Los Angeles—Presenting AfroClassical Composers cordially invites you to Strictly Strings, an event featuring diverse musicians playing string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass and harp) in classical works by composers of the African Diaspora. Featuring works for string quartet, quintet and string orchestra by Diane White-Clayton, Gregory T. S. Walker, Florence Price and Fela Sowande. Music […]
POMONA—In The Unheard Voices of Pomona-Toibinga, Chief Tony Cerda, Joshua Andujo, and Joshua Swodeck discuss the resistance of the Gabrielino-Tongva people and their connection to the land, unearthing Pomona's history. Since February 2024, five SEEDS of Pomona DocuSeries fellows have attended a series of workshops where they learned how to conduct research, interview, collect archival […]
WEBINAR—California Humanities invites you to attend a free informational session about funding opportunities for humanities programming in California. Join us Thursday, September 5 at 11 am PT on Zoom; to attend, register here. Program staff will give an overview of our current grant programs: Humanities For All Grants (Quick Grants and Project Grants), California Documentary Project Grants, Civics […]
MORENO VALLEY—Join a one-day pop-up exhibit at the library that will showcase photographs and memorabilia celebrating Guatemalan culture. This exhibit will provide insights into the community's history and heritage, encouraging reflection and discussion among visitors. It will be followed by an Artist Talk, where we will delve into themes of family archives and the preservation […]
MARYSVILLE—The Chinese American Museum of Northern California (CAMNC) in Marysville was recently awarded a California Humanities for All Quick Grant for an exhibit entitled The Forgotten Chinatowns of Northern California. Ten small Northern California submitted photos and text to create this new exhibition, which will reflect the history and current condition of their respective Chinatowns. The ten Chinatowns are […]
LA MIRADA—Chef and culinary historian Hae Jung Cho will lead this fun, informative cooking workshop on the food traditions of the Korean holiday Chuseok! Samples will be provided. Attendance is limited. For Adults. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: September 7, 2024 | 1-2 pm This program […]
SANTA BARBARA—¡Acompáñanos en una mañana llena de experiencias divertidas con arte y cuentos bilingües! Disfruta de la belleza del arte y haz nuevos amigos en este evento educativo y entretenido. Where: Santa Barbara Museum of Art | 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 When: Domingo de 11 a 11:40 am., For details, see: URL […]
MORENO VALLEY—Marimba Tropical Los Angeles will present this cultural performance to celebrate Guatemalan culture. 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 Moreno Valley, CA 92557 When: 6 pm, September 10, 2024 For […]
LOS ANGELES—From a healthy salad to a tasty steak and even the delicious dessert you just can’t wait to have at the end of a meal, the impact of climate change is there in every bite. Join LAist as we explore the intersection between food and climate. This event is part of NPR’s Climate Solutions […]
Above: Still from HOME COURT featuring Ashley Chea. LONG BEACH—HOME COURT (95 minutes) screens as part of the opening ceremony at the 2024 Cambodia Town Film Festival. This feature documentary traces the ascent of Cambodian American basketball prodigy whose life intensifies amid recruitment, injury, and triumph throughout her high school years. Followed by a Q&A […]