"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."
— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project
"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."
— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project
Caption: Photos courtesy of Dr. Sudarsky. LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Skid Row History Museum & Archive exhibition, Welcome to the Covid Hotel. Welcome to the Covid Hotel reveals the exceptional innovations and successes of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals who ran LA County […]
caption: (detail) Kumasi J. Barnett, They, the Mighty #281, The Shame Vanishes!, 2022. Acrylic , marker, pen, and oil marker on comic book 9 ¾ x 6 ¼ inches. Courtesy of the Artist. RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Reading Room: Zines, Comix & Other Radical Texts presents a loud and proud exhibition that celebrates the contemporary relevance and impacts of zines and […]
EUREKA—“Chinese Pioneers” at the Clarke Historical Museum (CHM) explores visual history of Chinese Californians during the Exclusion Era and considers how the first generations of Chinese Californians were represented in mostly nineteenth-century photography before the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act and after. This temporary exhibit, on view from September 7 to October 27, explores the social, […]
RIVERSIDE—The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California invites the public to its newest exhibition, Homegrown Heroes. The ambitious $200,000 bilingual exhibition and oral history project interviewed 25 elders and emerging leaders, heralding the start of the Civil Rights Institute’s oral history program, a determined effort to preserve hundreds of Inland stories. Focusing on the […]
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 […]
SANTA BARBARA—¿Buscas una actividad divertida y creativa después de la escuela? Acompáñanos todos los miércoles de 2:00 a 3:00 p. m. desde el 18 de septiembre hasta el 16 de octubre en la Biblioteca Central o Eastside, donde estaremos celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Tendremos una actividad cultural y su respectiva historia, inspirada […]
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 […]
Caption: Voices on the Inside: self-portrait poetry and photography, Lisa Loftus Photography SAN DIEGO—Visit Voices on the Inside, a multimodal self-portrait poetry and photography exhibit created by incarcerated artists. It was chosen by the San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital as a 2024 Impact Partner to unite the community with participatory design thinking strategies rooted in […]
Caption: Voices on the Inside: self-portrait poetry and photography, Lisa Loftus Photography SAN DIEGO—Join the opening reception for Voices on the Inside, a multimodal self-portrait poetry and photography exhibit created by incarcerated artists. It was chosen by the San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital as a 2024 Impact Partner to unite the community with participatory design […]
SACRAMENTO—California’s voting system has been overhauled with mail-in ballots and same-day registration, yet turnout remains notably low. Why does our richly diverse state fail to translate into representative turnout, and what alchemy might revive it? Explore California’s practical strategies for local, state, and federal elections and uncover what works—and what doesn’t. Learn from the state’s […]
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 […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join Chaffey College's drop-in workshops at the Wignall Museum. Artists Felix Quintana will share the joy of cyanotype, an experimental photography method; Rebecca Ustrell (Curious Publishing) will lead a workshop on Experimental Bookbinding; and artists Funchicken (Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson) will lead participants on a Garbage Zine adventure, making zines using found […]
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 […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join us for a drop-in reception to celebrate Reading Room: Zines, Comix, & Other Radical Texts. Meet the artists and creatives while enjoying light refreshments and music by AbstractMachine. When: Tuesday, October 8 | 4-7 pm Where: Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 | Museum Patio This program […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join PRISM and the Wignall Museum at a screening of NO STRAIGHT LINES: THE RISE OF QUEER COMICS, a mash-up of art, comedy, and history, sure to make you laugh and think, it’s the remarkable stories of five scrappy and pioneering comic book artists who broke the doors open and made LGBTQIA+ lives visible. […]
SANTA BARBARA—¿Buscas una actividad divertida y creativa después de la escuela? Acompáñanos todos los miércoles de 2:00 a 3:00 p. m. desde el 18 de septiembre hasta el 16 de octubre en la Biblioteca Central o Eastside, donde estaremos celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Tendremos una actividad cultural y su respectiva historia, inspirada […]
LA MIRADA—Celebrate the love of family with a special reading of the book A Family Like Ours with author Alice Lee! Reading will be followed by a writing activity. Suggested for children ages 5-12. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: October 9, 2024 | 3:30 pm This […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—In this workshop, Bronwyn Mauldin and Deborah Aschheim from Artists 4 Democracy will walk you through a simple process to create a zine that connects your ideas to actions—like educating others and voting. You'll walk away with an amazing zine you can copy and share with friends. First-time voter/don't know much about voting? We […]
SANTA BARBARA—Acompáñanos en un panel inspirador por Zoom con Sergio Juárez y Paloma Noyola, las figuras reales detrás de la película Radical. Escucha su historia, el impacto de los métodos de enseñanza poco convencionales de Sergio, y cómo Paloma superó desafíos para lograr el éxito nacional. Where: ZOOM When: Jueves, 10 de Octubre | 7 […]
LA MIRADA—Join us with artist Miriam Quezada as we discover the ancient Mexican folk art of tin embossing or "repujado." This special workshop will cover techniques for engraving or "pushing out" drawings on metal to create beautiful artwork. For adults. All materials will be provided. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La […]
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 […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join Tierra del Sol artists as they lead you through a zine-making project. No experience necessary and all supplies provided! When: Tuesday, October 15 | 12:30-2 pm Where: Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 | Wignall Museum Patio This program is part of the exhibit Reading Room: Zines, […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Zoe Leonard’s poem “I Want a President . . .“ from 1992 is an inspirational call to action and a literary rallying cry for new leadership in the United States. Attend this event to read the poem out loud together and to write your version of the poem live with other attendees. Don’t sit […]
SANTA BARBARA—¿Buscas una actividad divertida y creativa después de la escuela? Acompáñanos todos los miércoles de 2:00 a 3:00 p. m. desde el 18 de septiembre hasta el 16 de octubre en la Biblioteca Central o Eastside, donde estaremos celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Tendremos una actividad cultural y su respectiva historia, inspirada […]
LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of Día de los Muertos and make your own flower crown! This program will be led by a teaching artist from Theatre of Hearts/Youth First! Suggested for children ages 5-12. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, […]
SACRAMENTO–Delve into the power of portraiture on film with a series inspired by the Crocker Art Museum's photography collection documenting the people, places, and moments in history that define the Golden State. Presented in partnership with California Humanities, which supported the making of these films through the California Documentary Project grant program, this series includes […]
LA MIRADA—Celebrate the vibrant cultural tapestry and meaning of Día de los Muertos with this interdisciplinary program that combines music, visuals, and storytelling—including traditional songs in Spanish and indigenous languages. This program is suitable for the whole family. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: October 19, 2024 | […]
EL CAJON—The Majdal Center invites you to join the opening night of their arts exhibit: Homeland & Homemaking! This exhibit has been two years in the making and they are excited to showcase incredible art by the community. More details to come! Where: El Cajon Branch Library | 201 East Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 […]
LOS ANGELES—“Rooted” is a community-based discussion series, designed by filmmaker Elizabeth Gray Bayne and in partnership with the Nature Nexus Institute & Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, inviting Black residents to reflect on their relationship to nature, environmental racism, and ways they might increase their engagement with the natural world. This three-part […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join Professor Charmaine Phipps for a poetry adventure! In this guided workshop, you'll unleash your inner poet and leave with a mini-masterpiece. When: Wednesday, October 23 | 12:30-2 pm Where: Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 | CAA-210 This program is part of the exhibit Reading Room: Zines, […]
LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of Día de los Muertos and create your own sugar skull. This program will be led by a teaching artist from Theatre of Hearts/Youth First! Suggested for children ages 5-12. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join James Spooner, an award-winning graphic novelist, filmmaker, and tattoo artist. His debut graphic novel, The High Desert was named “Best of 2022” by Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post, and The New York Public Library. Spooner co-edited an anthology of Black punk writers and comic creators entitled, Black Punk Now. Join Spooner as he discusses how comics provided a creative outlet and an […]
MORENO VALLEY—Join a workshop where participants can learn how to use the Ukulele. The workshop will include a lecture and discussion about the history of Samoa and how the Ukulele plays a part in the culture. Where: Moreno Valley Public Library, 25480 Alessandro Blvd Moreno Valley, CA 92557 When: 10 am, October 26, 2024 For […]
LA MIRADA—Juan Hernandez is a classical guitarist that enthralls the public with his moving and sophisticated performances of traditional Mexican music. His program engages emotions and intellect and always leaves the crowd asking for more. Registration is not required. For adults. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: October 26, […]
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