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Afro-Cuban Bash
An
elegant evening of Afro-Cuban
themed art, food, live music,
and dancing
under the stars on
the banks of the Mississippi River.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Attire: summer whites (optional)
Reidel Farm Estate
5100 East River Road
Fridley, MN 55432
$50.00 in advance/$55.00 at the door
The music and dance
Big NEWS!
Nachito Herrera has confirmed that
he will take the
stage at the event. Check out Nachito's website for information about his upcoming performances at the Ordway, October 5-8, with the Cuban National Orchestra.
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The Q-Band, featuring Viviana Pintado 
This night to remember is anchored by Latin Grammy
nominated pianist and vocalist Viviana Pintado.
Cuban
dance interpretation and instruction by Rene Thompson,
professional choreographer from Havana, Cuba, along
with performances by
“Street to Stage” dancers and
Yeniel "Chini" Perez.
Food Stations
The flavors of Cuba can be sampled at a drink station and any of four food stations that include appetizers, a pork roast, Cuban classics, and “Coppelia” desserts.
Tickets
Purchase tickets online at www.obsidianartscenter.org. Or send checks to Obsidian Arts, 3501 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Benefits
This is a fundraising event for the Minnesota Cuba Committee and Obsidian Arts.
Note: $35.00 of ticket price is tax deductible.
View Event Brochure
For more information call 612-787-3644.
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 The Cuban Five
In September 1998, five Cuban men were imprisoned in the
U.S. for trying to stop Miami exile groups from committing violent acts
against Cuba. More information on the case can be found at
the International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban 5
and the National
Committee to Free the Cuban
Five.
Appeals continue in the case. One of
the current grounds for appeal is the discovery that Miami reporters were being paid by the U.S. government to write
inflammatory articles about the Five while the trial was underway.
On Friday, October 7, 2011, the first
of the five was released from the Florida prison where he spent 13 years
while being unjustly sanctioned. In May 2013, after serving part of three
years of probation in Miami, he was given permission to return to Cuba
permanently.
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