03 May 2011
Katy Perry, singer and songwriter, was born in Santa Barbara, California, to parents of German, English and Portuguese descent, more specifically “Azorean” with roots in Horta, Faial, disclosed the Huffington Post. According the source, Katy Perry, who was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, adopted “Perry” from her mother’s maiden name: “The Perry branch of her family […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Entertainment, Faial, Featured, Genealogy, Music, People
02 May 2011
Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul in France credited for having saved 30,000 lives during World War II, was honored Sunday — Holocaust Remembrance Day– at the Utah State Capitol Rodunda by members of the Jewish community The Salt Lake Tribune reported that the ceremony included the lighting of six candles to commemorate the 6 […]
02 May 2011
Hundreds of thousands of people around the world participated on May Day protest marches claiming for labor rights and social justice. In Portugal, in spite of the rain, tens of thousands also marched in protest in 45 different cities around the country. According to CGTP labor union leader Manuel Carvalho da Silva, “Never has social […]
Posted in Politics
02 May 2011
The 2nd of May is National Ukulele Day dedicated to all things ukulele. Also known as “National Play Your Ukulele Today” it is the time to reflect and learn about the history of this unique Portuguese four string guitar-like instrument which became a symbol for the people of Hawaii. The story goes that the ukulele […]
Posted in Azores, Cape Verde, Faial, Featured, Graciosa, Heritage, Madeira, Music, São Jorge
01 May 2011
Thousands of people are gathered today, May 1st, at St. Peter’s Square in Rome honoring Pope John Paul II on his beatification. In Portugal, an outdoor mass was scheduled for May 1st and the Shrine of Fatima had planned a concert in memory of the former Pope. On May 13, the Portuguese Episcopal Conference is […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Featured, Life Style, Portugal, Religion, São Miguel
01 May 2011
By Carolina Matos, Editor – Out of the Gutter Comedy is a theater production company based in Fall River (MA), run by first generation 30 something Portuguese Americans. Manager Derrick DeMelo, 31 years old, doubles as a performer. Other performers are Albert Sardinha, Jason Casimiro, and Brian Martins. Danny Martins is the technical director. All […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Interviews, Organizations, People
