Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Vermont Latino Festival 2009



Welcome to the Vermont Festival Blog.

Here we will keep you informed to the Festival's Daily activities!
Click on the Website for a Schedule, Poster, Flyer or more information: http://latinofestvt.com/

http://latinofestvt.com

Friday, August 28, 2009

2 Decks - 2 DJs - 2009

Two Decks for Dancing plus 2 djs.... Purchase tickets...don't get left behind......

DJ Hector "El Salsero" & DJ Papo Lopez

Latin Boat Cruise
11:10PM - 1:00am |
Board at 10:30pm
DJ Boat Cruise on the
Spirit of Ethan Allen III

Meet the boat next to the Burlington Community Boathouse. Join Vermont's finest Latino DJ "El Salsero" Hector Cobeo & Massachusetts Latin DJ Lopez as they provide you with Two Floors of Latin Music (1 floor: Salsa/Merengue..2 floor Merengue/Bachata/Reggaeton/Urban Latin) aboard the Spirit Of Ethan Allen for two hours of cool breezes and hot sounds on the beautiful Lake Champlain. This NEW Boat has plenty of room to dance; rain or shine the Latino Boat Cruise is the always the popular event of the Festival!
Tickets: $15.50 (Space limited)
Tickets sold at the Flynn Theater click here to purchase tickets online
Call 86-Flynn for tickets

Monday, September 15, 2008

Main Event - 2008

So much to say.......

The children's activities were WONDERFUL! Many activities on Saturday - so we are posting a slideshow just for that. Check the sidebar.

A Puro Swing and La Perfecta - two Latin Bands to get us moving and dancing. We have received tons of great reviews from the audience. Demos - on Fire! Thanks to David Larson of Salsa Caliente Studio, Naomi & Doug of Champlain Tango Studo & Deana of Zumba!!

Boat Cruise with Dj Hector & Dj Lopez - Dancing, Dancing and more Dancing........... that's what I HEARD!

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Main Event & Dance Lessons!!!! - 2008

Check the new pictures on the side bar. Last night's lesson were Hot! Lots to do today - so we shall post later.

Today. Children's event until 5pm.

Main Event: Two Latin Bands - Two djs

Check website for more information
http://latinofestvt.com

Friday, September 12, 2008

Day Two..........2008

Thursday the Children's activities showed the film “The Emperor’s New Groove”. Here are a few comments: "Fue estupenda la actividad de hoy. Mis hijas y yo disfrutamos la pelĂ­cula y el encuentro muchĂ­simo." by Tina Escaja
"The film event was a great success, with many children attending and eating yummy popcorn." by Leonora Dodge - Latino Festival Children's event Organizer.
Hopefully we will have pictures to share!

Argentine Tango! The pictures speak for themselves. Many thanks to Alicia Cruzado, Argentine Tango Society and Champlain Tango.

Tonight: Zumba & Salsa Lesson
Click on the Website for a Schedule or more information: http://latinofestvt.com/

http://latinofestvt.com

And don't forget to purchase your Boat Cruise Tickets!!!
Click here for tickets.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

The Activities Begin! - 2008

As promised, this Blog is set up to keep you posted on the daily activities of the Latino Festival. Please check out the photos: click here or check the slideshow on the sidebar

The opening began with a Spanish/English Playgroup at Callahan Park. More than 30 kids participated in the fun. Families had an opportunity to interact in the cultural exchange. Tonight: To be screened in Spanish with English subtitles, “The Emperor’s New Groove,”. Snacks and a short concert will precede the film. Enter your name for a chance to win a Vermont Teddy Bear!
FREE. Fletcher Free Library @ 3:30pm.

The evening began with a Salsa Lesson by David Larson of Salsa Caliente! Studio. Nice moves!!!! Remember the Latino Festival provides an opportunity to try new steps!!!!!!!!!!

and to begin the dancing (music by DJ Hector).........Parima Thai Restaurant in Downtown Burlington Hosted the Opening Latin Festival Social! Lots of DANCING! who knew that on a Wednesday night so many people wanted to dance! Sorry we ended early.....but let's save some dancing for the Party Cruise...........get those tickets now!!! Click here for tickets.

Tonight we have Argentine Tango Lessons with Alicia Cruzado!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Opening Day - Wednesday: Sept 10th - 2008

OPENING Event!!!
Wednesday: Sept 10th
Event: Spanish & English Playgroup
Place: Callahan Park- Burlington, VT
TIME: 3:30PM - 5:30pm
Activity: Come play at the park, mingle with other families, sing Spanish songs, and make crafts. Enter your name for a chance to win a Vermont Teddy Bear!
FREE

Event: Salsa Lesson by Salsa Caliente Studio: David Larson
Place: Contois Auditorium - City Hall Building:
TIME: 6:00pm - 7:15PM
Cost: $5 donation
David Larson completed his formal training at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Hartford, Connecticut, and later held positions as dance instructor, trainer, coach, and choreographer with the F.A.D.S. of New England.

Event: Opening Night - Latin Social
Place: The Thai Bar @ Parima Restaurant | 185 Pearl St - Burlington, VT
TIME: 8:00pm - 11:00PM
FREE
Latin Dance- Join DJ Hector as he introduces the dancing festivities for the 14th Annual Vermont Latino Festival at the local restaurant Parima. will join us for the night with FREE give-aways! Sponsored by Bacardi Family Foundation

http://latinofestvt.com