FREE Spoken Word Workshop
with poet Steve Connell
Every Wednesday July 6-Sep 7, 2011 @ 1-3pm

In collaboration with the FORD Theatre Tia Chucha’s will be offering Spoken Word summer classes for interested High School students. This will be a 10-week workshop series that will focus on introducing students to spoken word and providing them with the necessary tools to help them discover their voice throughout the class and beyond. Facilitated by renowned slam poet Steve Connell who has been featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jams.

Visit us or call Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural to reserve your workshop space:

13197-A Gladstone Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone: (818) 939-3433
Email: chuchamail@aol.com

Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural Offers

Free 7-week Classes At El Nido Family Source Center

Son Jarocho (SPRING):
JUNE 7-JULY 19, 2011 @ 6-7pm

Once a Week/Una Vez A la Semana

Tuesdays/Martes @ EL Nido Family Source Center

Beginners/Principiantes

*Youth Ages/Años 8-18

 

Learn to play the jarana, a Mexican guitar from Veracruz, while learning Spanish sones. This little instrument is at the heart of fandangos that celebrate life with music. Come have fun! *Facilitated by Manuel "Mapache" Ruiz & Assistant Margarita Lopez

Aprenda a tocar la jarana, una guitarra mexicana de Veracruz, mientras aprenden español cantando sones. Este pequeño instrumento es el corazón de los fandangos que celebran la vida con música. ¡Ven a divertirte!

Global Tastes of the United States (SUMMER):

JULY 26-AUGUST 23, 2011 @ 5-7pm

Once a Week/Una Vez A la Semana

Tuesdays/Martes @ EL Nido Family Source Center

*Youth Ages/Años 8-18 (Parents welcome)

Join us in cooking healthy recipes from all over the world! Learn health benefits of key ingredients, history & influences of countries we highlight each week. *Facilitated by Amanda Verjano

 

For more info on El Nido Family Source Center:
13460 Van Nuys Boulevard
Pacoima, CA 91331
tel. (818) 896-7776
fax. (818) 834-7976

& check out their website!

To qualify for these free classes, please bring the following documents:

1. Proof of income, 2. Proof of address in the city of L.A.

& 3. Your child’s recent report card (K-12)

MORE El Nido SUMMER CLASSES COMING SOON!

Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl
Mondays 6:30-9pm
(offsite at Veterans Park in Sylmar)

Learn the Mexica tradition step by step. Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl is strongly committed to providing a place for physical, social, cultural, and spiritual growth. For more information, contact head danzante Monique Orozco at 818-270.6580.

Mexihcayotl

Tuesday/Martes @ 8:00- 9:30pm

The focus of this workshop is to develop our own cultural-historical lens through which we can interpret and analyze life. This is achieved by critically analyzing history through the indigenous perspective and by academically challenging the “official history” we’re often taught in educational institutions.  As accustomed by our ancestors, we are inspired by the great native civilizations that preceded us. For this reason, we call this ongoing study of ourselves Mexihcayotl*, which literally means “Mexicanness.”  

*Nahuatl etymology: mexihcatl (Mexican) + the suffix yotl (state of, condition of, quality of being…).

Facilitated by/ Conducido por Huiztli, email:  mezhuitzilin@yahoo.com 

Young Warriors
Every Thursdays@ 4-5:30pm

“Every Youth is a Warrior of his/her own struggle.” Be a part of this “for youth by youth” program. Young Warriors believes that every youth has something to offer to better our future!

*For more info. contact facilitator Mayra 818-913-1968, email: youngwarriors_souls@yahoo.com.

Check out their facebook!

In the Words of Womyn
Fridays @ 6:00-7:30pm

June 10-August 19, 2011

*(no class July 1)

This 10-week workshop will facilitate the practice of written and spoken word arts.  Each session will include quiet writing time; sharing of published womyn writers' works; and sharing our own writings aloud.  Womyn are invited to bring, each week, whatever journals and notebooks you like to write in along with a collection of your own writings.

* Donations Accepted*

For more info contact Jennifer A. @ inthewordsofwomyn@gmail.com  or

check out ITWOW website.

Reiki Healing Session

Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 4:30pm-6pm

Reiki healing is an energy hands-on practice that utilizes life force to spark the body's inborn ability to heal. Some benefits are: the release of stress, migraine decrease, physical pain reduction, better immune system and extra energy. Must call ahead of time to make reservation with facilitator Gloria Brill at 661.400.8299.

Noches de Canto y Poesia

Miércoles @ 8-10pm
(Primer y Segundo miércoles)

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!*

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

Mexicayotl 101/La Mexicanidad 101
Tuesdays/Martes 8-9:30pm

This class is an introduction to collective knowledge and wisdom from the original inhabitants of Mexico and Central America. Donations welcomed, no one turned way for lack of funds.

Estos talleres son una introducción al conocimiento y sabiduría colectiva de nuestros abuelos: los habitantes originales de “México” y “Centro América”. Donaciones son bienvenidas y el taller siempre está abierto al público. *Facilitated by/Conducido por Omeakatl.

818-437-8828 Email: omeakatl_kalpullix@yahoo.com

y Secondary Facilitator/Segundo Conductor Huiztli.

Spanish as a Second Language
Tuesdays, 7-8pm

(Begins  July 6th - Ends August 3rd)

This is a 5-week course for adults who are serious about learning Spanish as a second language. Instructor Maria Morales will be covering: basic vocabulary, days of the week, months and seasons of the year, counting, intro to conversational Spanish, and gender of nouns. This is a free workshop but donations are encouraged. All supplies will be
provided.

California Native Plants

Thursday July 22nd, 6-8pm

California native plants bring beauty to our communities, save water, and are home to native animals. In this workshop we will explore the importance of restoring Southern California’s native plants, see examples of several of these plants, and learn how to plant and care for them. Facilitated by Rick Perillo. Donations accepted.

Young Warriors
Tuesdays 4-5:30pm

“Every Youth is a Warrior of his/her own struggle.” Be a part of this “for youth by youth” program. Young Warriors believes that every youth has something to offer to better our future!

*For more info. contact facilitator Mayra 818-447-6364, email: youngwarriors_souls@yahoo.com.

Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl
Mondays 6:30-9pm
(offsite at Veterans Park in Sylmar)

Learn the Mexica tradition step by step. Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl is strongly committed to providing a place for physical, social, cultural, and spiritual growth. For more information, contact head danzante Monique Orozco at 818-270.6580.

In the Words of Womyn

Fridays 6:00-7:30pm

Ends July 23

To give sound to her story and volume to her voice. Inviting all womyn writers interested in practicing written and spoken word arts. Bring your own writings, a notebook, a willingness to share, and a readiness to be inspired!

For more info go to: www.inthewordsofwomyn.com, or call facilitator Jennifer Alumbaugh: 626-302-2630

Reiki Healing Circle

Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 4:30pm-6pm

Reiki healing is an energy hands-on practice that utilizes life force to spark the body's inborn ability to heal. Some benefits are: the release of stress, migraine decrease, physical pain reduction, better immune system and extra energy. Donations are encouraged, no one turned away for lack of funds. Must call ahead of time to make reservation with facilitator Gloria Brill at 661.400.8299.

La terapia Reiki ofrece terapéuticos de curación y sanación a través de experiencia práctica como la redducción de nerviosismo, redducción de migrañas, y dolores de cuerpo, un mejor sistema immune, y más energía para llevar a cabo las labores diarias. Se aceptan donaciones; no se rechazará a nadie por falta de fondos monetarios. *Para hacer una cita llame a la coordinadora, Gloria Brill a 661-400-8299

La Caja Cafe

A new and ongoing installation here at Tia Chucha: Presenting an alternative movie dispenser featuring Latin films and documentaries in both English and Spanish, with subtitles. This month’s featurettes include: Alondra Smiles by Conchita Villa, documentary Film Hecho en Paracho, documentary film on the Paseo Boricua Flags of Steel, documentary film Flying w/ Emilio (Caranza) , reality drama, Silent Shame & romance drama, Yveete. Independent film for the independent mind. Film purchases will directly help emerging independent Latino talent.

Spanish as a Second Language

THURSDAY July 9th,16th, 23rd,

August 6th, & 13th 7-8pm

This is a 5-week course for adults who are serious about learning Spanish as a second language. Maria will be covering: basic vocabulary, days of the week, months and seasons of the year, counting, intro to conversational Spanish, and gender of nouns. This is a free workshop but donations are encouraged. All supplies will be provided. To sign-up visit our Centro or give us a call.

Mexican Guitar

Guitarra Mexicana

SUNDAYS/ DOMINGOS 6pm-8pm

Learn the traditional songs of Mexico and a little taste of Latin Anerican songs. Students will have hands on experience tunning, strumming, and singing the musical notes, songs and trends on the legendary corridos, rancheras, sones and huapangos.All materials are provided but a personal classical acoustic guitar is recommended.

Vengan a sprender musica tradicional mexicana y un poco de Latino America! Estudiantes tendran experiencia con afinacion, rasgeos y canto en la musica legendaria de los corridos, rancheras, sones y huapangos.

Facilitator Juan Pueblo is a community teacher on several disciplines such as hata yoga, fine arts, vegetarian nutrition, indigenous medicine, ancestral ecology and meditation, traditional guitar and nahuatlaka music. For more info contact yolokuauhtli@yahoo.com or Tia Chucha's.

Young Warriors
Every THURSDAY 5pm-7pm

"Every Youth is a Warrior of His/Her Own Struggle"
We believe it's time for a change in our community and society. It's time for the voice of the youth to be recognized. We are the future. If you feel like you are alone in this world or people don't understand who you are or what you are about, Young Warriors is the place for you. We want to know what you have to say. We believe that every youth has something to offer to better our future.

It is a program created for the Youth, by the Youth, with the help and support of mentors and community leaders to help better our fututre!

For more info contact:
Mayra Zaragoza at 818.236.0654
Brian Dessiant at 818.235.9660
or via e-mail at youngwarriors_souls@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/young warriors_souls

Reiki Healing Circle

Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 4:30pm-6pm

Reiki healing is an energy hands-on practice that utilizes life force to spark the body's inborn ability to heal. Some benefits are: the release of stress, migraine decrease, physical pain reduction, better immune system and extra energy. Must call ahead of time to make reservation with facilitator Gloria Brill at 661.400.8299.