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Preserving & Promoting Portuguese History, Heritage, & Culture

CALUSO

Preserving & Promoting Portuguese Culture, History & Heritage
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Current Projects

Avo Silva's Dairy House

A delightful book of an Azorean immigrant family dairy in the Santa Clara Valley, California.

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Maria and the Lost Calf

"Maria and the Lost Calf," an illustrated children’s book about Maria losing her beloved pet calf.

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The Legend of the Galo de Barcelos

A fun-filled family animated adventure inspired by Portugal’s iconic Galo de Barcelos folk legend.

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Half Moon Bay - Nazaré Sister City

Sister City Program between Half Moon Bay, California and Nazaré, Portugal

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The Ballad of Peter Francisco

A Commission for the "Ballad of Peter Francisco" by Bruno Bettencourt

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The Capela of Santa Ana

A short documentary on the traditional procession to Capela da Santa Ana to bless fishing fleets.

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O Meu Nome É Ninguem

Fadista Mariana Arroja's debut album, "O Meu Nome É Ninguem"

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Luso the Series

A mini-series about Peter Francisco, Portuguese Revolutionary War hero

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Featured Past Projects

Tiburon Portuguese Dairy Mural Wall

A mural dedicated to the Portuguese immigrant dairy farmers of Tiburon, California

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Camané at SF Jazz Center

A performance by the world-renowned fado singer, Camané, at SF Jazz in San Francisco

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Professor Roberto Moniz Tour

Madeiran Island Music - Professor Moniz Tour

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Past Projects

A collection of past initiatives, events, and collaborations that celebrate Portuguese culture, heritage, and community.

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Julio Resende at SF Jazz Center
"Sons of the Revolution" performed for the 50th Anniversary of the 25 de Abril Carnation Revolution

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Tiburon Portuguese Dairy Mural Wall
A mural dedicated to the Portuguese immigrant dairy farmers of Tiburon, California

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Camané at SF Jazz Center
A performance by the world-renowned fado singer, Camané, at SF Jazz in San Francisco

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Professor Roberto Moniz Tour
Madeiran Island Music - Professor Moniz Tour

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Directors & Officers

Connie Paiva-Maddox

President and Director

Connie Paiva-Maddox

George Pereira

Vice President and Director

George Pereira

Vasco Morais

Secretary and Director

Vasco Morais

Albert Costa

Treasurer and Director

Albert Costa

Rick Fernandes

Director

Rick Fernandes

Jorge Costa

Director

Jorge Costa
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Advisors

Greg T. Maddox

Greg T. Maddox

Head of Agile Product Management
Wells Fargo & Company

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Michael A. Silva

Michael A. Silva

Executive Vice President
Regional Market President
Comerica Bank

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Ines Eiras

Ines Eiras

Real Estate Consultant
BHGRE Reliance Partners

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Hon. Filipe Ramalheira

Hon. Filipe Ramalheira

Consul General of Portugal
In San Francisco

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Cultural & Foundation Donors

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Corporate Sponsors

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Government Sponsors

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Individual Donors

  • Undisclosed Family Foundation

  • The John & Connie Goulart Trust

  • Angelo Garcia

  • Albert Costa

  • Vasco Morais & Holly Kaiser/The Kaimor Trust

  • The Schwab Foundation - George and Maureen Pereira

  • Connie Paiva-Maddox and Greg Maddox

Donors, Sponsors and Supporters

About Us

We are Portuguese Luso-Americans from various professions (law, banking, finance, architecture, media, professional sports, etc.) with pride in our heritage and the legacy and contributions of Portuguese immigrant history and culture in the United States.

Our Mission

To preserve, protect, and promote the Portuguese history, heritage, and culture by fostering awareness, appreciation, and understanding of Portuguese contributions to the US and the world.

What We Do

We support projects that preserve and celebrate the legacy and contributions of Portuguese history, heritage, and culture, with a focus on the Luso-American experience.

History

Projects that memorialize Portuguese legacy and contributions since the earliest Portuguese immigrants in maritime trades and agriculture.

Heritage

Projects that explore the Luso-American history, traditions, and legacy.

Culture

Celebrating Portuguese and Luso-American arts through concerts, exhibitions, and projects featuring musicians, artists, authors, and filmmakers.

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