Buen Camino Peregrino!

All good things come from above. James

Ana's Place for the Ordinary.

Ana's Place for the Ordinary.

Buen Camino Peregrino!

Thursday, July 28, 2016

BlACKWHITE - AUGUST 5TH, 2016 MILANDER CENTER FOR ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT





Black/White marks the opening of a number of notable exhibitions which will explore themes such are memory, history, cultural symbolism and enmeshing ideas.

This most recent exhibit is curated by artists Fredy Villamil and Ana Juncadella Barbosa. Deftly disengaging color as language, this exhibition brings together the work of 60 plus artists whose work often deals with the shifting experience of the diaspora and the American identity, loaded questions concerning race and language.

Featured artists include artbyannie (Annie M),Yovani Bauta, Armando Blanco, Liliana Botero, Carlos Camero, Ninoska Perez Castellon, Julio Cesar, Sergio Chavez, Omar Corrales Mora, Delfi Cruces, Raul de la Nuez, Juan de Lara, Zaida del Rio,Gianna de Bartolomeo, Noel Dobarganez, Liliam Dominguez, Marta Echazarreta, Francisco Hernandez - 'Flandez', Adriano Nicot, Victor Fragoso, Franks Christopher, Grisell Gajano, Hiremio Garcia - 'Santa Olaya', Victor Gomez, Rodrigo Guillen, Mildery Guillot, Ariel Hernandez, Frank Izquierdo, Alvaro Labañino, Osvaldo Lemus Suarez, Jefreid Lotti, Carlos Masis, Santos Mendez, Luis Miguel Rodriguez, Miguel Ordoqui, Luis Pardini, Ramon PedrazaAlberto Pujol, Abel Quintero, William Riera, Miguel Rodez, Gilda Sacasas, Juan Gonzalez Sanchez, Randoll Santander, Dania Sierra, Charlie Silva, Miguel Saludes, Damian Yonel, Raul Proenza, Dionisio Rene, Francisco Villamil, Fredy Villamil




In addition, there will be a special presentation by guest artist and  Contemporary Cuban Poet, Mirtha Maria Lopez, who will be sharing her beautiful language and intriguing words from her collection of poems in, "Grises en el alma."


 
Opening Reception and meet and greet the Artists is on August 5th at 7 p.m.. there will be music, lite fare and cocktails.
Admission is free.


Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment
Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment
4800 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida 33012





Artists and Guests,

More than serendipity, BlackWhite was born from a multitude of conversations inside and outside the walls of Milander; the democratization of the curation began months ago.
 
The objective was to introduce new artists to the venue as well as challenge a few existing ones to a thematic exercise - while representing the institution's exigencies, needs and desires - and the artist's will - combined with a deep understanding of the art in conjunction with the physical spaces.
 
Although uncharted at Milander, BlackWhite was truly nurtured by the continual renewal of our relationship to our city, spaces and the concept of bringing an idea to life.
 
Pastorally, we hoped to have achieved the practice of thoughtful, critical engagement with respect for the artists combined with the audience.
 
Thank you to all the Artists in this exhibit, past exhibits and future exhibits.
 
Muchos exitos a todos y gracias de todo corazon.
Ana 


 

Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment

4800 Palm Avenue

Hialeah, Florida 33012

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Ana's Place for the Ordinary!: St. Martha meets Steubenville 2016 - Absolutely Di...

Ana's Place for the Ordinary!: St. Martha meets Steubenville 2016 - Absolutely Di...: ..and this is how our day began departing from St. Martha Catholic Church one Friday morning.  Here they are fabulous Lifeteen group spo...

St. Martha meets Steubenville 2016 - Absolutely Divine!


..and this is how our day began departing from St. Martha Catholic Church one Friday morning.  Here they are 'thee' fabulous Lifeteen group sporting their easy to spot at Steubie yellow Lifeteen shirt - standing by  our Shepard Father Wilfredo Contreras, a gem of a pastor by all accounts - the salt of the earth...

By the by, as a chaperone, I had a sunny yellow tee also. Sweet Sunshine me!

So I had been asking myself, "What is a Steubenville Summer Conference?"


According to the Steubenville's well designed and pristine website, it was described as:

Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio seeks to provide an opportunity for teens to come to know the saving love of Christ by providing a powerful experience of the Catholic Church and its sacramental life.

This conference is specialized to address the resources and needs of today's Catholic youth, organized on a national and regional level. With an exciting line up of speakers, musicians, and presenters, the High School Youth Conference will challenge Catholic youth to stand firm in their faith, rely on the awesome power of Jesus Christ who is their guide, friend, and Savior, and show that faith to the world.

The Sacraments are the highlight of the conference. Teens will join in a dynamic Eucharistic Liturgy during the weekend and will be given the opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There is also a powerful time of Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration. Many teens encounter the Holy Spirit for the first time. This leads to a tremendous conversion for many young people. (I would like to add that there were 3000 youths)

I submit, the above mentioned description is spot on.  To the contrary, the weekend proved to be much more than that.  Boom Boom Pow to the Vitamin JC! It was a high octane kind of weekend.
 



Here are some snip its and side bars for the telling - soup to nuts:

The ride to Orlando

&

 Day One


Chaperones lives matter!




 
 
 
 
Key Note Speaker Chris Padgett -
 
 
This is not exactly what he delivered at Steubie 2016, but this is just a snapshot of the wonderfulness he shared over the course of three days!
 
 
...and there was Pizza before lights out!
 
Day Two
 
 
This day rocked our world.  We never stopped moving ! It kind of reminded me of the movie, "If this is Tuesday, this must be Belgium." And yes, only an old timer like me would know that piece of unnecessary information.
Moving on:
 



 
 
The General Session typically began with the most amazing and inspirational music which set the tone for things to come.
 







 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The amazing heavenly moments happened throughout and no words can describe the transformation and renewals that occurred over the course of the weekend; friendships were formed, bonds were forged and the prevalent words were love and reconciliation!
 
And there was Pizza...
 
Day 3
 
 

Morning mass Father Joe, Father Willy and others.

 
 
 


 
 
 

 
 
Photograph Courtesy of  Dr. Tony Adams - from atop a ladder!
 
 
Da Boys!
 
 
 
 Where you go, I go...I will follow you!
 
 
With Matt Fradd Speaker as we were leaving Center
 
 
Matt Fradd- Key Note 2015
 
 
Katie Hartfiel - Women's Session - Steubenville Main Campus 5 2014  
 
Lead Guitarist in the van!
 
NO More!
 
 
 
 
 
Hats off to Father Wilfredo Contreras, Lifeteen Core Leaders: Carmen Lambert Vazquez and Daphne Dominique, Dr. & Mrs. Tony (Annabelle) Adams and, Denise Verdiguel, Chaperone and Parents for making this happen!
Special thanks to the Big Guy upstairs...it is well with our souls.!

 
 
An added treat: the ride home on the Carmen/Daphne Song Bus!
Enjoy!!!!
 
 Buen Camino Peregrino!
 

We the Chaperones....