NEW YORK, NY, May 03, 2010
/24-7PressRelease/ -- The Sunday series kicks off this Summer at Brazilian/Cuban hotspot Favela Cubana which is located between the West Village and SoHo in the heart of New York City.
Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Time: 8:00 - 12:00AM (Sunday Series)
Place: Favela Cubana, 543 La Guardia Place New York, NY 10012 212 .777.6500
Press Contact: Valerie K. Parker 978.996.5689
Web: http://www.favelacubana.com | http://www.second-world.com | Facebook Event Page
This event promises to embody the mission of two entities: Brazilian-Cuban restaurant and lounge that is Favela Cubana and the edu-tainment 'empire' of the Second World Group with it's Founder spinning music as her alter ego, Selectress Iriela. Iriela got her start as a Boston radio personality on 88.9FM Boston, and as a member of experimental music and arts collective Toneburst, and later went on to marketing campaigns for Heartbeat Records and opening for such major reggae acts as the Wailers, Burning Spear and Luciano. Selectress Iriela is also known as Valerie Parker, who conceived of nonprofit Second World while on a global trek of fair trade activism that took from living in Jamaica around the world to such places as India, Peru, Nepal, Iceland, Egypt, Italy and Singapore. Since 1998, Parker kicked off the nonprofit organization Second World and it's sister production company Second World Productions. Together the largest fair trade music and arts festival in the world was born, The New England Culture Fest, which recently expanded to become Culture Fest International ethical global events. In addition the Fashionably Fair campaign advocates for ethical (and edgy) fashion. Expect to hear more via Global Groove about these initiatives and get prepare to party for the cause.
Favela Cubana owner, Marco Britti had this to say about this collaboration, " When I originally founded this restaurant I had the vision of creating something that could actually make a difference. People can not only have fun but also have a place to go to connect to what is happening in the world. By enjoying yourself you are helping!"
Favela Cubana Mission:
Favela Cubana is a restaurant presenting the flavors of Brazil and Cuba to honor the experience of each on the global stage that is New York City. Moreover this restaurant was established to provide a place where one can feel a part of something more than just a culinary experience but also the sensation of traveling the world, without moving.
Culture Fest International and GLOBAL GROOVE Mission:
Funds raised at Global Groove will support Second World's art empowerment documentation projects around the world which go hand in hand with fair trade advocacy and educational programs (lectures, exhibits, and workshops) and large music festivals. On the Second World website under "Initiatives" please find information regarding Second World projects which involve not only documentation and in-depth research, but also the education of the public through marketing initiatives and the development of art empowerment projects and micro-credit funds to re-establish income generation in disaster/conflict affected regions. With funds raised Second World will continue to develop these initiatives linking the North American consumer with communities throughout India, Nepal, Peru and Jamaica to increase awareness of fair trade and increase the number of orders given to cooperatives, along with establishing a self-sustainable online portal of multimedia information regarding fair trade, and its cultural/economic impact for disadvantaged indigenous and marginalized communities.
About Second World:
Bridging the gap between the so called "First" and "Third" World, with media, music and art. Second World is a dynamic non-profit arts and development organization combining media, music and art for a better world. As a leader since 1998 dedicated to the marketing of fair trade artisans, and their stories, the nucleus of Second World is a multimedia research archive of educational tools for the fair trade marketplace. This is key to increasing the number of orders given to artisans involved with fair trade art projects. Based on over a decade of research, Second World aims to address the crucial need for fair trade education. Ultimately, Second World hopes to bridge the gap between the "First" and "Third World" through media documentation, musical events and fair trade art empowerment.
"First" World. "Third" World. Forget What Your Were Told. Welcome to the Second World.
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