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Cultural events in and around the José Martí Middle School

Community Cultural Events

May 3, 2008

Environmental and Wellness Fair

May 3, 2008—Save-the-Date! Mayor Brian P. Stack and the Union City Board of Education are proud to announce our Annual Environmental & Wellness Fair at Jose Marti Middle School, 1800 Summit Avenue, Union City NJ. May 3, 2008 10am-3pm Join us for: * Annual 5K Race – 8:30 AM (open to all ages) * Free Blood Glucose/Pressure Screening * Wellness Experts and Demonstrations * Rock Climbing, Fitness Classes * Mobile Health Units * Nutrition Lessons * Health & Wellness Business Displays * Earth Day Celebration * All Day Entertainment

Past Events

May 24, 2007 7-9 pm

Words in Poetry

April 28, 8 am - 5 pm

Union City Board of Education Environmental and Wellness Fair

SAVE THE DATE of Saturday, April 28th, to JOIN US at José Martí Middle School for a day-long celebration of health, wellness and the environment. We will bring together top experts, local businesses and fun programs full of information to help you and your family enjoy better health and to celebrate Earth Day, with: Wellness Experts and Demonstrations • 5K Run • Rock Climbing • Fitness Classes • Mobile Health Units • Cooking/Nutrition Lessons • Health & Wellness Business Displays • Spanish/English Cookbook • Earth Day Celebration • All Day Entertainment

April 26, 2007, 7-9 pm

La Vida a Rumbo de Guaracha

March 22, 2007 7-9 pm

Julius Caesar

Feb. 27, 2007 7-9 pm

Dominican Independence Ceremony

April 29, 8 am - 5 pm

Union City Board of Education Environmental and Wellness Fair

SAVE THE DATE of Saturday, April 29th, to JOIN US at José Martí Middle School for a day-long celebration of health, wellness and the environment. We will bring together top experts, local businesses and fun programs full of information to help you and your family enjoy better health and to celebrate Earth Day, with: Wellness Experts and Demonstrations • 5K Run • Rock Climbing • Fitness Classes • Mobile Health Units • Cooking/Nutrition Lessons • Health & Wellness Business Displays • Spanish/English Cookbook • Earth Day Celebration • All Day Entertainment

Saturday, April 1, 2006

America a musical revue

Featuring The TapOle Dance Company An evening of high-energy dancing and singing, and fun-filled comedy sketches for the entire family. 7:00 PM

Saturday, May 6, 2006

Vegas Vegas Vegas

The Musical Extravaganza Starring Leonid Filatov & Lucio Fernandez 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 4, 2006

Tango Ida y Vuelta

Nominated Best Musical Production 2002 ACE Award Winning Performance Starring Lilia Veiga & Lucio Fernandez 7:00 PM

Friday, February 10, 2006

The Union City Orchestra

The Orchestra will be playing everything from Latin rhythms to American Standards, from original tunes to Broadway Show Tunes... a concert for all to enjoy!!! 7:00 PM FREE Admission.

Nov 19, 2005

"An Evening with Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra"

Benefiting the Union City Board of Education Jose Marti Cultural Center

View concert photo's in the Photo Gallery. Thanks for your support!

A benefit concert featuring Grammy-nominated Flamenco guitarist Ottmar Liebert and his band Luna Negra will take place on Saturday, Nov 19, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Park Theatre at 560 32nd St. in Union City. Proceeds will benefit the José Marti Center for Cultural Education. To purchase tickets, call Ticket Web at 1.866.468.7619 For directions to the Park Theatre and/or parking information, see their website. Tickets can be purchased at the door at 6 PM today, November 19, 2005.

May 21, 2005

“ˇViva La Cultura!”

Feast on an abundant dinner of Central American, Latin and Caribbean foods while taking in a show produced by a professional performing arts company. 6 – 10 PM

April 9, 2005

“1st Annual José Martí Film and Art Festival”

View the best art being created by our local artists and filmmakers while sampling a variety of delicious Latin American dishes. 6 – 9 PM

March 2005

Music production workshop

5-7 Students will travel to a professional recording studio to learn how to create “beats”.

Jan. 28, 2005

“Inspirations of José Martí”

José Martí’s Birthday will be celebrated with Cuban food, Latin music and interpretations of José Martí’s writing through song, art work and poetry readings. 6 – 9 PM

December, 2004

Educational Theater

“Everybody’s Doing It” will be featured. It is a show about peer pressure. This show correlates with José Martí’s Character Theme (respect) for that marking period. Each marking period theme focuses on a positive character trait.

November 2004

Poetry Jam

Each grade level (6, 7 & 8) will have an assembly of local poets. These poets will entertain the students with poetry readings.

Oct. 3, 2004

Sights and Sounds of Education

Parent and the community are invited for a guided tour of the school, where art work, poetry, and music from local talents will be displayed. 1-3 PM

Featuring some of the brightest and most interesting cultural artists in our area.

Come be entertained, amused and inspired by our Community Cultural Events series.

Letter from the Superintendent