GEM NYC would like to remind everyone to support the winner of this year’s Dominican Republic Global Film Festival – the independent film “La Soga,” for their opening night at major theatres nationwide this Friday, August 13, 2010. For more information about the movie, please view our post from last week below, and visit their official website for participating theatres in the tri-state area here.
Also, feel free to share some of your own GEM NYC finds or if you’d like to drop us a few words please do so at gem@ulmedia.net
Also, feel free to share some of your own GEM NYC finds or if you’d like to drop us a few words please do so at gem@ulmedia.net
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With Latino Heritage Month just around the corner, I wanted to showcase the pure genius of two of our own up and coming jewelry makers. ICONIC JEWELRY:

Oprah is just one of Vanessa's many celebrity fans and has been spotted wearing a pair of her earrings on several occasions. GEM NYC, and the ULM family admires Vanessa for the powerful message behind her brand, and the Latino empowerment that she boasts with her accomplishements, contributions to society and current endeavors. For more information about Vanessa Montiel’s designs click here. As a child growing up in Veracruz, Mexico,
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Issy Salomon would often use scraps from his

One morning in 2004, Issy impulsively decided to move to New York City; 3 days later, he found himself on a plane to Manhattan. During the flight, he became inspired by an article he read about a young woman who had started selling her jewelry on the streets of SoHo in downtown Manhattan. On the day of his arrival, Issy made his way to SoHo; the next day, he purchased a folding table and set up shop on Prince Street. He sold his first piece 3 hours later. And so his business was born. GEM NYC is very happy to hear that Issy Salomon continues to hone his talents in fashion design through both formal and informal training, and hopes to launch his first line of women’s ready-to-wear in the coming year. Issy’s preliminary collection is now being previewed at CharmandChain.com here.
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CULTURE:
Grab your camera and get ready to experience El Barrio de Nueva York!

Contest runs until August 22, 2010.
Please visit El Barrio’s Flickr group for complete rules. In case your photo is selected as a winner, all contest participants should complete the following forms in advance.
Forms will be required of all finalists:
Photo Release Form (for all subjects who appear)
Affidavit of Eligibility (for photographer)
If you are selected as a Prize Winner – these are the prize packages that YOU and two other winners can win!
First Prize: $250 cash $100 gift certificate to La Tienda at El Museo del Barrio Free membership for one year to El Museo del Barrio
Second Prize: $100 cash $75 gift certificate to La Tienda at El Museo del Barrio Free membership for one year to El Museo del Barrio
Third Prize: $50 gift certificate to La Tienda at El Museo del Barrio Free membership for one year to El Museo del Barrio
This contest is brought to you in part by the Deutsche Bank Group.
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FASHION:
This summer you want to end your GEM fashion swing

Lulu.com also has a contest this month for a $500 shopping spree! To sign up for this promotion, you may visit Lulu here.
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MUSICA CORNUCOPIA:
La Raza Latina, Salsa Suite featuring Rubén Blades

Where: Lincoln Center (Dambrosch Park) - W 62nd St & Amsterdam Ave - NY, NY 10023
Date: Saturday, August 14th Time: 7:30pm EST
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Bachata Fest: Andy Andy, Luis Miguel de la Amargue, Kiko Rodriguez, and Alexandra

Luis Miguel de la Amargue, known as the “King of Bachata” has taken his music worldwide and is one of the most respected artists in the genre. The multi-award winner and recipient of 2009’s “Bachatero of the Year” and “Bachata Song of the Year” is a genre favorite not to be missed.
Bachata star Kiko Rodriguez exhibited an interest in music, first experimenting with percussion instruments around the age of 12 before moving to guitar. With four original albums to his credit including Directo al Corazon, which spawned a number of singles, and an impressive international touring career, Rodriguez is popular throughout the tropical music listening community.
Alexandra is best known as half of the hugely successful, Monchy y Alexandra, who began singing together in 1999. They have been often credited with being instrumental in popularizing bachata music outside of the Dominican Republic. Alexandra is now embarking on a highly anticipated solo career, and is certain not to disappoint.
Presented in association with Globe Star Media and the City Parks Foundation.
Where: Central Park/Mainstage
Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010 Time: 3:00PM
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Calle 13 Teaser! – New Album coming out in October, 2010

They are now preparing for their northeastern tour this fall, and as if we needed help getting hyped up for Calle 13’s new album, now we can follow the countdown until its release in October for what promises to be an epic masterpiece!
The Boricua alternative rap/reggaetón group, prove once more, that they’re the most imaginative crew in the Latin urban scene right now, with their GEMtastic teaser video titled Detonación C-13. Click here to watch the Calle 13 Detonación C-13 teaser vid, and send us your thoughts! Is it good, too racy, not enticing? Post a reply to this post here, or email your anonymous comments to gem@ulmedia.net.
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