Cuban Heritage L.A.

Amigos - Mark your calendars! Our favorite priest was named Pastor of St. John Chrysostom Church in Inglewood! His official installation as Pastor will be at a Mass September 1st, at 2:30 pm with a reception Immediately following the Ceremony. Such a proud moment for all of us that know and respect Father Alexis Ibarra! Hope you will all attend to support Father Alex!

A fantastic way to honor Celia!
She died not ever being able to visit her family in Cuba, but was able to visit the Guantanamo base. I was told by her dear friend and publicist Omer Pardillo that on that particular trip, Celia went to the edge of the base and reached under the fence to grab a handful of dirt from the "Cuban" side. She brought home that handful of dirt and it is buried with her. She was a special lady - our Celia!

Ulises Toirac Encourages Cuban-Americans to Send Celia Cruz Coins to Cuba Comedian Ulises Toirac has suggested that Cubans residing in the United States start sending coins featuring the image of Celia Cruz to Cuba as a trib...

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉 Mercedes Yepes, Daisy Luzardo Guerreros, Elizabeth De La Fuente, Betty Perez, Anna Chaplin, Anolan Hernandez, Paul Diaz, Lizette Valle, Maria Zavala, Carmen Rivas. WE APPRECIATE YOU!!!

AZZZUCAR!

Saturday, August 3rd the city of LA along with Grand Performances, and the Celia Cruz Project are bringing us the music of our Cuban Guarachera - Celia Cruz! This will be a free concert under the stars at the California Plaza in downtown Lis Angeles. The concert is free, and there is plenty of secure parking (not free) under the Plaza. For more information, and to RSVP click the link below:
https://www.grandperformances.org/events/celia-cruz-tribute

Hope to see you all there!

On July 4th, 1776 a Republic was born by these words:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness".

Happy Birthday U.S.A - the greatest Nation in the world!

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Anna Chaplin, Paul Diaz, Lourdes Cotaya, Miriam Lambert, Al Fuentes, Maria Zavala, Lidia Maria Flores, Jorge de los Reyes! We are so grateful to all of you!!!!!

REMEMBER! Tomorrow is Casa de España's "Romeria en el Parque"! Like we told you before, this event is always a fun, family-friendly afternoon and we will be there enjoying it. Hope to see you all there as well. Entrance is only $5.00 and kids under 12 are free!

What do you think of this? Interested to know what you all think.

Cuba Returns to Miss Universe After 57 Years After 57 years, Cuba will have a representative in Miss Universe, selected from exiled Cuban aspirants in a Miami contest on September 15. This historic return emphasizes inclusion and cultural pride in the international beauty pageant.

A beautiful video of the Cuba of my childhood. It brought back so many forgotten memories for my Mom who has Dementia and it brought her so much joy! It's a little long; but you will get a pretty good glimpse of what Cuba used to be, all while listening to some fantastic Cuban music - enjoy! Big thank you to the producer of this beautiful video!!!

Havana in the 1950's A voyage to Havana (1950-1962) Havana in the 1950’s has been compared to Las Vegas during that particular era but, this is not an accurate portrail of that c...

America's favorite pastime is in mourning with the passing "the Say Hey Kid". Willie Mays - a 24 time All-Star, was one of the greatest center fielders - EVER. He passed away yesterday of heart failure at 93. Our condolences to his millions of fans - may he rest in peace.

To the best Dads in the whole world - HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Waiting for the show to start......Andy Garcia and the CineSon All Stars - Cuban Jam Session

Some gave all indeed! Of the 4,414 Allied troops killed on D-Day, 2,501 were Americans and today we honor and remember all of the fallen. D-Day's "Operation Overlord" helped to free Europe from the evils of Hi**er and his N**i army.

AMIIIIGOOOS! Mark your calendars for La Casa de España's annual "Romeria en el parque" on Sunday, June 30th, from 1 to 7pm. This event is a fun-filled afternoon where you can enjoy delicious paella (made on the spot) at a very reasonable price - they also sell empanadas and other tasty items. Wine, water, soft drinks, beer, and of course - sangria are also available for purchase! The flamenco dancers put on a beautiful show, and the DJ helps us dance away those extra pounds we gained after eating all of the delicious food!

The Romeria is a safe, family - friendly event held at the Police Officers Association Park in Long Beach. Entrance is only $5 for adults, and kids under 12 are free! We always have lots of fun at this event, and are very much looking forward to June 30th. Hope to see you all there!

A day to remember and honor the brave men and women who have died so we may be free. I pray their sacrifice has not been in vain.

We have lost another pilar of our exile community. Raul Porto, Sr. who along with his wife Rosa founded our much loved Porto's Bakery passed away last Wednesday afternoon surrounded by his family. He is now resting in eternal peace after a long illness. Our deepest condolences to Betty, Margaret, Raul Jr, and the rest of the Porto Family...

Mi Gente! Soon we will be able to hear another song by our much loved Guarachera de Cuba! A long lost recording from 1986 by none other than our Queen of Cuban Music - Celia Cruz! The recording is titled "En Vivo: 100 Años de Azúcar" will be released May 24th to commemorate Celia's 100th Birthday! I for one cannot wait to hear it!!!

A Rare Celia Cruz Live Recording Is Coming Soon The lost Celia Cruz live recording 'En Vivo' will be released on May 24.

Happy Mother's Day to all of our fabulous Cuban Mothers!

We received the sad news that another pillar of our exile community in Los Angeles has passed. Aleida Garces was born in Havana in 1937 and was a soft-spoken, talented, and very caring member of our community. She was the wife of Luis Garces who was one of the founders of the Circulo Manzanillero. She and Luis married in 1956 and came to the US in 1961. Besides being a loving wife and mother, Aleida was also an entrepreneur and a very talented florist. She and her business partner Ondina De Varona were the owners of Alion Flowers in Lennox. Aleida and Ondina were the go to florists for the Cuban Community and were responsible for decorating many weddings and parties for us Cubans here in the LA area. They were also the dynamic duo and driving force of Sociedad Jose Marti's Debutante Ball, which was for many years the highlight of the Cuban social scene in Los Angeles. They made it possible for many Cuban young girls to be presented into society and they still hold a very special place in the hearts of all of the young ladies who participated in those Debutante Balls. Unfortunately those days are long gone; but the memories that Aleida and Ondina made, live on in our hearts and minds.

Our most sincere condolences to Aleida's children, Iraida(Yayi), Teresa, and Gus(Kiko) as well as the rest of her family. To them I say: your Mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother was a very special lady who will be missed by all of us who knew and loved her.

I am sure that Aleida is now reunited with her husband Luis and have no doubt she and Ondina are up there planning fabulous events in Heaven!

May she Rest in Eternal Peace...

Update for this year's “ A Night in Paris" NYE dance. There is a VERY LIMITED number of tickets still available and will only be sold until December 26 (or until they sell out)!! No more tickets will be available for purchase after December 26! Buy your tickets now before it's too late!! No tickets will be available after December 26 - ON THE 27th THEY WILL BE CONSIDERED OFFICIALLY "SOLD OUT"!!

Feliz Navidad!!!! I have to admit, I "borrowed" this from a text a friend sent me. I thought it was so awesome; I had to share it with all of you! I wish I knew which fabulous artist created this!