Cultural Exchange to Cuba

Tuesday, October 25 through Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Join the Newark Museum on a fascinating 7 day/6 night trip to Cuba. The island remains a mystery to all but the

most adventurous Americans. The Newark Museum is once again collaborating with Cuba Cultural Travel, a

US based tour company.

The emphasis of the trip will be cultural interaction with the Cuban people. Cuba has a rich and varied heritage

dating back to colonial times. We will be hosted by a variety of local scholars and artists who will offer in-depth

commentary on art, history, architecture and religion. Our expert guides will give us a privileged “behind the

scenes view” seldom granted to American visitors.

The vibrant contemporary art scene will play a prominent role in our itinerary and we plan on meeting artists,

visiting studios, museums, galleries and art schools.

Representing the Newark Museum on this trip is our own Chief Curator and Curator of Decorative Arts,

Ulysses Grant Dietz. We know that he will add a depth of knowledge and insight and fun and will enhance your

experience.

Havana offers a treasure trove of architectural styles that few cities can match. From Colonialism to

Modernism, the city has benefited from the fact many neighborhoods have remained unchanged for generations.

Music is omnipresent in Havana and our schedule will satisfy all tastes. From Latin Jazz to the sounds of the

Buena Vista Social Club, music is never far away as you walk the streets of Old Havana.

We invite you to join us and take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore Cuba before the inevitable

changes take place.

NOTE: We are awaiting news regarding non-stop commercial flights becoming available from a variety of U.S.

cities, including Newark. Airfare costs & flight schedules should become known this summer. Airfare will be

ADDITIONAL to the cost of trip. At the time of this writing, the cost for the JFK-HAV-JFK charter flight is

approximately $900USD and does not include baggage fees. We will contact you directly once confirmed flight

information becomes available.

RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED AND ARE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.

Best regards,

Merle Lomrantz

Director of Member Travel Services

JOURNEYCUBA-TO-

A Cross-CulturalEducational ExchangeOctober 25 - November 1, 2016

Organized by Cuba Cultural Travel

ITINERARY(Subject to Change)

DAY 1 Tuesday, October 25Morning Depart for Havana. Flights and cost to be determined.

Afternoon Check-in to Hotel Parque Central. This five star hotel is considered the finest hotel in Havana and perfectly located in the central part of Havana. All rooms include a safe deposit box free of charge.

Hotel Parque Central Neptuno, esquina Prado y Zulueta, Havana, Cuba Tel. 53 7 860 6627 Some historic landmarks surrounding your hotel include:

Havana’s Central Park and the first monument erected in Cuba (1904), dedicated to National Hero Jose Marti.

The Capitolio Nacional, a fabulous monumental building inspired in the Capitol model and built in 1929 by Cuban and foreign artists. Gardens designed by famous French landscaper Jean Claude Nicolas Forestier.

The Bacardi Building, erected in 1930 and remaining today one of the most fabulous examples of art deco in Cuba.

The Sevilla Hotel, remodeled in 1923 by the American firm of Schultze & Weaver, and the recently restored lavish Palacio de los Matrimonios, the former Casino Espanol of Havana, built in 1914 by Luis Dediot.

Evening Meet in hotel lobby and walk a few steps from the hotel to Centro Asturias. The evening begins with cocktails at Bar Asturias and a private performance of Cuban music and dance. The band leader is Professor Alberto Faya has been working as a musician, professor and researcher within the Cuban musical world since 1973. He has won national awards in music and musicology. He will be joined by several young musicians who will treat us to a lively journey through the history of Cuban music.

Welcome dinner at Las Terrazas on the 3rd floor of Centro Asturias.

DAY 2 wednesday, october 26 Complimentary breakfast is served daily at the restaurant on the lobby level from 7am to 10 am.

9:30 am Lecture by Arch. Isabel de Risgol, a renowned architectural historian and conservationist. This presentation will take place in a conference room at the Parque Central Hotel.

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Depart for walking tour of Havana Vieja. Please make sure to wear comfortable shoes!

Visit the Plaza Vieja. This plaza is the oldest plaza in Havana, dating from the 16th century. Learn about the massive historic reservation program which began in this Plaza under the leadership of City Historian, Eusebio Leal.

We visit the Director at the Escuela de Taller where we will learn about the Restoration Project that is underway in Havana Vieja. This urban rehabilitation project is preserving the architectural history and cultural heritage of this beautiful city. We will visit a construction site and meet with engineers, builders, woodworkers and other craftsman utilizing traditional handcrafting methods to preserve the authenticity of these once - and soon to be once again - resplendent structures.

Visit the Plaza de San Francisco, a cobbled plaza surrounded by buildings dating from the 18th century, dominated by the baroque Iglesia and Convento de San Francisco dating from 1719.

1:00 pm Lunch at Paladar Mercaderes. This impeccably restored mansion is a welcome retreat from the bustling streets of the old city. We enjoy delightful tapas and a selection of seasonal specialties.

Visit Plaza De Armas, a scenic tree-lined plaza formerly at the center of influence in Cuba. It is surrounded by many of the most historic structures in Havana as well as important monuments.

Visit the Taller de Gráfica Experimental located on the Plaza de la Catedral. The Taller is Havana’s printmaking and lithographic workshop. It is a studio, a school and most of all, an art institution that preserves and develops the sophisticated art of print making with relative freedom of spirit and form. We will be welcomed by artist Yamilis Brito and several fellow printmakers that belong to the guild. The artists will display their works and be available for personal exchanges.

We will return to the hotel via Obispo Street, a pedestrian promenade, stopping at some of the most significant buildings uch as the Art Deco Style La Moderna Poesia, the Ambos Mundos Hotel, and the banks of the former Havana Wall Street.

Some may choose to visit La Bodeguita del Medio, the most famous of Hemingway’s haunts. Dancing and fun where Hemingway enjoyed the famous mojito and famously declared “Mi Daquiri en Floridita y mi Mojito en Bodeguita”.

Remainder of afternoon free.

7:30 pm Dinner at Paladar San Cristobal. About a 10-minute walk from Parque Central, this cozy paladar has a reputation of excellence in both atmosphere and local cuisine. The food is refined and balanced (enjoy dishes like gazpacho, tender lobster, crème carmel) and the nostalgic atmosphere is unforgettable, adorned in a unique style of art nouveau.

DAY 3 thursday, october 27 9:15 am Meet in the hotel lobby and board bus. 9:45 am Artist studio visit: The Merger. A collaborative venture created under the name of “The Merger” consisting of artists Mario Miguel Gonzalez (Mayito), Niels Moleiro Luis, and Alain Pino. The Merger recreates ubiquitous and mundane objects on a grand scale, presenting palatable socio-political metaphors to their viewers.

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10:45 am Artist studio visit: 3/31. This new cooperative is home to three young and very talented Cuban artists: Adrian Fernandez, Alex Hernandez & Frank Mujica. They belong to an emerging constellation within the island’s contemporary visual arts scene working in three different mediums (photography, painting, and drawing) and refined technique, the artists explore conflicts and problems existing in present day Cuba. The artists will receive us in their studio space and discuss their work. Visit to Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA). One of the few major architectural projects completed in Cuba in the early 1960s, this remarkable post-revolution campus is the premier school in Cuba for students studying music, visual arts and performing arts. Castro commissioned Cuban architect Ricardo Porro and two Italian architects, Vittorio Garatti and Roberto Gottardi forthis tuition-free, educational institute built on a former golf club. “Cuba will count as having the most beautiful academy of arts in the world.” – Fidel Castro (1961)

We will be joined by Architect Universo Francisco Garcia Lorenzo, 1988 graduate of Civil Engineering & Architecture Institute in Russia. Universo has done extensive work for the Ministry of Construction La Habana (1988-2010) and is currently with the Projects & Engineering Services for the Ministry of Culture. Since 2007 he has also served as a Professor of Architectural Design at the Instituto Superior Politecnico in Havana.

Tour the whimsical home & studio of artist José Fuster who has made a major contribution to rebuilding and decorating the fishing town of Jaímanitas in the outskirts of Havana, where he lives. Jaímanitas is now a unique work of public art where Fuster has decorated over 80 houses with colorful ornate murals and domes.

1:30 pm Lunch at La Foresta in the Playa neighborhood. This upscale restaurant features a garden terrace, spacious lounge area and delicious, contemporary cuisine.

Optional visit to Sephardic Community Center in Vedado (to be arranged by your escort.)

4:30 pm Return to the hotel.

7:30 pm Dinner at the famous La Guarida Restaurant. One of the best restaurants in Havana and famous not only for its delectable dining, but also as the location for the film “Strawberry and Chocolate.” It is housed on the third floor of a large, old town house carrying the charming ambience of the 1920’s.

DAY 4 friday, october 288:30 am Group meets in the hotel lobby and boards our bus for our day trip to Viñales Valley. Considered by many to be the most beautiful place in Cuba, the Viñales Valley National Monument holds stunning landscapes. The area is also famous for being the premier tobacco growing area in the world. 11:00 am Arrive in Piñar del Rio for our visit to Proyecto Grabadown. The Grabadown Project was started ten years ago by Jesus Carrete and his daughter Linianna, who was born with Down Syndrome. What began as way for Jesus to share his love of art with his daughter has grown into a well respected community project supported by many other families who have discovered the benefits of engaging their special needs children with art and music. Starting with a simple printing press that offered the children a chance to express their creativity, the program has grown into a multi-discipline creative workshop where the children are encouraged to sing, dance, create art and take a more active role within the community.

Continue to the town of Viñales and meet CCT Representative Yaniel Luis.

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1:00 pm Arrive Finca Confianza in the valley with stunning views of the mogotes. We will learn about the production of a multitude of organic fruits, vegetables, grain and tobacco. Lunch will be a community event on the farm where we will be served a large variety of organic fresh vegetables, fruits, chicken and roasted pork. This is a true field to table dining experience. 2:30 pm Visit the home of Ramón Vázquez León, an artist born in Viñales, Pinar del Río, who graduated from the National School of Fine Arts in Havana. Ramon creates fantastic worlds full of allusions with his bright colors.

3:30pm Return to Havana. Dinner on your own. Suitable recommendations will be provided.

DAY 5 saturday, october 299:15 am Lecture by Juan Alejandro Triana, a graduate of the University of Havana and a faculty member of the Department of Economics at the Instituto Politechnico Jose Echevarria (ISPJAE). His research and publications have focused on micro-financing in Cuba and Cuba-U.S. economic relations. He will explain the changing policies of privately owned businesses in Cuba and the concept of micro-financing and how it differs from similar programs in other countries. This presentation will take place in a conference room at the Parque Central Hotel. Panoramic bus tour of the Vedado Neighborhood visiting the most iconic buildings of Havana’s modernist movement. Sites include the Habana Libre Hotel, the Coppelia Ice Cream Parlor, the Pabellon Cuba and the Riviera Hotel.

We continue to one of the best preserved mansions in Havana, former home of Catalina Lasa and Pedro Baro. Lunch at Paladar Rio Mar.

Visit the Museum of Decorative Arts. Built in 1927 by Jose Gomez Mena, one of Cuba’s wealthy Cuban aristocrats, this opulent mansion houses a treasure trove of elegant antique furnishings, Aubusson rugs, a Louis XVI secretaire, Ming vases, and paintings by Nattier & Largillière.

On our return to the hotel we tour the iconic Hotel Nacional de Cuba overlooking the Straits of Florida and the Malecón. When it opened in 1930, Cuba was a prime travel destination many illustrious guests including Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, John Wayne, Marlene Dietrich, Marlon Brando, and Ernest Hemingway. 4:00 pm Return to the Hotel.

6:00 pm Private performance by the Havana Youth Orchestra at San Felipe Neri in Habana Vieja.

7:30 pm Dinner on the rooftop at Paladar Atelier.

Visit Fabrica de Arte Cubano (FAC), a collaborative arts venue in Havana featuring theatre, jazz, dance, live music, and contemporary art exhibitions.

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DAY 6 sunday, october 3010:00 am Visit the Museum of Cuban Art. We will be greeted by art historian Aylet Ojeda. The museum is dedicated exclusively to Cuban Art from the earliest days of colonialism to the latest generation of Cuban artists.

12:00 pm Lunch at Al Carbon located next to the museum. This restaurant is owned and operated by Chef Ivan Justo.

Visit to the Arts & Crafts Market, a great place to interact with local, everyday artisans. You’ll find just about anything here, a great place to find souvenirs or gifts for your friends and family back home.

3:30 pm Visit Callejon de Hamel, a street in Havana known for its lively murals, rumba, popular with followers of the Santeria religion. Our host and guide will be Elias Aseff, who will explain the role of African religion and culture in Cuba and the importance of Santeria in everyday life. A short walk away is the home of a Babalao who will receive the group and explain about the deities and elaborate alters in the house.

5:00 pm Return to the hotel.

7:30 pm Dinner at Paladar Miglis - a curious yet delightful mash-up of Scandinavian and Cuban sensibilities.

DAY 7 monday, october 31 9:00 am Lecture: CUBA IN TRANSITION by Rafael M. Hernandez, a lawyer, historian, author, and editor of Temas, a Cuban quarterly in the field of social sciences and humanities. Temas is considered the leading intellectual publication in Cuba and an important source of independent thought. ). He has taught as a visiting professor at Harvard, Columbia, the University of Texas, the University of Puerto Rico; CIDE and ITAM in Mexico, and served as visiting scholar at the Wilson Center (Washington DC) and other US and Latin American academic institutions. He has published widely on Cuban and U.S. policies, inter-American relations, international security, migration, and Cuban culture, civil society, and politics Rafael co-authored “The History of Havana” and has recently returned to Cuba after role as adjunct professor at Columbia University. This lecture will take place in a hotel conference room.

10:15 am Attend a private dance performance of the Compañia Irene Rodríguez. We will receive a warm welcome by Irene and her company at the Centro Asturiano. Irene is considered by many to be the finest flamenco dancer in Cuba. Irene will introduce the dancers, many of whom speak English; describe the history of her own dance career and formation of her independent dance company; and discuss the cultivation of artistic talent in Cuba, opportunities and challenges of being a professional dancer, and the arts more generally in Cuba.

Lunch on your own. Suitable recommendations will be provided.

Afternoon Free time to explore Havana Vieja or enjoy the rooftop pool of the hotel.

OPTIONAL: Dance demonstration and lessons at La Casa del Son. Meet with several dancers for a dance presentation by professional dancers Silvia and Raymond, followed by a Salsa lesson for those interested.

OPTIONAL: Visit to a Cigar Factory located near the hotel.

8:00 pm Dinner and cocktails at private home with the presence of Cuban contemporary artists and an art curator invited to discuss current trends on Cuban art.

DAY 8 tuesday, november 1Morning Activities to be determined based on flight schedule.

Check-out of the hotel and depart for the airport.

BE SURE TO COLLECT YOUR BELONGINGS FROM THE SAFE DEPOSIT BOX IN YOUR ROOM

PASSPORT VISA PLANE TICKET OFAC LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION

1:00 pm Depart for airport.

* Tips may be given to your Cuban guide and driver at this time. The recommended tip is minimum 7CUC per day, per passenger for your guide and minimum 5CUC per day, per passenger for your driver.

Note about Purchasing Art in Cuba: The U.S. Government allows US travelers to bring back an unlimited amount of Cuban art and informational materials such as books and CDs. If you feel you might be interested in purchasing art during your stay in Cuba you should carry additional money to pay on the spot. Your hotel rooms includes a safe deposit box in which you can keep your valuables safe. Acquiring additional money via an ATM machine in Cuba is not possible.

Some of the more established artists could possibly have U.S. bank accounts in which the payment can be wired. The art can normally be brought home and payment sent at a future date. Our first recommendation is that you bring additional cash.

* Please note: This is a “working” itinerary. There may be some changes, additions and/or subtractions to the final itinerary. All venues and artist’s studios are subject to final confirmations. Be assured that any changes made will be done to enhace the total porgram, and to promote a smooth operaton of the tour.

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TRIP COST8 DAYS AND 7 NIGHTS

DOUBLE, PER PERSON: $4,150SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $4,650

CUSTOM DESIGNEDPROGRAM INCLUDES

Itinerary design and coordination•Compliance with US Treasury Department•5 Star Hotel Parque Central Havana (standard room) •All ground transportation•Full time private tour escort•Daily breakfast in Cuba•Meals as listed in itinerary (including tips)•Entrance fees to museums etc.•Bottled water on bus and in room•Cuban Insurance (heath and evacuation)•Gratuities for restaurants, porters •

eXCLUDES

Airfare to/from Cuba * •Cuban Visa/Tourist card and eparture tax•Airline baggage fees•Gratuities for guide and driver•Individualized hotel expenses (mini bar, room service, laundry fees, etc)•Trip cancellation insurance•

We are awaiting news of non-stop commercial airline flights becoming available from a variety of U.S. cities, including Newark. Airfare costs and flight schedules should become known this summer. Airfare will be ADDITIONAL to the cost of trip. We will contact you directly once confirmed flight information is available.

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NEWARK MUSEUM People to People Cultural Exchange Cuba, October 25 – November 1, 2016

Cuba Cultural Travel is licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department to operate People to People tours in Cuba. A letter of authorization will be provided to you with final travel documents.

TOUR COST & CONDITIONS

TRIP COST

Double room occupancy (per person): $4,150 Single room occupancy: $4,650

INCLUDED

7 night accommodation at Hotel Parque Central Havana (standard room)

Daily breakfast in Cuba

Meals as listed in itinerary (5 lunches & 6 dinners, including tips)

Air conditioned bus throughout the trip equipped with cold water at all times

Admission to all museums and public buildings listed in itinerary

Cuba Cultural Travel Escort and local Cuban tour guide

Health insurance and emergency evacuation coverage (excluding pre-existing conditions)

Compliance with U.S. Treasury Department

NOT INCLUDED

Airfare and airline baggage fees *

Cuban Tourist Card/Visa **

Cuban Airport Departure tax (25 CUC = $25 USD)

Meals other than listed on itinerary or described as on your own

Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended amount is 5-7CUC per person per day for guide, and 3-5CUC per person per day for driver)

Individualized hotel expenses (mini bar, room service, laundry fees, etc)

Trip cancellation insurance

PAYMENT DUE DATES

DEPOSIT: JUNE 25, 2016 CHECK NO.: YOU MAY RETAIN THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS. THE FOLLOWING

PAGE SHOULD BE REMITTED WITH YOUR DEPOSIT TO SECURE YOUR

SPACE. BE SURE TO REVIEW THE NOTED CANCELLATION POLICY.

FINAL PAYMENT: JULY 25, 2016 CHECK NO.:

You may contact Laura Adams via email at Laura@CubaCulturalTravel.com or by phone at (760) 645-3269 Monday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm PST with any questions. * We are awaiting news of non-stop commercial airline flights becoming available from a variety of U.S. cities, including Newark. Airfare costs and flight schedules should become known this summer. Airfare will be ADDITIONAL to the cost of trip. We will contact you directly once confirmed flight information is available.

** Cuban born travelers, please contact Cuba Cultural Travel prior to mailing your deposit and reservation form.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis with limited enrollment. Confirm your participation by completing and returning this form along with your deposit to the address noted below. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after the dates of travel. If you need to renew your passport, please do so immediately.

A note from Cuba Cultural Travel: Trips to Cuba require quite a bit of walking on uneven cobblestone streets along with stairs where an elevator is not always available. Participants must be able to walk unassisted. Please keep these physical requirements in mind when making your reservation. If you require mobility assistance, please contact us directly, prior to completing your reservation form, as Cuba is not adequately able to accommodate physically handicapped persons. Additional Important Information: Your travel documents will be sent to your group leader or escort prior to your trip. Travel tips and emergency contact information will be provided at a later date.

NEWARK MUSEUM People to People Cultural Exchange Cuba, October 25 – November 1, 2016

Cuba Cultural Travel is licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department to operate People to People tours in Cuba. A letter of authorization will be provided to you with final travel documents.

REGISTRATION FORM

If reserving space in a double, please indicate names of both parties. Deposits may be paid separately. Please note Cuba Cultural Travel does not pair individuals. Deposit must accompany this form to confirm participation. Complete one form per room. Initial here to indicate you understand the passport requirements previously noted:

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION:

GUEST 1 U.S. CITIZEN: CUBAN BORN:

YES NO YES NO

LAST NAME (AS SHOWN ON PASSPORT) FIRST NAME MIDDLE ANSWER YES OR NO TO BOTH

ADDRESS

STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE

PHONE

HOME CELL OFFICE

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GUEST 2* U.S. CITIZEN: CUBAN BORN:

YES NO YES NO

LAST NAME (AS SHOWN ON PASSPORT) FIRST NAME MIDDLE ANSWER YES OR NO TO BOTH

ADDRESS

STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE

PHONE

HOME CELL OFFICE

EMAIL** ALT EMAIL

** ALL INFORMATION, TRAVEL TIPS, FORMS, CONFIRMATIONS, AND INVOICES ARE SENT ELECTRONICALLY. * INVOICE INDIVIDUALLY DEPOSITS SENT SEPARATELY

ACCOMMODATIONS: (COST PER PERSON)

DOUBLE ROOM $4,150 IF RESERVING SPACES IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY, PLEASE PROVIDE BOTH NAMES ABOVE AND INDICATE: 1 KING BED OR 2 DOUBLE BEDS

SINGLE ROOM $4,650 PARTICIPANTS TRAVELING ALONE WILL BE PLACED IN A SINGLE ROOM. THOSE TRAVELING WITH A COMPANION WILL BE IN A DOUBLE ROOM. Total amount of check $ . Enclose your deposit check payable to Cuba Cultural Travel for the amount of $1,000 per person to reserve your space. Deposit due no later than June 25, 2016.

Upon receipt of your deposit, a letter of confirmation will be sent to you electronically. Additional information and forms to be completed and returned will be sent at a later date. An invoice for the remaining balance owed will be included at that time. Full payment is due by July 25, 2016.

PAYMENT:

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Payments are nontransferable and nonrefundable after the dates noted in the cancellation policy

Due to OFAC regulations, payment must be made via check or money order issued from a US bank

CREDIT CARDS AND/OR WIRE TRANSFERS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED

Cancellations made prior to June 25, 2016 will receive a full refund

Cancellations made between June 25 and July 25, 2016 will forfeit full deposit of $1,000

Cancellations after July 25, 2016 will forfeit entire cost of trip

All cancellations must be made in writing via email to Laura Adams at Laura@CubaCulturalTravel.com

By signing below, I hereby agree to the aforementioned cancellation policy.

Signature: Date:

We strongly recommend you purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances requiring cancellation of your travel. Information on acquiring trip insurance will be sent to you with your letter of confirmation. You will have two weeks from the date of confirmation to apply for insurance for coverage of pre-existing conditions. Please return this form along with your check made payable to CUBA CULTURAL TRAVEL to:

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