"We are cultural and musical preservationists. We bring people together to honor our roots and pay homage to our ancestors through music, drum and dance.
¡WEPA! provides a foundation and shrine to experience the true meaning of tradition, joy and freedom."

¡WEPA! MUSIC SAMPLER COURTESY OF ANTONIO OCASIO (TRIBAL WINDS)

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

COSTUME IDEAS + ENTER YOUR OWN BELOW!


Friday, October 28th
6pm - 4am

Joann Jimenez presents...

¡WEPA!
 "LATIN THEME" HALLOWEEN

The Original Home of
Afro-House + Latin Soul


Resident DJ / Producer:
Antonio Ocasio (Tribal Winds)


and Special Guest:
Bobby Morales
Opening with an Afterwork House Classics Session

Randy Montalvo on Congas

Coquito, Cigars, Dominoes, Visuals, Roof Deck

Free (6-8pm) / $5 (8-10pm)
$10 After 10pm with a Flyer, Print or RSVP to muzikbutrfly@gmail.com
$15 at the Door
 

Bar 13 (3rd Floor)
121 University Place (between 13th & 14th Street)
New York, New York 10003

Take any train to Union Square



We have decided to give our celebration a little twist... 

We are all familiar with these characters.  Alot of them exist in all cultures. 

If you already have your outfit picked, just give it some Latin flavor.

Be imaginative, creative and have fun!

We encourage you to submit your ideas + suggestions:
ENTER YOUR COMMENT ON THE BOTTOM

El Bodeguero - Owner of Bodega
El Musico - The Musician
El Super - The Super
El Taxista - The Cabdriver
El Carnicero - The Butcher
Protagonista - Soap Opera Character
El Mariachi - Mexican Street Musician
El Cocinero - The Cook
El Gardinero – The Gardener
El Vendedor – The Street Vendor
El Carnicero – The Butcher
El Mechanico - The Mechanic
Flamenca, Cha Cha, Tango, Plenera, Bomba, Mangulina, Salsero - Dancers
El Bandito - The Bandit

La Bochinchera - The Gossiper
La Maestra - The Teacher
La Cuidadora - The Babysitter
La Senorita - Ms. Thang
El Torero - The Matador

Be part of the WEPA family.  Make up your own family member:

Tio Pepe - Uncle who's still living in the 70's
Madrina - Godmother who has a mustache & crooked wig
Titi Gladys - Aunt with bad make-up who drinks too much
Papi - Dad who always repeats the same stories
Mama - Mother who can't stop cleaning & accommodating
Pepita - Lady who lives downstairs, who always complains
Senora Popa - Lady who always goes out in a house frock & handbag
Senor Bienvenido - The Man that plays dominoes & smokes cigars
Abuelita – Feisty Grandma who has a very dirty mouth
Abuelito - Gandpa thinks he's still in his 20's, he is dangerous
Jose - Brother who might be 'in the closet'
Ana - Sister who's a little hustler, gotta watch her
Primo Jose - Cousin who can fix anything with a nail clipper
Prima Mayra - Cousin who thinks she dancers better than anyone

Some Famous Latinos:

Oscar de la Renta
Carlos Santana
John Leguizamo
Jerry Garcia
Linda Ronstadt
Ricky Martin
Salma Hayek
Eva Langoria
Hector Lavoe
Mirta de Perales
Walter Mercado
Sammy Sosa
Shakira
Carmen Miranda
J-Lo
Ugly Betty
Marc Antohony
Pitbull
Zorro
Evita
Frida Kahlo
Don Francisco of Sabado Gigante
Chapulin Colorado

Chavo del Ocho
La Chilindrina
Cantinflas
Celia Cruz
Selena
Tito Puentes
Julio Iglesias
Fidel Castro
Che
Christina Aguilera
Selena
Gloria Estefan
Rosie Perez
Cameron Diaz
Benicio del Torro
Antonio Banderas
Ruben Blades
Emilio Estevez
George Lopez
Ricardo Motalban
Edward James Olmos
Charlie Sheen
Jimmy Smits
Andy Garcia
Penelope Cruz
Javier Bardem
Desi Arnez
Rita Moreno
La Lupe
Maria Conchita Alonzo
Sonia Sotomayor
Iris Chacon

CLICK THE COMMENTS LINK BELOW AND
ENTER YOUR OWN IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS 

4 comments:

  1. La Maestra - The Teacher

    La Cuidadora - The Babysitter

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  2. Chavo Del Ocho

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  3. Iris chacon. Marisol torres said

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  4. La Bonchinchera = The Gossiper

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