Christmas Internationale'
Celebrating the "Spirit of Life"
Saturday, December 17, 2005 10:00AM-7PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2005

Christmas Internationale'
Celebrating the "Spirit of Life" Holiday Festival

Sat. December 17th
The United Palace
Broadway & 175th St.

YOU CAN SUCCEED (YCS), a not-for-profit organization birthed at the United Palace in 1996, offers educational, artistic, job and financial investment training, and community resources to the adults and youth in the diverse communities of Harlem/Washington Heights/Inwood. YCS invites you
A full day of arts & crafts, singers, bands, poets, Gospel Hip Hop, and great international foods in a festival that celebrates "life" during this holiday season. All proceeds are donated to the continuation of the services offered by YOU CAN SUCCEED, Inc.

Saturday
Dec. 17, 2005

The United Palace Annex (Broadway entrance - between 175th & 176th)

Arts & Crafts Fair
10 am - 7:00 pm
Local vendors and artists display their talents and merchandise for holiday shopping; there will be poets, singers, bands sharing their gifts as well; the Garden of Eatin' Café will offer delicious international foods. Come and bring your entire family! There is no admission fee.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The United Palace Annex in the Gallery

A Celebration for Artist: ALEINY'S
From the Dominican Republic

The Artist - ALEINY'S

"Suzurro"
2003 Color /Oil on Canvas

"Recuerdos con Tatarabuelo"
2003
Oleo sobre tela

This brilliant new artist has made her mark on the international scene and The United Palace Gallery welcomes her genius to our walls and hearts. Her work reveals her dedication to "surviving the odds through faith, love and community". Aleiny's will discuss her work during a "Meet the Artist" program followed by a presentation "for her". Don't miss this very special celebration as we bond with our Latin brothers and sisters, a community that is growing by leaps and bounds. This represents the true spirit of Christmas. There is a $10 donation for adults;$5 for children

The program will be directed by Mr. Roberto Larencuent

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
NATIVIDAD: INATERNATIONALE'
The United Palace Mainstage

An international Christmas celebration telling the Christmas story representing faith and spirit through the music and dance of countries from around the world. The program will feature the new YOUTH COMMUNITY MASS CHOIR - conducted by Ms. Charmaine Yates; ABADA-Copiera (Afro-Brazilian);
Soprano Priscilla Baskerville; the CCUC Praise Dancers; Ileana Santamaria (Cuba); The McCullough Invaders from the United House of Prayer - Harlem;
Singer Clarissa Sinceno; African dance companies and many special guests. Don't miss this opportunity to share the true meaning of Christmas through the arts - worldwide - at the magnificent 3500 seat United Palace, a theatre built for vaudeville 75 years ago!

James Stovall, Director of Art, Culture & Entertainment at The United Palace will direct this powerful presentation. Come and bring your entire family. The program will be delivered in English and Spanish.

Donations: Orchestra level
Adults - $20
Youth (under 12) - $10

Mezzanine & Balcony levels
Adults - $15
Youth (under 12) - $5

All proceeds are donated to YOU CAN SUCCEED, INC. (YCS), a community outreach not-for-profit organization.