Images/Imagenes Returns for its 33 rd Season on NJN
Thursdays at 6:30 pm ; Sundays at 8 am

STATEWIDE - Celebrate Hispanic heritage month with Images/Imagenes on NJN. Back for its 33 rd season, the program examines critical issues of New Jersey 's Hispanic population. Images can be seen on Thursdays at 6:30 pm and Sundays at 8 am , and is web streamed and archived on the NJN web site at njn.net. Images can be seen on cable stations throughout New Jersey , on NJN's JerseyVision and on Time Warner Cable on channel 750 in New York .

FLAMENCO: THE ESSENCE OF DANCE & DRAMA
Thursday, September 1, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Sunday, September 4, at 8 am
The passion of the Spanish gypsy flamenco comes to life in a powerful musical production by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre. Featured in the production are sensational dancers Lisa Botalico, Chavela, Giselle Revollar, Ricki Santiago and Peter Suarez. Presented by Teatro Si at Kean University , Flamenco demonstrates dance and drama at its very best.

LA BOMBA
Thursday, September 8, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Sunday, September 11, at 8 am
La Bomba tells the story of the birth, history and tradition of Puerto Rico 's most famous rhythm. One of the western hemisphere's oldest dance forms, la bomba comes to life in a television special that features the number one family of dance, Los Cepedas, and New Jersey 's very own dance troupe, Segunda Quimbamba.

LATIN MUSIC: SOUNDS OF THE CITY
Thursday, September 15, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Sunday, September 18, at 8 am
The pulsating sounds of Latin music bring the inner city to life as dancers from all walks of life celebrate the essence of cultural rhythms brought to the northeast by sons and daughters of Caribbean ancestry. Join Images for a historic look at Latin music and dance, featuring the Sounds of the City outdoor festival held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark .

MEXICAN ART, MUSIC & DANCE IN NEW JERSEY
Thursday, September 22, at 6:30 pm
Uncover the beautiful work of masters in glass art; learn about the history and traditions of the Day of the Dead; and travel the Garden State to celebrate Mexican culture with mariachi bands and colorful dancers who call New Jersey their home. A video postcard from Oaxaca , Mexico , takes viewers on a journey of discovery. Traditional foods, altars and games honor the souls of beloved ancestors. And don't miss the best young mariachi band in the nation. Students ages 12 to 17 travel from Arizona to Morristown High School , New Jersey , to demonstrate the uniqueness and historical charms of the mariachi. Finally, be sure to have your dancing shoes ready as Images explores the different dances of Mexico . This documentary is a must-see for the entire family.

JAYRO ROSADO: RISING INTERNATIONAL STAR
Thursday, September 29, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Sunday, October 2, at 8 am
As a winner of the teen vocal category in the 2000 NJN Hispanic Youth Showcase, Jayro Rosado's career was just beginning. In 2002, he became the first and only contestant to win both the New Jersey and New York Apollo competitions. In 2004, Jayro participated in the first Images/Imagenes' Road to Stardom talent competition, drawing votes and acclaim from all over the United States and the Caribbean . In 2005, Jayro reached international fame as one of the most popular finalists in Objetivo Fama , a Spanish version of American Idol . Join Images in a tribute to this talented young man.