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<channel><title><![CDATA[Lauralvarez.com - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/blog.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 04:48:39 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Need volunteers to paint this Saturday! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/need-volunteers-to-paint-this-saturday.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/need-volunteers-to-paint-this-saturday.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:11:12 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/need-volunteers-to-paint-this-saturday.html</guid><description><![CDATA[           [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/1785746_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:600px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/9678441_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:294px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/4115817_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:294px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:33.333333333333%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/3174290_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:192px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:33.333333333333%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/4706524_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:192px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:33.333333333333%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/9055648_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:192px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;'>Recently&nbsp;<strong style="">Friends of Soundview Park</strong>&nbsp;have been authorized to paint the sprinkler area of the park at Lafayette Street.&nbsp;<br />I have a beautiful project and we are starting next&nbsp;<strong style="">May 19th</strong>.&nbsp;We need&nbsp;<strong style="">volunteers to help painting</strong>&nbsp;this project, you don't need to be an artist, just fill the blanks! &nbsp;<br />Come and bring all your friends to have a beautiful day celebrating&nbsp;<br />"It's my Park Day"&nbsp;<br /><strong style="">From 10am to 2pm&nbsp;</strong>we will be bringing the waterfront life to the wall. And you can also participate in the different activities the Park will have that day.&nbsp;<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mistery Project "Lines have been drawn"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/mistery-project-lines-have-been-drawn.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/mistery-project-lines-have-been-drawn.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:57:27 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/mistery-project-lines-have-been-drawn.html</guid><description><![CDATA[       I'm participating in the Mystery project with&nbsp;@ [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/2078238_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1100px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;'>I'm participating in the Mystery project with&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/#!/PrismacolorUS" style="" title="">@<strong style="">PrismacolorUS</strong></a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/#!/arthouse" style="" title="">@<strong style="">arthouse</strong></a><br /><br /><strong style="">What happens when you make a stranger's day?</strong><br /><br />This week's final free project in the 10 x 10 Series is a collaboration between Art House Coop and Prismacolor. The Mystery Project challenges artists to experiment with the unexpected. Every participant will received a mystery project kit, which includes a free Prismacolor Brush l Fine Art Marker in a surprise color and a secret theme to guide your work. Create a token of inspiration using the tools in your kit &mdash; it could be a drawing, a zine, a sculpture, or a collage &mdash; then install it in a public place for a stranger to discover.<br /><br /><br />My theme was "Lines have been drawn" and I left in the 6 train at the Bronx on his way to Manhattan. NYC.<br /><br /><br />Now I hope it's in a better place!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Scribble Project]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/the-scribble-project.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/the-scribble-project.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 17:57:27 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/the-scribble-project.html</guid><description><![CDATA[       About a year ago I found this project in the cosmic world of the internet. I downloaded the template and have it around for [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/2225416_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:610px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;'>About a year ago I found this project in the cosmic world of the internet. I downloaded the template and have it around for a while.&nbsp;<br>Finally I decided to scribble while I was watching some TV a couple of nights ago and this is the&nbsp;result.&nbsp;<br>I sent it to <a href="http://thescribbleproject.blogspot.com/2012/05/blog-post_09.html" target="_blank">The Scribble Project</a> and it is already on their website.&nbsp;<br>I kind of like the&nbsp;craziness&nbsp;of it!!<br>It was really fun and it's easy to participate. Go for it!!!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Doodle Day - May 10th]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/national-doodle-day-may-10th.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/national-doodle-day-may-10th.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 07:01:05 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/national-doodle-day-may-10th.html</guid><description><![CDATA[         [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:49.177330895795%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/1558162.jpg?233" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:50.822669104205%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/2394581.jpg?242" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;'>In a few days, May 10th, the doodles I made for the <a href="http://doodledayusa.org/" target="_blank">USA National Doodle Day</a> will be available for auction on eBay.<br /><br />These doodles have a very important aim: the funds they raise will benefit NF, Inc. Network, an organization dedicated to providing support to individuals and families affected by neurofibromatosis (NF).<br /><br />Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that affects one in every 2,500 births. NF is more common than Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy and Huntington's Disease combined. Funds raised from the Doodle Day auction will go to support education, advocacy, coalitions, and research for treatments and a cure.<br /><br />To learn more about NF, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nfnetwork.org/" style="" target="_blank">www.nfnetwork.org</a>.<br /><br /><br />For more information about National Doodle Day, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:doodleday@nfnetwork.org" style="">doodleday@nfnetwork.org</a><br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escoleta de verano]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/escoleta-de-verano.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/escoleta-de-verano.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 16:07:05 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/05/escoleta-de-verano.html</guid><description><![CDATA[       I just finished this poster for www.byblos.es academy.They are h [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/6923397.jpg?397" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;'>I just finished this poster for <a href="http://www.byblos.es" target="_blank" title="">www.byblos.es</a> academy.<br />They are having a summer school based on an astronomy curriculum and I love stars!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[GET GREEN - April 21st - St Mary's Park BX]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/04/get-green-april-21st-st-marys-park-bx.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/04/get-green-april-21st-st-marys-park-bx.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:24:24 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/04/get-green-april-21st-st-marys-park-bx.html</guid><description><![CDATA[         [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class='wsite-multicol-table-wrap' style='margin:0 -15px'> <table class='wsite-multicol-table'> <tbody class='wsite-multicol-tbody'> <tr class='wsite-multicol-tr'> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:51.188299817185%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/79051.jpg?238" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> <td class='wsite-multicol-col' style='width:48.811700182815%;padding:0 15px'>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/7789428_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:600px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;'>Today April 21st I will be at St Mary's Park (Bronx) making some Owls from toilet paper rolls at the Get Green Event.&nbsp;<br /><br />Recycling is FUN!! Come from 12 to 4pm and make yours!<br /><br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life Mapping]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/04/life-mapping.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/04/life-mapping.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:42:26 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/04/life-mapping.html</guid><description><![CDATA[       Next week I'm starting two workshops in several senior centers.&nbsp;They are called life mapping.&nbsp;T [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/7953867_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:800px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;'>Next week I'm starting two workshops in several senior centers.&nbsp;They are called life mapping.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br />This is an&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;for me to share with you my very own life map.&nbsp;I made it so my students will be able to have a reference.<br /><br />I think it's a good&nbsp;exercise&nbsp;for everyone because it makes you think about the most representative moments of your life. I always would recommend remembering the good moments and stick to them. Life is a place to be happy and celebrate every single moment of it.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibition. Orishas: The GODS behind the SANTOS ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/02/exhibition-orishas-the-gods-behind-the-santos-orishas-the-gods-behind-the-santos.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/02/exhibition-orishas-the-gods-behind-the-santos-orishas-the-gods-behind-the-santos.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:50:28 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/02/exhibition-orishas-the-gods-behind-the-santos-orishas-the-gods-behind-the-santos.html</guid><description><![CDATA[       Orishas: The GODS behind the SANTOSOpening reception: March 8, 2012, 7  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div ><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/1175446_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1000px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; "><strong>Orishas: The GODS behind the SANTOS</strong><br /><br /><strong>Opening reception: March 8, 2012, 7 - 10 p.m.<br />Special performance by Dr. Drum &amp; Friends</strong><br />Encore March 8, 8:30 p.m.<br />Encore March 9, 4:30 p.m.<br /><br /><br />March 9 - 14, 2012<br />Open everyday: 12 - 6 p.m.<br /><br />Chashama 461 Gallery<br />461 W 126th Street<br />(between Amsterdam and Morningside)<br /><br />Inspired by her first contact with Yoruba beliefs, these pieces celebrate the forces between the spiritual world and the here now. They represent the positive energy that the Orishas can influence in our everyday lives.<br /><br />Special Showcase from my student from Emolior Academy, Bronx.<br /><br />Dr. Drum: Co-Founder and musical director of BombaYo Afro-Puerto Rican Youth Project.<br /><a href="http://www.yelp.com/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bombayo.org&amp;s=9748f47ba2e8f390292093ca82afe10affed45629ad1e527ace064d916d69f1c" target="_blank" style="">http://www.bombayo.org</a><br /><br /><br /></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give some love - Wallpapers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/01/give-some-love-wallpapers.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/01/give-some-love-wallpapers.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:32:01 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/01/give-some-love-wallpapers.html</guid><description><![CDATA[       Coming up is Valentine's Day and I want to celebrate LOVE! For that reason I have [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div ><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a href='http://www.lauralvarez.com/wallpapers.html'> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/975698_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:600px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">Coming up is Valentine's Day and I want to celebrate LOVE! For that reason I have available for you to <a href="http://www.lauralvarez.com/wallpapers.html">download</a> this cute and sweet teddy bear ready to give you a bouquet of daisies.<br />Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!<br /><br /></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Greeting Cards Workshop]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/01/free-greeting-cards-workshop.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/01/free-greeting-cards-workshop.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:09:49 -0800</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lauralvarez.com/1/post/2012/01/free-greeting-cards-workshop.html</guid><description><![CDATA[       Get ready for&nbsp;Valantine's Day&nbsp;creating your own&nbsp;Greeting Cards.The Bronx Counci [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div ><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.lauralvarez.com/uploads/2/8/6/3/2863307/9890270.jpg?330" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">Get ready for&nbsp;Valantine's Day&nbsp;creating your own&nbsp;Greeting Cards.<br /><br />The Bronx Council on the Arts&nbsp;and&nbsp;the Huntington Free Library&nbsp;<br />present&nbsp;Free Family-Friendly&nbsp;<strong style="">Hands-On Craft Workshops.</strong><br /><br />Saturday, January 21, 201112:30pm &ndash; 3:00 pm<br />At Westchester Square&rsquo;s Huntington Free Library<br />9 Westchester Square (next to Apple Savings Bank)<br />718-829-7770<br />Bronx, NY<br />Public TransportationSubway- 6 train; Buses &ndash; 40, 42, 31, 21, &amp; 4<br /><br />No registration or fee required.</div>  ]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>

