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Events for the month of September 2005

Author Reading: "Chicano"
by Richard Vasquez
Sept 10th., Saturday 5 to 7pm
Sylvia Vasquez will be reading from her late father’s book which in the 1970’s popularized the term Chicano and hit the top-ten best-seller list. Vasquez was a columnist for the L. A Times, a position he took over from Ruben Salazar who was shot by police during the “East LA Riots” of 1970.
Film Screening & Reception: Finger Dance
by Michael Angelo Centeno. Sept 10th., Saturday 8 to 10pm
Based on a short story by LUIS J RODRIGUEZ, Fingerdance tells the story of Tutti, a Chicano kid from East L.A., and his growing resentment towards his violent and harsh father. The film takes us through Tutti’s childhood recollections as he tries to piece his memories together in order to make sense of their broken relationship. A reception with musical entertainment will follow!

Community Forum: After the Flood
Sept 11th., Sunday 3 to 5pm

Who is to blame for the death and devastation? If people died simply because they were poor, why were they poor in the first place? Has Hurricane Katrina permanently changed the political landscape in the United States? What role will culture play in the aftermath? Come out and talk. Bring your pain, your passion, your thoughts and your visions!

Open Mic featuring guest poet/author: Francisco Alarcon
Sept 16th., Friday 7:30pm
Current & aspiring writers, singers, poets, rappers & musicians perform their art. Hosted by Victor E of Xicano Records and Film.

Childrens Reading & Art Presentation:
Iguana Magazine
Sept 17th., Saturday 12 to 2pm
Two hours of fun with poems by children’s author Rene Colato and stories by Mara Price .Illustrations by Laura Lacamara will also be presented.

Fundraiser: EZLN
Sept 17th., Saturday., at 7 to 10pm

Help Tia Chucha’s raise funds for the EZLN. Special musical performances by: EL VUH and MEZKLAH. $7 donation at the door; proceeds will help the EZLN come out of hardships after being under red alert.
Live Performance: Blues Straight Up
Sept 24th., Saturday 8 to 10pm
Blues Straight Up’s repertoire features great blues standards with original compositions, plus the band also performs Blues en Español. Come and enjoy an evening of great Blues Music!

AZTEC DANZA LESSONS
Sept 12th., Mon., 7 PM
EARTh Company offers lessons for anyone interested in a good workout for the body and soul!

FILM NIGHT: "Escuela de Vagabundos"
Starring Pedro Infante. Sept 14th., Wed., 7 PM

OPEN MIC: Francisco Alarcon
Sept 16th., Friday., 7:30 PM
See "Highlights for the Month."

Childrens Reading & Art Presentation: Iguana Magazine
Sept 17th., Sat., 12 to 2 PM
See "Highlights for the Month."

FUNDRAISER: EZLN
Sept 17th., Sat., 7 to 10 PM
See "Highlights for the Month."

AZTEC DANZA LESSONS
Sept 19th., Mon., 7 PM
EARTh Company offers lessons for anyone interested in a good workout for the body and soul!

FILM NIGHT: "El Rey del Barrio"
Starring Tin-Tan. Sept 21st., Wed., 7 PM

OPEN MIC
Sept 23rd., Friday., 7:30 PM
Current & aspiring writers, singers, poets, rappers & musicians perform their art. Hosted by Victor E of Xicano Records and Film.

Live musical performance: Blues Straight Up
Sept 24th., Sat., 8 to 10 PM
See "Highlights for the Month."

AZTEC DANZA LESSONS
Sept 26th., Mon., 7 PM
EARTh Company offers lessons for anyone interested in a good workout for the body and soul!

FILM NIGHT: TBA
Sept 28th., Wed., 7 PM
Film Night is an ongoing film festival to showcase socially conscious films and documentaries as well as independent short films.

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

ART EXHIBIT: En Carne Viva
Artworks by Xilomen Rios
The closing date for this exhibit is Sunday, Sept., 11th.

Tia Chucha’s Centro Workshops
Info: (818) 754-2402

Conga Lessons- Tues., 7-9PM Info: Ariel (818) 754-2402 centroemail@aol.com
Danza Azteca - Mon., 7 PM Info: Mateo (818) 754-4302
Guitar lessons- Sat., 11am-1pm Info: Alejandro Laborde (818) 644-5375
Young Womyn Circle- Sun., 12-2PM Info: Wendee (818) 362-7060

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