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March 2012 Events
MORE EVENTS COMING SOON!
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More info coming soon!
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Folk Art Everywhere Sixth artwork showing at Tia Chucha's from
December 3, 2011-April 20, 2012. For more info: www.folkarteverywhere.com
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Noches de Canto y Poesía
Miércoles 8-10pm
(excepto cada 4to miércoles)
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 Pablo Martinez.
*Artistas invitados son bienvenidos. !Llamenos!*
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.
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Conducted by Pablo Martinez
*All Artists are invited, contact us!*
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Tia Chucha's Open Mic
Night of Music & Spoken Word
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. Whether it be a poem, story, song, joke, freestyle, or
just something they feel the need to express. Everyone is welcome to
be themselves. Hosted by Nery Boche. Free, donations welcomed.
Featured Artists for the Month of March:
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
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March 2011 Events |
You're All Invited!

Tía Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore is proud to present our 10th Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, March 19th, 2011 from 1pm to 6pm. Opening ceremony by resident Danza group Temachtia Quetzalcoatl and other guest Mexika Dance circles from the San Fernando Valley. Event will feature special guests including Luis J. Rodriguez (Author and Co-Founder), Felicia Montes, TOCA, The Right Time, Poetry from our very own womyn’s writing circle In the Words of Womyn, music from Dj Ray, and more performances during our Open Mic set. This event will also have a pledge drive in support of Tia Chucha’s ongoing programming, a bike clinic for the community hosted by Bikesan@s del Valle, a Cultural Tianguis, Food Vendors, a Womyn's Art Exhibit & More! Book signing by author will also be taking place as well.
Join us in celebrating Tia Chucha's 10th year of service to the North East San Fernando Valley community and beyond. Plan for a day full of music, poetry, art, food and vendors. This event is FREE to the public. Help keep cultural centers alive in our communities!
For More Information:
LUIS J. RODRIGUEZ
FELICIA MONTES
IN THE WORDS OF WOMYN
BIKESAN@S DEL VALLE
*PRESS RELEASE*
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Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl
Spring Equinox Ceremony
Monday, March 21, 2011 at 6:30-9pm |
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Each time the season's change, our circle hosts a ceremony to honor the gifts that will come with the new season. We take time to recognize the delicate balance of the natural world and share these teachings with the community. |
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Womyn’s Words and Music Night
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 8-10pm |
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La Reina de Sylmar, Tapia Corel, a favorite of Tia Chucha’s Friday Open Mike series, will be hosting a Womyn’s Words and Music Night, which will feature women singer/songwriters including, Tatiana Lamela-Rabell , Linda Alvarez and Vannessa Bryan. WWMN is intended to celebrate all facets of women’s lives, and so will be a multigenerational event.
We are excited to feature mother/daughter team Jonna and Tinley Von Holz. Jonna is a veteran of the entertainment field at various levels, and Tinley (13) a budding artist in her own right. They have developed a song Tinley composed, and will be supported by another singer/family friend for presentation of the song.
Joining the night of songs will be various poets and spoken word artists from In the Words of Womyn writing group, and Tia Chucha’s community for a powerful night of women’s voices and sentimientos, sharing of our spirit, talents and experiences.
Vivan las mujeries!
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REELism Film Nights Presents:
Hasta el Ultimo Trago... Corazon
Til The Last Drink... My Heart
Miércoles/Wed. March 30, 2011
at 7:30-10:00pm
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Hasta el Ultimo Trago... Corazon
Una declaracion de amor a Mexico y sus raices a traves de las mujeres que han aportado su voz, pasion y esencia a la muscia mexicana. Con; Chavela Vargas, Lila Dowsn Astrid Hadad, Euegnia Leon, La Negra Graciana, Iraida Noriega y Chayito Valdez.
Til The Last Drink... My Heart
A declaration of love towards Mexico and its roots by the women that have given their voices, passion and essence to Mexicos Music. With; Chavela Vargas, Lila Dowsn Astrid Hadad, Euegnia Leon, La Negra Graciana, Iraida Noriega y Chayito Valdez.
*Hosted by Erick Iñiguez.
*(En Español con Subtítulos en Inglés)
*(Film in Spanish with English Subtitles)
*$3 donacion/ $3 suggested donation |
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AUTHOR READING WITH LUIVETTE RESTO
SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH
1-3PM |
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Luivette Resto was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, but proudly raised in the Bronx.
Her first book of poetry Unfinished Portrait was published in 2008 by Tia Chucha Press. Unfinished Portrait is a collection of poetry focused on bilingualism, codeswitching, and the importance of documenting people, places, and events that haven't been documented or discussed enough.
For more info check out her website. |
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Noches de Canto y Poesía
Miércoles 8-10pm
(excepto cada 4to miércoles)
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Las noches de Canto y Poesía 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.
Presentación Especial de
Antonieta Villamil:
Marzo 9, 2011

Frente a la experimentación técnica, encontramos en Villamil las huellas históricas de su país atormentado, o sea, la poesía comprometida. Sus poemas de crítica social e histórica están revestidos de un lenguaje denso, metafórico y paradójico. El mensaje no se oculta, sino que requiere la colaboración del lector.
Para mas informacion:
www.casadepoesia.com
www.antonietavillamil.blogspot.com
*Artistas invitados son bienvenidos. !Llamenos!*
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Open Mic Nights
Fridays @ 8-10pm |
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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
Featured Artists
for the Month of March:

Xitlalic Guijosa
March 18, 2011
Xitlalic Guijosa has been writing since she was old enough to tell a lie, to hide the truth. She writes to heal to escape, to create, and to share.

EYErie
EYErie is half of a duo called Guerrilla Queenz. Using palabra as their bullets & music as their weapon these wombmyn have led 4 years of a cultural revival with their arte’ n Resistencia; these mujeres are overflowing in musical messages which stem form an ever present resistance and solidarity for all indigenous struggles throughout the world. Currently working with Homies Unidos to develop cultural workshops for Teen Moms; she has also presented at multiple Universities and college campuses worldwide, around the subject of wombmyn of color and their roll in hip hop. EYErie will be publishing her first book of poetry & short stories later this year.
Add her on her facebook or
on GUERRILLA QUEENZ facebook!
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You are all invited! Estan todos invitados! |
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Soñar con Jardines – Seven Women Artists
at Tía Chucha’s Cultural Center
March 15 – April 30, 2010 |
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diana vieyra • elizabeth martínez • kim hejna • luzelena rodríguez
michelle kim • michele martínez • renée m. martínez
Closing Reception: Sunday, April 25 12:00 to 4:00 pm
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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. |
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Homeboy Press Presents :
An afternoon of poetry, with the
poets of Homeboy Industries
Saturday, March 20th, 2-4:00pm
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Homeboy Press and its literary magazine, The Homeboy Review, serves as a voice for the poets and writers of Homeboy Industries, as well as a forum to publish both under represented and established writers from around the globe. Join us in this afternoon of poetry presenting Robert Juarez, Joseph Holguin, Fabian Montes and other writers and contributors to the Homeboy Review. Special Guest Luis J. Rodriguez.
For more info: www.homeboy-industries.org
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Reelism Film Nights Presents:
Perfume de Violetas:
Nadie te Oye
Miércoles/Wed. Mar 24th, 7:30-9:30pm
(En Español con Subtítulos en Inglés)
(Film in Spanish with English Subtitles)
$3 donacion/ $3 suggested donation
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Yessica y Miriam, adolescentes de la ciudad de México,empiezan una amistad profunda en la secundaria. Las amigas comparten cuadernos, juegos, gustos, maquillajes y perfumes, hasta que Jorge y el Topi, violentos cómplices, secuestran a Yessica. La indiferencia y el egoísmo de los adultos rompen la amistad de las jovencitas y las orillan a la tragedia.
Based on a true incident, Perfume de Violetas is a coming-of-age story and a damning cultural critique. Yessica is an impulsive tomboy with a difficult home life. Miriam is a childlike, sheltered innocent. Though drastically different, the two girls form a close, idealized bond that contrasts sharply with the realities of life in their violent Mexico City neighborhood. Silenced by fear and shame, Yessica fails to seek help when she is sexually assaulted, confiding only in her young friend. It is a fearful silence that leads to tragic consequences.*Conducido por/hosted by Erick Iniguez
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Poetry Reading with Melinda Palacio
Folsom Lockdown
Saturday, March 27th, 1-3pm |
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Folsom Lockdown is that rare literary song that jars the heart, the memories, the pains, as well as what's good in all of us. Prison is not just that place far away where your loved ones may be--the razor wire structures have now reached into our homes, our thoughts, our feelings, our psyche. Somehow, we're all behind bars. And Melinda Palacio's poems are a welcome reprieve that dares to illustrate how poetry and art are the only real keys to all our liberations. This is a poet for our time, in hard times, when so many are doing time.
Her poetry book Folsom Lockdown won Kulupi’s 2009 Sense of Place cash prize and publication. Her work has been published in a wide variety of journals and anthologies.
For more info: www.melindapalacio.com |
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Noches Bohemias
Miércoles 8-10pm
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Las noches 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.
Invita do Especial:

Marzo 10, Carlos Díaz y su guitarra. Nativo de Mexico, extraordinario folklorista recopilador de todas las corrientes musicales de la república Mexicana. Venga a reír, llorar y a enamorarse de esta tan versátil guitarra de Carlos Díaz.
*Artistas invitados son bienvenidos. !Llamenos!*
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Open Mic:
Night of Music & Spoken Word
Every
Friday Night 8pm-10pm |
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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 L.A. Area poets for the
Month of March !
 
March 12th, William Archila, asks readers to engage with a subject seldom explored in American poetry: the unrest in El Salvador in the 1980s and its impact on Central American immigrants who now claim this country as home. In language that is poignant and often harrowing, the poet takes us on a journey from Santa Ana, El Salvador, to Los Angeles, California. Archila bridges race, class, metaphor, and reality with astuteness, mingling humor and pain with a skill that denigrates neither.
The Art of Exile is the recent winner of the Emerging Writer Fellowship Award from the Writer’s Center and is also currently featured in “First Things First: The Fifth Annual Debut Poets Roundup” — the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of Poets & Writers.
Womyn’s Herstory Month

March 19th, Jessie Dawson Wilson, this poetanthropologist, mission is simple: “To awaken a soul, To awaken another soul, is my goal.”

March 26. Xitlalic Guijosa, born and raised in Maywood, CA. Has been writing since the age of 7 and sharing her poetry for the past 5 years. She is also a featured poet in the Mujeres de Maiz Collective and The Sela Collective.

March 26. Cyn da’ poet focuses on taboo
subjects that our community hides behind. A woman who’s mission is to unite cultures and become the voice of those who have remained silent.
*Featured artists are always welcomed! Contact us!
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March
2009 Events |
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REELism
Film Nights presents:
Bomb
It with guest speaker
Chaz
Bojorquez
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THURSDAY
March 26th
6:30pm
to 9pm
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BOMB
IT is the explosive new documentary from award-winning
director Jon Reiss investigating the most subversive and
controversial art form currently shaping international youth
culture: graffiti.
This cutting edge documentary tracks down today's most innovative
and pervasive street artists as they battle for control
over the urban visual landscape. You'll never look at public
space the same way again.
Chaz Bojórquez, featured in this
documentary, began his art career by spray-painting along
riverbeds. He attended an art school in Guadalajara, Mexico,
and at Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) the year before
graduating from high school in 1967. By the end of 1969,
Bojórquez had created a symbol that represented him
and the streets-a stylized skull called Señor Suerte
(Mr. Luck). It has become a gangster image of protection
from death.
Bojórquez continues to take old skool Cholo writing
further and further. He has come to be internationally known
and respected as one of the most influential graffiti artists
of our time.
This
film contains some explicit language.
$3
donation. No one turned away.
Read
more on Chaz Bojorquez on this month's Juxtapoz Magazine.
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Tia
Chucha's Open Mic
Night
of Music & Poetry |
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Every
Friday Night 8pm-10pm |
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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 . |
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