SANTA BARBARA—Acompáñanos en la Biblioteca Central en un evento especial con Ramona Garcia, quien narrará la historia de las muñecas de papel maché mientras creas tu propia muñeca y un poema "De dónde vengo". Tanto la muñeca como el poema serán parte de nuestra exposición del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la Biblioteca Central. […]
MORENO VALLEY—A cultural performance celebrating Mexican culture by Herencia Mariachi Academy. An interactive discussion portion will accompany it to engage the audience in a dialogue about the cultural significance of the music and instruments. Where: Moreno Valley Public Library | 25480 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 When: 2 pm, September 28, 2024 For details, […]
SANTA BARBARA—Acompáñanos en las galerías de exhibiciones de la Biblioteca Central para explorar una colección única de muñecas de papel maché y poemas creados por nuestra comunidad. Además, descubre la historia de las familias hispánicas de Santa Bárbara en un evento especial con la Sociedad Genealógica del Condado de Santa Bárbara Where: SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC […]
WHITTIER - Lucha Libro Where: Whittier Public Library When: October "Lucha Libro" is a lively library series filled with exciting activities that blend the world of books and luchadores. We will highlight Lucha Libre, Mexico's vibrant wrestling spectacle, features colorful masks, flamboyant outfits, and acrobatic moves. More than a sport, it’s a theatrical performance, telling […]
CORONA—Although embroidery is found globally, it took on particular cultural significance in Russia and Ukraine. Join Russian Artist Arina Kirilina for a workshop series filled with artistic and cultural exploration, as she puts a modern twist on this centuries-old tradition Disconnect from the outside world, embrace creativity and share your stories! Where: Home Gardens Library, […]
LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of traditional Korean masks and make your own! This program will be led by a teaching artist from Barnsdall Art. Suggested for children ages 5-12. Attendance is limited. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: October 2, 2024 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm […]
SANTA BARBARA—Join Santa Barbara Public Library and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture at the Courthouse Sunken Garden for a special movie night! 2023 Sundance Festival favorite winner, Radical, will be shown in Spanish, with English subtitles. This film is based on the true story of Sergio Juárez Correa, a Mexican teacher who […]
WHITTIER—As part of Whittier Public Library's 'Lucha Libro' series, Joe Cepeda, East LA native and award-winning illustrator, has over thirty children's books, including Sumo Libre, about two neighbors who love wrestling. Joe will share about his experience as an author and illustrator and explain techniques needed to perform basic artwork for children. All ages welcome. […]
WHITTIER—Whittier's Rafael Navarro, with nearly 30 years in animation and comics, shares his luchador, detective-noir series, Sonámbulo, and illustrates live. There will be giveaways for all who attend* and a lucky handful may walk away with free art too! Tweens and up! Where: Whittier Public Library, 7344 Washington Ave. CA 90602 When: Sat October 5th […]
EL CAJON—Join the El Cajon Library for their Fall Open House to create your own story! The day includes TedEd students from Cajon Valley Union School District presenting ideas, films by Media Arts Center San Diego's Teen Producers Project, a Zine Exhibit featuring El Cajon's Newcomer Community telling their stories through zines, and a Community […]
