To join this newsletter's
mailing list, send a request to: subscribe@tiachucha.com
Events for the month of May 2006

Wed., MAY 10 @ 7PM FILM SCREENING OF “TRUDELL”
TRUDELL is a captivating, moving film that weaves archival footage and contemporary interviews together with John Trudell’s own words and music in a mystic way. The film artistically portrays the passionate, painful and multi-dimensional life of this Dakota man.
John Trudell will be present for Q&A.

Sat., MAY 13 @ 4PM AUTHOR READING WITH GLORIA DE LA TORRE~WYCOFF
Gloria De La Torre~Wycoff in her book “Scarred by Scandal ~ Redeemed by Love: Triumph of an Unmarried Mother” describes the struggle and the triumph of her mother, and her strength and unending love for her family. This is the story of a woman’s indomitable will. Physically scarred as a child, and later scarred by a scandalous love affair, María, an unmarried immigrant woman triumphs over rejection, banishment from her family, a debilitating illness, and poverty.

Sat., MAY 13 @ 8PM LIVE PERFORMANCE BY NOXDIEI
Noxdiei is a multicultural rock band from the San Fernando Valley in CA. They have songs both in Spanish and English. Through their music they intend to bring unity, harmony and conscious awareness, communicating directly to the hearts, souls and minds of all the people, regardless of their age, culture, nationality or religion.

Sat., MAY 20 @ 4PM AUTHOR READING WITH MARIA AMPARO ESCANDON
María Amparo Escandón, a best-selling bilingual storyteller, published her first novel, Esperanza’s Box of Saints and its Spanish version, Santitos in 1999. She will be reading from her most recent book “Gonzalez & Daughter Trucking and Co” an intoxicating mix of comedy and tragedy about the father-daughter bonds and the power of female friendships, where family is prison and prison becomes family.

Sat., MAY 20 @ 8PM COMMUNITY THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Chusma is holding a series of theatre workshops open to all in the community which will culminate to this theatre performance. The performance will be directed by Chusma. Sponsored by a grant from the City of San Fernando."

Thur. MAY 25 @ 7PM OPENING ART RECEPTION
Please come and join us for this juried art exhibition Cinco De Mayo Cultural Experience, which seeks to represent the broad range of artistic expression throughout the region. Artists from Southern California draw on multiple sources and mirror the diversity apparent in this vast region.

CURRENTLY RUNNING ART EXHIBIT: "I Have Died Many Times."
Maria Reyna Painter-Photographer-Poet-Storyteller
Now through May 21, 2006

Have you visited Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural next door?
Tia Chucha’s Centro Workshops
Suite # 20, Info: (818) 754-2402

Danza Azteca - Mon., 7 PM Info: Mateo (818) 754-4302
Jarocho Workshop - Wed., 4 - 6 PM Info: Cesar (818) 754-2402
Youthtopia Teen Outreach-Thurs. 5 - 7PM Info: Luz (323) 547-9442
Guitar lessons- Sat., 11am-1pm Info: Alejandro Laborde (818) 644-5375
DJ/Mixing Worshop- Sat., 1 - 3 PM. Info (818) 754-2402 * begins April 8th
Young Womyn Circle- Sun., 12 - 2PM Info: Adriana (818) 406-2013
Creative Writing 101 - Sunday, 12-3 pm. Info 818-754-2402
Yoga - Saturday. Info (818) 754-2402
Chusma Theatre Workshop-Sat., 12-3pm Info: (818)429-6083
Mexicayotl 101-Sun., 3-5pm Info: (818) 754-2402
Universal Meditation Circle-Sat., 10-11am Info:(818) 754-2402

Cafe Weekly Events

Tuesdays at 7 pm: Noches Bohemias - Noche de musica y canciones en espanol. Maestro de Cermonia: Alfredo Hidalgo. Wednesdays at 7 pm: Film Night - Socially conscious independent films and documentaries. Fridays at 8:00 pm: Open Mic - Writers, singers, poets, rappers and musicians perform their art. Host: Victor E of Xicano Records and Film.

SAVE THE DATE! Cinco De Mayo with Tia Chucha's in Pasadena!

Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural Presents: Community Arts and Cultural Stage at the Pasadena Cinco De Mayo Festival & Chicano Film Festival. Saturday May 6, 2006 and Sunday May 7, 2006. For more information on this festival, including a schedule of events, and directions, please visit: www.pasadenacincodemayo.com

Visit Xispas Magazine, the online journal of Xicano culture, art, and politics. The Xispas web log has posted coverage on the recent historic May Day marches in Los Angeles and across the United States. On May 1st, millions demonstrated in favor of Immigrant Rights. Also read about, Nuestro Himno, the Spanish language anthem for Immigrant Rights that's sweeping the USA. Listen to and download a copy to your computer! www.xispas.com/blog
TIA CHUCHA'S CAFE CULTURAL
12737 Glenoaks Blvd., #22. Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone: (818) 362-7060 Fax: (818) 362-7102
Web: www.tiachucha.com E-mail: info@tiachucha.com