FRESNO—Come ready to dance at the library with local dance studio, Los Niños de Aztlan. We will learn folklorico, salsa, and more. This program is for all ages and will be bilingual. Where: Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 When: Monday, January 13, 2025, 6:00PM For details, see: Betty Rodriguez: […]
VENICE--The four members of the Wild Orchid Collective, a Los Angeles interdisciplinary artist group, share their music, poetry and visual art in a one-hour program that interweaves readings of poems with the dream-like photographic imagery of Holaday Mason, paintings by James Cushing and Celeste Goyer and music by composer/musician Adrian Baer. A book signing and reception with light refreshments follows the reading. […]
FRESNO—Come ready to dance at the library with local dance studio, Los Niños de Aztlan. We will learn folklorico, salsa, and more. This program is for all ages and will be bilingual. Where: Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 When: Monday, January 13, 2025, 6:00PM For details, see: Betty Rodriguez: […]
Los Angeles -- See a screening of Akwaaba: The Awakening, a full feature documentary film chronicling the journey of African Americans from Los Angeles traveling to the Motherland for the first time. This documentary project began as a wonderful readers theater project performed in Leimert Park at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Theater in 2016. […]
FRESNO—Attend a free poetry event to hear readings from Central Valley authors. This program is in part of our larger program, Communities Read Together. Where: Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, 3040 N Cedar Ave Fresno, CA 93703 When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 6:00PM-8:00PM For details, see: Betty Rodriguez: Communities Read Together: Poesia from the Valley […]
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. […]
SAN FRANCISCO—The inaugural class of Muses & Melanin Fellows will graduate next month! Join us at the Main branch of the San Francisco Public Library on February 8th at 12:30pm for a celebration of readings and a reception, and watch each Fellow receive their graduation package! During this first Fellowship year, Muses & Melanin provided […]
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 […]
Architecture Uncorked: Historic Homes, Hot Topics, and Worldly Wine is a quarterly event series that celebrates Los Angeles' architectural heritage. Held at the historic Barnsdall Art Park, the series combines expert-led discussions, interactive trivia, and curated wine pairings to explore architecture as both an art form and a cultural artifact. Each event spotlights a unique […]