Tia Chucha's Cafe Cultural

March Worshops 2011

Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural
is offering FREE WINTER 7 week Classes at El Nido Family Source Center

(Classes Begin Jan 30, 2011-End March 19, 2011)

Son Jarocho

(Feb 1-March 17, 2011) Twice a Week/Dos Veces A la semana
Tuesdays/Martes @ EL Nido Family Source Center
Thursdays/Jueves @ Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural
Beginners/principiantes: 6-7pm
Intermediate/intermedio: 7-8pm
(ages/años 10-17)

A 1 hour biweekly class, Son Jarocho will provide instruction on playing the traditional music style of Veracruz, Mexico. Students will learn how to play the jarana guitar and sing, while learning the historical and current importance of Son Jarocho.

Este taller es de 1 hora, dos veces a la semana. Esta clase de Son Jarocho enseñará el estilo tradicional de música de Veracruz, México. Los estudiantes aprenderán cómo tocar la guitarra jarana y cantar mientras se aprende la importancia histórica y actual del Son Jarocho. *Instructor: Xochi O. Flores and Assistant: Rosalilia Mendoza*

Art Making

Thursdays/Jueves Feb 3-March 17, 2011 @ 6-8pm

@ El Nido Family Source Center
(ages/años 7-17)

This 2 hour class, will engage students and allow them to work on whimsical and inventive work, using classic symbols and forms from pre-Columbian and contemporary Mexican and Chicano/a arts. Students will create projects in clay, fused and printed glass, silkscreen and stamp printing on many surfaces. They will create printed tiles, small clay sculptures, and mosaic tiles made of assembled materials. *Instructor: Michele Martinez &

Assistant Instructor: Michelle Kim*

*Parent volunteers are welcomed to assist and lend a hand to mosaic-making projects.

Cultural Art: U R what u EAT
Fridays/Viernes: Feb 4, Feb 18, & March 4 @ 6-8pm
@ El Nido Family Source Center
(Ages/Años 8-17, parents are welcomed/Padres están bienvenidos)

U R what U EAT is an after school program that provides hands on cooking & nutrition workshops & promotes healthy/conscious eating for children & teens. Classes: Pasta Primavera, Nopal Workshop & Bread Making.

**Instructor: Lisa Núñez*

To qualify for 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)

El Nido Family Source Center

13460 Van Nuys Blvd Pacoima, CA 91331

(Corner of Van Nuys & Cayuga Ave.)

Tel.; 818.896.7776

	Screen Printing Workshop Saturday, March 5, 2011 at12-4pm
	The power to control what our community sees and the messages communicated within our walls, store fronts and open spaces is one of the most important things for any community. This screen-printing workshop will provide the tools and know how to build a small screen press along with techniques to screen print posters, t-shirts, stickers, etc for informing and promoting just ideas. For more info: www.rageoneart.com *Donations Excepted
	Bicycle Street Safety/Fix-it Workshop Saturday, March 13, 2011 at 1-4pm
	CICLE is proud to have its first workshop in the Northeast Valley. This presentation will consist of two parts. Traffic Basics Workshop: For the first part of the class, we will help you develop a thorough understanding of the basic principles of bicycle and traffic safety. For the second part of the class, you’ll need your bike, because we’ll be hittin’ the road for an easy bike ride that will put what you just learned into practice. Fix-it Workshops: Maintenance workshops are presented by one of the city's bicycle repair collectives. The co-op representatives, in this case Bikesanxs del Valle, will provide a maintenance presentation and individual advice. Topics included are roadside repair, preventative maintenance, basic diagnostic, and individual Q&A. We hope to see you and your bike there! For more info: www.cicle.org, www.la.streetsblog.org and also add them on FACEBOOK
	Trans-Latin@s and their experiences Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 at 6:30pm- 8:00 pm
	Trans-Latin@s faced multiple issues living in the US. The Trans-Latin@ Coalition focuses on advocating for the rights of Latin American trans individuals living in the US. The mission of the Trans-Latin@ Coalition is to provide a space where Trans-Latinas Leaders and allies would advocate for the specific needs in their local communities to better the quality of life of trans latin@s residing in the US. Our mission is accomplish by: Having a network of trans Latin@ leaders at a national level who advocates for the advance and empowerment and of trans Latin@s who reside in the US. Incresased trans Latin@ visibility through aceptance. Advocacy through better laws of protection for civil rights, health care, social, and cultural competent services for the trans Latin@ community. Understanding the importance of "Unity" our theme is: "Our Unity is our Development" For more info find check out FACEBOOK
	Noches de Canto y Poesía Cada Miércoles 8pm-10pm (excepto cada 4to 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 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 8pm-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. Whether it be a poem, story, song, joke, freestyle, or just something they feel the need to express. Everyone is welcome to be themselves. Donations are accepted Hosted by Nery Boche
	Mexicayotl 101 TUESDAY 8pm-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 esta abierto al público. Facilitated by/ Conducido por* Huiztli, email: mezhuitzilin@yahoo.com
	Young Warriors Every Tuesday & Thursday Ends March 25th
	"Every Youth is a Warrior of His/Her Own Struggle" Be a part of this is “for youth, by Youth” program. Young Warriors believes that every youth has something to offer to help better our future & community. Join us in designing our new t-shirts! Facilitated by Mayra Zaragoza www.myspace.com/young warriors_soul*
	Reiki Healing Sessions Circulo de Curacion Reiki Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 4:30-6pm Cada Tercer Sabado del Mes de 4:30 -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 welcome, no one turned way for lack of funds. La terapia Reiki ofrece beneficios terapéuticos de curación y sanación a través de experiencia practica como la reducción de estrés, reducción de migrañas, y dolores de cuerpo, un mejor sistema inmune, 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/ Call ahead of time to make reservation with facilitator Gloria Brill @ 661-400-8299*
	Danza Azteca Temachtia Quetzalcoatl Mondays 6:30pm-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 Friday's 6:00-7:30pm (Ends April 8th)
	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. Please contact Jennifer A. at inthewordsofwomyn@gmail.com for more information. Donations Accepted Email: inthewordsofwomyn@gmail.com* Website: www.inthewordsofwomyn.com

March 2010 Workshops

more coming soon...

	Peña Cultural Cada Miércoles 8pm-10pm (excepto cada 4to miércoles)
	Las noches de Peña Cultural 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 más. ¡Todos están bienvenidos! Conducido por Alfredo Hidalgo. Entrada gratis; se aceptan donaciones.
	Open Mic: Night of Music & Spoken Word (Every Friday 8pm-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. Whether it be a poem, story, song, joke, freestyle, or just something they feel the need to express. Everyone is welcome to be themselves. * Hosted by Nery Boche . Free, donations welcomed.
	Mexicayotl 101 TUESDAY 8pm-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 esta abierto al público. Facilitated by/ Conducido por* Omeakatl, 818-437-8828 email: omeakatl_kalpullix@yahoo.com , y Secondary Facilitator/ Segundo Conductor Huiztli.
	Meditation & Ancestral Ecology Sundays 8am-10am
	Students will begin with breathing and stretching exercises to help relax and, by filling our own selves, we can explore the depths of our HUMAN-DIVINE POTENTIAL. The last 30 minutes will include an open discussion about personal experiences durring the session. Equipment/Materials Needed: Every student should bring a gym towel and athletic clothing. 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 Tía Chucha's.
	Taller de Palabras y Reflexión Words & Reflection Workshop Jueves / Thursdays 8-10pm (excepto cada 2 do jueves /except every 2nd Thursday)
	El objetivo de este taller es gozar y aprovechar de la fuerza espiritual e intelectual que se obtiene del haber escuchado con atención, respeto, y tolerancia, así como expresarse con la plenitud del sentimiento y la seguridad de lo razonado. ¡Todos están bienvenidos! The goal of this workshop is to encourage participants to voice their opinions using their spirituality, intellect, reasoning and emotion while listening to others, being respectful and tolerant. All are welcomed! Facilitated by/ Conducido por Manolo Ceballos.
	Guitar Performance/ Curso de Guitarra Saturdays/Sabados Beginner’s 9:30am-10:30am & Intermediate 11:00am-12:00pm
	An 8-week technical and practical class for guitar playing. Beginners will be learning how to tune their guitar, basic chords and chord progressions, basic scales, and picking and strumming techniques. Intermediates will learn more chord shapes and voicings, improve picking and strumming techniques, improvisation and songwriting. All students will develop their creativity, confidence and performing etiquette. Class fee will be discussed at the first day of class. Curso técnico y práctico de guitarra de 8 semanas. Los principiantes aprenderán a afinar si guitarra y progresiones basicas, escalas básicas, y tecnicas de digitacíon y rasgueo. Los intermediarios aprenderán más figuras y voces de acordes, mejorarán sus tecnicas de digitación y rasgueo, practicarán improvisación y composición. Todos los estudiantes desarrollarán su creatividad, confidencia y aprenderán etiqueta de presentación. Costo del curso de determinará el primer dia de clase. Facilitated by/ Conducido por* Alejandro Laborde.
	Young Warriors Every Tuesday & Thursday Ends March 25th

	Reiki Healing Sessions Circulo de Curacion Reiki Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 4:30-6pm Cada Tercer Sabado del Mes de 4:30 -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 welcome, no one turned way for lack of funds. La terapia Reiki ofrece beneficios terapéuticos de curación y sanación a través de experiencia practica como la reducción de estrés, reducción de migrañas, y dolores de cuerpo, un mejor sistema inmune, 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/ Call ahead of time to make reservation with facilitator Gloria Brill @ 661-400-8299
	Danza Azteca Temachtia Quetzalcoatl Mondays 6:30pm-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
	Beginning Art & Design *Sundays/Domingos* 1-3pm Ends/ Termina March 21st**
	Participants will learn basic sketching techniques through the use of color pencils and pen, learn to understand the use of color and its effect on the mood of an art piece, and bring images to life through the use of depth and texture. Participants are required to bring their own materials: color pencils, pens, pencils, erasers, and a sketchbook. Students' art will be displayed at a culminating Art Show at Tia Chucha's. $10 per class, no one turned away for lack of funds. *Facilitated by Kristy Sandoval.
	In the Words of Womyn Friday's 6:00-7:30pm (Ends March 19th)
	This 10-week writing workshop will help empower women's voices by promoting the art of expression through words--both written and spoken. Through the sharing of poems and stories, In the Words of Womyn strives to create a comfortable atmosphere for positive critique, development, and enrichment of skills as well as a space to foster creativity, inspiration, and community. Donations welcome. *Faciliated by Jennifer Alumbaugh.

Classes Ending March 13, 2010

(off-site at: 13460 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331)

March Workshops 2009

	Tia Chucha's Moves to it's new space in Sylmar!
	Save these dates: March 1, 2009 - Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural expects to be moved into it's NEW space at: 13197-A Gladstone Ave. Sylmar CA 91342 March 28, 2009 - We will be having a Grand Opening Celebration at our NEW Centro Space in Sylmar!
	Danza Temachtia Quetzacoatl (Danza step-by-step)
	Mondays 6:30pm-9pm Come join us in learning the Mexica tradition step by step with Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl. This Danza Azteca is strongly committed to providing a place for physical, social, cultural and spiritual growth. Danza is instructed by Monique Orozco. For more info contact Monique at 818.270.6580 Offsite at Veteran's Park in Sylmar 13000 Sayre Street, Los Angeles, California (818) 367-7050

	More WORKSHOPS coming soon for April 2009...

Now Open
13197-A Gladstone Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone:(818) 939-3433
Fax: (818) 896-1489
info@tiachucha.com

New Hours!
Mon - Wed, 12 Noon to 8 pm
Thurs & Fri 2 pm to 10 pm
Sat & Sun 12 pm to 4 pm
www.tiachucha.com

Now Open 13197-A Gladstone Ave. Sylmar, CA 91342 Phone:(818) 939-3433 Fax: (818) 896-1489 info@tiachucha.com

New Hours! Mon - Wed, 12 Noon to 8 pm Thurs & Fri 2 pm to 10 pm Sat & Sun 12 pm to 4 pm www.tiachucha.com

Now Open
13197-A Gladstone Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone:(818) 939-3433
Fax: (818) 896-1489
info@tiachucha.com

New Hours!
Mon - Wed, 12 Noon to 8 pm
Thurs & Fri 2 pm to 10 pm
Sat & Sun 12 pm to 4 pm
www.tiachucha.com