LA HABANA 500 explores the arc and trajectory of this city’s fascinating story, identifying and exploring points where Cuban and United States histories intersect.
Wednesday, November 13
Panel Discussion:
The 500-Year Arc of La Habana’s History (Opening event)
Alejandro de la Fuente, professor, Harvard University
Dick Cluster, published author and translator
Hal Klepak, professor emeritus at the Royal Military College of Canada, panel moderator
4-6 PM
Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
450 Grand Concourse, The Bronx
Hostos Community College
Opening Reception:
6 PM
Longwood Art Gallery @Hostos
Hostos Community College
Thursday, November 14
Walking Tour:
The Bronx, Incubator of Cuban Music
Elena Martínez, guide
2-4 PM
Starts at the Hunts Point Station, #6 train, The Bronx, at the plaza above elevator
Panel Discussion:
The Restoration of La Habana: Accomplishments, Projections
Miguel Coyula, former executive, Group for Integrated Development of the Capital and university lecturer
Guadalupe García, associate professor, Tulane University
Belmont Freeman, Belmont Freeman Architects, adjunct professor, Columbia University
Herman Portocarero, former Belgian ambassador to Cuba and published author
Marta Gutman, professor, The City College, CUNY, panel moderator
6-8 PM
Sciame Auditorium (room 107)
Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture
141 Convent Avenue, Manhattan
The City College of New York
Friday, November 15
Walking Tour:
Martí’s New York
Orlando J. Hernández and
Elena Martínez, guides
11 AM-1 PM
West 4th Street Subway Station - Meet in front of IFC theater
Panel Discussion:
La Habana and New York City, an Enduring Relationship
Lisandro Pérez, professor, John Jay College, CUNY
Nancy Raquel Mirabal, professor, University of Maryland
Orlando J. Hernández, professor emeritus, Hostos Community College, CUNY
John Gutiérrez, assistant professor, John Jay College, CUNY, panel moderator
3-5 PM
9th Floor Conference Room, New Building
524 W 59th St., Manhattan
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Reception:
5-6 PM
New Building
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Concert:
HAVANA JAM
Yunior Terry & Son de Altura featuring
David Oquendo with special guests
Eddy Zervigon,
Gema and
Adolphus González
7:30 PM
Repertory Theater, Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture
450 Grand Concourse, The Bronx
Reserved seating: $25 (Seniors $20, students $5)
Tickets: www.hostoscenter.org or Box Office 718-518-4455
For information and to register for the walking tours, please call: 718-518-4410, or
Email:
Habana500@hostos.cuny.edu.
Sponsored by:
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
The City College of New York
of The City University of New York
In collaboration with the School of Visual Arts
