PAST EVENTS

Travelling through Latin America & Spain

Monday, 6:00pm, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Join Club Latino as we “travel” through Latin America and Spain! In this adventure we will hear from locals and kiwis about their top places to visit, the things you have to know before you go and the things that will surprise you. After some quick-fire presentations, it’s your opportunity to ask all the questions you’ve had about travelling. Bring your stories, bring your itinerary and let’s explore!

$5 entry - Free for members! - Not a member? Why not join at our half year rate which will see you through till July.  More details on Facebook. 

Spanish Movie Night: ¿Por qué se frotan las patitas?

Wednesday, 6:00pm, Wellington Central City Library

“Scandalous” A refreshing and extremely hilarious musical where a family who seems ordinary turns out to be highly dysfunctional. Three women from three generations all decide to abandon their homes on the same day. To head it all is the family’s distressed patriarch who must hire an eccentric detective to bring them back. Love, life and death are presented with rhythm and humour in this original comedy. More details on Facebook.

Club Latino: Feliz Navidad!

Saturday, 8 December, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, at Aro Valley Community Centre, 48 Aro St

Let's enjoy some food and have fun with the games and traditions that we have learnt about this year.

Join us for our end of year celebration with a potluck BYO. Free entry for all and kids are more than welcome to join the party.

Aro Valley Community Centre has cooking facilities so we can heat up food if you need. If cooking is not your thing, feel free to bring an alternative koha. More details on Facebook.

Club Latino presents: Mexican Traditions

Friday, 23 November, 6:30 pm, at Aro Valley Community Centre, 48 Aro St

Día de los Muertos is growing in popularity in NZ but it's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to celebrations in Mexico. Join us as we explore some of the main traditions that happen across Mexico and of course, it wouldn't be a true Mexican celebration without a bit of food.

Entry: $10 entry (cash only) and free for members of the club. Includes snacks. Doors open at 6:30 and the event will start at 7pm. More details on Facebook.

Spanish Movie Night: Truman

Tuesday 6^th November, 6:00 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

Julián (Ricardo Darín) receives an unexpected visit from childhood friend Tomás (Javier Cámara) and reveals he has terminal cancer. The two friends, along with Truman (Julian’s loyal dog), share emotional and meaningful moments together over the next four days. They try to cope with Julian’s complicated situation, knowing that this will probably be the last time they see each other.

Entry: $5 donation for non-members, Free for Club members.

Annual General Meeting

24 October, 6:30pm, at Wellington Access Radio

Come join us for a potluck dinner and some drinks as we have a look back at another successful year for the Club and look forward to an exciting year ahead. Bring along a plate to share, we'll provide the wine.

If you haven't renewed your membership, it's not too late! You can do that here so you can have your say at the AGM.

Lunchbox Spanish Lessons

15 to 19 October, 12:00 - 13:00, at Embassy of Mexico

Join Raquel Direnzo from Massey University to practice your Spanish at lunchtime. Lessons will focus on travel Spanish and are for beginners. Come learn some useful phrases and expressions!

This event is part of Massey University Spanish Language and Culture Week. See all the events and activities here: www.facebook.com

Massey University Spanish Language & Culture
Week

Monday, 15 October from 12:00 - 13:00, at Massey University.

Massey University, in association with Club Latino and with the support of the Embassy of Spain and Embassy of Cuba, bring you the 2018 Spanish Language and Culture Week in Wellington.

This is a whole week of fun activities and events running from Monday 15 - Saturday 20 October - and they are all FREE! More info here: www.facebook.com

Spanish Movie Night: La Isla Mínima

Wednesday 17^th October, 6:00 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

The Spanish deep South, 1980. A series of brutal murders of adolescent girls in a remote and forgotten town bring together two disparate characters - both detectives in the homicide division - to investigate the cases. With deep divisions in their ideology, detectives Juan (Javier Gutiérrez) and Pedro (Raúl Arévalo) must put aside their differences if they are to successfully hunt down a killer who has terrorised the community for years.

Many thanks to the Embassy of Spain for sponsoring this event! This event is part of Massey University Spanish Language and Culture Week. See all the events and activities here: www.facebook.com

Traveling Tales:

Thursday, 18 October, from 18:30 - 21:00, at Sustainability Trust

Travel writing in and about Latin America by Leonel Alverado Senior Spanish Lecturer at Massey University

This event is part of Massey University Spanish Language and Culture Week. See all the events and activities here: www.facebook.com

Cuba Night: Celebrating Cuban Culture

Saturday, 20 October from 19:00 - 22:30, at Massey University.

Join us for a presentation, a boogie and a taste of Cuba in this event we will celebrate all things Cuban as the 20th of October is Cuban Culture Day! This event is FREE!

Many thanks to the Embassy of Cuba and Cuban Fusion for their support.

his event is part of Massey University Spanish Language and Culture Week. More info here: www.facebook.com

Meeting with Director Roberto Girault

Thursday 6^thSeptember, 5:00 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

The Latin America Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence, in collaboration with Club Latino, is delighted to invite you to a meeting with Roberto Girault, Mexican-American Film Director Writer & Producer.

Roberto’s film Illusions is featuring at the Latin America Spain Film Festival 2018. http://lasffnz.co.nz/
5:30pm Doors open (snacks and drinks will be served) 6:00pm Intro from Club Latino. See more

September Movie Night Cancelled

Unfortunately we have to cancel our September movie night on Tuesday 4 September.

But not to worry! The Latin America and Spain Film Festival starts in Wellington on Wednesday 5 September. See http://lasffnz.co.nz/ for more details.

Club Latino presents: Anniversary Dinner

Wednesday 29^th August, 6:30 pm, at Flying Burrito Brothers

It's our birthday! Come and join us in celebrating 55 years of Club Latino in Wellington. Let's have a meal, some margaritas and maybe a game of Loteria. Come practice your Spanish or just your bingo skills. Everyone welcome. More info.

See you there!

Tuesday 7^th August, 6:00 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

A TV network's annual black-tie New Year's Eve spectacular has already been in production for a gruelling week and a half, and setbacks continue to accumulate. A falling crane has just taken out an extra, and the show's hosts are at each other's throats. Pop sensation Adán discovers he's been duped by a thief, while legendary divo Alphonso is stalked by a disgruntled would-be songwriter. Will everything come together in the end?

Join us in the Guest Room for this movie from 6pm. Movie starts 6:15pm.

Entry: $5 donation for non-members, Free for Club members.

Friday 20^th July, 7:00 pm, at Newtown Community & Cultural Centre

We had a taste of the energy of Peru in the lead up to the world cup - this time come and share a night of the full Peru experience and celebrate 197 years of independence with the local Peruvian community.

In this event we will showcase the traditional dances, culture and of course, food of Peru. ¡Vamos Perú carajo! More Info

$10 entry for non-members
FREE for members (remember that your membership subs are due now)

Tuesday 3^rd July, 6:00 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

Seven years after bank manager Modesto Pardo (Antonio Resines)’s daughter dies in a forest fire, numerous safe deposit boxes at Pardo’s bank are broken into. After the robbery, Pardo stumbles across some very strange documents that prove that his daughter’s death was no accident. Pardo swears to take revenge and goes after some dangerous people to even the score.

Join us in the Guest Room for this movie from 6pm. Movie starts 6:15pm.

Entry: $5 donation for non-members, Free for Club members.

Tuesday 5^th June, 6:00 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

10,000 km follows the relationship between Alexandra (Natalia Tena) and Sergi (David Verdaguer) in Barcelona, Spain. They struggle to find a balance between their plans of having a baby and Alex's photography career. When Alex accepts a one-year residency in Los Angeles, their distance apart tests the bounds of their relationship. They attempt to use modern technology to keep
their relationship strong, but the physical distance proves more challenging than they could have imagined.

Join us in the Guest Room for this movie from 6pm. Movie starts 6:15pm.

Entry: $5 donation for non-members, Free for Club members.

Thursday 24^th May, 6pm, at Newkor Restaurant, 97 Dixon Street, Wellington

Did you know that karaoke is an awesome tool for learning the phonetics of a language?*
Come and join us for BYO dinner at Newkor before we hit the (private) karaoke room to sing some sweet Spanish beats.

Dinner: Pay your own way
Karaoke: $5 (cash only please)  More info

Tuesday 1^st May, 6:00 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín Espósito (Ricardo Darín) begins writing a novel based on the decades-old unsolved mystery of a newlywed's rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, Judge Irene Menéndez Hastings (Soledad Villamil), Benjamín attempts to make sense of the past. The journey through his memories sets Benjamín on a thrilling emotional path that leads to a shocking realisation.

Join us in the Guest Room for this movie from 6pm. Movie starts 6:15pm.

Entry: $5 donation for non-members, Free for Club members.

Thursday 26^th April, 5:45pm, at Southern Cross Garden Bar and Restaurant

We will have a presentation from our friends at the Spanish Embassy followed by games, challenges and activities. It doesn't matter if you are native or just getting started. We are all here to have fun and meet new people.

Join our Club Latino crew and celebrate Spanish Language Day.

Entry: $5 for non-members, Free for Club members. (More info)

Tuesday 3^rd April, 6:00 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

Toiling silently amongst the residents of an everyday Barcelona apartment building, doorman Cesar (Luis Tosar) harbors a dark secret: his sole desire in life is to make others unhappy. When he sets his sights on Clara (Marta Clara), one of his building's cheeriest residents, his sick need blossoms into a full-fledged obsession. Embarking on a series of private and physical violations against Clara, Cesar becomes determined to ruin her life by any means.

Join us in the Guest Room for this movie from 6pm. Movie starts 6:15pm.

Entry: $5 donation for non-members, Free for Club members. See event on Facebook

Thursday 22^nd March, 6:30 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

You have probably heard about Catalans in the news and most of the time it is related to politics. And when you try to find out about them online things get confusing....

Google shows quite a few ethnic concerns about Catalans. Are they Spanish? Are they French? or... Are they Serbian?! And according to Wikipedia, a "Catalan" can be an Italian Rabbi, a crater, a chess opening or even a type of grape... So what is Catalonia and the people and culture that inhabits it exactly?

Let Club Latino and a couple of Catalan expats give you a hand! Join us for a politics free introduction to Catalonia. Don't miss it!

Entry: Free for non-members, Free for Club members. See event on Facebook

Tuesday 6^th March, 6 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

Elia (Maribel Verdú) gathers a group of friends and family at a fancy holiday home to celebrate her 40th birthday. The guests do not expect what Elia has to tell them: she has won the EuroMillions lottery jackpot. When they receive the news that she has won 140 million euros, the guests start planning how they are going to get their hands on the money.

Join us in the Guest Room for this movie from 6pm. Movie starts 6:15pm.
Entry: $5 donation for non-members, Free for Club members. See event on Facebook

Tuesday 7^th November, 6 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

When Pepa Marcos' (Carmen Maura) lover Ivan (Fernando Guillén) suddenly leaves her without any explanation, she embarks on a strange journey to discover why. On the way she meets a variety of eccentric characters, including Ivan's son from a previous relationship (Antonio Banderas), his fiancee Marissa (Rossy de Palma) and a Shiite terrorist cell who have been secretly holding her best friend Candela (María Barranco) hostage. It's a film noir take on the romantic comedy.

Entry: $5 donation for non-members, Free for Club members.
Join us in the Guest Room for this movie from 5.45PM.
See event on Facebook

Wednesday 11^th October, 18 pm, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

After a big week of events for Spanish Language Week, it's time to chill out a bit but still practise our Spanish!

Come and join us at Southern Cross for a drink, a snack and a few sneaky games. There are lots of popular games in the Spanish Speaking world, come and learn a few with us. We will also have a few Spanish Language activities for those of you feeling brave...

Free for members, $5 for non-members

See you in the Guest Room! See event on Facebook

Tuesday 3^rd October, 6 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

Eight men in their forties are caught up in everyday situations and facing a male identity crisis. J. is depressed and he is the perfect victim for psychoanalysis. E. has lost everything and now lives with his mother and his cat. S. two years later makes an attempt to win his ex-wife back. G with the help of drugs is trying to understand why his wife is having an affair. And the rest of his friends are doing their best with similar catastrophes. Ordinary men in extraordinary situations are the protagonists of a comic and merciless portrait of men today. Starring a top-notch cast including Ricardo Darin, Eduardo Noriega and Javier Camara.
Entry: $5 donation for non-members, Free for Club members.
Join us in the Guest Room for this movie from 5.45PM.
See event on Facebook

Monday 25^th - 29^th September, 12 pm, Newtown Community & Cultural Centre

Massey University has teamed up with embassies and cultural groups around the country to bring you the first Spanish Language and Culture Week in New Zealand!

Club Latino is delighted to be part of this exciting project and we will be participating with several events. There are also other fantastic events being organised by our friends. And all of them are FREE!

See full schedule in the link below and keep an eye out for more information about these events coming soon.
See event on Facebook

Entry: FREE!

Tuesday 5^th September, 6 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

Tano (Juan José Ballesta), a teenager currently serving a sentence in a juvenile reform centre, is given a 48-hour leave to attend his brother's wedding. He plans to enjoy his pass to the limit, doing all the things he is normally prohibited from doing. By the end of the 48 hours, Tano has also witnessed the collapse of all the things he takes for granted in his life: the neighbourhood, his family, friends and loved-ones - everything is somehow different for him. More than just two days of freedom, Tano's leave turns out to be a journey into maturity.
See event on Facebook

Entry: $5 Koha for non-members, Free for Club members.

Friday 28^th August, 7 pm, Newtown Community & Cultural Centre

Club Latino is turning 54 and we want to celebrate with you!

Our birthday theme is Latin American Comfort Food. Perfect for those long cold winter nights. We will also have some hot performances from our friends to keep the night on fire. Don’t miss out!
See event on Facebook

Entry: $10 for members, $20 (pre-sale) and $25 (door) for non-members

Thursday 10^th August, 6:30 pm, BATS Theatre

This will be an informal talk about Jorge's career and work, followed by general conversation and questions.
See event on Facebook

Entry: This event is FREE!

Tuesday 1^stAugust, 6 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

Julio (Julián Villagrán) and Julia (Michelle Jenner) are attempting to navigate the awkward aftermath of a drunken one-night stand when they notice a massive U.F.O. hovering ominously over the city. It seems that all of the tenants in the building have vanished without a trace, along with most of the people in the city. This already awkward situation is made even more so with Julia’s eccentric neighbour (Carlos Areces) prying about and the arrival of her boyfriend Carlos (Raul Cimas). Now Julia and Julio must try to keep their fling a secret while dealing with the strange events unfolding outside.
See event on Facebook

Entry: $5 Koha for non-members, Free for Club members.

Friday 21^st July, 6 pm, Newtown Community and Cultural Centre

This year Colombia celebrates 207 years of independence and we invite you to join us in the celebrations. There will be presentations, music, dance, songs and much more!
See event on Facebook

Entry: $10 entry (includes some food and coffee). Free for members!

Tuesday  18^th July, 6 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

"Tiempo Muerto" is a 2016 Argentine / Colombian film that follows the life of Franco after the loss of his wife Julieta in a traffic accident. Still reeling from the loss, this grieving man will go to great lengths to see her again. But their reunion comes at a stunning cost.
See event on Facebook

Entry: This event is FREE! Thanks Franco and Victor..

Tuesday 4^th July, 6 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

Made up of twenty short scenes with different tones and subjects with no link between them, this kaleidoscopic tale seems to randomly make its way through comedy, drama, social chronicle, horror and surrealism with a common denominator: human nature against the unusual and the chaotic. A man has forgotten how to walk. A waiter seems to take forever to write the order. A woman decides to change her face to try to gain some attention from her husband. Cavestany presents a myriad of situations where you never know what to expect.
See event on Facebook

Entry: $5 Koha for non-members, Free for Club members.

Tuesday 2^th June, 6 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

Un viaje por España, Portugal y el norte de Europa, les enseña de primera mano las sombras del llamado deporte rey, un negocio que dejará de tratarlos como niños para verlos como 'Diamantes Negros'.
See event on Facebook

Entry: $5 Koha for non-members, Free for Club members.

Thursday 25^th May, 8 pm, Newtown Community and Cultural Centre

Join us for a night of celebrating Argentina on the night of the 25th of May: Revolution Day.

We will try to capture moments and spaces but above all else, to showcase the quintesential Argentina. See event on Facebook

Entry: $5 non-members, Free for Club members.

Tuesday 6^nd May, 6 pm, at Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

Join us for our first film night in our new venue for the year: Southern Cross!
Once again, we say a massive thank you to the Embassy of Spain in New Zealand for their continued support..
See event on Facebook

Entry: $5 Koha for non-members, Free for Club members.

Thursday 27^th April, 6.30pm, Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

It's that time of year where we get together and celebrate the Spanish Language!
Follow our Facebook page for the updated agenda as it happens.. See event on Facebook

Entry: $5 non-members, Free for Club members.

Tuesday 4^th April, 6 to 9pm at The Arborist Rooftop Bar, 166 Willis St.

We've started a bit later this year but the wait is worth it! We are kicking off this year's film cycle with a launch party!
Join us at the Arborist (downstairs) for drinks and nibbles before our first movie of the year.
See event on Facebook

Entry: $10 and RSVP is essential as places are limited.

Friday 31^st March, 7 to 9pm at Newtown Community & Cultural Centre, Cnr Rintoul & Colombo Sts, Newtown

Club Latino and the Costa Rican Community in Wellington would like to invite you to 'Costa Rica - Pura Vida' to explore and learn about this fascinating country. See event on Facebook

Entry: $10 non-members, Free for members.

Where: Newtown Community Centre, Cnr Rintul & Colombo St, Newtown

When: Friday 31^st March at 7pm

Where: St John's in the City

When: Thursday 24^th November at 6:30pm

Where: Access Radio (1st Floor, 35/37 Ghuznee St, Wellington)  +map

When: Thursday 15 September at 6:30pm

Feliz Cumpleaños!

Where: Basque Rooftop Bar, 8 Courteney Place  +map

When: Thursday 18 August 7:00pm

Colombian Independence Day Dinner

Where: La Fonda,165 Riddiford St, Newtown,    

When: Wednesday 20 July – 7:00pm

Hope to see you there!

Cuba: Past, Present and Future

Where: The Grand, 69 - 71 Courtenay Place, 

When: Thursday 30 June – 7:00pm

Entry: KOHA for non-members and members are free as usual.

When President Obama visited Cuba earlier this year, it was the first time a serving US President had set foot in the country for 88 years. It's not the only historic event happening for Cuba as barriers and embargos fall left, right and centre and a flurry of tourists has set the country to capacity.

So what's going on?

It is a huge pleasure to have the Cuban Ambassador, HE Mario Alzugaray Rodriguez, who will join us to talk to us about the past, present and future of Cuba, giving us incredible insight into this fascinating country and its culture.

To help to showcase the dynamic island, after the presentation you can learn to dance salsa with Rafa Laverde, fresh off the plane from performing at the LA Salsa Festival with Salsa Magic and the Clave Collective.

But wait, there's more! SPECIAL: There will also be a special on mojitos to keep the celebrations going. After all, we want to celebrate Cuba.

This is a unique and special event, so don’t miss it!

KOHA for non-members and members are free as usual.
PS. Remember that membership is due to renew at the end of June!

PHOTO CREDIT: Antonio Cinotti/ Flickr



Es un gran placer que el Embajador de Cuba, Su Excelencia Mario Alzugaray Rodriguez, nos hable sobre el pasado, presente y futuro de Cuba, dándonos una percepción increíble sobre este país fascinante y su cultura.

Luego tendremos una clase de salsa cubana seguido por un baile de salsa social. También habrá una oferta en mojitos para seguir con las celebraciones.

Esto es un evento único y especial, ¡no se lo pierdan!

Hope to see you there!

¡Noche de lotería!

Where: Viva Mexico (161 Riddiford St, Newtown)

When: Monday 23 May – 6:00pm

Entry: $2 a board or $5 for 3.

Lotería is a game of chance, similar to bingo, but using images on a deck of cards instead of plain numbers on ping pong balls.
 
Players choose their board and the caller randomly selects a card from the deck and announces it to the players by its name or using a riddle or joke instead.
 
Our friends at Viva Mexico (Newtown) have just started to open on Monday nights so what better place to play Lotería than the most authentic Mexican place in town.
 
What’s the plan?
 
6pm: Meet at the restaurant to start the night with some food
7pm: Let the games begin!
 
The cost is $2 a board or $5 for 3.
 
There will be prizes for the winners!
 
Please RSVP to secretaria@clublatino.org.nz if you would like to come.
 
Check out Viva Mexico’s website to see the delicious food they offer.

Hope to see you there!

Celebración del Día del Idioma

Where: Mezzanine Room, Central Library, 65 Victoria Street. (accessed from the FOYER by stairs or North end foyer lifts)

When: Saturday, 23rd April, from 10am to 4pm

Entry: Free

Join us to celebrate Spanish Language Day with fun and interactive activities for everyone.

- Workshops for children (language, music and paper mache)
- Short movies and programmes in Spanish
- Learn Spanish words, phrases and expressions
- Conversation with fellow Spanish speakers
- Presentation on Miguel de Cervantes (author of Don Quixote) and his influence on Latin American literature by Leonel Alvarado, Senior Lecturer at Massey University

Be part of the conversation and come along to celebrate the rich diversity of the Spanish language.

Full schedule and details to follow soon.

Hope to see you there!

BYO PICNIC

Where: Troup Picnic Area, Otari-Wilton's Bush (160 Wilton Road, Wilton, Wellington, see map)

When: Sunday, March 13th from 11 am to 5 pm (Rain day: Sunday 20 March)

Entry: Free

This is our Club event for March and we invite you all to come along to enjoy a picnic in the beautiful surroundings of Otari-Wilton’s Bush.

There will be:
- Anticuchos for sale
- Music and dancing
- Games

Transport: Take the number 14 bus from the city to Gloucester Street and cross Wilton Road to Banks Entrance. Follow the purple line to the Troup Picnic Area. Alternatively, parking is available outside the main entrance. Follow the purple line to the Troup Picnic Area (10 minutes) [see map below].

BYO picnic and feel free to invite your friends and family.

Hope to see you there!

Fiesta Navideña del Club Latino
Club Latino Christmas Party

Where: MacKenzie Room, St Johns in the City, Willis Street (Entry from Dixon St.)

When: 7.00pm, Saturday 5 December

Entry: Members free / Non- members $5

Una noche de acordeón /

A night of accordion music

Where: MacKenzie Room, St Johns in the City, Willis Street (Entry from Dixon St.)

When: 7.30pm, Thursday 19 November

Entry: Members free / Non- members $5

Una embajadora kiwi por el mundo /

A Kiwi ambassador around the world

Photo: mfat.govt.nz

Where: MacKenzie Room, St Johns in the City, Willis Street (Entry from Dixon St.)

When: 7.30pm, Thursday 22 October

Entry: Members free / Non- members $5

Christine will talk about some of her experiences as Ambassador in Madrid (covering Spain, Morocco and the Holy See) and Mexico (covering also Cuba, Venezuela, Guatemala and El Salvador), speaking partly in Spanish and partly in English. Some of the highlights are:

• Involvement in Spain’s ‘Asia-Pacific Plan’ to reach out to New Zealand for bilateral initiatives
• Negotiating film coproduction, language assistant exchange and air services agreements in Spain
• Strengthening trade, economic and educational ties with Mexico
• Experience during the creation of the Pacific Alliance (initiative between Mexico, Peru, Chile and Colombia)

Christine has now left MFAT and is studying for a PhD in Politics at VUW. As she is no longer working in MFAT, this will not be a presentation on government policy, but rather some reminiscences of key issues and events in those countries at the time, and some of the particular themes that the Embassy was working on.

Photo: Flickr/ Szymon Kochański

Where: Main Hall, St Johns in the City, Willis Street (Entry from Dixon St.)

When: 7.00pm, Saturday 29 August

Entry: Members free / Non- members $5

Please RSVP HERE

iInvitacion al Festejo!

Cuando aparecen estos hermosos días de sol en pleno invierno nos sentimos con ánimo de festejo. Y ahora con mayor razón cuando vamos a cumplir un Nuevo Aniversario del Club Español y Latinoamericano de Wellington.

Los invitamos a celebrar juntos los 52 años del Club con varios brindis y una rica comida el día SABADO 29 de AGOSTO en el Salón grande del Conference Centre, St. John on Willis St. esquina de Dixon.

Cada uno contribuye con una fuente de comida, las bebidas y el vino de su elección.

La fiesta empieza a las 7 de la noche y tendremos a Marita y sus amigos entreteniéndonos con canciones latinoamericanas y puede que también un baile.

Por supuesto que después del postre nos serviremos un trozo de torta.

EL FESTEJO Latinoamericano es también un evento especial para recordar que Brasil celebra su Día Patrio el 7 de septiembre, Nicaragua el 15, Mexico el 16 y Chile el Dieciocho.

 Venderemos libros en español.

La entrada es libre para socios, las visitas pagan $5.00 cada una.

No tenemos Eftpos, es necesario traer dinero para la entrada, pagar la membresía y comprar libros. Les recordamos que el St. John no permite el consumo de cerveza.

INVITATION TO THE FESTEJO!

When there is a beautiful sunny day in the middle of winter one feels like celebrating. Now more than ever when we are having another Anniversary of the Spanish and Latin American Club of Wellington.

We are inviting you to celebrate together the 52 years of the Club with a few toasts and good food on Saturday 29 August in the big Hall of the Conference Centre, St. John on Willis, corner with Dixon St.

Bring a plate of food to share and BYO drinks. 
Remember the St. John does not allow beer.

The party starts at 7 pm and we will have Marita and friends entertaining us with a selection of Latin American songs and may be a dance.

Of course, after dessert, we will have a slice of cake!

The Latin American Festejo is also a special event to remember that Brazil celebrates its National day on September 7, Nicaragua on the 15th, Mexico the 16th and Chile the Dieciocho. So that you continue practicing the Spanish  language we have selected some books that you can buy.

The entry is free for members and $5.00 for guests.
We do not have Eftpos, you need to bring money to pay the ticket, renew your membership and buy some books.

Photo: Flickr/ Szymon Kochański

Photo: saf2285/ Flickr

Where: MacKenzie Room, St Johns in the City, Willis Street (Entry from Dixon St.)

When: 7.30pm, Thursday 30 July

Entry: Members free / Non- members $5

The club's event this month is a celebration of Peru.

Join us for an evening of food, music and dance as we explore the three regions of Peru: Costa, Sierra y Selva.

Bring your Peruvian artifacts, stories, photos and music to share.
It's going to be a good night and we look forward to celebrating with you!

About the Presenter: Our host for the evening will be Jason Paulin who spent seven years in Peru, runs his own online translation service and was recently awarded the prize for top Spanish Language student at Massey University. Read more about him here.

“The Mystery”

Photo: 2013, Kati Martín, Toledo, Spain

Where: MacKenzie Room, St Johns in the City, Willis Street (Entry from Dixon St.)

When: 7.30pm, Thursday 21st May

Entry: Members free / Non- members $5

In 1977, Kati was a passenger on the Greek ship ‘Australis’ which was the first passenger ship in ten years to pass through the Magellan Strait due to the disagreement between Argentina and Chile.

In her presentation, Kati will make reference to the 1526 Loaisa expedition through the Magellan Strait and will then talk about an article entitled ‘The Mystery’ from an Australian newspaper probably dated February 1989 which promoted a book ‘The Lost Caravel Re-explored’ by Robert Langdon who spent most of his life researching manuscripts relating to Pacific history.

Back in 1981 Robert Langdon received the ‘Knights Cross of the Order of Queen Isabella’ for services to Spain overseas.Robert Langdon’s theory makes sense to some but not to others.

Questions remain.We should be aware of his theory.

A light supper with sangria will be served as usual. Don't miss it!

Where: MacKenzie Room, St Johns in the City, Willis Street (Entry from Dixon St.)

When: 7.30pm, Thursday 16th April.

Entry: Members free / Non- members $5

Where: MacKenzie Room, St Johns in the City, Willis Street (Entry from Dixon St.)

When: 7.30pm, Thursday 19th March.

Entry: Members free / Non- members $5

Donna Peters will give an illustrated talk about her recent tour to “España Verde” (Green Spain) which is the North Western part of Spain where few foreign tourists go. There the influence of the Atlantic Ocean brings abundant rain, hence the area is extremely verdant. The country-side is very mountainous and the coastline is spectacularly rugged.

The towns and cities are also historically and culturally notable, not least of all Santiago de Compostela and the Basque city of Donostia/San Sebastian.

A light supper with sangria will be served as usual. Don't miss it!

Donna Peters (socia y miembro de comité del club) nos dará una charla ilustrada sobre su reciente visita a la "España Verde", que es la parte occidental del norte de España, poco visitada por los turistas extranjeros. Allí la influencia del Océano Atlántico trae abundantes lluvias, por lo tanto, la zona es muy verde. El campo es muy montañoso y la costa es espectacularmente accidentada.

Los pueblos y ciudades de esta zona son histórica y culturalmente notable, tanto como lo es Santiago de Compostela y la ciudad vasca de Donostia / San Sebastián.

¡No se pierdan esta visita a la "España Verde". Los esperamos!