Mexika Tiahui:
Living in the Belly of the Universe (Viviendo en el Ombligo del Universo)

Artist: Gabriela "Malinalxochitl" Zapata
Curator: Erica Friend
Art Showing: June 12–July 23, 2011

Closing Reception: Saturday, July 23rd, 2011 from 2pm to 6pm

* There will be a question and answer period from 2pm-5pm.

*The art reception will coincide with our seasonal Community Marketplace.

Gabriela Zapata Mendez (Malinalxochitl Zapata) studied in the School of Plastic Arts at the University of Guadalajara. In her work, Gabriela tries to show her very particular vision of the form of thought and philosophy that is believed the native population of the American continent carried. The main objective of her work is to rescue, promote, and spread the glorious knowledge of the Mexika culture. This exhibition calls to the unity, respect, and love between human beings of different colors and our brothers of leaves, feathers and scale. It intends to be a sample of deep gratefulness for everything that makes our existence possible.

Gabriela Zapata Mendez (Malinalxochitl Zapata) intenta plasmar su visión de la forma de pensamiento y filosofía que se cree tenían los antiguos pobladores de este continente Americano. Los principales objetivos de su obra son rescatar, promover y difundir la gloriosa cultura Mexika. Esta exhibición es un llamado a la unidad, al respeto, al amor ente los seres humanos de diferentes razas y también con nuestros hermanos de hojas, plumas, y escamas. Intenta ser una muestra de profundo agradecimiento por todo lo que hace posible nuestra existencia.

****PRESS RELEASE****

FREE EVENT @ THE FORD THEATRE
Flypoet: 10 Year Anniversary Blowout
Event Date: Saturday July 2, 2011 @ 8pm

For their 10 year anniversary, the FORD Theatre has invited Tia Chucha’s to bring a bus full of young students and community members to attend this event for FREE! Please call us to reserve your seat. 818.939.3433.

*Transportation will be provided
*Check-in will be at 6pm, bus leaves no later than 7pm.

*Limited space available! SIGN UP @ Tia Chucha’s or Call us:
13197-A Gladstone Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone: (818) 939-3433
Email: chuchamail@aol.com

*For more info visit the the FORD THEATRE website

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Want to take part in a FREE Spoken Word Workshop here @ Tia Chucha’s
with renown slam poet Steve Connell? Get more info here!

Folk Art Everywhere forth artwork is on display at Tia Chucha's from April 8th to July 15, 2011

For more info: www.folkarteverywhere.com

Noches de Canto y Poesia

Miércoles @ 8-10pm
(Primer y Segundo miércoles)

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
Wednesdays @ 8-10pm

(1st & 2nd Wednesday)

Noches de Canto y Poesía is a time dedicated to musicians and poets that express their art in Spanish, with Latin influence. This includes, but is not limited to, boleros, ballads, Spanish Rock, folklorica, latin american, ranchera, trova, new song, jarocho, huapongo and poetry. Everyone is invited! Entry is always free, but we do accept your generous donations.
*Conducted by Victor y Alfredo Avina.
*All Artists are invited, contact us!*

Open Mic: Night of Music & Spoken Word
Every Friday 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. Donations are accepted. *Hosted by Nery Boche

Open Mic is Proud to Present:
Featured Artists for the Month of July!

Ara Cruz

Friday, July 1, 2011

A Denver native, Ara Cruz is a Xicano/Indigenous (Mexica/Tiwa) spoken word artist, educator, and organizer who stands with other women and men who have struggled to maintain traditions and dignity. He has been part of many cultural community organizations such as: MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chican@ de Aztlan), Oyate (Indigenous student group), co-founding Café Cultura, participating in Nahui Ollin Spiritual Run and much more. In 2010, he was recognized for  all of his community work by receiving the Cesar Chavez Leadership Award.

His poetry is an effort and attempt to place a smoking mirror in front of his people and society and present thoughts, speech, and actions in a positive way. With this message he has performed in many Denver middle and high schools, as well as conferences, universities, protests, and fundraisers throughout Coloraztlanahuac and the “Southwest.”  In the Summer of 2009, he toured and performed in San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Del Rio (TX), El Paso, Albuquerque, and Española (NM) and shared the stage with Trinidad Sanchez Jr., Savage Family, El Vuh, Cihuatl-Ce, Guerrilla Queenz, Olmeca and many more.

He published his book of poetry entitled A Journey in Red and Black Ink (2008), and recently released a spoken word album by the same title.

For More info check out his myspace and facebook!

 

Mike the PoeT

Friday, July 8, 2011

 

Mike Sonksen aka "Mike the PoeT" is a Spoken Word Artist, Journalist, Educator, Tourguide known for his live performances, published articles and legendary city tours. His book "I Am Alive in Los Angeles!" has been added to the curriculum of several universities and high schools.

For more info about Mike the PoeT check out his website

and video on youtube!

Tianguis Cultural Comunitario
Cultural Community Marketplace

 Saturday July 23, 2011 @ 2pm-6pm

Free!/Gratis!

¡Apoyen a los artistas y artesanos locales en nuestro Tianguis Cultural!

*Our Seasonal Community Marketplace will coincide with Gabriela "Malinalxochitl" Zapata closing art reception.

REELism Film Nights presents
Tambien La Lluvia (Even the Rain)

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 @ 7:30-10:00pm

Mientras un director y su equipo de rodaje filman  una película polémica sobre Cristóbal Colón en Cochabamba, Bolivia, la población local se levanta contra los planes de privatizar el suministro de agua.

As a director and his crew shoot a controversial film about Christopher Columbus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, local people rise up against government plans to privatize the water supply.

*In Spanish with English subtitles/ En Español con subtitulos en Ingles

*Discussion facilitated after film by host Erick Iñiguez.

*Suggested Donation $3/ Donacion $3

Land of a Thousand Dances:
Chicano Rock 'n' Roll from Southern California
Author Reading & Book Signing with
David Reyes
Saturday, July 30, 2011 @ 1-3pm

 

Land of a A Thousand Dances: Chicano Rock 'n' Roll from Southern California chronicles the history of Chicano rock & roll in Southern California, focusing on artists who came from middle and lower middle class families, had no formal musical training or education, and had to fight an uphill battle against an industry that was either ignorant of their existence, doubtful there was a market for them or simply bigoted. Beyond telling the musical histories of the artists, "Land of a Thousand Dances" delves into the political and social conditions involved in the various eras and how they affected the music and the musicians.

Author David Reyes will be providing a general outline of the history of Chicano Rock 'n' Roll from Southern California! and the main players involved such as Richie Valens. He will also introduce his latest research project Chicanas in Chicano Rock! and discuss the efforts of women in this genre. There will be samples of music and never before seen images of various Chicana artists within this genre. Special guests Ersi and Rosella Arvizu from The Sisters will also be sharing their personal stories as performers during the 1960's in a male dominated environment.

Special Performances by:

The Sisters (1965)

Ersi Arvizu

Ersi and Rosella Arvizu from The Sisters

Known for their hit recording  "Gee Baby Gee"

El Chicano with Ersi Arvizu will be performing her famous rendition of the Mexican classic "Sabor a Mi".

David Reyes is a Chicano music historian and archivist, classical music composer, and musician. Tom Waldman is the author of Not Much Left: The Fate of Liberalism in America (2008). Reyes and Waldman are noted authorities on the history of Chicano rock ‘n’ roll and reside in Southern California. Together, they developed the three-CD set Brown-Eyed Soul.

For more info on Ersi and Rosella Arviszu visit their website!

****PRESS RELEASE***

Los de Abajo

Miércoles, July 21st, 8-10pm

(Donaciones Sujeridas/Donations Suggested)

Basada en la novela de Mariano Anzuela, Chano Urueta dirige esta película llevándonos por pasajes muy realistas de la Revolución Mexicana.

Este Cine es en Español con subtitulos en Ingles.

Based on the novel by Mariano Anzuela, Chano Urueta directs this film taking us on a realistic and heartfelt journey through the Mexican Revolution. This Film is in Spanish with English Subtitles

*This film is not yet rated

Folk Art Everywhere artwork is on display at Tia Chucha's from April 8th to July 15, 2010

For more info: www.folkarteverywhere.com

Noches Bohemias
Miércoles 8-10pm
(Primer y Segundo miércoles)

Las Noches Bohemias son un tiempo dedicado a músicos y poetas que expresan su arte en español o con influencia Latina. Esto incluye pero no es limitado a boleros, baladas, rock en español, folklórica, latinoamericana, ranchera, trova, canto nuevo, jarocho, huapango y poesias. ¡Todos están bienvenidos! Entrada es gratis; se aceptan donaciones. *Conducido por Alfredo Hidalgo.

*Artistas invitados son bienvenidos. !Llamenos!*

Open Mic: Night of Music & Spoken Word
Every Friday 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. Donations are accepted. *Hosted by Nery Boche

Open Mic is Proud to Present:
Featured Artists for the Month of July!

Maria Morales

Friday July 16th

A Mother of five and recent graduate to become an educator, Morales loves to spend time teaching and guiding her students. She has self-published her book My Graduation in 2005 in which she explores the "hope for a better life through getting an education." She hopes that by sharing her "struggles to get an education while raising a family and working full-time are an example of perseverance and determination" for other struggling Mothers. A Frequenter of Open Mic Friday Nights, she hopes to share her experiences through Inspiring and heartfelt poetry.

Human Rights Poetry Night

 Friday July 23rd

In light of the proposed implementation of SB1070 in Arizona effective July 29th, Tia Chucha’s wants to dedicate this night for participants who not only want to inform themselves but also share their thoughts, music and poetry in resistance to this unjust law which discriminates against the immigrant community. Come and share with us in the discussion of how these laws will affect us, our families and our lives if California adopts the same policies as Arizona.

Immigrant Rights are Human Rights!

¡Los Derechos de Inmigrantes son Derechos Humanos!

Thursday/Jueves, July 8   5:30-8pm

How Does Arizona's new law, SB1070, impact us in the San Fernando Valley?
How can immigrants protect their rights against discrimination?
What can we all do to advance immigrant rights?

Join us for this essential educational forum facilitated by CHIRLA.

¿Cómo nos impacta la ley SB1070 de Arizona en el Valle de San Fernando?
Como inmigrantes ¿cómo nos podemos proteger contra la discriminación?
¿Qué podemos hacer para avanzar nuestros derechos como inmigrantes?

Acompáñenos en este foro educativo conducido por la organización CHIRLA.

40th Anniversary of August 29 Chicano Moratorium

Saturday, July 10, 2010 1pm-4pm

Join us in an open forum of the latest activities of the National Chicano Moratorium Committee. We will be discussing the celebration of the 40th commemoration of the Chicano Moratorium, whose march and rally will be taking place the following month on August 28th in East L.A. Facilitated by members of Partido Nacional de La Raza Unida. Donations accepted.

This Time Tomorrow

Author Reading and Book Signing

With Michael Jaime – Becerra

Thursday, July 15th 6-8pm

Gilbert Gaeta, a forklift operator in a dairy farm, can barely make payments on the house where he lives with his thirteen-year-old daughter, Ana. When a month of overtime shifts comes his way, he begins to envision a new life, one in which he can save enough money for an engagement ring and finally propose to his girlfriend, Joyce, a thirty-six year old who has never lived on her own and can’t move out of her father’s traditional Mexican house until married. Then Ana is chased home from the Laundromat by bullies, and she begins pushing him to buy a washer and dryer. Gilbert tries to stay firm, but when Ana’s trouble follows her to school, the pressure mounts to put her first, and delay his future with Joyce.

Writing from three distinct and equally moving perspectives, award-winning author Michael Jaime-Becerra tells a story about the painful balance between love and responsibility. An intimate and poignant first novel, This Time Tomorrow casts a new light on Southern California’s working class and its struggles for happiness

For more info: www.creativewriting.ucr.edu/people/jayme/

Bryan Chan & Friends Concert

Saturday, July 24th 1-4pm

 Reelism Film Nights Presents:

Lake Tahoe

Miercoles/Wednesday, July 28th 8pm

Dirijada por Fernando Eimbcke (Temporada de Patos); un joven se enfrenta a una dificil situación posterior a la muerte de su padre. Desarrollada a través de conflicto trivial de reparar su coche en un pueblito alejado de la civilización que lo retarda en su objetivo, explora, con completa pausa, un multitud de sentimientos, imágenes y mensajes sobre lo cruel que puede ser la vida, pero también las alegrías y enseñanzas que nos deja. Un cine en español con subtitulos en ingles.

 Directed by Fernando  Eimbcke (Duck Season); a youth finds himself in a difficult situtation after the death of his father. Intertwined with the trivial conflict of reparing his vehicle in a little town isolated from civilization that inhibits his objective, he explores, with complete pause, the multitude of sentiments, images and messages about how cruel life can be, but also the happy moments and the lessons that life teaches. A movie in Spanish with English subtitles.

* This movie is not yet rated

Spanish as a Second Language

THURSDAYS July 9th, 16th, 23rd

& August 6th & 13th 7-8pm

This is a 5-week course for adults who are serious about learning Spanish as a second language. Maria will be covering: basic vocabulary, days of the week, months and seasons of the year, counting, intro to conversational Spanish, and gender of nouns. This is a free workshop but donations are encouraged. All supplies will be provided. To sign-up visit our Centro or give us a call.

Harry Gamboa Jr. comes to

Tia Chucha's

THURSDAY July 23rd 6pm-8pm

The community is coordially invited to join Los Hijos de Cuahutemoc Photography in welcoming Harry Gamboa Jr. to Tia Chucha's. Mr. Gamboa is a founding member of the historically significant Chicano Art collective ASCO and is a keen observer of the Los Angeles urban landscape, which is reflected in his large body work. His work has been showcased at various exhibits, locally and worldwide, and is considered, along with many other of his contemporaries, as a luminary figure in the Chicano Arts movement. Please join us for his presentation and visit. He will be showing and discussing his original work along with more contemporary projects.

Manitas y Corazon:

Introduccion a Jin Shin Jyutsu

en Espanol

29 de Julio 6:30pm-7:30pm

Heart & Hands:

Introduction to Jin Shin Jyutsu

in English

July 30th 6:30pm-7:30pm

The Art and Craft

of Shadow Theater

Shadows of Bali Kick off Performance on August 8th

Workshop Every SATURDAY August 10th-October 10th 1pm-3pm

Culmination SUNDAY October 11th at 2pm

This workshop offers a hands-on experience for youth and adults combining drawing, carving, painting, group writing, acting, and ensemble performance into a unique and rare art form – shadow theater. The first session will be an “informance” (performance which informs), followed by a 10-week hands on program and concluding with a grand final performance, where students will showcase their work accomplished during the 12-week program. For more information on this workshop check out http://www.balibeyond.com/msc.html . Space is limited. Call Tia Chuchas to sign-up or register online.

Peña Cultural

Cada MIERCOLES

del mes 8pm-10pm
Every WEDNESDAY

of the month 8pm-10pm