The prestigious photographer Peter Turnley (Indiana, 1955) will open next November 13 at the National Museum of Fine Arts, in Havana (MNBA by its Spanish acronym), the first solo exhibition of an American photographer in the history of that institution.
Buena Vista Social Club performs in New York
The prestigious Cuban band Buena Vista Social Club performed this Tuesday night at The Beacon Theatre in New York city, as part of its Farewell Tour through the United States.
International Trade Fair kicks off in Havana
HAVANA, Cuba, Nov 2 (acn) The 33rd Havana International Trade Fair, FIHAV 2015, will open this Monday at its traditional headquarters, the fairground EXPOCUBA.
Italian PM Plans to Strengthen Cultural Ties with Cuba
Matteo Renzi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic said on Wednesday at Havana's Higher Arts Institute that his country is interested in strengthening cultural ties with Cuba.
Al Mayadeen Gives Fidel Merit to Life Award
The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, has been given the Merit to Life Award by the pan-Arab channel Al Mayadeen, which was handed over on Tuesday in this capital.
Ibero-American Congress of Thought wraps up in Eastern Cuba
Some 150 Cuban and foreign researchers will close today the debate sessions developed from October 25 as part of the activities of the 10th Ibero-American Congress of Thought.
TV Stations of Brazil and Cuba Sign Cooperation Accord
The President of the Cuban Radio and Television Institute (ICRT), Danylo Sirio and the Programming Director of the Brazilian Television Chain TVT, Antonio Jordao Pacheco, signed on Monday a cooperation agreement within the context of the ongoing 2nd Radio and Television Convention.
Miguel Barnet Receives Honorary Doctorate in Yucatan
Miguel Barnet, president of the Association of Cuban Writers and Artists (UNEAC), received on Tuesday an honorary doctorate during the International Festival of Mayan Culture, under way in Merida, Yucatan.
Muelle Real de Cienfuegos: Between History and Cultural Practices
The Muelle Real located in the city of Cienfuegos also known as the Pearl of the South is host to events that marks the history of the region and is currently considered a space for social and cultural gatherings.
Cuban artist opens mural to mark Culture Day
Reynaldo L. Alvarez Villamil, artistically known as Villamil, will open tomorrow the mural Desde lo profundo in honor of the Day of Cuban Culture.
Premiere in New York with Cuban-Made Puppets
La Gloria (Glory), soon-to-be premiered by the U.S. group SEA Theater, based in New York and directed by Manuel Moran, will include designs conceived at the workshop of Cuban artist Zenen Calero, located in the city of Matanzas.
Cuban Irene Rodriguez Company Takes Flamenco dance to the U.S.
The Cuban Company of Irene Rodriguez, an exponent of flamenco dance, will perform on Saturday at the Moore Theater of Seattle, as part of a current tour of the United States.
Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba Company to Tour the U.S.
The Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba Company will perform for the eighth time in the United States with a new show full of good Cuban music, announced the group's director.
Book Fidel Castro: Guerrillero del Tiempo Presented in Shanghai
The book Fidel Castro: Guerrillero del Tiempo, with foreword by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution himself, was presented in Shanghai -China's second largest city- by its author, Katiuska Blanco, the daily Granma newspaper reported.
Buena Vista Social Club: Cuban Music at the White House
The Cuban music group Buena Vista Social Club, a Grammy winner, will perform on Thursday at the White House, as part of celebrations for the Hispanic Cultural Heritage festival this month.