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Events for the month of November 2005

Book Signing & Print Premiere
Saturday, November. 5th., 5 to 7 pm.
Tia Chucha's will be holding a book signing party for Luis J. Rodríguez' latest volume of poetry, My Nature is Hunger. The first poetry collection in five years by the award-winning Chicano author, the collection includes favorites from his previous three poetry books - Poems across the Pavement, The Concrete River, and Trochemoche. Also included are 26 new poems that reflect his increasingly global view, his hard-won spirituality, and his movement toward reconciliation with his family and the past. Also attending the book signing party will be artist Mark Vallen, who created the cover art for Rodriguez' book of poetry. Vallen's painting is an original work made especially for Luis's book, and prints of the artist's painting will be available for sale at the event.
My Nature is Hunger
Poets Against War

Later that same evening at 7 pm
POETS AGAINST WAR!

Luis J. Rodríguez is inviting poets from around the LA area to read their works for peace, justice and a cooperative way of life as part of the global mobilization of poetry and conscious-raising, sponsored by Poets Against War (www.poetsagainstwar.net).

Poets Against War, founded by award-winning poet and translator Sam Hamill, has amassed the largest collection of poetry against war in the world. They have been working hard to bring attention to stopping the US wars against Iraq and Afghanistan, and for the peaceful resolutions of the complex issues of our day for the benefit of all humanity. Rodríguez said this about the upcoming antiwar poetry recital, "It’s time that we imagined another way to deal with the hard issues confronting us instead of violence and war, I hope this event will galvanize the LA poetry community to activate their lives and their verses toward peace and true justice in our time."

NOCHES BOHEMIAS
Nov., 1st., Tues., 7 PM
Noche de musica y canciones en espanol. Maestro de Cermonia: Alfredo Hidalgo.

FILM NIGHT: Macario
Nov., 2nd, Wed. 7 PM

OPEN MIC
Nov., 4th., Fri., 7 PM
Current & aspiring writers, singers, poets, rappers & musicians perform their art. Hosted by Victor E of Xicano Records and Film.

AUTHOR READING & PRINT SIGNING: With author Luis J. Rodriguez & artist Mark Vallen
Nov., 5th., Sat., 5 PM
See "Highlights for the Month."

POETS AGAINST THE WAR!
Nov., 5th., Sat., 7 PM
See "Highlights for the Month."

NOCHES BOHEMIAS
Nov., 8th., Tues., 7 PM
Noche de musica y canciones en espanol. Maestro de Cermonia: Alfredo Hidalgo.

FILM NIGHT: Real Women Have Curves
Nov., 9th., Wed., 8 PM

AUTHOR READING: With Virgil Suarez
Nov., 10th., Thur., 7 PM
Virgil Suárez, one of the most important Latino writers of his generation, has just released his seventh volume of poetry, 90 Miles: Selected and New Poems. Whatever isn't voiced in time drowns, Suárez writes in “River Fable,” and the urgency to articulate the yearnings of the exiled is evident
throughout 90 Miles.

OPEN MIC
Nov., 11th., Fri., 7:30 PM
Current & aspiring writers, singers, poets, rappers & musicians perform their art. Hosted by Victor E of Xicano Records and Film.

NOCHES BOHEMIAS
Nov., 15th., Tues., 7 PM
Noche de musica y canciones en espanol. Maestro de Cermonia: Alfredo Hidalgo.

FILM NIGHT: Luminarias
Nov., 16th., Wed., 7 PM

OPEN MIC
Nov., 18th., Fri., 7:30 PM
Current & aspiring writers, singers, poets, rappers & musicians perform their art. Hosted by Victor E of Xicano Records and Film.

LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE: Valcore
Nov., 19th., Fri., 7 PM
Come and celebrate the CD release of Valcore, a collection of songs by several San Fernando Valley hard rock bands. Performances by : TBA. There is a five dollar donation at the door.

NOCHES BOHEMIAS
Nov., 22nd., Tues., 7 PM
Noche de musica y canciones en espanol. Maestro de Cermonia: Alfredo Hidalgo.

FILM NIGHT: TBA
Nov., 23rd., Wed., 7 PM

OPEN MIC
Nov., 25th., Fri., 7:30 PM
Current & aspiring writers, singers, poets, rappers & musicians perform their art. Hosted by Victor E of Xicano Records and Film.

LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE: Obscuridad
Nov., 26th., Sat., 8 PM
Support local talent! Obscuridad is a Rock en Español group whose music speaks for itself and beyond the native tongue of the lyrics sung. With their unique sound, Obscuridad appeals to the local rock scene and enlightens a wider audience beyond their own culture.

NOCHES BOHEMIAS
Nov., 29th., Tues., 7 PM
Noche de musica y canciones en espanol. Maestro de Cermonia: Alfredo Hidalgo.

FILM NIGHT: TBA
Nov., 30th., Wed., 7 PM

ART EXHIBIT: Lost Angel(es)
Photography by Alex Thamer
Oct., 22nd to Dec., 19th, 2005
Closing Reception: Sat. Dec., 3rd at 5 pm

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

Danza Azteca - Mon., 7 PM Info: Mateo (818) 754-4302
Jarocho Workshop - Wed., 7 - 9 PM Info: Louie (818) 272-3141
Youthtopia Teen Outreach-Thurs. 5-7PM Info: Esperanaza (818)621-9276
Guitar lessons- Sat., 11am-1pm Info: Alejandro Laborde (818) 644-5375
DJ/Mixing Worshop- Sat. 1pm-3pm Info. (818)754-2402
Young Womyn Circle- Sun., 12-2PM Info: Wendee (818) 362-7060

Cornerstone Theater Company, in association with CA Youth Theatre, presents
ALWAYS RUNNING
Nov. 4th through 13th 2005, (only six performances)
Friday & Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 4 pm
At The Ivar Theatre in Hollywood, California
This one-act stage adaptation is written by José Cruz González and directed by Mark Valdez.

Luis J. Rodriguez's international bestseller, ALWAYS RUNNING - LA Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A., comes vividly to life using text directly from the book. It is based on Rodriguez’s explosive memoir depicting the realities of Chicano gang life in East L.A. Cornerstone Ensemble member Jonathan Del Arco portrays Rodriguez’s journey from young gang member to poet and social activist. The show was originally created as part of Cornerstone’s Educational Program whose mission is to promote reading, inspire writing, and introduce theater to young people. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. November 4 - 13, 2005 (only 6 performances) Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 4pm. The Ivar Theatre 1605 Ivar Avenue Hollywood, CA 90028 (between Hollywood and Sunset, one block West of Vine) $10 general admission. To buy tickets call (323) 461-7310.

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