BRONX RISING

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Music: The Mariachi Academy of New York led by Ramón Ponce, Sr. & Ramón Ponce, Jr. of Mariachi Real de Mexico - TONIGHT Thursday, April 18th, 7:30pm - 9:30pm

The mariachi – a hundred year tradition – has been widely considered the quintessential Mexican folk-derived musical ensemble. It is largely kept alive by Ramón Ponce, Jr. and his father Ramón Ponce, Sr., both of whom are members of the band the Mariachi Real de Nueva York. Together they founded the Mariachi Academy of New York (MANY), a community-led not-for-profit organization devoted to preserving the rich heritage of mariachi to youth in New York. It intends to develop the skills in musical training, discipline, creativity and self-esteem while strengthening language, team working skills and a strong sense of identity.
Film: The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema in Bronx Theaters presented by Paulina Suarez-Hesketh

Friday, April 19th, 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Paulina Suarez-Hesketh is a doctoral candidate in Cinema Studies at New York University. She has an MA from the University of Chicago, and a BA from UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México). Her research interests include popular film genres, Latin American modernity, and immigrant home movies. During her presentation, Paulina will be showing clips from Mexican films and offering insights into their significance in the Canon of Mexican Cinema.
Palabras/Words: Rock & Read - Return to the Bronx with author and musician Larry Kirwan

Saturday, April 20th, 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Larry Kirwan provides lead vocals and lead guitar for the Irish rock band Black 47, which has been recording music and performing together for over 20 years. He is also the author of several books and plays, including Liverpool Fantasy and Green Suede Shoes: An Irish American Odyssey. His latest novel, Rockin’ the Bronx, tells the story of a young Irish immigrant who finds himself facing the turmoil of the 1980s Bronx.

RESPONSIBILITY?

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The answer is not so clear as we are taken on an emotional roller coaster of scenarios.

The Boston Marathon terrorist attacks are the first of it's kind to be captured in a social media world. Images, videos and digital pictures taken by professional as well as amateur photographers are now available in abundance, but still no arrests have been made.

A few days after these bombings, investigators are yet to unravel how a couple of explosions were able to kill three and injure 170.

What To Say To Kids About Terrorism

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Don't dismiss your child's fears. Children can feel embarrassed, or criticized when their fears are minimized. Exploring their concerns in a positive way help children master their fear and anxiety.

Parents and professionals can reassure children with facts about how people are protected by helpers, firefighters and police in the community, or the president who meets with world leaders and individual safety measures that can be taken.

FBI MANHUNT

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FBI investigators have launched a manhunt following the twin blasts which killed three and injured scores more near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. This criminal investigation has now been called an act of terrorism, drawing painful memories of the WTC 9/11/2001 attacks that shocked the world.

Celebrate Earth Day @ NYBG‏

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The Garden will be open on Earth Day, Monday, April 22—and what better place to celebrate than Nature's Showplace! This year brings another full day of fun in the sun, outdoor activities, and more. And now through April 20, Sprinkles Cupcakes is donating 100 percent of the proceeds from their vanilla cupcakes to the Garden. Since 2008 Sprinkles has raised $50,300 for environmental care. Stop in at their Lexington Avenue location and know you are eating for a great cause.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND VIGILANT IN PUBLIC

City Island Images knows that authorities are saying not to allow this act of terrorism to alter our daily chores and regular schedules, but please be very careful moving around crowds.

Individuals from Maine, to Montana have expressed a sense of loss, sadness and anger, following this senseless attack on the Boston Marathon... Just a cautionary word to all our family and friends to stay safe!

If you see something suspicious, contact authorities immediately!

http://www.fbi.gov/

http://www.dhs.gov/

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TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CELEBRATION

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Trinity United Methodist Church will be celebrating 162 years with a very special event in May.

Our Songs of Love will be sung bu Milal Missionary Choir on May 18 @7 PM

The concert is free and refreshments, as well as finger foods will be served at Fellowship Hall

following this very special free musical performance.

Freewill donations will be graciously accepted.

The Trinity United Methodist Church is situated in in this charming white building shown above.

The church is located on the northwest corner of City Island Avenue and Bay Street.

PHOTO: RICHARD DEWITT

WORLDWIDE ALERT

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From London to Los Angeles and right here in New York City, public safety officials are stepping up security following today's explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Police officers have been sent to congested areas, as well as transportation hubs while officers are being extra vigilant around large crowds and will increase security at sporting events. From the Barkley Center in Brooklyn, Dodger Stadium in LA and in Tennessee, where the Nashville Predators are hosting the Vancouver Canucks tonight, sports fans will experience a visible presence around all these stadiums and arenas.

BOSTON MARATHON EXPLOSIONS

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Three people are reported dead and at least 133 injured at The Boston Marathon, which has now been shut down after two bomb explosions near the finish line, on this Patriot's Day.

Witnesses reportedly heard two loud explosions near the finish line inside the Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel that sounded like two claps of thunder at storefront windows nearby were blown out.

Hundreds of people have now been evacuated as a result of the two severe explosions. The marathon has now been suspended.

This Week in Her and History

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Apr 15, 1947
Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier. Jackie Robinson, age 28, becomes the first African-American player in Major League Baseball when he steps onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn to compete for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson broke the color barrier in a sport that had been segregated for more than 50 years. Exactly 50 years later, on April 15, 1997, Robinson's groundbreaking career was honored and his uniform number, 42, was retired from Major League Baseball by Commissioner Bud Selig in a ceremony attended by over 50,000 fans at New York City's Shea Stadium. Robinson's was the first-ever number retired by all teams in the league.

Apr 16, 1943
Hallucinogenic effects of LSD discovered. It was in Basel, Switzerland, Albert Hoffman, a Swiss chemist working at the Sandoz pharmaceutical research laboratory, accidentally consumes LSD-25, a synthetic drug he had created in 1938 as part of his research into the medicinal value of lysergic acid compounds. After taking the drug, formally known as lysergic acid diethylamide, Dr. Hoffman was disturbed by unusual sensations and hallucinations. In his notes, he related the experience:

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