Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Takes Place December 9, 2021, at 490 Central Street The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is inviting the community to attend the grand opening of the organization’s new Lowell office in the heart of the Portuguese-speaking community at 490 Central Street. The inauguration ceremony will take place on Thursday, December…
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The International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) has found a new home in Providence, Rhode Island. During the launch party, which takes place on Saturday, November 20 of this year, IPMA will reveal some details of what people can expect to see at the next awards show. There will be entertainment…
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“De Cá P’ra Lá” is the first late-night talk show produced in the diaspora for the RTP Açores. Made in New Bedford, MA, and hosted by Ricardo Farias it is Inspired by the American night show format and focuses on the success of local artists, and personalities from the Portuguese…
Washington, Nov 5, 2021 (Lusa) – The US Congress on Friday night approved US President Joe Biden’s broad infrastructure investment plan. Joe Biden must now sign the text to allow it to go into effect. The adoption of this 1.2 trillion dollar plan by the House of Representatives is a…
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) raised over $180,000 at its 50+1 Anniversary Gala on October 9, 2021, at the Boston Marriott Cambridge Hotel. The event celebrated the “MAPS Builders”, a group of more than 80 people who contributed significantly to the creation and development of the health and…
CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — United announced the largest transatlantic expansion in its history, Azores, Portugal is one of the new destinations. This new route set to begin in Spring 2022 – is not served by any other North American carrier. Additionally, next year, United will add new flights…
08 October 2021The webinar “Online Public Services – Registration and Notary Public Services”, which will take place on October 11th between 2:00 pm and 4:45 pm (Lisbon time). The webinar seeks to strengthen the use of electronic tools, particularly by citizens living abroad, through a more efficient public service, with…
Tonight’s fado night took place at the Grupo Desportivo da Mouraria, housed in a former palace of the Távora family and located high in the hills of Lisbon’s Mouraria neighborhood. The concert headlined the fadista Teresa Siqueira, a 50-year veteran of fado who, despite her widespread recognition, performs only on…
From Drums to the Microphone One of the most recognizable voices heard through the airwaves, and not only, is the voice of Dionísio Garcia. From the tone to his linguistic capacities, Garcia dominates the language of Camões (the poet laureate) notwithstanding having immigrated to the United States in 1980. “……
We remember that it was 2 years ago on April 1 that the crystal clear, loving voice of Suzy Fagundes passed into eternity and left her mark on our Hearts. Suzy Fagundes (Suzanne Fagundes) of New Bedford, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on April 1, 2019. She was 36…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCxz6vyI3sQ I have been working in the entertainment business for 25 Years! I have never seen a benefit event to raise money, for any cause, that did not include musicians and their respective support personnel! They are always willing to help… Unfortunately, since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic our…
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) purchased a new building on February 10, 2021, to house the organization’s Lowell Office. The opening is planned for July of 2021 The two-story brick building – located in the heart of the Portuguese-speaking community on 490 Central Street – will soon undergo renovation work…
On this 20th day of January of 2021, millions of American citizens and foreigners watched the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the 46th leader of this great American nation. Just like them, I too watched the ceremony and, at a certain moment, I understood something significant for me,…
On New Year’s Eve, sometime before midnight, a couple with two children entered the Mrs. Potato Restaurant in Orlando, Florida. Thanks to Flaviane Carvalho, an employee, help came at the right time! When the server approached the table to take the order for food the parents didn’t order food for…
Ponta Delgada, Azores, 15 Jan 2021 (Lusa) – The curfew at 20:00 on working days on the island of São Miguel will only apply from Monday, according to the decree of the Regional Government of the Azores. The decree, published in the Diário da República on Thursday evening, states that…