The New York based Arte Institute and Teatro do Bairro are organizing "Pessoa in New York" , a series of events in New York and New Jersey celebrating Portugal's Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) one of Europe's greatest Modernist writers.
Georgetown University alumni in Portugal, don't miss the 2013 annual alumni reception in Lisbon.
The event will take place on May 1st, 2013 and feature a few special guests. See the informatio nbelow for additioal details.
Portuguese artist Tiago Estrada is currently showing is work titled "The Wall of Pleasure " at the Rooster Gallery in New York City. The exhibition will be on until April 21st, 2013. Tiago was born in Braga, Portugal, studying painting both in Portugal and in the US.
Portuguese photographer Carlos Couto's interest in photography can be traced back to his childhood in Portugal. It was there that he discovered documentary photography in the pages of the National Geographic. Not only did these images fill his bedroom walls, they also ignited his imagination.
Portuguese actor Pedro Carmo is part of the cast of the Broadway show "Breakfast at Tiffany's", by Truman Capote. Pedro plays the role of José. He is originally from Lisbon, Portugal, where he has worked on stage, in film and television for more than 15 years.
Do you know anyone in Staten Island that was affected by hurricane Sandy? A team of licensed trauma specialists is volunteering in Staten Island to help victims of Sandy deal with the distress / anxiety / panic / irritability / depression that resulted from the devastating hurricane.
Join us on June 16th 2013 for another Portugal Day NY, in Central Park, New York.
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