YOU ARE ALL INVITED!

 

The 6th Annual Celebrating Words Festival: Written, Performed, & Sung is an annual, one-day celebration held to honor, encourage, and promote literacy and the arts to the Sylmar and surrounding communities. Come and enjoy community artists, poets, musicians, authors and youth from different cultural backgrounds as they share their expressive arts.

*PRESS RELEASE*

Check out Tia Chucha's Teaser!

(Special thanks to Orestes Gonzalez for putting it together)

The Pocho Hour of Power

PODCAST

Tia Chucha's Visit May 13, 2011 to Promote CWF 2011!

(We are on the last 10 minutes of the show)

Author Reading Panels:
(Author panels followed by Booksignings)

1:00-2:00pm   THE ART & CULTURE OF COMIC BOOKS
Dani Dixon | Philip Victor Colon | Javier Hernandez| Rafael Navarro

1:30-2:30pm   WRITING & PUBLISHING BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Rene Colato Laínez | Laura Lacámara | Joe Cepeda | Ramona Moreno Winner

James Luna (Moderator)

2:30-3:30pm   WHO DUNNIT?: Writing the Crime/Mystery Novel
Alicia Gaspar de Alba | Sue Ann Jaffarian | Marcos M. Villatoro | Naomi Hirahara

Sarah Cortez (Moderator)

3:00-4:00pm   Self Help: LIVING THE FEMALE DREAM
Dr. Ana Nogales | Susan Orosco | Anabell Romero (Moderator)

4:00-5:00pm   Now What?: Exploring Different Ways to Publish Your Finished Work
David Bueno-Hill | Ramona Moreno Winner | Sarah Cortez | Reyna Grande

Melinda Palacio | Manny Pacheco (Moderator)

4:30-5:30pm   Writing for TV & Film
Ligiah Villalobos| Dani Dixon | Crista Flanagan | Kevin Duffy (Moderator)

5:30-6:30pm   THE INTERSECTION OF REALITY & FICTION
Alistair McCartney* | Susan Straight | Leslie Schwartz | Luis J. Rodriguez

Melinda Palacio (Moderator)

6:00-7:00pm   REMEMBERING OUR ANCESTORS’ COMIDAS
Claudia Serrato (Of Decolonial Food For Thought)

Children's/Teen's Reading Tent:

(Readings Schedules):

1:30-2:00 L.M. Quinn (Teen Mystery)

2:00-2:30 Antonio Sacre (Children’s Books)

2:30-3:00 Jose Maria Guijarro (Teen Mystery)

3:00-3:30 Ramona Moreno Winner (Children’s Books)

3:30-4:00 Laura Lacámara (Children’s Books)

4:00-4:30Javier Hernandez (Comic Books)

4:30-5:00 Rene Colato Laínez (Children’s Books)

5:00-5:30 James Luna (Children’s Books)

5:30-6:00Joe Cepeda (Children’s Books)

6:00-6:30 Dani Dixon (Comic Books)

Originally began in the courtyard that once stood before the doors of Tia Chucha's Cafe in Sylmar, California. Through the changes that occurred over the years, many of the original danzantes remain, taking a more responsible role within the group and our community.  Many new danzantes have joined us in our walk along the Red Path, also committing themselves to our mission.  Within the year of Chic Yei Acatl (Eight Reed), the circulo was renamed "Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl," which can be interpreted as "the teachings of Quetzalcoatl."  Under this name and with continued strength and dedication, we work closely with other danza groups and community organizations to promote the betterment of our people.

Performances by:

For more info:

www.lasantacecilia.com

Watch their video!

Created in the fall of 2005 by Jorge, Maria Guerrero and Piero Giunti formaly of Urban Menace which brought them together in their artistic journey of exploration and discovery. Their music and rhythms creates an array of colors, offering something for almost every kind of  genre and enthusiast. In the future, Hijos De La Tierra hopes to continue in this musical direction and eventually expand its geographical horizons to encompass elements from music around the world.

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www.zadonu.com

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www.aztecstories.com

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www.mikedelarocha.com

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Is an artistic movement based at Buffalo Bruce's Mercantile cafe. An acoustic session of two soulful women, Ria and Stephanie synthesize tender melodies with heavy riffs. Their music can be described as experimental.

For more info: Ria's: & Stephanie's

Food by:

Vendors:

Urban Xic | Self | Voces Indigenas | Mexica Bling & Torodetupac | La Miel Jireh

Arte Las Guayabas | South Central Farms  |  Mercadito Zoilaflor
Yerberia Mayahuel  |  Kaleidoscope Eyes  |  Ricardo Ortega    
Rocio’s Handmade Jewelry   |  Arte de la Tierra  |  Lalo Garcia
Los Switcheros  |  Cielo Designs

Community Organizations:

Sign-up here!

Noches de Canto y Poesia

Miércoles @8-10pm
(Primer y Segundo 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 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!*

Noches de Canto y Poesia:

Que Vivan las Mamas!

Miercoles, Mayo 11, 2011 a las 8pm-10pm

Esta noche será dedicada a todas las madres lindas del mundo!!

ChuchART Fundraiser

Saturday, May 14th, 2011 @ 2-6pm

$3 donation

Tía Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore is proud to present ChuchART Gallery Fundraiser, an event intended to help fund the revitalization of our art gallery space as well as purchasing art supplies for future workshops to continue strengthening art awareness in our communities. The event will include a variety of activities for the whole family. There will be Kid’s Arts and Craft corner with face painting, a Clay workshop, and a coloring center along with live painting, graffiti art and stencil work all made possible by local art collectives: The Buen Pastor Project, The Art Junkies and The Valley Ratz. Pieces donated from the live art will be up for silent auction. There will also be an Art Exhibit, food, vendors, and raffles. The Art Exhibit will be open to the community for submissions. For more information please email a photo of your piece to chuchart@gmail.com by May 11th, 2011.  

Just added, there will be Graffiti Art by Vyal One.

Reelism Films Presents:

Waiting for "Superman" (2010)

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 7:30-10:00 pm

Weaving together the stories of students, families, educators and reformers to shed light on the failing public school system and its consequences on the future of the United States, "Waiting" examines the options to improve public education and provide America's teachers and students with the help they need.

 
Tejendio historias de estudiantes, familias, educadores y reformeros sobre el defecto de la systema de escuelas publicas y las consequencias del futuro de los Estados Unidos. "Waiting" examina las opciones para mejorar educacion publica y proporcione a l@s Maestr@s y estudiantes la ayuda que les merece. 

*Suggested Donation $2/ Donacion $2

*In English with Spanish subtitles/ En Ingles con

subtitulos en español

*Facilitated by Erick Iñiguez

Una Noche de Pantomima

A Night of Pantomime

 Friday, May 27, 2011@ 6-8pm

Acompañenos a esta presentación donde dedicaremos la noche a otra forma de expresión que es la Pantomima. El mimo, Alejandro Molina, compartirá con nosotros sus más divertidas y captivantes mímicas. Para presentaciones especiales llamar al (818) 897-4928,  alejandro_molina@hotmail.com 

Join us for this presentation where we dedicate a night to a different form of self expression- Pantomime. Mime, Alejandro Molina, will share with us some of his most fun and captivating mimics. For special presentations contact Alejandro at (818) 897-4928, alejandro_molina@hotmail.com

Author Reading & Book Signing

with DANIEL OLIVAS

Saturday, May 28th 2011 @ 1-3pm

THE BOOK OF WANT: A NOVEL

When Moses descended Mount Sinai carrying the Ten Commandments, he never could have foreseen how one Chicano family in Los Angeles in the early twenty-first century would struggle to live by them. The Book of Want is an enchanting blend of social and magical realism that tells a charming story about what it means to be fully human.

*PRESS RELEASE*

ABOUT Daniel A. Olivas:

He is the author of six books including The Book of Want: A Novel (2011) and Anywhere But L.A.: Stories (2009), among others. His writing has appeared in many publications, some include the Los Angeles Times, El Paso Times, California Lawyer, THEMA, and La Bloga. Olivas is the editor of Latinos in Lotusland: An Anthology of Contemporary Southern California Literature (2008). He has been widely anthologized including in Sudden Fiction Latino: Short-Short Stories from the United States and Latin America, and Hint Fiction: Anthology of Stories in 25 Words or Fewer. Since 1990, Olivas has practiced law in the Public Rights Division of the California Department of Justice. He makes his home in Los Angeles with his wife and son. For more info: www.danielolivas.com

Mujer Hip Hop: Las Krudas Cubensi

Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 7-9pm

Join us in honoring womyn in Hip Hop with an all womyn lineup and featuring Las Krudas Cubensi  visiting us all the way from Havana, Cuba. 

Acompañenos a honrar a las mujeres del Hip Hop con la presentación especial de Las Krudas Cubensi que nos visitan desde La Habana, Cuba.

$5 Donation at the door.
$5 Donación en la puerta.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Nadie será rechazado por falta de fondos

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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 May!

May 21st Rolando Ortiz, born in East L.A to undocumented parents in 1975. He was the youngest of 7 children. Three of Rolando's brothers belong to the same gang that paved the way for Rolando to follow. Rolando spent time behind bars as a minor and an adult. Rolando began to write poetry as a way of self therapy well incarcerated. Rolando published his first work on The Bandana Republic, an anthology of gang members and their affiliates. He is also working on two other anthologies, Angels with Broken Wings by Jay Skills. It’s an anthology of former and current prisoners. He will also be part of Street Smarts by the founder and creator of Def Poetry Jam Bruce George. Rolando feels that reading and writing saved his life. Rolando hope to heal the Latino community with his writing and share his story with troubled youth so they won’t make the same mistakes he has. 

May 28th Jennifer Alumbaugh, no stranger to the mic when she made her debut into the open mic community of Los Angeles on May 29, 2009 during her first visit to Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural; 2003 marked her first spoken word performance, in San Antonio, TX.  After moving to LA, she began hosting a rather humble open mic at a campus coffee shop where she attended graduate school. 

     Upon discovering the warm and familial atmosphere of Tia Chucha's, she was soon welcomed as a regular poet on Friday nights.  In January 2010, she created and began facilitating In the Words of Womyn, a written and spoken word workshop for womyn.  Jennifer is passionate about many things, not the least of which is encouraging and empowering womyn "to give sound to her story and volume to her voice."  She believes that the healing of a community must include the empowering of womyn--to write, to speak, to heal.  To learn more about Jennifer's mission and the In the Words of Womyn workshop visit: www.inthewordsofwomyn.com.

*For more info go to www.tiachucha.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!*

An Introduction to:

The Art of Bullfighting
Sunday, May 16th, 1-3pm

The event is an Introduction to the Art of Bullfighting. Both of the presenters are experts on the Art of Bullfighting. Both have a rich and varied experience with regards to “el Arte Taurino.” They will select one outstanding bullfight from an extensive film library of bullfights which belong to Mr. Carlos Rangel and as the film is being shown both presenters will comment on the different aspects of the bullfight in progress.

This event will be presented by Abran Vasquez, Carlos Rangel and Professor Juan Quevedo.

Reelism Film Nights Presents:
Sleep Dealer
Wednesday/Miércoles, May 26th, 7:30-9:30pm

(En Español con Subtítulos en Ingles)
(Film in Spanish with English Subtitles)
$3 suggested donation/$3 donacion

The near future. Like tomorrow. In a world marked by closed borders, corporate warriors, and a global computer network, three strangers risk their lives to break through the barriers of technology that oppress them, and unseal their fates.

En un futuro cercano, como mañana. En un mundo marcado por fronteras cerradadas, guerreros corporativos y conectado por una red digital, tres desconocides arriesgan sus vidas para romper las barreras de tecnologia que los oprime y abrir sus destinos.*Hosted by/Conducido por Erick Iñiguez.

For more info: www.sleepdealer.com

The Chicano anti-war Moratoriums:
Its Legacy forty years later
Thursday, May 27th, 6-8pm

This presentation will inform the community about the history of the anti-Vietnam War Chicano Moratoriums that took place throughout the Southwest during the Chicano Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Telling the histories of the Moratoriums as it relates to the Chicano Movement will help empower the community and especially our youth to realize the power they do have within them to enact change, if they want to. We will relate the struggles of then to today’s contemporary struggles to help people realize that the legacy of the Chicano Moratorium lives on, and how everyone can take part in helping keep it alive.

Panelists will include:
Veto Ruiz, Irene Tovar, Sergio Hernandez, Rosalio Munoz, Diane Velarde-Hernandez,

Cindy Aragon, and Jess Margarito

Author Reading with David Bueno-Hill

SATURDAY May 2nd 1pm-3pm

David Bueno-Hill has taught English as a Second Language classes in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 8 years. His passion for writing comes from his own life on the streets and his unquenchable desire to give back to kids in barrio's all over the U.S. The hood is painted with pain, violence, and addiction.

The Mr. Clean series is the story of Jacob a.k.a. Mr. Clean who will fight to survive at any cost. His dream is to make his mother proud and get his High School diploma, but will he get a death sentence instead? The streets are unforgiving and Mr. Clean will have to forget his dreams if he going to live in reality.

Honoring Pachamama Within Us, D.I.Y. Gynecology for your Wombspace
THURSDAYS May 14th, 21st, 28th

8pm-9:30pm

With precise anatomic self-awareness we are able to take control of our bodies, let go of fears, reclaim our uterine power, and live confidently. From natural birth control using non-hormonal methods to reaching pregnancy naturally to P.M.S. intervention and prevention this workshop will provide simple home remedies and practical fertility awareness information. We will discuss the function and tension within our pelvic floors and how that affects our lives in respects to sexual pleasure, menstruation, and birthgiving. We will discuss the concepts of potential space, sexual boundaries, and honoring our true selves.

Young Warriors Black & White Photo Exhibit and Silent Auction:

The Heart and Soul of the City of Pacoima
SATURDAY May 16th 1pm-4pm

The Young Warriors photo exhibit will reveal heart warming images of a community that has been neglected for years and has been placed in poverty with many hardships. It is time to recognize the high spirited community viewed through the eyes of the people. Free event but come support Young Warriors by participating in the silent auction!

No Means No!:

A Women's Self Defense Workshop
SATURDAY May 30th 3pm

Recieve simple tricks and tips to get out of sticky situations.This is a self defense workshop to learn, share and validate each others experiences and existence. A safe space for womyn and gender non-conforming folks. Facilitated by Marin.