Ruben Gonzalez News

Previews: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB at Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley — September 17, 2026

Buena Vista Social Club follows Omara Portuondo as she steps back into the studio and faces the history she once set aside.

THE SONGS WE WRITE To Be Presented At Word Up Community Bookshop

by Marissa Faith Curley — September 6, 2026

The next edition of “The Songs We Write” – the free, original, live music event produced by Word Up Community Bookshop in Washington Heights will be hosted and co-produced by Tamora Wilson.

THE SONGS WE WRITE Returns to Washington Heights This Week

by Stephi Wild — March 4, 2024

The next edition of 'The Songs We Write' - the free, original, live music event produced by Word Up Community Bookshop in Washington Heights will be presented on Friday, March 8 at 7:00pm at Recirculation.

Cuba's PASION DE BUENA VISTA Will Embark on UK Tour Next Year

by Stephi Wild — September 29, 2023

All the way from Havana comes Cuba’s award-winning international hit music & dance show Pasión de Buena Vista, featuring a stunning 17-piece ensemble of incredibly talented musicians, singers and dancers.

THE SONGS WE WRITE Comes to Word Up in June

by Stephi Wild — May 24, 2023

The next edition of “The Songs We Write” – the free, original, live music event produced by Word Up Community Bookshop in Washington Heights will be presented on Friday, June 2nd @ 7:00pm(EST).

THE SONGS WE WRITE Free, Live Original Music Event Comes To Word Up Bookshop In Washington Heights

by A.A. Cristi — February 16, 2023

The next edition of 'The Songs We Write' - the free, original, live music event produced by Word Up Community Bookshop in Washington Heights will be presented on Friday, March 3rd @ 7:00pm(EST).

THE SONGS WE WRITE Comes to Word Up Community Bookshop

by Stephi Wild — October 3, 2022

'The Songs We Write' - the free, original, live music event produced by Word Up Community Bookshop in Washington Heights will be presented on Friday, October 14 @ 7:00pm(EST).

Back To School With ArtsConnection Gala Comes To Chelsea, NY, Hosted By Seth Gilliam

by Stephi Wild — September 19, 2022

ArtsConnection, the 43-year-old arts education nonprofit serving NYC children with comprehensive arts education programs and services will host their Back to School with ArtsConnection Gala on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 6:30 - 10:30 PM at IAC Building, 555 W.

ArtsConnection Hosts Annual Gala Hosted By Seth Gilliam This Month

by Stephi Wild — September 8, 2022

The nonprofit will host Back to School with ArtsConnection Gala on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 6:30 - 10:30 PM at IAC Building, 555 W.

Word Up Bookshop Presents 'The Songs We Write' Virtual Music Event

by Stephi Wild — March 1, 2022

The next edition of 'The Songs We Write' - the free, original music event produced by Word Up Community Bookshop in Washington Heights will be presented virtually via Zoom on Sunday.

Afro-Cuban All Stars Come To USJ

by Stephi Wild — April 8, 2019

The Autorino Center will host the internationally renowned Afro-Cuban All Stars on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 7:30 p.

AFRO-CUBAN ALL STARS Bring Sounds Of Havana To West Hartford

by Julie Musbach — March 20, 2019

The Autorino Center will host the internationally renowned Afro-Cuban All Stars on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 7:30 p.

Afro-Cuban All Stars' A TODA CUBA LE GUSTA Out September 7 + U.S. Live Shows Coming

by Macon Prickett — June 13, 2018

Re-Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analogue tapes and now available for the first time on double 180gm heavyweight vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve as part of World Circuit's classic album series.

Juan De Marcos And The Afro-Cuban All-Stars Make Debut at The Soraya, Today

by BWW News Desk — January 19, 2018

The electrifying Afro-Cuban All-Stars, under the guidance of legendary Juan de Marcos, pay tribute to Cuba's golden age of music when the band makes its debut at The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) today, January 19.

Juan De Marcos And The Afro-Cuban All-Stars Make Debut at The Soraya, 1/19

by A.A. Cristi — December 20, 2017

The electrifying Afro-Cuban All-Stars, under the guidance of legendary Juan de Marcos, pay tribute to Cuba's golden age of music when the band makes its debut at The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) on Friday, January 19.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage All Season Long at The Kimmel Center with ON YOUR FEET! and More

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2017

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is happy to announce season-long programming to celebrate the traditions and vibrancy of Latino culture in Philadelphia and beyond, kicking off during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15, 2017).

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for ANOTHER WORD FOR BEAUTY at The Goodman Theatre

by Tyler Peterson — December 29, 2015

Goodman Theatre begins the new year with a new music-and-movement-filled play: Another Word for Beauty, a world premiere by Academy Award nominee Jose Rivera(The Motorcycle Diaries) inspired by an annual beauty pageant at El Buen Pastor womens prison in Colombia.