LABOR STRUGGLES: WISCONSIN AND THE MIDDLE EAST

SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011 @ 2-4PM

A panel discussion analyzing the historic events transpiring throughout North Africa and the American Midwest. Panelists include Dr. Michael Powelson, Dr. David Klein and George Zamos. Event made possible by the San Fernando Valley Greens and the San Fernando Socialist Alliance.

NOCHES DE CANTO Y POESIA

Las Noches de Canto y Poesía son un tiempo dedicado a músicos, poetas y cantantes de la comunidad para que expresen su arte en español o con influencia Latina. Esto incluye pero no es limitado a boleros, baladas, rock en español, folklórico, latinoamericano, ranchera, trova, canto nuevo, jarocho, huapango y más. Todos están bienvenidos! Entrada gratis.

*Conducido por Victor y Alfredo Avina.

*Artistas invitados son bienvenidos. !Llamenos!*

Noches de Canto y Poesia

Celebrando el mes de los Niños con Romario Suazo y Alejandro Molina

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 8-10pm

Romario Suazo tiene 10 anos, y desde chico los maestros descubrieron que tenia habilidades para la musica y desde entonces esta tomando clases de acordeon y a participado en concursos de t.v. y en programas escolares.

Alejandro Molina tiene una maestría en teatro; es poeta, director, mimo, escritor, actor, y dramaturgo. Para presentaciones llamar al (818) 897-4928, alejandro_molina@hotmail.com  

A MANGO IN THE HAND BY ANTONIO SACRE BOOK RELEASE & AUTHOR READING

SUNDAY, APRIL17, 2011 @ 1-3PM

Francisco is finally old enough to journey to the mango grove all by himself to gather the mangoes for a special dinner. But bees swarm the fruit, and Francisco has trouble picking them from the tree. He returns to his father several times, and each time his father shares a different proverb to inspire Francisco to continue trying. "Querer es poder. Where there's a will, there's a way!” Francisco shares his mangoes with his family. Luckily for Francisco, his generosity does not go unnoticed. "Amor con amor se paga. Love is repaid with love."

*Readers are sure to be charmed by this humorous story about problem solving and sharing. The book includes a glossary of Spanish words.

www.antoniosacre.com

SYLMAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011 @ 5-8PM

This evening will premiere short DOCUMENTARY FILMS made by SYLMAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS in a series of workshops led by Barry Shils, the Filmmaker-in-Residence at Sylmar during the 2010-2011 school year. The project is funded by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and is in collaboration with Bill Howard’s Cinema Studies classes. These films document stories and explore issues that have personal significance to the students’ lives. The young filmmakers have taken on the roles of Writer, Producer, Director, Camera Operator and Editor to achieve their visions

REELISM FILM NIGHTS

Blue Gold: World Water Wars (2009)

Wednesday, April 20, 2011@ 7:30-10pm

Blue Gold: World Water Wars posits that we're moving closer to a world in which water -- a seemingly plentiful natural resource -- could actually incite war…and has already. As water becomes an increasingly precious commodity, corrupt governments, corporations and even private investors are scrambling to control it … which leaves everyday citizens fighting for a substance they need to survive. Watch the Trailer!

*English no subtitles.

*Suggested Donation $2

Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) 

Wednesday, April 27, 2011@ 7:30-10pm

The story of how an eccentric French shop keeper and amateur film maker attempted to locate and befriend street artist Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner. The film contains footage of Banksy, Shephard Fairey, Invader and many of the world's most infamous graffiti artists at work. Watch the Trailer!

*Suggested Donation $2

*English no Spanish subtitles

*Facilitated by Erick Iñiguez

AUTHOR READING WITH SANDRA CISNEROS AT TIA CHUCHA'S CENTRO CULTURAL

SATURDAY, APRIL30, 2011 @ 2-5PM

copyright © Ray Santisteban

Sandra Cisneros is an American writer best known for her acclaimed first novel  The House on Mango Street  and her subsequent short story collection  Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories. Cisneros is the founder of the Alfredo Cisneros del Moral Foundation, the Elvira Cisneros Award and the Macondo Foundation, all of which  work on behalf of creative writers. 

http://www.sandracisneros.com/index.php

Open Mic Nights

Fridays @ 8-10pm

Tía Chucha’s Open Mic is a welcoming, creative sanctuary where people are encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings and talents through various styles of expression. This can be a poem, story, song, joke, freestyle, or just something they feel the need to express everyone is welcome to be themselves. It’s FREE, participants sign up on arrival and donations are welcomed. *Hosted by Nery Boche

Soñar con Jardines – Seven Women Artists

at Tía Chucha’s Cultural Center 

March 15 – April 30, 2010

diana vieyra • elizabeth martínez • kim hejna • luzelena rodríguez

michelle kim • michele martínez • renée m. martínez

 Closing Reception:

Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 12-4pm

Soñar con Jardines – Seven Women Artists

"Soñar que pasea por un jardín significa que lo tiene todo en esta vida…"  " Dreaming of walking in a garden means you have everything in this life…"– Diccionario de Interpretación de los Sueños   (Dictionary of Dream Interpretation)

This exhibit is about the intimate art of looking within, and the special ability that women have to find strength and sustenance in the interior spaces of the psyche.  In celebration of International Women’s month, Soñar con Jardines highlights seven women whose journey through the garden of dreams produces a vision for the here and now. 

Not Too Late: Staged Reading & Celebration

Thursday, April 1st, 4-7:30 pm

Bryan Chan & Friends
Music Concert
Saturday, April 10th, 1-4pm

$5 donation

Join Tia Chucha’s this evening for 3 hours of music and singer/songwriter showcase by talented artists.

Justefanie • Alejandro Laborde
Bryan Chan • John Rhys
Aurora Gadbury

For more info:

www.myspace.com/justefanie
www.scvblues.org
www.bluepower.com
www.myspace.com/thepinkwilliamsband

An afternoon of spoken word poetry performed by up and coming artists of Southern California.
*Donations accepted.

In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner reveals surprising—and often shocking truths—about what we eat, how it’s produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here.

Food, Inc. revela sorprendentes verdades sobre lo que comemos, cómo se produce, que nos hemos convertido como nación y hacia dónde vamos desde aquí. *Hosted by/Conducido por Erick Iniguez

For more info/para mas información: www.foodincmovie.com

Book Reading & Signing with Victor Manuel Cortés 10 DE MARZO: La Marcha

Saturday, April 17th, 1-3pm

Chronicles the events in the months leading up to Chicago’s historic mobilization on March 10, 2006. The author tells the story of the contemporary immigrant rights movement in Chicago’s Latino community as a silent participant, thus giving the reader a rare, behind the scenes perspective of the Marcha’s grass-roots development.

Relata los eventos que dieron pie a las demostraciones históricas del 10 de marzo, 2006. El autor nos cuenta la historia del movimiento pro-inmigrante en la comunidad Latina de Chicago. Cortés nos muestra la parte oculta de la demostración y nos da la oportunidad de ver cómo se desarrollo este evento.

Noches Bohemias

Cada 1 y 2 MIERCOLES del mes 8pm-10pm

Every 1st & 2nd WEDNESDAY of the month 8pm-10pm

Tia Chucha's Open Mic:

Night of Music & Spoken Word

Tía Chucha’s Open Mic is a welcoming, creative sanctuary where people are encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings and talents through various styles of expression. This can be a poem, story, song, joke, freestyle, or just something they feel the need to express everyone is welcome to be themselves. It’s FREE, participants sign up on arrival and donations are welcomed. *Hosted by Nery Boche

Open Mic is Proud to Present:
Featured Artists

for the Month of April!

April 2nd, Daniel Morales Leon was born in Oaxaca, Mexico raised in South Central L.A., and schooled in the SFV. He believes in the arts as a tool for social empowerment and is currently employed by Iguanas Body Art Studio and the United Farm Workers of America as a strategic researcher.

For more info:

www.myspace.com/grass_hoppa

April 9th, Ryan Persinger understands the importance
of the open mic venues and the opportunities they give to countless individuals to express themselves. With that in mind Ryan has set out to play an Open Mic venue in all 48 lower states in 2010. His mission: 1. Bring attention to the great venues promoting live entertainment through Open Mic’s and 2. Share Ryan’s talent with the world.

For more info:

www.trpponline.com/

www.myspace.com/theryanpersingerproject

April 23rd, David Beaudry born and raised in L.A. (Echo Park) and a longtime song writer. He has worked for the National Coalition Of Barrios Unidos in Santa Cruz as an Outreach Coordinator and is the Director Of The Organization “For The People/Street Church”, a faith based violence intervention nonprofit group. His songs are considered Americana music, and have been published by Universal Music, and many more.

For more info:

www.myspace.com/davidbeaudry

*Featured artists are always welcomed!

Contact us!*

The 11th Hour is the last moment when change is possible. The film explores how we’ve arrived at this moment -- how we live, how we impact the earth’s ecosystems, and what we can do to change our course. Featuring ongoing dialogues of experts from all over the world, including former Soviet Prime Minister Mikhail Gorbachev, renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, former head of the CIA R. James Woolsey and sustainable design experts William McDonough and Bruce Mau.

$2 donation at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Tia Chucha's Open Mic is welcoming, nurturing and healing. It is a creative sanctuary where people are encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings and talents through various styles of expression. Whether it be a poem, story, song, joke, freestyle or just something they feel the need to express. Everyone is welcome to be themselves .