MARCH 19 --- COMADRES OUTING TO SOFRITO

Many thanks to Comadre Jacklyn Rosa, Director of Artists for Creative Theatre, for the invitation and discount to see Organic Sofrito by Venessa Diaz.  The one-woman show was held at the Flamboyant Theatre, and proceeds went to the Mariafund to help victims in Puerto Rico.

Over 22 Comadres were present to enjoy the show.  Some even had an early supper at El Castillo del Jagua.  (The mofongo was delicious!)  It was a great night, a wonderful show.  Again, many thanks to Jacklyn for the invitation, and Congratulations to Venessa on her grand performance.

And a big Thank You to all the Comadres who attend.  

                                   Comadres with Venessa Diaz (with flowers) and Jacklyn (in hat)

LOVE HANGING WITH #MYCOMADRES !!!

FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Hola, #MyComadres.

Here's our group photo from the January 2018 Comadres Birthday Celebration:

Happy 2018. Happy Birthday.

Now we are gearing up for fun in February; see below.  Join us!

February 6 (Tuesday) – COMADRAZO – WEAR RED!

Join us on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 6:00pm at the American Diabetes Association at 333 7th Avenue, btwn 28 & 29 streets.

Remember to bring your ID, a friend or two, and something to eat /drink and share. And, to wear RED.

**RSVP to the eventbrite invitation or email us to confirm attendance.**

February 20 (Tuesday) – NEW!  TWITTER BOOK CLUB CHAT

NEW!  We are starting an online Twitter Book Club Chat on Tuesday, February 20, 6:30pm EST.   Follow us at @ReadLatinoLit, and please use our hashtags #ReadLatinoLit and #MyComadres.

Our Book of the Month is THAT WAS THEN by Julia Amante. 

Book Summary:  Dr. Grace Montoya won a battle with cancer five years earlier, but now she is sick again, and while Grace thinks it’s time to pass down lessons to her daughters before it’s too late, those who love her plan to save her. Her colleagues have medical cures, her mother has made a deal with God, but it’s her 17-year-old daughter, Jessica who devises the most unexpected medicine of all – finding her Mom’s true love.

February 26 (Monday) – BOOK CLUB TELECONFERENCE

Every month we chat with our Author of the Month. On Monday, February 26, 8:00pm EST, we’ll be chatting with author Julia Amante (THAT WAS THEN).  Members are welcomed to send in questions on the book or the author.

Register today at www.latinolit.com.  Early registrants may win a free book.   

We hope to see you at any or all these events. 

LAS COMADRES NYC NETWORK MODERATORS

Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Las Comadres Book Club Discussion Leaders

Maria, Dora Maria, Nikki & Tess

#MyComadres

#ComadresFun

#ReadLatinoLit

MOSAIC WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST MANNY VEGA

It’s always a fun day when I get to spend it with #MyComadres!

Thanks to Comadre Nydia Marsella for arranging a private mosaic workshop with artist Manny Vega on Saturday, January 27.  Manny specializes in Murals, Illustration, Printmaking, Beadwork, Theatrical and Costume Design.  Many of you might have seen the beautiful mosaic he created for the old La Casa Azul Bookstore; plus, his other mosaics around Harlem. To learn more about Manny and see his work, visit him at http://artbymannyvega.com.

All Comadres finished their mosaic masterpieces during the workshop. We are happy to share pictures of our “collaboration” with Manny. #ComadresFun!

Manny helping Christina.

Comadres and Manny

Comadres and Manny part2

AND HERE ARE OUR FINAL PRODUCTS!

#MyComadres

#ComadresFun

JANUARY 2018 -- CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Happy New Year, Comadres!   Felicidades! 

Here is our calendar of events for January 2018:

Jan 4 (thurs)— An Evening with Author Erika Sanchez, 6:00pm, Solas Bar, 232 East 9th Street.  Free admission. Cash Bar. Bring friend and munchies to share.

Jan 5 (fri)— Three Kings Day Parade. Meet at 10:30am at El Museo del Barrio (1230 5th Ave at 105 St). We’ll end with lunch at La Fonda.  If you are interested, please email us at lascomadresNY@gmail.com so we have accurate number for restaurant. 

Jan 9 (tues)— Comadrazo Birthday Celebration

6:00pm Institutional Investor (1120 6th Ave at 43rd St).  

We are celebrating the New Year and everybody’s birthday!  

We’ll provide the cake! You bring ID, munchies to share AND a small birthday gift for a fellow Comadre.  Watch for the Eventbrite invitation coming soon. 

Jan 16 (tues)— Comadres Book Club Meeting, 6:00pm, Atrium Lobby, Philip Morris Bldg, 120 Park Ave at 42nd Street (across from Grand Central Station). Look for Comadres table. Our first book of the year is IT'S NEWS TO ME by Olga Campos Benz.

Jan 27 (sat)— Mosaic Workshop with El Barrio artist Manny Vega. Cost= $25. Workshop is limited to 15 people. If you are interested, please email us at lascomadresny@gmail.com. 

Las Comadres NYC Network Facilitators

Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Book Club Discussion Leaders

Maria, Dora, Nikki & Tess

COMADRES BOOK CLUB -- JANUARY 16 (TUES)

The Comadres & Friends Book Club is back.  Join us!

Date:   Tuesday, January 16

Time:    6:00pm

Location:   Atrium Lobby, Phillip Morris Bldg, 120 Park Avenue at 42nd Street (across from Grand Central Station)

Book:  IT'S NEWS TO ME by Olga Campos Benz 

BOOK SUMMARY:  Marissa Cavelo awakens under an alcohol-induced fog and has just minutes to get to a meeting at the television station where she works. She’s sure her career is doomed. Three days earlier, her chaotic adventure begins as a reporter and anchor at KATX-TV in Austin, Texas. While trying to prove to her station manager and back-stabbing co-workers that she is more than a pretty Latina who’s only good for fluff pieces, Marissa stumbles upon a huge exclusive, and suddenly finds herself up against ruthless criminals who’ll do anything—including taking down a news crew if necessary—to keep illegal activities from being uncovered.

 

Besides professional obstacles, she also faces a widening disconnect from her identical twin sister, Carissa. CC as she's called, resents her sister’s growing popularity as a celebrity and is desperate to get out from behind Marissa’s shadow, but what CC is willing to do to forge her own identity is unthinkable.  Through all this, Marissa finds herself sexually drawn to her handsome photographer, Ken. Armed with a bottle of tequila, they come up with a kick-ass exposé in hopes of uncovering Austin’s scandal of the decade.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Olga Campos Benz is one of the most honored anchor/reporters ever to grace the Texas airwaves. A University of Texas graduate, Olga spent more than 30 years covering the biggest news stories in Houston, Corpus Christi and Austin, Texas. She serves on several non-profit boards including the Writers’ League of Texas and as an Advisory Council member of the University of Texas’ Division of Diversity and Community Engagement. In 2013, the Austin Business Journal named her among the “Profiles in Power: Women of Influence.” She is a 2014 inductee into the City of Austin Commission for Women Hall of Fame and the 2015 Distinguished Alum of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Austin Leadership Program. 

 

*** TELECONFERENCE ***  The January Teleconference with Olga will be on Monday, January 22.  Register at www.latinolit.com and you may win a free book.

Las Comadres & Friends Book Club Discussion Leaders

Maria, Dora Maria, Nikki & Tess

www.latinolit.com

#ReadLatinoLit

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

Hola, Comadres!

We thank Comadre Melanie Iglesias Perez and Simon & Schuster for hosting us this month. And, we thank all of you who brought in contributions for the Canned Food Drive.

Save the Date! Friday, January 5, 2018, for our annual outing to the Three Kings Day Parade.  We’ll meet at El Museo del Barrio and go from there to the parade; we’ll end with lunch at La Fonda.

#MyComadres Campaign.  We are looking for photos and mini stories about how YOU became a Comadre, and how this group has inspired or helped you in any way. We want to share our stories as we connect with each other and with other Latinas in our city and everywhere. Please send your photos and stories to lascomadresNY@gmail.com.

We Thank You All for your support this past year, and wish everyone a Feliz Navidad and a

Happy New Year!

Las Comadres NYC Network Facilitators

Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Las Comadres Book Club Discussion Leaders

Maria, Dora Maria, Nikki & Tess .

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bronx Comadrazo.  Comadres Yadhira Gonzalez Taylor and Vivian Cotte have started a Comadrazo in the Bronx. Their second Comadrazo is Saturday, December 16, 12noon, at Poe Park Visitor’s Center. For more information, email viv@arteacreative.com.

Job Opportunities. Please remember to let us know of any job opportunities, volunteer positions or upcoming events you come across that would be of benefit to a fellow Comadre. Email us at lascomadresNY@gmail.com.

NEW COMADRES!  Welcome! Please make sure to sign up for our group list serv by registering at:  http://lascomadres.com/lco/join-las-comadres/.  

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE FOR NEW YEAR!

Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience. – Paulo Coelho

  
  

#MYCOMADRES. MEET COMADRE C.C. AMAYA

C.C. Amaya is a writer, editor, and consultant residing in New York City. After 10 years of editorial and communication experience, C.C. Amaya has launched its digital media marketing, content creation, and writing services to small businesses and the general public. With a focus on imagination and sophistication, C.C. Amaya aims to create beautiful and effective content for all of her clients and collaborators. Writing for C.C. Amaya is not only a passion, but a way to document beauty. You can follow her journey to document the beautiful on: Facebook (@ccamayainc), Instagram (@c.c.amayainc), and Twitter (@cyndiamaya).