Rosa lowinger is a noted cubanborn american writer, curator and art conservator. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub rosa lowinger, author, ofelia fox, author. Ceo and chief conservator of rosa lowinger and associates, inc. This definitive biography of the place that was known as paradise under the stars, vividly describes the 1950s nightclub that was part casino, part cabaret and was the only club owned and run by cubans rather than the american mob. Thus began several years of conversations that comprise the bulk of this text, along with scenes set at the homes of former tropicana. Cubanborn rosa lowinger is an awardwinning fineart and architecture conservator and the author of tropicana nights.
The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub by rosa lowinger and ofelia fox. It was the brightest jewel in 1950s cuban nightlife. Lowinger is an alumnus of brandeis university, receiving a bachelor of arts in fine arts and art history in 1978. Rla principal rosa lowinger has recently been hired by the coral gables museum to curate an exhibit on the stadiums past, present, and future, with special attention to how the stadium has influenced miami style for nearly 5 decades. Lowinger works as director and principle at rosa lowinger and associates. Jul 19, 20 rla principal rosa lowinger has recently been hired by the coral gables museum to curate an exhibit on the stadiums past, present, and future, with special attention to how the stadium has influenced miami style for nearly 5 decades. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub, and various articles on modern art and architecture. Tropicana was a paradise under the stars where you could gamble, hear the finest mambo and jazz musicians, and ogle the extravagantly risque floorshows. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub by lowinger, rosa, fox, ofelia 2006 paperback on.
Her descriptions of tropicanas origins, owners and impact, the case study of the mafia and its ties in cuba and the us, and the tragic revolution and associated diaspora make this a. Oct 01, 2005 an account of havanas internationally renowned nightclub during its 1950s heyday. She is the author of tropicana nights and an art conservator. Max borges came back to cuba from the harvard graduate school of design, built one or two buildings, and then martin fox hired him to. Join us for a reading by the author rosa lowinger and ofelia fox. An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified rosa lowinger. Aug 04, 2011 rosa lowinger, author, tropicana nights, and art conservator. Personally i found this book, tropicana nights, by chance and in it my distant cousin leonela gonzalez. She is considered an expert in cuba cultural travel, specializing in trips that focus on 1950s nightlife, contemporary art and architecture. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Temple of modern glamour and the subject of your book, tropicana nights, the tropicana nightclub.
Rosa lowinger is an art conservator and author of tropicana nights. While early investigators thought the fox brothers. When jack ruby testified before the warren commission he said when he went to cuba he visited his good friends the fox brothers, who he said were very important casino owners. Rosa lowinger is a cuba travel specialist and art conservator known for her knowledge of. Rosa lowinger is a noted cubanborn american art conservator and writer. Rosa lowinger, author, tropicana nights, and art conservator.
I saw it as a tourist at night, and even in its compromised condition, it was impossibly glamorous. Ofelia, the first lady of tropicana, shares her memories, undimmed by decades of exile, with rosa lowinger, also a cuban exile, whose parents frequented the club in its heyday. I just got a new book tropicana nights the life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub a harvest book harcourt, inc. She is the coauthor with ofelia fox of tropicana nights. In 2003, author rosa lowinger approached ofelia about working together to write a book about the tropicana nightclub. Our lady of infidelity book by jackie parker official. Tropicana nights is an exceptional book in which rosa lowinger and ofelia fox, widow of martin fox, the clubs last owner, take timeless cool with the dancers of santa amalia in a far flung havana neighborhood youve never heard of, theres an intoxicating monthly party where the usa and cuba.
The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub reprint by rosa lowinger isbn. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub rosa lowinger, ofelia fox on. This book was interesting and had a lot of history about cuba and the politics of the 50s and early 60s when martin fox was building up the famed tropicana. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. This definitive biography of the place that was known as paradise under the stars, vividly describes the 1950s nightclub that was part casino, part cabaret and was the only club owned and run by cubans rather. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub lowinger. Sep 01, 2011 i just got a new book tropicana nights the life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub a harvest book harcourt, inc. This is a book that readers will turn to again and again for the wonderful story and for the sense of hope it brings to the enterprise we call life. She cocurated the exhibition promising paradise 2016 at the wolfsonianfiu. Miami marine stadium at the coral gables museum, and promising paradise. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Reinventing cuba cuba, cuba photos, beautiful places to. Max borges came back to cuba from the harvard graduate school of design, built. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub 2016 helio orovio, cuban music from a to z 2004 t. Tropicana nights jfk assassination debate the education forum. The exhibit will open on october 17, 20 at the coral gables museum. Oct 30, 2014 rosa lowinger is a noted cubanborn american art conservator and writer. Rosa lowinger, author of tropicana nights what a wonderful tale. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub by rosa lowinger, ofelia fox online at alibris. At tropicana you could play the roulette wheel, dance to the latest mambo or rumba, or simply ogle the parading goddesses of the flesh. Philip perry, terrys guide to cuba, including the isle of pines, with a chapter on the airways and the ocean routes to the island. Conservator rosa lowinger is author of tropicana nights. Lowinger had heard of the cabaret, but, having been a toddler when her family left cuba in the early 1960s, only knew of it from the fond stories her parents told. Philip perry, terrys guide to cuba, including the isle of pines, with a chapter on the airways and the ocean routes to. Lowinger, rosa and ofelia fox 2005 tropicana nights.
The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub harcourt, 2005 was written by lowinger with the assistance of fox. Wish i had read tropicana nights before a recent trip to havana. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub by rosa lowinger and ofelia fox the tale of the cuban nightclub, the original tropicana very interesting book and a good read by the wife of the owner. Michael magers is a documentary photographer based in new york.
The book incorporates hours of interviews with fox and many former tropicana employees. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub 2005 and the play the encanto file 1991. The club was a combination casino and cabaret located on a rented property in marianao from guillermina perez chaumont, known as mina. She recently spoke with cuban art news associate publisher patricia farber about architectural restoration in havana, the citys modernist architecture, and more. This softspoken, lyrical, and loving work dives deep into the world of mystical.
Art conservator lowinger was just a toddler when her parents fled cuba in the early 60s. Tropicana is to cuba what the bolshoi is to russia, the moulin rouge to paris, or the blue note to new yorkan enduring cultural mecca. Rosa lowinger, is an art conservator and author of tropicana nights. He instituted the tropicana special, what would now be called a hotelcasino package, which included a sumptuous room at the hotel nacional. Harcourt, orlando, new york, london isbn 0151012245 this is a very exciting and interesting book, well worth reading. Her descriptions of tropicana s origins, owners and impact, the case study of the mafia and its ties in cuba and the us, and the tragic revolution and associated diaspora make this a. Tropicana is to cuba what the bolshoi is to russia, the moulin rouge to p. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub.
To top it all off, she is a very compelling writer, and this book is a mustread if you. I thought the story would center more on the nightlife and club than the nations history, but after taking a world regional geography class geopolitics affects lifestyle very much. Journalist rosa lowinger and ofelia fox, widow of tropicanas last owner. In tropicana nights, rosa lowinger and ofelia fox, widow of martin fox, the clubs last owner, take us back to its glory years. Rosa lowinger was born in havana and grew up in miami. This 438 page book about the famed tropicana nightclub in cuba is part history, part biography and part learning about how such a book was developed. Rosa lowinger gives an excellent road trip through cuban architecture, history, and culture. Tropicana nights by rosa lowinger overdrive rakuten. Oct 17, 2005 join us for a reading by the author rosa lowinger and ofelia fox. The life and times of the legendary cuban nightclub, and various articles on cuban culture, modern art and architecture. Writer and art conservator rosa lowinger has written a book with ofelia fox about the tropicana, a famous outdoor club that opened in suburban havana, cuba, in 1939. Cuban allure, american seduction at the wolfsonian in 2016, and is the author of articles in preservation, artnews, the cuban art news, and is most well known for the 2006 nonfiction book tropicana nights.