Dear Friends,
It was my intention to review this year that is almost coming to an end, however so much has happened, so many activities, so many exhibits, so many Noches de Poesia that in order to write a little bit about each I would have to write too much and bore you to death. Instead I am writting this long Thank You List to all those people that somehow contributed in making this 2009 an unforgettable year here at Zu!
January 2009-
Dominica Alcantara.
Norma Amaro for bringing Dominica to my world, and for your friendship.
George Riveron and his incredible poetry.
Fabiola Santiago from The Miami Herald, who chose Dominica's exhibit as Art Pick of the Week, and others yearlong.
February 2009-
We had our own erotic show titled Landscapes of Erotic Art. I thank each and every artist who participated especially Bressy who came up with the idea of an erotic Valentine's exhibit.
Midiala Rosales who sang beautifully, I am forever greatful!
Juan Carlos Valls who accompanied her with poetry.
Noches de Poesia brought us Elena Montes de Oca, and her daughters, who sang with her, and especially Ligia who blew me away!
March 2009-
Our March exhibit was Blancas Mujeres, Miami's first art exhibit dedicated to Las Damas de Blanco by Cuban artist
Leonardo Severo.
Yolanda Huerga, one of the original Damas de Blanco was present with others. Gracias!
Ninoska Perez Castellon who had me in her Radio Program.
Tatiana Riquelme from Radio/TV Marti.
Allan Villafaña and his photo exhibit Un dia de las Madres en el Cementerio de Colon.
Mega TV for all their coverage.
Niurka from Radio/TV Marti
Carlos Pintado who once more was part of Noches de Poesia, and who's always there. Thank you Carlitos!
April 2009-
Candida Rodriguez and her solo exhibit Un poco al lado
de los dias.
Cuban poet Manuel Sosa who came all the way from Atlanta to participate in Noches de Poesia.
May 2009-
Pedro Mendizabal and his nostalgic paintings of decayed solares de La Habana Vieja.
William Navarrete who came from France to present his latest book of poetry titled Lumbres veladas del Sur.
Gracias William siempre por todo!
Daniel Fernandez del Nuevo Herald.
Church World Services for choosing artist Salvador Lorenzo and my gallery to represent their annual funraiser.
Rosana Lopez-Cubas que me entrevisto para el primer numero de la revista Target Style.
June 2009-
June 12 we celebrated our first anniversary of Noches de Poesia, and it was an unforgettable night.
Gracias a Heriberto Hernandez, George Riveron, y Carlos Pintado from Bluebird Editions for the beautiful recognition given to me.
Present that night were also, Ena Columbie, Elena Montes de Oca, German Guerra, William Navarrete and Reinaldo Garcia Ramos.
Mayra Abo and her signature jewelry in our first Girl's Night Out.
Denise and Luis Cuevas Chavelinas Cigar Presentation.
July 2009-
Noel Leon first solo exhibit in the USA.
Olga Leiseca and Carlos Bada who performed beautifully.
Ernesto Diaz Rodriguez in Noches de Poesia.
Arminda Espinosa del periodico LIBRE
August 2009-
Paul Jordan's beautiful jewelry and our second Girls Afternoon.
Juan Carlos Agüero and his OIKOS photo exhibit.
Maria Eugenia Caseiro, Odaliz de Leon, Rosie Inguanzo and Elena Tamargo who made an unforgettable Noches de Poesia.
Ivette Kellems and Esther Chavez...Que sorpresa!
Jose Alvarez and his book presentation about Frank Pais.
Uva de Aragon, por la presentacion, y lo amable.
September 2009-
Thanks to all the artists that participated in our group exhibit Diosas, Virgenes o Martires?
Cuban poet Heriberto Hernandez presented his latest book as part of Noches de Poesia, while his son, Erick Hernandez who did the cover for the book had an exhibit of his recent paintings.
Julio Batista and his erotic works.
October 2009-
Miguel Ordoqui and Arnaldo Ladron de Guevara unique ink pieces in the exhibit D'Generacion.
Alejandro Fonseca in Noches de Poesia.
Alexis Romay who came from New Jersey to present his book.
Alberto Arizkorreta Gurutzeaga de la Television Publica Vasca.
Elena Tamargo quien una vez mas de dio la mano.
November 2009-
Carlos Acostaneyra.
Salvador Lorenzo for always being there for me, 3 years later.
Candida Rodriguez por toda la ayuda, las hadas y los centauros.
Teresa Maria Rojas, who did Noches de Poesia, was love at first sight. Gracias!
Gyorgy Ferdinandy y su querida esposa Mary.
Heriberto Hernandez, montones de agradecimientos por todo, ademas de presentar a Gyorgy y a Carmen.
Julio Benitez who came from California.
German Guerra infinitamente. (Por la poesia, por las fotos, por la ayuda, por la amistad.)
Elena Iglesias (I would have to write a separate email just to thank you, not only for your poetry but for your work in general. I am extremely thankful and in total debt to you my dear Elena.)
Carmen Duarte and Jody too!
Odette Alonso and her 20 years of writting poetry. Que regalo!
Teresa Dovalpage and her Miaus! y Por Culpa de Candela.
Ena Columbie or Lapitu Forever! por esa presentacion tan bella.
Ana Cabrera Vivanco (Que te puedo decir que ya no sepas, unos de los regalos mas bellos de esta Semana de Literatura)
Pedro Alberto Assef, siempre esperando que llege el dia.
December 2009-
Leonel Menendez and his magical stories in En El Barrio de Los Mangos.
Gisela Fabelo and her miracles.
Eyda Machin and her enchanting ways.
Ligia Cabrera, Flavia Ferreira, Elena una vez mas, Alcides Herrera, Ramon Williams.
Juan Carlos Valls, we had to wait until December but it was well worth it. Una de las noches mas bellas de todo el 2009, Gracias a tus poemas y tus inventos.
The year is over my friends and with it so many memories in my head, too many to write them all, however I am extremely thankful and appreciative of everyone. The press has been an incredible and most important piece in Zu Galeria from the begining. I have mentioned a few, but I need to take a moment to thank...
Gloria Leal ... Gracias.
Elena Iglesias siempre en deuda contigo.
Olga Connor who has been a great supporter of our literary events.
Luis de la Paz who is always there, Gracias por incluirme.
Ivette Iturralde de la radio, siempre agradecido.
Vladimir Gomez, wherever he goes he helps out!
Rosana Lopez-Cubas: one of the most loving and generous human beings I know, and one incredible journalist who has supported us 100%. Gracias Amiga!
Armando de Armas de Radio/TV Marti... Muchas Gracias!
Joaquin Estrada-Montalvan from Gaspar, El Lugareño. Yo sigo dandote las Gracias!
To all the bloggers who post my events in their blogs, extremely grateful to all of you!
To all the artists that make an extension of my family at Zu, and who have stood with me thru these difficult times. Aside from those named above ....
Mayra Abo, la hormiguita mas trabajadora que conozco.
Dora Fiser, te quiero un monton!
Jose Ramon Morales, always helping me!
Evelio Lecour, Gracias por confiarme tu obra.
Marta Ramos for being the most wonderful person, for always helping me out. Por las fotos siempre! Por el cariño!
A mi Lapitu, que siempre .... siempre me das la mano en todo, y tu cariño! Regresa, que te extraño. Te quiero mucho!
Karin Aldrey por toda la ayuda, and for being such a great person.
Ana Maria Sarlat we always have a place for you.
Cristina siempre te quiero mucho.
Tony Núñez ... Muchas Gracias!
Carlos Artime, siempre listo!
Emilio Fernandez que aunque poco tiempo pero se te estima.
Liliana Folta, Omar Garcia, Nestor Arenas, Jay Palacios.
And to those who are going to be a part of Zu this coming year, Welcome!
This year I met an incredible lady, one of the most wonderful poets I have ever met, one of the most spectacular people I know. I was bewitched, bewildered ...... by her, like the song says. She has been a true sport, an angel, a beautiful soul... Elena Tamargo. Gracias Elena Bella por todo! que es mucho....
Tons of people always make it a point to participate, to come to our openings, to our book presentations to our Noches de Poesia, I am most grateful for your support. There are way too many to name here, but you all know who you are, and I thank you!
On the personal level, I have been blessed with great friends. I cherish and admire you all, and I thank you for putting up with me, for hearing me out, for loving me. One person specifically has been unconditional to me. She is the most caring, protective, wonderful person I know. Thank you Mabel for all the love!
And last but not least my family, who support me in everything I do, who drive me crazy at times, and God knows I do the same to them, but who never fail to love me, and to stand by me during all times. Specially my sister, who is the best sister anyone could hope for.
If I am missing someone please do not take it personally, I also turned 40 this year so old age is kicking in!
Thanks for 2009, but 2010 is just around the corner.......
and I am ready for it!
Manny Lopez
Zu Galeria Fine Arts
2248 SW 8th Street
Miami, Fl 33135
786-443-5872
Foto de Marta Ramos
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