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WHAT’S ON ! 2013 HAVANA APRIL The Montecristo Cup Golf Tournament 25-27 April 2013 The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes celebrates its 100th Birthday April 19 page 3 Old Havana: City in Motion Modern Dance Festival April 10-14 page 7 .COM Cuba Absolutely is an independent platform, which seeks to showcase the best in Cuba culture, life-style, sport, travel and much more... we seek to explore Cuba through the eyes of the best writers, photographers and filmmakers, both Cuban and international, who live work, travel and play in Cuba. Beautiful pictures, great videos, opinionated reviews, insightful articles and inside tips. ALL ABOUT CUBA, ALL THE TIME HIGHLIGHTS HAVANA RESTAURANT GUIDE We have reviewed over 150 places to eat in Havana from the coolest new paladar to the old favorites. Check out. The Ultimate Guide to Dining out in Havana. Like us on Facebook for beautiful images, links to interesting articles and regular updates. 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While golf may ruin a good walk for some we love the 6,856 yards course which is a beachfront links along a gorgeous coastline mixed with tropical parkland and Florida lakes Back in Havana from April 10 to 14th the old city dances. Plazas, parks, streets, museums and old rambling houses become possessed by the spirit of dance, which invoked by dancer and choreographer Isabel Bustos and her company Retazos—Bits and Pieces—turns balconies, windows, stairs and centenary walls into stages, for the 18th International Dance Festival in Urban Landscapes Old Havana: City in Motion. We have more restaurant reviews, updates to the best bars in Havana and much more… We hope you enjoy this review. Any feedback and/or notices about events are always appreciated. You can contact us at CubaAbsolutely@gmail.com * So says a character in Roberto Fernández's Raining Backwards Cover picture by Abel Ernesto ART | 3 CINEMA | 6 DANCE | 9 MUSIC | 11 PERFORMING ARTS | 16 FOR KIDS | 17 AUCTION OF CUBAN PHOTOGRAPHY | 18 THE MONTECRISTO CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT | 19 CONTEMPORARY BARS & CLUBS | 20 HAVANA RESTAURANT GUIDE | 21 ELENA’S UP & DOWNS TO DINING OUT IN HAVANA? | 22 ADDRESS BOOK | 24 www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM ART WHAT’ S ON HAVAN A ! THE MUSEO NACIONAL DE BELLAS ARTES CELEBRATES ITS 100TH BIRTHDAY Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes Opens April 19 The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is celebrating its 100th birthday with two exhibitions related to the anniversary: El Museo Nacional de Cuba. Orígenes de la colección, refers to the museum’s first exhibition in 1913 and shows pieces from its present collections and others which later became part of the collections of other Havana museums. Hitos. Crecimiento de la colección de arte en el Museo Nacional (1913-1963) includes significant instances in the museum’s life, such as the loan of artwork by the San Alejandro Art Academy in 1913, the purchase of pieces from the Italian collector Salvatore Buffardi in 1925, and the legacy of Rafael Carvajal in 1954. From April 2426, experts will lecture on such topics as collecting, restoring, education and promotion CLOTHES LINES: PERFORMANCE ART UNDER THE SUN by Ricardo Alberto Pérez We live in a country that could not be thought without the presence of clothes lines. They are often as diverse and unique as this island’s citizens. The lines that are fixed on rooftops, balconies, inner courtyards or back gardens acquire amazing colors and a Caribbean recklessness that does not rule out the kitchen rags that have seen better days, or undergarments of every shape, color and size, which are exposed unashamedly... Read full article FACES OF A CITY by Victoria Alcalá Buildings and people have a strange way of resembling each other. Some houses are sassy and coquette like 15-year-old girls, while some are somber and grave like monks. Many seem to miss the “good old days” of times gone by with the use of cosmetics. Surcos de la ciudad [Furrows of the City] was a project by renowned artists JR (France) and José Parlá (US), exhibited during the 11th Havana Art Biennial, which took over the city’s public spaces. Twenty-five elderly Cubans were photographed by JR and their faces were reproduced on a number of... Read full article page 3 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM ART Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes WHAT’ S ON HAVAN A (Edificio de Arte Cubano) Through April 29 Gritos en la pared. Hitos del cartel cubano contemporáneo, is a collection of 200 posters (1959-2012), most of which are related to the cinema, and the others fall within the category of economic, social and political propaganda. (Edificio de Arte Internacion al) Through April 29 The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is celebrating its 100th birthday with two exhibitions related to the anniversary: El Museo Nacional de Cuba. Orígenes de la colección, refers to the museum’s first exhibition in 1913 and shows pieces from its present collections and others which later became part of the collections of other Havana museums. Hitos. Crecimiento de la colección de arte en el Museo Nacional (1913-1963) includes significant instances in the museum’s life, such as the loan of artwork by the San Alejandro Art Academy in 1913, the purchase of pieces from the Italian collector Salvatore Buffardi in 1925, and the legacy of Rafael Carvajal in 1954. From April 24-26, experts will lecture on such topics as collecting, restoring, education and promotion Throughout An exhibition of posters Centro April Hispano from present-day Poland, a Americano country with a long and de Cultura successful tradition in graphic art. A discussion on the role of posters in view of the changes in Cuba today will take place on April 22, 9:30am. page 4 | Apr La Acacia ! Throughout Sex in the City, Havana’s April most buzzed about art exhibition in years: A smorgasbord of homoerotic art brought together under the guidance of curator Piter Ortega. The lineup features such internationally recognized artists as Roberto Fabelo, Rocío García, Duvier del Dago, Humberto Díaz, René Peña, Jorge López Pardo, and Adonis Flores, as well as younger artists whose work is emerging in artworld circuits: Lancelot Alonso, Stainless, Yenisley Yanes, Tai Ma Campos, Álvaro José Brunet, William Acosta, and Julio Ferrer, among others. The idea behind this generational intermingling is to stimulate a dialogue around the homosexual discourse in art, in all its facets: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender. Factoría Habana Throughout El viaje (Paredes que April hablan) an exhibition by Antonio Eligio Fernández (Tonel), who has used caricature, drawing, painting, sculpture and installation to review--from an aesthetics that draws closely from conceptualism and minimalism—the everyday events close to him, as well as the universal instincts of man. Pieces made in the 1990s dialogue with the artist’s most recent production, in a transition from the individual to the collective and universal, in which drawing takes center stage. On April 21, 3pm, Professor Hilda María Rodríguez will deliver a lecture on the life and work of the artist. www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM ART Casa Victor Hugo Galería Habana Throughout April Throughout April WHAT’ S ON HAVAN A Pintar La Habana by Cuban artist Roberto Rodríguez Calafell is a collection of 28 oil and tempera paintings that reflect city scenes by means of the techniques of Impressionism inherited from the French artists Monet, Renoir and Degas. Solo show by Carlos Quintana, who drawing from expressionism, art informel and surrealism, ironically, and sometimes irreverently, explores the surrounding reality, his dreams, fears and obsessions Salón Del Monte, Hotel Ambos Mundo Throughout April Sinestesia, by Idán L. Ferrás Hernández, explores the expressive potentials of abstraction. Galería Orígenes Throughout April Marinas, an exhibition by artist Zaida del Río that focuses on the orisha Yemayá, which in the Yoruba religion is the queen of the seas. ! Galería de Throughout Humor a tres manos, a la Biblioteca April selection of the work of Pública three masters of political Rubén and social caricatures: Martínez Arístidez E. Hernández Villena (Ares), Ángel Boligán and Reinaldo Tamayo. Casa del Throughout Alboroto quieto, a Benemérito April collection of 30 ceramic de las pieces, is the result of the Américas project of the same name Benito sponsored by sculptor Juárez Tomás Núñez during the 11th Havana Art Biennial. Palacio de Throughout Pensando el arte con una April Lombillo sonrisa, an exhibition of more than 40 prizewinning caricatures from previous International Humor Biennals, while Paradigmas del humor gráfico en la Cuba republicana will exhibit a sample of caricatures made in the days of Republican Cuba, which are part of the Humor Museum’s collection. Galería del Throughout Amo a mi patria, Perú, Palacio de April solo exhibition by artist Gobierno Félix Espinosa Vargas. El viaje (Paredes que hablan) Antonio Eligio Fernández (Tonel) page 5 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM CINEMA XII Muestra Joven ICAIC Festival for Young Film-makers: April 2-7, 2013 Several movie theaters in Havana will host this event which focuses on new young Cuban video/filmmakers. The videos or films that have been presented for the competition includes 33 fiction films, 28 documentaries and 11 animation films. The following are some of the competing films: Fiction Documentaries Melaza, by Carlos Lechuga, one of the films that represented Cuba in the recent HAvana International Festival of New Latin American Cinema. Plegaria, by Eyder Armas. Zona de conflicto I—codirected with Leonardo Gómez—and Zona de conflicto III, by Eyder Armas. Doble impacto, by Alejandro Arango Reunión de padres, by Carlos Melián. Sin metro, by Ana Alpízar. El diario de Yohandry y Yusniel, by Juan Pablo Daranas, from the series Ojos que te miran; and Tótem y Superación by Nestor Siré. Oslo, by Luis Ernesto Doñas. Animated Films Chispa, Contra reloj y MPérez Jr; by Javier Coello and Saddam Sánchez. La madre and Coronas y cascabeles, both by Ivette Ávila. I from the series Suicidios, by Javier Rivero. Crecimiento by Javier Rivero. Reflexión, by Milena Almira. The Making Movies section will examine five projects: Camino a casa (written and directed by Juan Pablo Daranas) No Country for Old Squares (written and directed by Yolanda Durán Fernández and Robiert Luque Pérez) París, puertas abiertas (written and directed by Marta María Borrás) Partir (written and directed by Estela Martínez); and Uno más, uno menos (written and directed by Juan Carlos Ceballos). Koala, by Yimit Ramírez and Claudia Claremi. Iris, by Erian Ruiz. El receso, by Damián Sainz. Felicidades, fulana, en tu día, by Alejandro Arango; Tiempo de partir, by Ana Alpízar; El chat—codirected with Cosette Celecia—and Fotograma inconcluso by Yaima Cabezas. page 6 | Apr As usual, there will be film showings, plus a film poster competition, a workshop on script writing by Rafael Cobos from Spain and a course on short film distribution. www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM 16th French Film Festival (April 13 -30) UNTOUCHABLES (2011) After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caretaker. Directors: Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano Writers: Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano Stars: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny | See full cast and crew PROGRAM Cine Chaplin Calle 23 e/ 10 y 12, Vedado. Tlf. 831-1101 FRI 12 8:30 pm Opening with the film Untouchables presented by Christophe Barratier and Nouredine Essadi from CINEMANIA (by invitation) SAT 13 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm Tribute to Pierre Etaix: MIENTRAS HAYA SALUD (Solo Cuenta La Salud) / TANT QU’ON A LA SANTÉ - RUPTURA / RUPTURE (Presented by Pierre Étaix) Intocable / UNTOUCHABLES TUE 16 8:00 pm 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm Tribute to Pierre Etaix: El Pretendiente (El Suspirante) / Le soupirant - Feliz Aniversario / Heureux Anniversaire (Presented by Pierre Étaix) Los seductores / L’ARNACOEUR SUN 14 8:00 pm JAPPELOUP (Presented by its director Pascal Judelewicz) 2:00 pm Regreso al pasado / CASE DÉPART WED 17 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm JAPPELOUP Miradas Múltiples (La Máquina Loca) (Presented by its director Emilio Maillé) 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Los seductores / L’ARNACOEUR Sandrine Bonnaire, A Great Actress: Ella Se Llama Sabine / ELLE S’APPELLE SABINE (Presented by its director Sandrine Bonnaire) THU 18 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm MON 15 ¿y si vivimos todos juntos? / ET SI ON VIVAIT TOUS ENSEMBLE? 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Besos franceses / THE FRENCH KISSERS – LES BEAUX GOSSES Las nieves del kilimanjaro / LES NEIGES DU KILIMANJARO page 7 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM 16th French Film Festival PROGRAM (contin) Cine Chaplin FRI 19 TUE 25 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm Las nieves del kilimanjaro / LES NEIGES DU KILIMANJARO Los infieles / LES INFIDÈLES 8:00 pm 8:00 pm El nombre / LE PRÉNOM Cuenta atrás / A BOUT PORTANT FRI 26 SAT 20 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm El nombre / LE PRÉNOM cuenta atrás / A BOUT PORTANT 8:00 pm El skylab / LE SKYLAB SUN 21 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm El skylab / LE SKYLAB 8:00 pm La vida en el rancho / LA VIE AU RANCH SAT 27 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm La vida en el rancho / LA VIE AU RANCH 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Homenaje a pierre etaix: yoyo – en buenas condiciones / EN PLEINE FORME POLISSE SUN 28 MON 22 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm POLISSE Un feliz acontecimiento / UN HEUREUX EVENEMENT 8:00 pm 8:00 pm ¿y ahora adónde vamos? / ET MAINTENANT ON VA OÙ? Tribute to Pierre Etaix: EL país de la abundancia / PAYS DE COCAGNE - En buenas condiciones / EN PLEINE FORME MON 29 TUE 23 2:00 pm 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm Miradas múltiples (LA MÁQUINA LOCA) ¿y ahora adónde vamos? / ET MAINTENANT ON VA OÙ? 5:00 pm 8:00 pm Declaración de guerra / LA GUERRE EST DÉCLARÉE WED 24 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm Declaración de guerra / LA GUERRE EST DÉCLARÉE 8:00 pm Tribute to Pierre Etaix: El Gran Amor / LE GRAND AMOUR - Feliz Aniversario / HEUREUX ANNIVERSAIRE page 8 | Apr Regreso al pasado / Case Départ 8:00 pm Un feliz acontecimiento / UN HEUREUX EVENEMENT TUE 30 2:00 pm Regreso al pasado / CASE DÉPART 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm Sandrine bonnaire, una gran actriz: ella se llama sabine / ELLE S’APPELLE SABINE www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM DANCE WHAT’ S ON HAVAN A ! 18TH INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL IN URBAN LANDSCAPES OLD HAVANA: CITY IN MOTION Museums and open spaces of Old Havana April 10-14 Whoever visits Old Havana´s Historical Centre in April will find a surprising sight: the old city dances. Plazas, parks, streets, museums and old rambling houses seem to be possessed by the spirit of dance, which invoked by dancer and choreographer Isabel Bustos and her company Retazos—Bits and Pieces—turns balconies, windows, stairs and centenary walls into stages, for the 18th International Dance Festival in Urban Landscapes Old Havana: City in Motion, which announces the following program: APRIL 10, 4PM, MUSEO DE LA ORFEBRERÍA: Opening of the exhibition Palpitar, by Alberto Valladares, with small and large sculptures made in silver, steel, bronze, copper, ceramics and marble, inspired in Alicia Alonso’s dance. APRIL 10, 9PM, PLAZA DE ARMAS: Opening ceremony with the first night performance of Un corazón que palpita, by the Retazos Dance Company directed by Isabel Bustos. APRIL 10-14 6pm: Performances at Casa Benito Juárez. 7pm: Performances at Casa Guayasamín. 8pm: Performances at Casa de África. 9pm: Performances at Las Carolinas, the Retazos Dance Company headquarters APRIL 13, 9PM, VITRINA DE VALONIA: Theoretical event “A Conversation with Dance” among dancers and choreographers. APRIL 14, 9PM, PLAZA DE ARMAS: Closing ceremony. ISABEL BUSTOS: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL by Margaret Atkins At Las Carolinas theater, in the heart of Old Havana, we are welcomed by a woman with a tender Andean gaze that however betrays Andalusian passions and an indomitable Araucanian spirit. Born in Chile, Isabel Bustos came to Cuba as a child where she grew up against the background of revolutionary Cuba in the early decades... Read full article page 9 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM DANCE WHAT’ S ON Contemporary Dance HAVAN A Ballet ! Teatro Teatro Raquel Raquel Revuelta Revuelta Sala Avellaneda. Teatro Nacional Apr 5-7, 8:30pm Apr 21, 8:30pm DanzAbierta, one of the boldest and more creative Cuban dance companies today, reruns MalSon, choreographed by Susana Pous, music and videos by X Alfonso. According to the critic Ismael Albelo, MalSon is “Cuban and universal, contemporary and multimedic, loving and heartrending, encouraging and devastating, a true contemporary and eternal work of art, which, by way of dance, has managed to deal with the dynamic, the narrative and the conceptual at the same time.” The Ballet Nacional de Cuba presents its own version of Don Quixote, choreography by Alicia Alonso, Marta García and María Elena Llorente based on Marius Petipa’s original and Alexander Gorski’s versión, with music by Ludwig Minkus. Apr 12-14, 8:30 pm Todo x uno (All for One) presents successful oneman/women shows of recent years: Abel Berenguer (DanzAbierta) in Instinto de conservación; Daile Carrazana, Non, by Osnel Delgado, choreographer and director of the Mal Paso Project; Sandra Ramy, Mi trabajo es usted; the Indian dancer Shanti Pillai, Permanent Address; Gabriela Burdsall (Danza Contemporánea de Cuba) Medea Reload, and Tokonoma, (Havana Queen Company). Apr 19-21, 8:30 pm Danza Teatro Persona, directed by Sandra Ramy, will produce Detrás de nadie, in which the performers erase the borders between theater and dance. Apr 26-27, 8:30pm; 28, 5pm Concert program by the Ballet Nacional de Cuba: Umbral (choreography by Alicia Alonso, music by Johann Christian Bach, set design Zaida del Río); Evasión (choreography by Hilda Riveros, music by Seneville-Toussaint, design by Ricardo Reymena, based on the book of the same name by Marcelo Pogolotti); Flora (choreography by Gustavo Herrera, music by Sergio Vitier, set design Ricardo Reymena, based on René Portocarrero’s series of paintings of the same name); Cuadros en una exposición (choreography by Alicia Alonso, music by Modest Mussorgski, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel), with works by painters (in oreder of appearance in the ballet): Alfredo Sosabravo, Roberto Fabelo, Ángel Ramírez, Zaida del Río, Gólgota, William Hernández, Arturo Montoto, Alicia Leal, Nelson Domínguez, Ileana Mulet and Cosme Proenza, costume design by Roberto Fabelo, Zaida del Río, Gólgota, Alicia Leal, Nelson Domínguez, Ileana Mulet and Ricardo Reymena. Apr 26-28, 8:30pm Another rerun by DanzAbierta: Susana Pous’s Showroom, a piece of complex technical and conceptual choreography with few dancers on stage and a preference for improvisation. Appropriate lighting, attractive and functional wardrobe, and X Alfonso’s music, which practically becomes the protagonist of the piece given its excellence, both in the stylization of different genres of Cuban popular music and its perfect balance with the dance per se. Rumba El Palenque Saturdays, 3pm El Patio de la Rumba: weekly meeting with rumba dancers and musicians from the Conjunto Folklórico Nacional and guests. El Beduino page 10 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM MUSIC WHAT’ S ON HAVAN A ! ADRIÁN BERAZAÍN IN CONCERT Sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional, April 13, 8:30 pm This young singer-songwriter, who quickly has become a favorite among Cuban youth, mixes rock music with Cuban rhythms in his songs, which reflect his own concerns and that of his peers in a present-day fashion. JUAN FORMELL Y LOS VAN VAN - UP CLOSE & PERSONAL by Ricardo Alberto Pérez “I don’t dance.” This simple statement by a Cuban always takes people by surprise. But coming from the director of the most famous dance band in Cuba that has become part of the musical history of the island, it is almost unbelievable Read full article RAP Apr, 6, 8pm Yimi Konclase. La Madriguera Cancha de Apr, 13, 2pm Cojímar Anónimo Consejo and Brebaje Man. Apr, 13, Jardines del Teatro 5pm Mella Hermanazos. Parque de Santos Suárez Apr, 19, 5pm page 11 | Apr Casa de la Apr, 20, Cultura de 6pm Guanabaco Primera Base. 12 y 17 Apr, 26, 7pm Mano Armada Maqueta de La Habana Apr, 27, 5pm Hermanazos. Adverzario. www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM MUSIC JAZZ La Zorra y el Cuervo 10pm to 2am Mon 1 Emilio Martínez and Saxofilia Tue 2 Denis Carbó and Balance Wed 3 Eduardo Barroetabeña and Oddara Thu 4 Roberto Fonseca and Temperamento Fri 5 Michel Herrera and Joven Jazz Sat 6 Yasek Manzano and his group Sun 7 Emilio Martini and su trío Mon 8 Jesús Fuentes and Tomas Connection Tue 9 David Faya and Camino a Santiago Wed 10 Alexis Bosch and Proyecto Jazz Thu 11 Michel Herrera and Joven Jazz Fri 12 Oscar Valdes & Diakara Sat 13 Bellita & Jazztumbata Sun 14 Lazaro Valdez & Son Jazz Mon 15 Jorge Luis Pacheco & Trio Tue 16 Denis Carbo & Balance Wed 17 Eduardo Barroetabena & Oddara Thu 18 Pablo Menendez & Mezcla Fri 19 Michel Herrera & Joven Jazz Sat 20 Emilio Martini and su trío Sun 21 Grupo Canela Mon 22 Jorge Luis Pacheco & Trio Tue 23 Denis Carbo & Balance Wed 24 Alexis Bosch & Proyecto Jazz Cubano Thu 25 Michel Herrera & Joven Jazz Fri 26 Oscar Valdes & Diakara Sat 27 Bellita & Jazztumbata Mon 29 David Faya & Camino a Santiago & invited guests in JAM session Tue 30 Denis Carbo & Balance & invited guests in JAM session page 12 | Apr Café Concert Adagio Sundays, 10 pm Sundays, Centro 10:00 pm Cultural Fresa y Chocolate Performance by the band Aire de Concierto Jazz with Julito Padrón and David Alfaro Delirio Habanero (Teatro Nacional) Sundays, 5pm Performances by Michel Herrera. Jazz Café Apr 1, 10:30 pm Performance by pianist and composer Roberto Fonseca Casa del ALBA Apr 13, 6pm Ruy López Nussa and La Academia ROCK Casa de la Saturdays, 5pm Music Miramar Café Cantante, Teatro Nacional Sundays, 4 pm Performances of the rock band Gens Los Kents, a “dinosaur” of Cuban rock, play their hits from the 60s and 70s. www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM MUSIC Contemporary fusion & electronic Discoteca Escaleras al Cielo Apr 21, 10pm Wichy D´Vedado, one of the most famous DJs in Havana with the best of World music. Casa de la Mondays, 5pm Music Miramar The fusion band El Micha with performances every Monday. Tuesdays, 5pm Habana de Primera performs selections of their repertoire which includes salsa, balads, jazz and much more. Fridays, 10pm With Son as the foundation of their music, the band Klimax, directed by Giraldo Piloto, incorporates elements from jazz, pop, rap and punk, as well as Caribbean rhythms. Sundays, Centro Cultural El 5pm Sauce Teatro Miramar Apr 6, 8:30pm page 13 | Apr April 3-7, Ciego de Ávila city Aceituna sin Hueso and their lead violin put out an interesting interaction of Celtic, Indian and Cuban sounds Mondays, Centro 10pm Cultural Fresa y Chocolate Saturdays, 5pm 10TH PIÑA COLADA FESTIVAL Performances of the rock band Gens Discotemba La Máquina de la Melancolía. Trovador Frank Delgado and the popular actor Luis Alberto García, who becomes a DJ here, offer a demanding selection of pop, rock, Cuban alternative music, pieces by singersongwriters and audiovisual materials. Unlike other venues in the city, at La Máquina, salsa, timba and merengue have been banned, and has been proudly declared “Free territory of reggaeton and bad vibes”. Concert by the pianist and composer Roberto Carcassés, who stamps his absolutely personal and novel style to rock, jazz, hip hop, song or timba. Once again, the city of Ciego de Ávila will host Piña Colada, the Fusion Music Festival of Cuba. Since, musicwise, in Cuba nothing is “pure,” the event includes rock, jazz, timba, trova and other genres that are prolific in mixed styles. For five days, locals and visitors can enjoy a panorama of the most recent music being made in the island, performed by local musicians and guests from other provinces, especially Havana. We recommend: PLAZA INDERCITO, 10PM (salsa and timba) Apr 3: Arnaldo y su Talismán Apr 4: Habana Alternativa, Karamba and Leoni Torres Apr 5: Caribe Girls, Will Campa and his band Apr 6: Maikel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor, Pupy y los que Son Son Apr 7: Bonny y Kelly, Alexander Abreu and Havana de Primera ANFITEATRO, 9PM (rock) Apr 4: La AK-DEMIA Apr 5: Citadel and Zeus Apr 6: Estigma PIANO BAR PIÑA COLADA, 9PM (song) Apr 4: Yolo Bonilla Apr 5: Pedro Romero and his band Apr 7: Ray Fernández LA TROVA, 9PM Apr 4: Ariel Barreiro, Dieguito Gutiérrez, Yaima Orozco, Yoan Zamora and Dúo Cofradía Apr 5: Septeto Atabey Apr 6: Dieguito Gutiérrez Apr 7: Talk with videos on the New Cuban Trova from itsb origins to the present day. Peroformance by trovadors PATIO MULATO ACELERAO, 4PM Afternoons devoted to Rumba with Rumbavila PATIO UNEAC, 9PM Jazz jam sessions TEATRO PRINCIPAL, 8:30PM Apr 6: Pedrito Calvo y la Nueva Justicia, timba Apr 7: Bobby Carcassés (jazz) and Rumbavila www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM MUSIC Bolero, folkloric, son & trova Café Concert Adagio Thursdays, 10pm Performance by Maylú, the all-around singer of the moment, whose repertoire goes from arias of famous operas to international pop hits and Cuban and Latin American song. Casa de África Apr 6, 4pm Performance by the band Síntesis. Apr 13, 3pm Performance by the folkloric group Obiní Batá. Barbaram Pepito´s Bar Mondays, 9pm Asociación Fridays, Yoruba de 8:30pm Cuba Sundays, 4pm Saturdays, Centro 10:30pm Cultural Fresa y Chocolate Centro de la Décima Jardines del 1830 Apr 23, 4pm Tue & Thu, 8:30pm; Sun, 5pm Restaurant Fridays, 9pm e Santo Ángel, Plaza Vieja Diablo Tun Saturdays, 5pm Tun page 14 | Apr Get-together with singersongwriter Frank Delgado, popular for his caustic humor which he faces reality with, and guest trovadors. Performance by the folkloric group Obiní Batá Casa de la Apr 6, 7pm Cultura de Plaza Apr 13, 7pm Marta Campos, renowned singer of contemporary songs with a trova feel to them. Casa del Alba Apr 5, 8pm Performance by the folkloric group Los Ibellis Performance by Yeni Sotolongo, a young figure of Cuban song who boasts an exceptional voice and varied repertoire. El Jardín de la Gorda with the performances of trovadores from every generation. Performances by one of the most popular bands in Cuba, Moncada, with an extensive repertoire of Cuban and Latin American music. A meeting with singersongwriter Erick Sánchez, who is very much attached to the island’s popular music sounds and the daily experiences of ordinary Cubans. Performance by singersongwriter Ihosvany Bernal. Santiago García combiness a beautuiful voice with total mastery of Cuban popular music. With his beautiful and powerful voice, Eduardo Sosa and guests perform highlights of Cuban trova of all time. Apr 19, 5pm Centro Cultural Pablo de la Torriente Brau Cuerda Joven, a project dedicated to the younger generations of Cuban trovadors, especially those from other provinces who are little known by audiences of the capital. La Pérgola. Apr 28, Ministerio 6pm de Cultura El Pergolazo, with trovadores Samuel Ávila and Diego Cano Pabellón Cuba Apr 5, 19, 22, 5pm Performance by trovador Silvio Alejandro, one of the representatives of the socalled “intelligent song.” Piano bar Tun Tun Thursdays, 5pm An intimate get-together with trovador Ray Fernández. Museo Nacional de la Música Apr 18, 5pm The best tres player in Cuba, Pancho Amat and Cabildo del Son with a sample of the most Cuban of Cuban song and dance styles: Son. www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM MUSIC Classical Basílica Menor de San Francisco de Asís The Solistas de La Habana chamber orchestra, conducted by Iván Valiente, and sax player César López, will play works by López, including the world premiere of Concertino for sax and string orchestra. Apr 13 The Coro Nacional de Cuba, directed by Digna Guerra, has chosen for this concert works from the universal repertoire, including negro spirituals and Cuban and Latin American songs. Apr 20 Recital by pianist Franco Rivera who will play works by the Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona. Apr 27 Concert by the children’s choir Coral Infantil Cantus Firmus, a social and cultural project sponsored by the Ars Longa Early Music Ensemble. Apr 6, 7pm Passaggi, closing concert of the workshop conducted by Professor Judith Pacquier, is an invitation to 17th-century Italian and Polish courts through the works of Marcin Mielczewski, Claudio Monteverdi, Giovanni Gabrieli, Bartolomiej Pekiel and Tarquinio Merula. directed by Honey Moreira Diéguez, will sing part of its repertoire, which goes from the Renaissance to the Baroque period, to more contemporary music, including Cuban music. Sala de Conciertos Ignacio Cervantes (antiguo Casino Español) Apr 7, 6pm Performance by the euphonium player Ana María González Mezquía, the pianist Milva Calas Pino and the National Concert Band, conducted by Verónica del Puerto. Apr 13, 5pm Recital by guitarist Joe Ott. Apr 27, 5pm Performance by the Coro Nacional de Cuba, conducted by Digna Guerra. Casa de Artes y Tradiciones Chinas Apr 27, 7pm Jesús Li In Memorian, gala performance in memory of the Cuban tenor, in which renowned lyrical singer will perform scenes from Cuban and Spanish zarzuelas and operettas. page 15 | Apr Conducted by Eduardo Díaz, the Gran Teatro de La Habana Orchestra will play works by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona. Apr 14, 6pm Concert by the ensemble Ventus Habana, conducted byAlina Blanco. Apr 21, 6pm Harpist Beatriz del Río and the vocal female ensemble Vocal Luna, conducted by Wilmia Terrier, announce works for choir and harp by the English composer Benjamín Britten. Camerata Romeu, conducted this time Bernard Rubenstein, will play works by American composers. Centro Hispano Americano de Cultura Apr 6, 2pm Apr 2, 3pm Apr 26, 7pm The choir Cantores de Cienfuegos, 6 pm Apr 6 Iglesia de Paula Oratorio San Felipe Neri Apr 4, 7pm Cuban pianist Lillian Aguilera will play works by Chopin and Cuban composers Andrés Alén, José María Vitier, Eduardo Martín, Ernán López-Nussa and Ernesto Oliva. Apr 20, 4pm The D’Accord along with 16 clarinetists announces a program made up of pieces by Charles Oidor, W. Bareman, Felix Mendelssohn, Mozart, George Gershwin, Astor Piazzolla and Paquito D`Rivera and Javier Zalba. Casa de la Cultura de Plaza Apr 12, 7pm Recital by the exquisite Cuban soprano Bárbara Llanes. www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM PERFORMING ARTS WHAT’ S ON HAVAN A ! CALIGULA Teatro Trianón Fri & Sat, 8:30pm; Sun, 5pm Caligula. El Público theater company reruns one of its most successful and provocative plays of their repertory, by French novelist, essayist, and dramatist, Albert Camus. Centro Cultural Bertolt Brecht. Sala Tito Junco Fri & Sat, 8:30pm; Sun, 5pm Directed by Tony Díaz, Mefisto Teatro premieres the musical Fresa y chocolate, based on Senel Paz’s short story El lobo, el bosque y el hombre nuevo, which served as inspiration to Tomás Gutiérrez Alea for his internationally famous film. With Rayssel Cruz in the role of Diego, music by Eduardo O Bourke Sr. and Eduardo O Bourke Jr., and choreography by Denis Martínez, the production aims to acquaint younger audiences with a work that is a classic in Cuban literature, both in the book and film versions, for the topic it tackles: homophobia in Cuban society. Sala Argos Teatro Fri & Sat, 8:30pm; Sun, 5pm Argos Teatro premieres Fíchenla si pueden, a version by its director, Carlos Celdrán, of La Putain Respectueuse by French dramatist and novelist Jean Paul Sartre, the major exponent of the philosophy of existentialism, with Yuliet Cruz in the leading role escorted by Alexander Díaz, José Luis Hidalgo, Waldo Franco and Marcel Oliva. The viewer once more will face the challenge of elucidating where truth, justice and ethics truly lie. Sala teatro El Sótano Fri & Sat, 8:30pm; Sun, 5pm The Rita Montaner theater company announces Noria, a drama about today’s reality, by Cuban playwright Roberto Yeras Morales. Tue-Thu, 6pm Las dos caras de la moneda, by Chedy Mendizábal, another play produced by the Rita Montaner company, also approaches the complexities of Cuba today. page 16 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM FOR KIDS WHAT’ S ON HAVAN A ! LA MUÑECA NEGRA Sala Hubert De Blanck Saturdays & Sundays, 5pm The Hubert de Blanck theater company presents its version of José Martí’s La muñeca negra, a short story especially written for children. ADVENTURES IN THE CIRCUS Circo Nacional de Cuba Fri, 7pm; Sat & Sun 4pm and 7pm Continuing to entertain with great acts presented with energy and Cuban idiosyncrasy, Cuba’s National Circus is over 100 years old. For the winter season the CNC orchestra directed by Ramón Núñez is adding some noise! Teatro de títeres El Arca April 6, 7, Burundanga, lío con 13, 14, 20, 21, actrices y muñecos para una 6pm page 17 | Apr reina y una faraona, a puppet show written by Luis Enrique Valdés Duarte, and produced jointly by Teatro de las Estaciones and Teatro de Muñecos Okantomí. Teatro de títeres El Arca April 5-6, 3pm Hope Box, an itinerant project of the German artist Rienke Enghardt, who delivers a message of friendship and optimism to children of all ages through literature and visual arts. Sala Teatro Raquel April 6, 7, 13, 14, 11am Aprendiendo aprender , a pantomime show for children. www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM Auction of Cuban Photography (April 7, 2013 – Norwegian Residence) THE CUBAN MINISTRY OF CULTURE, the National Council of Fine Arts, Fototeca de Cuba and the Royal Norwegian Embassy, have the pleasure to invite you to an auction of Cuban Photography. The funds raised at the auction will support the presence of Cuban artists invited to the International Photography Festival Nordic Light 2013, which will take place in Kristiansund, Norway, 22nd - 29th of April. The photographers invited to participate in the festival, Pedro Abascal, Adrián Fernández, Leysis Quesada and Irolan Maroselli, have each donated four artworks. In addition, a number of important Cuban photographers have shown their solidarity donating one piece each. This is a great opportunity to acquire the work of some of the most prominent Cuban photographers and to help the Fototeca de Cuba with its projects. The auction will take place at the Residency of the Royal Norwegian Embassy on Sunday the 7th of April, 2013, between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm (informal). Cover charge: 10 cuc (children free). On behalf of Fototeca de Cuba and the Cuban community of photographers, we would like to thank you in advance for your collaboration. Contact information to Fototeca de Cuba: 8617741 and 8622530. page 18 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM The Montecristo Cup Golf Tournament 25-27 April 2013 For Mark Twain, golf was famously a good walk ruined. For me I generally feel the same about golf competitions, why bother when you can simply play with friends with a cooler full of beer when you want with no stress. Yet since the Montecristo (and formerly Essencia Cup) started a few years ago every April I not only find myself making the trek out to Varadero but loving it. The Varadero course stands at 6,856 yards, has a par of 72 and is beautifully maintained. Stylistically think beachfront links along a gorgeous coastline mixed with tropical parkland and Florida lakes. Re-designed by Canadian les Furber the two loops of nineholes are challenging yet pretty fair. The competition itself is well organized, with good prizes, the weather at this time of year is great and with interesting playing companions, what’s not to like other than the invariable shank off the first, slice on the second, three put on the forth… 2013 Montecristo Cup Schedule Thursday April 25th Registration (handicap certification by appointment) and practice. Welcome Party. Friday April 26th- Saturday April 27th There will be two tournament days of individual play. The 2013 Inaugural Glenfiddich Cup will be given to the best individual gross score from those days. The 2013 Montecristo Cup will be given to the best individual net score from those days. The competition is open to those with a handicap of 24 or under (men) or 30 or under (women). The event is being hosted by the Varadero Golf Club and Palmares SA in association with Esencia Group. The Montecristo Cup is being sponsored by Habanos, the purveyors of the world´s finest cigars. British golfer Tony Jacklin, winner of The Open and the US Open, says: ‘Cuba is an ideal location for golf tournaments and has a bright future with regards to courses. The Montecristo Cup and Esencia Cup tournaments lead the way offering a challenging and enjoyable game… plus where else can you light up a cigar and strike the ball!’ . The awards dinner will take place following the competition on Saturday April 27th at the Xanadu Mansion, which was built in 1930 and was once the luxurious residence of the Dupont family, and is within the grounds of the Golf Club. page 19 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM HAVANA’S BEST CONTEMPORARY BARS & CLUBS EL COCINERO Calle 26, e 11 y 13, Vedado Open noon to 3am daily El Cocinero opened in February 2013 and has instantly become a smash hit. Located underneath the imposing brick chimney of the same name (which used to be a vegetable oil factory), this bar/restaurant is reached via 3 flights of circular stairs, which go up vertiginously lighthouse style. It is worth the effort to reach the sunken roof, which has ample space for drinks and food. This place has a renovated industrial space look, good music, nice décor and has attracted a mixed crowd of affluent young Cubans, expatriates as well as families for dinner which is also (for now) served on the roof terrace. Teatro Bertolt Brecht El Gato Tuerto No se lo digas a nadie Don’t tell anyone! Calle 13, e/I y J, Vedado T. 830 1354 / 832 9359 Late night place to hear Bolero Calle O, entre 17 y 19, Vedado T. 833 2224 El Cocinero Melem Bar Havana’s coolest and best new bar/restaurant Calle 26, e 11 y 13, Vedado Young hip crowd – can get smoky 1ra y 60, Miramar Don Cangrejo Privé Lounge Friday night party venue for young & beautiful crowd Ave. 1ra No. 1606, entre 16 y 18, Miramar T. 204 5002 (It is never late here) Calle 88A No. 306 e/ 3ra y 3ra A, Miramar, Playa, Playa T. 2092719 Ecaleras al Cielo Sangri-La Nightclub attracting a mostly LGBTQ crowd 658 Zulueta Street, between Gloria and Apodaca, Old Havana T. 863 3009 Young hip crowd, modern basement venue 42 y 11, Miramar Espacio El Sauce Hip new bar with valet parking Calle 10, entre 5ta y 31, Miramar Open air nightclub – attracts the best Cuban singers Avenida 9na #12015, entre 120 y 130 T. 204-6428 La Fontana El Tocororo South Beach Miami style comes to Havana outside + cozy renovated basement Calle 3ra A, esquina 46, No. 305 Miramar, Havana T. 202 8337 3D BAR Mostly expatriates with Cuban friends, live music Calle 18, entre 3ra y 5ta, Miramar T. 204 2209 / 202 4530 Recently opened, smallish place, quite cool Malecon entre Paseo y Presidente page 20 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM THE ULTIMATE WHAT’ S ON HAVANA RESTAURANT GUIDE HAVAN A ! EL COCINERO Calle 26, e 11 y 13, Vedado Open noon to 3am daily El Cocinero opened in February 2013 and has instantly become a smash hit. Located underneath the imposing brick chimney of the same name (which used to be a vegetable oil factory), this bar/restaurant is reached via 3 flights of circular stairs, which go up vertiginously lighthouse style. It is worth the effort to reach the sunken roof, which has ample space for drinks and food. This place has a renovated industrial space look, good music, nice décor and has attracted a mixed crowd of affluent young Cubans, expatriates as well as families for dinner which is also (for now) served on the roof terrace. 20 Best places to eat in Havana new renovated El Atelier (Experimental fusion) Le Chansonnier (International) Calle 5 entre Paseo y 2, Vedado tel: (7) 836 7075 Calle J No. 257 entre Línea y 15, Vedado Tel: 832 1576 Bohemia (Café) Calle 21, esquina 14, Vedado El Chanchullero (Spanish tapas) La Buena Vida (Vegetarian) Teniente Rey 457ª bajos / Bernaza y El Cristo tel:(07) 872 8227; 05 276 0938 No 917, Calle 46, entre 11 y 9na. tel: (07) 202 5816 La Carboncita (Italian) Ave. 3ra No. 3804 entre 38 y 40. tel: (07) 203 0261 / 290 4984 La Casa (International) Calle 30 No. 865 entre 26 y 41. tel:(07) 881 7000 Calle 10 (International) Corte del Principe (Italian) Calle 9 esq. 74, Playa T. 05 255-9091 El Deluvio (Italian) Calle 72 No. 1705 entre 17 y 19, Playa T. 202 1531 Doña Eutimia (Cuban-creole) Calle 10 No 314 btwn Avs 3 & 5, Miramar. Tel: 205-3970 Callejón del Chorro No. 60, Habana Vieja T. 05 281 5883; 05 270 6433 El Beduino (Arabic) El Divino (International) 5ta entre 4 y 6, Miramar Calle raquel no. 50 e/ Esperanza y Lindero Reparto Castillo de Averhoff, Mantilla Bollywood (Indian) Calle 35 No 1361, entre La Torre y 24, Nuevo Vedado Tel: 883 1216 Café Lauren (Spanish) Calle M No. 257, entre 19 y 21, Vedado Tel: 831 2090 / 832 6890 Casa de Miglis Lealtad 120 entre Ánimas y Lagunas tel: (7) 864 1486 Cazador del Rey (Grilled meats) 3ra e 18 y 20, Miramar Havana Chef (Spanish) Calle 24 No 360 entre 21 y 23, Vedado T. 830 1410 Los Nardos Paseo de Martí (Prado) 565 entre Teniente Rey y Dragones. tel: (07) 863 2985 El Piccolo (Italian) 5ta A No. 50206 entre 502 y 504, Guanabo, Habana del Este tel: (7) 796 4300 Río Mar (International) 3A y Final # 11, La Puntilla, Miramar page 21 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM Elena's up and downs to dining out in Havana? by Elena Vega During the past month still more paladares have appeared in Havana which continues to keep me busy. While there is good and bad in all of these, typically the new places are getting better and I found more ups than downs this month. It is also great to see some of the downs from previous months being resolved – cheaper wine at Rio Mar being a good example – maybe someone is listening somewhere! DOWNS: Waiters’ uniforms at El Asador del Rey The problem with this paladar for me is not the food, prices or menu but the bad taste of the waitresses’ uniforms. While they seem pleasant enough (albeit not Micheline trained), they appear to have been dressed up to represent someone’s fantasty waitress. Fish net stockings, a ruffled miniskirt and a bow in the head does definitely have a place in the world, simply not serving me please! White shirt, black slacks – what more do you need. Conveniently located in Miramar, El Asador del Rey does prepare excellent meat dishes (think ribs, steaks, rabbit), and while the garden and decor could do with some work, the prices are reasonable and the owner is keen to tailor dishes to suit. Worth a look even if it does not beat nearby Dr. Café or Calle 10. Calle 3ra esq 18, Miramar. Tel. 209 2132 The noise at La Fontana While I like the Fontana for the excellent food and service, the live music is simply too loud even if it is is actually quite good. I want to talk at dinner not listen to a concert. Maybe I am simply getting old or near to deal with my compulsive talking but this is definitely a down for me. Please turn the volume down or at least give longer breaks to the musicians. Ave. 3ra. A & 46, Miramar. Tel. 202 8337 The chairs at El Madrigal El Madrigal is the place that everyone (myself included) loves to hate. This is a beautifully decorated place which attracts a hip and artsy mostly Cuban crowd and provides my sort of vibe even if the drinks take time to arrive and the owner seems to delight in insoucience. My down today is all about the chairs which must have been deliberately designed in some part of the world for maximum discomfort. Made of wood with a square design and high arm rests they look comfortable but after a few minutes sitting at one you will take my point and join the hopping brigade. Calle 17 No. 809 (altos), e/ 2 y 4, Vedado. Tel. 831 2433 page 22 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM Elena's up and downs to dining out in Havana? by Elena Vega UPS: Paellas at Mesón de Sancho Panza Located in Vedado, close to the Havana University this is a handsome Spanish place with a large outdoor seating area under a covered patio decorated with plants and a cute fish pond. I recommend the chorizos al vino or serrano ham as a starter and your pick of the excellent paellas as a main which comes in various colours including meat, chicken, seafood, and black (made with squid ink). We ordered the seafood and squid both of which were great. On top, the prices are reasonable and the waiters are very friendly. Definitly an “up.” Calle J e/ 23 y 25. Plaza de la Revolución. Tel. 831 2862 Chocolate tart and key lime pie at Rio Mar It was nice to see that Rio Mar had fixed the “down” reported in this column some months ago and now includes reasonable priced wines in its menu. We also are happy to report another “up” which we found in our last visit. That is the desserts, specifically the chocolate tart and the key lime pie; both are creamy, tasty, not too sweet, beautifully presented and delicious. Don’t leave without one on your next visit to this very pretty place by the water. 3ra y Final #11, La Puntilla, Miramar. Tel. 209 4838 Chicken Tikka Masala at Bollywood Since its opening in late 2011 Bollywood has been a breath of fresh air for the food enthusiasts in the city. The menu has no grilled chicken, pizzas, pork or but instead Chicken tandoori, curry shrimp, spiced lentils and my personal favorite, the chicken tikka masala. I like it extra spicy, (still only luke warm for Mexican standards). The waiters are attentive and friendly and Cedric, the owner is an absolute doll. It is not cheap but definitely worth it and the place is cute even if somewhat difficult to find for the first time. No downs for Bollywood. Calle 35 #1361, entre La Torre and 24. Nuevo Vedado. Tel. 883 1216 Lime and Vodka Tagliatelle at La Guarida La Guaridad remains the classic, best known, and must-see for any visiting foodie. The menu is almost an institution in itself so rare are changes made to it. This shows in the consistency of the food (appeteizers are especially good, you never go wrong with fish or pork dishes too). The best food for me, though is the lunchtime freshly made pasta special. I like all four variants but my favorite has to be the Lime and Vodka Taglietelle which is a little bit tart with a dash of buttery taste and a large heap of satisfaction. Take the afternoon off work and try it. Calle Concordia #418, entre Gervasio y Escobar, Centro Habana. Tel. 866 9047 page 23 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM ADDRESS BOOK WHAT’ S ON HAVAN A CULTURAL CENTRES ! Ballet Nacional de Cuba Calzada 509 entre D y E, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 855 2946 Casa de la Poesía Muralla 63 entre Oficios e Inquisidor, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 1801 Café Neruda Malecón 355 entre Manrique y San Nicolás, Centro Habana Casa y Parque Simón Bolívar Casa de África Obrapía 157 entre Mercaderes y San Ignacio, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 5798 Mercaderes 158 entre Obrapía y Lamparilla, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 3988 Casa Víctor Hugo O’Reilly 311 entre Habana y Aguiar, La Habana Vieja Teléfono 866 7591 Casa Alejandro de Humboldt Oficios esquina a Sol, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 9850 Caserón del Tango Casa de Artes y Tradiciones Chinas Salud 313 entre Gervasio y Escobar, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 863 5450 / 860 9976 Jústiz entre Baratillo y Oficios, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 0822 Casona de Línea Línea 505 entre D y E, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 833 8562 Casa de Asia Mercaderes 111 entre Obrapía y Obispo, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 9740 Centro Cultural Bertolt Brecht Calle13 esquina a I, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 9359 Casa de las Américas Calle 3ra. esquina a G, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 838 2706-09 Centro Cultural Dulce María Loynaz Calle 19 esquina a E, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 835 2732 Casa de los Árabes Oficios 16 entre Obispo y Obrapía, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 5868 Centro Cultural Pablo de la Torriente Brau Muralla 63 entre Oficios e Inquisidor, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 5162 Casa del Benemérito de las Américas Obrapía 116, entre Mercaderes y Oficios, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 8166 Casa de la Comedia (salateatro) Jústiz 18, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 9282 Casa del Conde Lombillo Centro de Danza Prado 111, entre genio y Refugio, La de La Habana Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 9131 / 866 0808 Centro HispanoAmericano de Cultura Malecón 17 entre Prado y Genio, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 860 6282 Empedrado entre Mercaderes y San Ignacio, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 860 4311-14 Centro de Teatro y Danza San Ignacio 166 entre Obispo y Obrapía, La Habana Vieja. Tel. +(53) 7 862 9650 / 862 9448 Casa de los Condes de Jaruco Plaza Vieja, La Habana Vieja Calle 4 número 103 entre Calzada y 5ta., El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 830 3060 Casa Fundación Oswaldo Guayasamín Obrapía entre Oficios y Mercaderes, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 3843 Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba Convento de Belén Compostela entre Acosta y Luz, La Habana Vieja Casa Juan Gualberto Gómez Empedrado entre Aguiar y Cuba, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 866 4114 Casa de la Obra Pía Obrapía entre Mercaderes y San Ignacio, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 3097 Fundación Ludwig de Cuba Calle 13 núm. 509 entre D y E (5to. piso), El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 4270 / 832 9128 Casa de la Orfebrería Obispo 113 entre Oficios y Mercaderes, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 9861 Fundación Habana Club Avenida del Puerto 262 entre Luz y Sol, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 4108 page 24 | Apr Escuela Nacional Calle 11 esquina a 146, Cubanacán, de Teatro Playa Tel. +(53) 7 208 4923 www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM CULTURAL CENTRES Gabinete de Arquelogía Tacón 12 entre O’Reilly y Empedrado, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 4469 Instituto de Literatura y Lingüística Dr. José Antonio Portuondo Valdor Avenida Salvador Allende 710, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 878 6486 Instituto Calle 120 entre 9na. y 13, Superior de Arte Cubanacán, Playa (ISA) Tel. +(53) 7 271 9771 Proyecto Cultural Arte Tiempo Cárdenas 114, bajos, entre Gloria y Apodaca, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 537-8 61 2838 Proyecto Cultural Comunitario Todas las Manos Trocadero 303 esquina a Águila, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 861 3260 Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (UNEAC) Calle 17 esquina a H, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 Unión Latina Callejón de Jústiz 21, entre Oficios y Avenida del Puerto, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 866 8142 / 866 8255 Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 Vitrina de Valonia San Ignacio entre Teniente Rey y Muralla, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 868 3561 BARS 3D BAR Don Cangreco (Recently opened, smallish place, quite cool) Malecon entre Paseo y President (Friday night party venue for young & beautiful crowd) Ave. 1ra No. 1606 entre 16 y 18 Espacio (Hip new bar with valet parking) Calle 10, Entre 5ta y 31, Miramar Melem Bar (Young hip crowd – can get smokey) 1ra y 60, Miramar Sangri-La (Young hip crowd, modern basement venue) 42 y 11, Miramar Tocororo page 25 | Apr NIGHTLIFE Dos Gardenias Calle 7ma. y 26, Miramar Ecaleras al Cielo 658 Zulueta Street, between Gloria and Apodaca Old Havana Tel. (537)863 3009 El Gato Tuerto Calle O entre17 y 19, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 55 2696 El Sauce Calle 9na. Entre 120 y 130, Playa Tel. +(53) 7 204 7061 La Cecilia 5ta. Avenida entre 110 y 112, Miramar La Maison Calle 16 entre 7ma. y 31, Miramar La Pérgola Ministerio de Cultura Calle 13 entre 2 y 4, El Vedado La Piragua Calle O y Malecón, El Vedado La Zorra y el Cuervo (La Casa del Jazz Cubano) Calle 23 esquina a O, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 833 2402 Piano bar Hotel Panorama Ave. 3ra. y 70, Miramar Tel. +(53) 7 204 0100 ART GALLERIES Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Wifredo Lam Empedrado esquina a San Ignacio, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 9781 / 861 3419 Centro de Desarrollo de las Artes Visuales San Ignacio 352 esquina a Teniente Rey, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 5279, 862 9295 / 862 3533 Centro Laboratorio Artístico de San Agustín (LASA) Calle 23 esquina a 35, San Agustín, La Lisa Centro Provincial de Artes Plásticas y Diseño Oficios 362 entre Luz y Santa Clara, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 3228 / 862 3295 / 866 0280 Colección Arte de Nuestra América Haydée Santamaría Casa de las Américas Calle G entre 3ra. y 5ta., El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 838 2706-09 Fototeca de Cuba Mercaderes 307 entre Muralla y Teniente Rey, Plaza Vieja, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 2530 Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 Galería Avellaneda Teatro Nacional Calle Paseo y 39, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 870 4651 (Mostly expatriates with Cuban friends, live music) Calle 18, entre 3ra y 5ta, Miramar www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM ART GALLERIES Galería de Arte Malecón Calle D, entre 1ra, y 3ra., El Vedado Galería Carmen Montilla Oficios 162 entre Amargura y Churruca, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 866 4114 Galería Collage Habana San Rafael 103 entre Consulado e Industria, Centro Habana Galería Factoría Habana O´Reilly 308 entre entre Habana y Aguiar, La Habana Vieja Galería Forma Obispo 255 entre Cuba y Aguiar, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 2633 Galería El Reino de Este Mundo Biblioteca Nacional José Martí Boyeros entre 20 de Mayo y Aranguren, Plaza de la Revolución Tel. +(53) 7 881 1757 Galería René Portocarrero Teatro Nacional Calle Paseo y 39, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 870 4651 Galería Raúl Martínez Palacio del Segundo Cabo O’Reilly 4 esquina a Tacón, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 8091 ext. 151 Galería Raúl Oliva Centro Cultural Bertolt Brecha Calle13 esquina a I, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 9359 Galería Roberto Diago Muralla 107 esquina a San Ignacio, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 3577 Galería Servando Calle 23 esquina a 10, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 833 9599 Galería Fresa y Chocolate Calle 23 entre 10 y 12, El Vedado Galería Fundación Habana Club Avenida del Puerto y Sol, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 4108 Galería Fundación Ludwig Calle 13 esquina a D, 5to. piso, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 4270 / 832 9128 Galería Servando Cabrera Calle 42 entre 1ra. y 3ra., La Copa, Playa Tel. +(53) 7 203 7171 Galería Galiano Galiano esquina a Concordia, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 862 5365 Galería Víctor Manuel San Ignacio y Callejón del Chorro, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 866 9268 Galería Habana Línea 460 entre E y F, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 7101 Galería Villa Manuela Galería Haydee Santamaría Calle G entre E y F, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 4653 Calle H número 406 entre 17 y 19, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 2391 Galería 23 Y 12 Galería Julio Larramendi Hotel Conde de Villanueva Mercaderes 202 entre Lamparilla y Amargura, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 9294 / 862 9293 Calle 23 esquina a 12, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 831 1810 Hotel Los Frailes Teniente Rey 8 entre Oficios y Mercaderes, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 9383 Galería La Acacia San José 114 entre Industria y Consulado, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 863 9364 / 861 3533 Taller Experimental de Gráfica de La Habana Callejón del Chorro, Plaza de la Catedral, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 0979 Taller de Serigrafía René Portocarrero Cuba 513, entre Teniente Rey y Muralla, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 3276 / 861 9354 Tel. +(53) 7 862 3276 / 861 9354 Galería Casa de las Américas Latinoamericana Calle G entre 3ra. y 5ta., piso 2, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 4653 Galería Mariano Calle 15 núm. 607 entre B y C, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 838 2702 Galería Orígenes Gran Teatro de La Habana Prado y San Rafael, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 863 6690 Galería Palacio de la Artesanía page 26 | Apr Cuba 64, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 33 8072 y 861 9796 CINEMAS Centro Cultural ICAIC Calle 23 entre 10 y 12, El Vedado Cine Acapulco Avenida 26 esquina a 39, Nuevo Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 833 9573 Cine Chaplin Calle 23 entre 10 y 12, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 831 1101 www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM CINEMAS MUSEUMS Cine La Rampa Calle 23 entre O y P, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 878 6146 Cine Payret Prado 513, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 3163 Cine Riviera Calle 23 entre F y G, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 830 9564 Cine Yara Calle L esquina a 23, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 831 1723 / 832 9430 Cine 23 y 12 Calle 23 entre 12 y 14, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 833 6906 Cinematógrafo Lumière Cine-teatro Trianón Mercaderes entre Obispo y Obrapía, La Habana Vieja Línea entre Paseo y A., El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 830 9648 Fundación del Quinta Santa Bárbara, calle 212 Nuevo Cine núm. 21254 esquina a 31, La Latinoamericano Coronela, La Lisa Tel. +(53) 7 271 8311 / 271 8141 Multisala Infanta Infanta entre Neptuno y San Miguel, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 878 9323 MUSEUMS Fototeca de Cuba Mercaderes 307 entre Muralla y Teniente Rey, Plaza Vieja, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 2530 Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 Maqueta de La Calle 28 núm. 113, entre 1ra. y 3ra., Habana Miramar Tel. +(53) 7 204 2661 / 332661 Memorial José Martí Plaza de la Revolución Tel. +(53) 7 882 0906 / 884 0551 Monumento de la Cárcel de La Habana Cárcel entre Zulueta y Prado, La Habana Vieja Museo Antropológico Montané Edifico Felipe Poey, Plaza Ignacio Agramonte, Universidad de La Habana, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 879 3488 Museo de Arqueología Museo de Arte Colonial Tacón 12 entre O’Reilly y Empedrado, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 4469 Plaza de la Catedral, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 6440 Museo Biblioteca Calle Paseo 304 esquina a 13, El Servando Vedado Cabrera Moreno Museo Casa Natal de José Martí Leonor Pérez 314, entre Picota y Egido, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 3778 Museo Castillo de la Real Fuerza O’Reilly entre Avenida del Puerto y Tacón, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 6130 Museo del Chocolate Amargura esquina a Mercaderes, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 866 4431 Museo de la Ciudad Tacón 1 entre Obispo y O’Reilly, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 5001 Museo de la Danza Línea esquina a G, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 831 2198 Museo Ernest Hemingway Finca Vigía, San Francisco de Paula, San Miguel del Padrón Tel. +(53) 7 891 0809 Museo Farmacéutico Taquechel Obispo entre San Ignacio y Mercaderes, La Habana Vieja Museo de Historia Natural Obispo 61 entre Baratillo y Oficios, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 2687 Galería Mariano Calle 15 núm. 607 entre B y C, El Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas Obispo 61 entre Baratillo y Oficios, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 2687 Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Arte Cubano) Trocadero entre Monserrate y Zulueta, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 0140, 861 3858 y 863 9484 Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes Centro Asturiano (Colección Universal) San Rafael entre Zulueta y Monserrate, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 0140 / 861 3858 / 863 9484 Museo Nacional de la Cerámica Contemporánea Calle Mercaderes, esquina a Amargura, La Habana Vieja Museo Nacional de la Música Capdevila 1 entre Habana y Aguiar, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 9046 Museo de Naipes Inquisidor y Muralla, Plaza Vieja, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 860 1530 Tel. +(53) 7 835 2027 / 836 0010 page 27 | Apr www.CubaAbsolutely.com .COM MUSEUMS MUSIC Museo Napoleónico San Miguel y Ronda, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 879 1412 / 879 1460 Maxim Rock Bruzón 62, entre Almendares y Ayestarán, Plaza de la RevoluciónTel. +(53) 7 877 5925 Museo Numismáti-co Obispo entre Cuba y San Ignacio, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 5811 Oratorio San Felipe Neri Aguiar esquina a Obrapía, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 3243 Museo de la Perfumería Oficios, entre Obispo y Obrapía, La Habana Vieja Palacio del Teatro Lírico Nacional Zulueta 253 entre Ánimas y Neptuno, La Habana Vieja Museo Postal Cubano Avenida de Rancho Boyeros entre 19 de Mayo y 20 de Mayo (Ministerio de Comunicaciones), Plaza de la Revolución Tel. +(53) 7 870 5581 Sala Lecuona Prado y San Rafael, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 861 3077 / 3079 Teatro Amadeo Roldán Calzada y D, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 4521-22 Museo de la Revolución y Memorial Granma Refugio 1 entre Monserrate y Zulueta, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 4091 Museo del Ron Avenida del Puerto 262 entre Luz y Sol, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 4108 Museo del Tabaco Fototeca de Cuba Parque Histórico Militar MorroCabaña Sala del Transporte Automotor Mercaderes 120 entre Obispo y Obrapía, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 5795 Mercaderes 307 entre Muralla y Teniente Rey, Plaza Vieja, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 2530 Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 Carretera de la Cabaña, La Habana del Este Tel. +(53) 7 861 6130 / 861 5001 THEATRES Centro Cultural Bertolt Brecht Calle13 esquina a I, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 9359 Cine-teatro Trianón Línea entre Paseo y A, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 830 9648 Gran Teatro de La Habana Prado y San Rafael, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 861 3077-79 Sala Adolfo Llauradó Calle 11 entre D y E, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 5573 Sala Argos Teatro Ayestarán 307 esquina a 20 de Mayo, El Cerro Tel. +(53) 7 878 5551 Sala Hubert de Blanck Calzada 657 entre A y B, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 830 1011 Teatro América Galiano entre Concordia y Neptuno, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 862 5416 Teatro Astral Infanta 501, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 878 1001 Teatro El Sótano Calle K entre 25 y 27, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 0630 Teatro Fausto Prado y Colón, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 1173 Oficios y Callejón de Jústiz, La Habana Vieja MUSIC Basílica Menor del Convento de San Francisco de Asís Oficios y Churruca, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 9683 Gran Teatro de La Habana Prado y San Rafael, Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 861 3077-79 Iglesia de San Francisco de Paula Desamparados y San Ignacio, Alameda de Paula, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 860 4210 Jardines de la Tropical Avenida Tropical y Rizo, Playa Tel. +(53) 7 881 8767 Liceum Mozartiano de La Habana Avenida Tropical y Rizo, Playa Tel. +(53) 7 881 8767 page 28 | Apr Teatro Karl Marx Calle 1ra y 8, Miramar Tel. +(53) 7 203 0801 / 209 1991 Teatro Mella Línea entre A y B, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 830 4987 Teatro Nacional Paseo y 39, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 879 3558 / 879 6011 Teatro Nacional de Guiñol Calle M entre 19 y 21, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 6262 / 832 8292 www.CubaAbsolutely.com
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