RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join us to watch a clip from their film, Un Corrido de la Tierra/A Ballad of the Land. The film chronicles the history of artist Juan Carrillo-Dominguez's family's migration and their labor from Bracero work to Warehouse work, and how capitalism has shaped migration and the landscape in Southern California. Watch a clip and hear […]
SANTA ROSA—When wildfires strike, the cremated remains of loved ones are often left behind in the rush to evacuate. After the 2017 Tubbs Fire in Sonoma County, archaeologists and forensic canine teams found a way to recover cremains from the wreckage of destroyed homes. An oral history project has documented these recovery efforts. Discover more […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—MariNaomi (they/them) is an acclaimed author and illustrator, known for their award-winning work I Thought You Loved Me (Fieldmouse Press, 2023), among other titles. Their comics and paintings have been showcased in prestigious institutions, including the Smithsonian, the de Young Museum, the Cartoon Art Museum, the Asian Art Museum, and the Japanese American National […]
YUBA CITY—Join us for pizza and a movie! Bring a blanket, wear your jammies, and get cozy in the Museum. We will be watching A Ballerina’s Tale, and the movie is recommended for ages 9 & up. The film explores themes of challenge, perseverance, and success seen in the upcoming Black History in Yuba-Sutter exhibit […]
YUBA CITY— Join the Sutter County Museum for a FREE reception to celebrate the new permanent exhibit From Barbers' Row to Beale Air Force Base: Black History in Yuba-Sutter at the Sutter County Museum. This exhibit explores Black pioneers and their legacy in making a lasting impact on the local history of Yuba-Sutter. Where: Sutter […]
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 […]
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. […]
