CULTURE

Francis Ford Coppola Visits Cuba

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By the Cuba Journal staff Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola visited Cuba this week at the invitation of the International School of Cinema and Television in San Antonio de los Baños. Coppola, whose portfolio includes the Godfather films and Apocalypse Now, among others, said he had been to Cuba many times. Much of The Godfather … Read more

Forbidden Cuba: A New Type Of Film For A New Type Of Country

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Forbidden Cuba: A New Type Of Film For A New Type Of Country

by Cuba Journal staff Art Jones describes his soon-to-be-released film, “Forbidden Cuba”, as a new type of film that blends fictional characters and a scripted storyline with real people and unexpected events – shot entirely on location in Cuba. Given Cuba’s recent change of course – making it a real-life blend of scripted storylines and … Read more

How to Make a Hemingway Daiquiri

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How to Make a Hemingway Daiquiri

The Hemingway Daiquiri – a twist on the classic cocktail of rum, lime juice and sugar – is the subject of some debate among the drink’s enthusiasts. The recipe commonly associated with the order of the “Hemingway Daiquiri” is actually that of “Daiquiri #3,” the long-time house Daiquiri of Havana’s El Floridita Bar, where Hemingway first ordered … Read more

Cuba Revealed Offers High Touch Cuba Travel Experience

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Cuba Revealed Offers High Touch Cuba Travel Experience

by Cuba Journal staff Cuba Revealed offers a high touch Cuba travel experience for those seeking a journey that combines culture, education and no hassles. For $5,800, travelers will enjoy university professors, artists, musicians and organic farmers – in addition to bed and breakfast accommodations at various places around the island nation.  Fees include air … Read more

The Best Museums in Havana

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The Best Museums in Havana

by Cuba Journal Staff

Few cities in the world can claim to possess a collection of museums with the stunning architecture that can be found in Havana.  Cuba’s eventful 400 year history is reflected in the facades and architectural elements that document Spanish rule, revolution and a modern love of cars and rum.  In short, there is something for everyone in the Havana art and architecture scene.

Some other museums to see include the National Museum of Beautiful Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Cuba), the Car Museum (Museo del Automovil), the Chocolate Museum (Museo del Chocolate).

A New Look at Cuba’s Sharks

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A New Look at Cuba’s Sharks

By the Cuba Journal staff Discovery Channel’s Shark Week will offer a rare look into the efforts to locate and protect sharks with the premier of “Tiburnotes: The Sharks of Cuba.” The program, which will feature a look into Cuba’s largely unseen world and waters, airs on July 7. Viewers will witness the first-ever use … Read more

A Poet in Cuba

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A Poet in Cuba

By the Cuba Journal staff American poet Richard Blanco visited Cuba this week as one of a recent series of expressions of softening of relations between the United States and Cuba, according to a report by ABC News. At President Obama’s 2012 swearing-in, Blanco became the first immigrant, first openly gay person, and first Latino … Read more

Cuba Art Biennial: Between The Idea And The Experience

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Cuba Art Biennial: Between The Idea And The Experience

by Ewa Wrońska, Cuba Journal Contributor President, CubaArt.pl Photo: Jorge Luis Rodriguez Aguilar (aguilarjlr), deputy director, teacher of graphic design, photography, drawing, audiovisual narrative “Entre la idea y la experiencia” (between the idea and the experience) is the title of the 12th edition of the Biennial event, currently held in Havana. Where does the title … Read more