbert. In a city where technology meets local culture every minute of the day, and oftentimes their opinion of each other is blurred by biases and generalizations, the good heart of the people in San Francisco shows up more often than not. We must pay attention. It is Saturday, April 18, 2015. Parents from a … More Their Good Heart Hasn’t Left
On April we celebrate Khalil Gibran; we remember his legacy, and his passing the 10th of this month many years ago. Gibran was a Lebanese poet, writer, artist, and a mystic. He was born in Bsharri in 1883, and grew up in the United States. Among his most celebrated work, a book composed of 26 poetic … More Remembering Khalil Gibran
Runners Excited for the Oakland Marathon and Running Festival this Weekend.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Oakland, CA) – Approximately 10,000 people from Northern California and elsewhere are expected to take part in the 6th Oakland Running Festival this weekend, March 22 and 23. “I want you to know that Oakland is behind you. Our neighbors and business community are enthusiastic and ready to cheer you on from … More Runners Excited for the Oakland Marathon and Running Festival this Weekend.
But you must do it by tomorrow. Nice. No pressure. ;-)! By Lupita Peimbert. Editor, Lupitanews.com. Carnaval San Francisco is asking anybody who wishes to help, to contribute to a Parade Fund that will help children to buy their carnaval costumes and fully participate in this important –and very fun! community event in San Francisco’s Mission District. Contributions … More Calling the Altruist in You to Support Children from Carnaval San Francisco.
Flamenco que ¡Quita los sentioooss!.
De Andalucía a San Francisco: ¡10 años de Flamenco! Por Lupita Peimbert/Editora de Lupitanews.com Baile, toque, baile, cante-jondo, jaleo, y palmas con la pasión gitana que sólo los artistas de Flamenco saben crear. Y una vez más lo harán durante el 10th Festival de Flamenco en el Area de la Bahia, del 22 al 29 de Marzo … More Flamenco que ¡Quita los sentioooss!
By Lupita Peimbert. Photo by Nerusunero. It all depends who says it, those who study them or women themselves. In recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, here is data to ponder about, by the United Nations, Gallup, and the US Census. Rights and Opportunities There is not one country, city or … More Women’s Day: Are We Thriving or Struggling?
Today, I will remember to be Kind. A la San Francisco.
Algo para escuchar, meditar y conversar. Poema de Lupita Peimbert, en el Dia Internacional de la Mujer. Version 2015.
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