THANKSGIVING World Premiere Screeing

World Premiere Screening

Thursday, November 21, 2019

7:00 PM

William V. Musto Cultural Center

520 - 15th Street

Union City, NJ

Free Admission

MeLu Films presents

THANKSGIVING

a Raul Barcelona motion picture

The film THANKSGIVING is an illustration of a mayor's ability to bring a community together through giving back. It is a true expression of Thanksgiving shown through the eyes of a large urban community with small town heart.

Mayor & State Senator Brian P. Stack began the annual tradition at the age of fourteen from his family’s modest apartment.  In the beginning, and with help from his parents, he would give out chickens to his neighbors.  In present day, the Brian P. Stack Civic Association annually distributes thousands of free turkeys to city residents in what may be the largest turkey giveaway in the nation. 

Written, Directed & Produced by RAUL BARCELONA, Produced by LUCIO FERNANDEZ, Associate Producers, MEGAN FERNANDEZ & MAY STEINBERG, Cinematography by RAUL BARCELONA, JAY GONZALEZ, JORGE LUIS SECO, INO MARTEL CASUSO & LUCIO FERNANDEZ, Edited & Mixed by RAUL BARCELONA, Line Producer LILIANA INES BARRERA, Lighting by JAY GONZALEZ, Lighting Equipment supplied by EL GITANO DISCRETO PRODUCTIONS, Make-up by LILIANA INES BARRERA, Music by LUCIO FERNANDEZ & by (U)UNITY, Public Relations by MELU COMMUNICATIONS GROUP. 

Filmed entirely in Union City, New Jersey.

Copyright © 2019.  By Raul Barcelona & Lucio Fernandez.  All Rights Reserved.

Lucio Fernandez releases new music video

"Cuban Boogaloo" Remix

Watch it now: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtBOD5na2tg

"Cuban Boogaloo" Remix - music video, performed by Lucio Fernandez from his CD "American Mambo"

"Cuban Boogaloo" Remix - Video Credits:

Lucio Fernandez, producer; Megan Fernandez, executive producer; Mauro de Trizio, cinematographer/director of photography/editor; Lucio & Megan Fernandez, directors; Ruby Jurado, make-up artist; Saulo Diaz, production assistant; Megan Fernandez, choreographer; Lucio Fernandez, assistant editor; MeLu Communications Group, casting & press representation;     Susan Scherman,     Ana Cecilia Una    , and     Jay Gonzalez, stills photography; El Gitano Discreto Productions, lights;  TapOle Dance Company, costumes; Jay Gonzalez for El Gitano Discreto Productions, post production graphics; filmed at Sapphire Studios.

Cast:  Lucio Fernandez, Megan Fernandez, Larry Piscitelli     ,      Matthew J. Harris, Vanessa Aiken,     Taylor Schramm     ,      Amado Mora, Jay Gonzalez, Ana Cecilia Unna, Maria "Azuquita" Rivas, Barbara Cambon, Alberto Morgan, and Susan Scherman.

"Cuban Boogaloo" Remix (from the CD "American Mambo") - Recording Credits:

Lucio Fernandez, Producer * Megan Fernandez, Producer * Mark Goodman, Instrumental & Vocal Arrangements, Musical Director * Lucio Fernandez, Lyrics * Mark Goodman, Music  * George Mena for Menakeys Studio, Music, additional production remix 

Musicians:  Lucio Fernandez, Lead Vocals; Mark Goodman, Piano & Keyboards; Steve Bartosik, Drums & Percussion; Kenny Lavender, Trumpet & Flugel Horn; Dave Noland, Alto Sax, Flute, & Clarinet; Takashi Otsuka, Upright & Electric Bass; Jorge Leyva, Latin Percussion; Dillon Kondor, Acoustic & Electric Guitars; Alexander Diaz, Background Vocals; Constanza Palavecino, Background Vocals.

Recorded at Kaleidoscope Sound & Digital Boulevard Audio; Sound Engineers:  Luis Damian Güell, Kyle Cassel, Ian Cassel, Ian Lindsay; Mixed & Mastered by Luis Damian Güell @ Digital Boulevard Audio

Lucio Fernandez (MeLu Communications Group), Publisher - ASCAP

www.LucioFernandez.com

www.AmericanMambo.com

CD available at iTunes.com

(c) (p) 2013 Lucio Fernandez. All Rights Reserved.

Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

Two Union City Actors go to NYC

Union City's only professional theatre company, The Grace Theatre Workshop, Inc. presents the world premiere of the dark comedy "Till Death" by Lucio Fernandez.  The play opens on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 8:00 PM at The Producers' Club Theatre, 358 West 44th Street in NYC for a limited run.  There will be a VIP Reception following the opening night performance on Wednesday, November 20th.  The play is directed by Peter A. Dubo and stars two Union City actors, Ruth Kavanagh and Lucio Fernandez.

"Have you ever been afraid of your wife or girlfriend?"  Ruth Kavanagh plays the "perfect woman" wishing to help Lucio Fernandez' desperately delusional and suicidal "Tony". What the character of "Tony" discovers is that "Some commitments must be kept."  "Tony" finds himself lost in the illusions of his mind, constantly tormented by nightmares; nightmares driven by women from his past.  In a constant search for peace... "peace of mind", he comes to believe that death is his only answer... the only way out of his predicament.  But is that what he really wants?  In his quest for peace, he finds that a commitment is a commitment, and some cannot be broken.  In fact, some commitments are more than one can bare.

"Till Death"

by Lucio Fernandez

Directed by Peter A. Dubo

Assisted by Megan Fernandez

Starring

Ruth Kavanagh

Lucio Fernandez

The Producers' Club Theatre

358 West 44th Street

New York City

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 @ 8:00 PM

Thursday, November 21, 2013 @ 8:00 PM

Friday, November 22, 2013 @ 8:00 PM

Saturday, November 23, 2013 @ 8:00 PM

Sunday, November 24, 2013 @ 4:00 PM

Tickets: $18.00

www.SmartTix.com

https://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?EID=&showCode=TIL2&BundleCode=&PackageCode=&GUID=b4e2988e-9929-40c2-9f19-31f0cadd8bc2

212-868-4444

For more information, please visit:  www.GraceTheatre.com

“Friend Wanted” opens in NYC

The Grace Theatre Workshop, Inc. presents "Friend Wanted" by Lucio Fernandez from Wednesday, June 26 to Sunday, June 30, 2013 at The Producers' Club, 358 West 44th Street (corner of 9th Avenue & 44th Street) in New York City.  The bilingual play is directed by Lucio Fernandez and Peter DuBo, with choreography by Megan Fernandez who also serves as Assistant Director.  It stars Lucio Fernandez, Megan Fernandez, Fernando Contreras, and Amy Smith.

"Friend Wanted" is the tale of a man in search of a friend within the confines of the loneliness found in city living. In this avant-garde theater piece, the story is told through dialogue, pantomime, dance, and music.  This is a tale of dreams missed, and hopes lost.  It is about an individual's search for a sense of belonging in a world seemingly gray and cold.   

Friend Wanted

by Lucio Fernandez

Directed by Lucio Fernandez & Peter DuBo

Choreographed by Megan Fernandez

Starring

Lucio Fernandez

Megan Fernandez

Fernando Contreras

Amy Smith

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM *Opening Night & Reception

Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Friday, June 28, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Sunday, June 30, 2013 at 4:00 PM

The Producers’ Club

358 West 44th Street (corner of 9th Avenue)

NYC

Tickets:  $25.00

Available at:  www.SmartTix.com

Direct Link:  http://www.smarttix.com/Show.aspx?ShowCode=BUS6

or call:  212-868-4444

For more information, visit:  www.GraceTheatre.com 

Union City Theatre goes to NYC

Union City's own The Grace Theatre Workshop, Inc. returns to producing shows in New York City.  This highly anticipated production will undoubtedly be enjoyed by many.

Don't miss The Grace Theatre Workshop's production of "Busco Amigo".  The premiere presenter of bilingual & Spanish language theatre in the State of New Jersey makes its triumphant return to NYC!!!

www.GraceTheatre.com
Buy your tickets now.  Visit:  http://www.smarttix.com/Show.aspx?ShowCode=BUS6

Voices of Angels

"Voices of Angels"

a concert in loving memory of the victims of Newtown, CT

(Union City, NJ) The Union City Performing Arts Center in conjunction with the Union City Philharmonic Orchestra will be presenting "Voices of Angels" a concert in loving memory of the victims of Newtown, CT on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Union City Performing Arts Center, 2500 Kennedy Boulevard, Union City, NJ.  Admission is free and everyone from the community is invited to attend.

The concert will feature performances by the Union City Philharmonic Orchestra, Jahye Kim & Yedeun Park, directors; the Union City Opera Company, John Jay Hebert, director; members of the TapOlé Dance Company, Megan Fernandez, director; the Poet Laureate of Union City, Mr. Ben "BrokenEnglish" Figueroa; and other special guests. There will also be an art exhibit by the Union City Artist Collective, Amado Mora, curator. Lucio Fernandez will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Artists of all disciplines have banded together in support of the Newtown community and to remember the little angels and their teachers who so tragically lost their lives on that unforgettable day.  State Senator & Mayor Brian P. Stack and Board of Commissioners will be in attendance, and will address the audience.  Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to send a message of encouragement and well wishes, as well as sign a card that will be sent to the town of Newtown.