FRESNO—Join us at the Betty Rodriguez Regional Library for the kick-off of our reading program, Communities Read Together, featuring the children's book, Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros. Free copies of Efrén Divided in English and Spanish, until supplies last. For all ages. Acompáñenos en la biblioteca Regional Betty Rodriguez para el comienzo do nuestro programa de lectura "Communities […]
EL CAJON—Join a night of fun and celebrate the launch of the Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project's New Comics, Beyond Gaming and Kumeyaay History: Our Past, Present, and Future. The event will take place on November 16 at the Kumeyaay Community College at 910 Willow Glen Drive, El Cajon, CA 92019 from 6-8 pm. Presentation, Q&A, […]
FRESNO—Learn how to engage in flor y canto, a poetic practice from Mesoamerican Indigenous cultures. This practice will foster positive identity development through writing. This program is for all ages and will be bilingual. Where: Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 When: Monday February 3, 2025, 6:00PM-7:00PM For details, see: […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Please join one or all in a series of zine-related art workshops presented in concert with The Arts Area. Local artists will lead these hands on workshop. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. Space is limited. Printmaking for Zine-Making, Wed. Feb. 5, 1230-2pm Drawing for Zine-Making, Wed. Feb. 19, 1230-2pm Cyanotype for Zine-Making, Wed. […]
Upper Lake, CA— Join renowned Lake County cellist, composer, and social justice advocate Rev. Clovice Lewis, MDiv. for Harlem Voices, a moving musical performance exploring African American resilience and the ongoing fight for equality. Set in a segregated 1920s speakeasy, Harlem Voices tells a heartfelt story of love, longing, and the enduring relevance of racial […]
FRESNO—Learn how to engage in flor y canto, a poetic practice from Mesoamerican Indigenous cultures. This practice will foster positive identity development through writing. This program is for all ages and will be bilingual. Where: Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 When: Monday February 10, 2025, 6:00PM-7:00PM For details, see: […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - From Picasso's Guernica to Riot Grrrl bands in the 1990s, art & zines have a long history of connecting with current events & expressing outrage. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the activist's alphabet & make a zine or poster to share your activism. Facilitated by Neil Watkins, faculty tri-chair, Undocumented […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join local artists and distributors at ZOMICS! Meet and greet more than 20 artists from the region, read/buy their zines and comics, and support local artists! Enjoy light refreshments and music, live screen-printing, button- and zine-making. Free and open to the public. Where: Chaffey College, Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho […]
FRESNO— Strength in Stilness | Fuerza en la Quietud Join us for an all levels welcome yoga session. This yoga series will focus on mindfulness to help ease stress, depression, and anxiety. This program will be bilingual. Please come dressed in appropriate clothing that allow for movement. Where: Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave […]