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Generaciones: Three Generations of Mexican Women Immigrants
Through June 15, 2005
San Diego Museum of Man
1350 El Prado
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
“Generaciones: Three Generations of Mexican Women Immigrants” celebrates the similarities and differences among generations, and enhances understanding of the immigrant experience. The San Diego Museum of Man, Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI), film maker Joyce Axelrod, and artist Viviana Lombrozo are collaborating to bring several public programs to the Museum this spring.
Through a grant from the California Council for the Humanities California Story Fund, BLCI is documenting the lives of women from five Mexican immigrant families. Film maker Joyce Axelrod interviewed and videotaped the women—including grandmothers born in Mexico, mothers who were the first generation to emigrate, and daughters born in California. The families were given video cameras so they could document aspects of their own lives. The videos will be incorporated into a documentary that will be shown regularly in the Museum Orientation Center through June 15.
Artist Viviana Lombrozo has been working with the five families to create art that interprets the individual ways family ties are maintained. For example, one family enjoys cooking and sharing traditional foods, and their project will visually depict their family's culinary history. The art projects will be featured in a Main Floor exhibit.
Admission: $6
Museum Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily
For more information call (619) 239-2001 or visit the museum’s website.
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Tesoros Escondidos: Hidden Treasures from the Mexican Collections
Through June 26, 2005
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
UC Berkeley
103 Kroeber Hall - Bancroft and College Ave.
Berkeley, CA
Tesoros Escondidos presents a selection of objects from Mexico including clothing, textiles, pottery, baskets, gourds, masks, ceremonial objects, toys, and miniatures. Although these pieces have been accumulating since the Hearst Museum's founding in 1901, only a few have ever been exhibited before. A wide range of forms and media is represented, with regional strengths in the central and southern states. While some objects were created self-consciously as tourist and folk arts for sale to outsiders, much of the collection was made for use in daily life. Most of the items were collected in the 1950s and 1960s, but some pieces date as far back as the seventeenth century.
Admission: $4
Museum Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For more information visit the museum’s website.
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Native Voices . . . Honoring the Animals
Through July 2005
The Maidu Interpretive Center & Historic Site
1960 Johnson Ranch Drive
Roseville, CA 95661
The “Native Voices...Honoring the Animals” exhibit presents photographs, audiotapes and videotapes of native people sharing how they honor the animals for providing food, clothing, tools, and regalia.
Admission: $4.00
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
For more information call (916) 774-5934.
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Luis Ortega’s Rawhide Artistry:
Braiding in the California Tradition
Through July 4, 2005
Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Art and function intertwine in the work of Luis Ortega. Many California horsemen of the 20th century have used his braided reins and hackamores, marveling at his ability to create horse equipment with just the right flexibility and weight. A fifth-generation Californian, Ortega was known for his intricate and colorful work. This exhibition is a tribute to Luis and Rose Ortega, honoring their accomplishments and their legacy among horsemen throughout the West.
Admission: $7.50
Museum Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
For more information call (323) 667-2000 or visit the museum’s website.
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Puppets from Around the World
Through July 24, 2005
Museum of Craft and Folk Art
Fort Mason Center
Landmark Building A
San Francisco, CA
The history of puppet theater spans the world. This selection of more than 50 puppets, drawn from the vast collection of Alan G. Cook, legendary collector and puppeteer, represents puppetry traditions of North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe including all of the main categories of puppets — hand puppets, rod puppets, shadow puppets and string puppets or marionettes. In exhibiting these puppets as folk art, viewers can appreciate the artistic and creative talents manifest in their creation.
Admission: $4
Museum Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For more information call (415) 775-0991 or visit the museum’s website.
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MásCaras: Masks of Mexico
Through August 27, 2005
The Mexican Museum
Fort Mason Center - Building D
San Francisco, CA
Presenting examples from the Museum’s extensive collection of masks, the exhibition will highlight the unique confluence of Spanish religious plays, African influences brought by the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and the prolific mask traditions of Mexico’s indigenous population. The exhibition will include mixed media masks of wood, clay, animal skin and papier mâché from various parts of Mexico, and will focus on the eastern coast area of Veracruz, western region of Oaxaca and Guerrero, and central states of Michoacán and Puebla.
Admission: Free
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For more information call (415) 202-9700 or visit the museum’s website.
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Corridos Sin Fronteras
Through September 5, 2005
San Diego Historical Society Museum – Balboa Park
1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA
Corridos, or Mexican narrative songs, are the centerpiece of the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition Corridos sin Fronteras (Corridos without Borders), a musical and visual journey that explores the origins of some of the most famous Mexican songs. Corridos sin fronteras reconstructs the origins of corridos through objects, documents and wardrobes dating back several centuries. In fact, experts say these narratives can be traced to Spain more than a thousand years ago. Corridos can be about anything from love and betrayal to corrupt politicians and drug smuggling.
Admission: $6
Museum Hours: Open daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For more information see the San Diego Historical Society’s website or the Corridos sin Fronteras exhibit website.
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Woven Legacy: A Collection of Dat-so-la-lee Works,
1900-1921
Through October 31, 2005
Marion Steinbach Indian Basket Museum
130 West Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA
The collection comprises an exhibition of 62 miniatures and models, woven for Amy Cohn, from 1900-1921. Dat-so-la-lee (Louisa Keyser) became well known for her talent while creating baskets exclusively for Cohn's Emporium Stores in Carson City, NV and Tahoe City, CA, producing over 100 recorded large and miniature Washoe-style baskets, from 1895-1925. Her creations have since become well known and remain a lasting tribute to the artist. This will be the first time Amy Cohn's personal collection will be on public display. This exhibition will feature baskets, personal items, photographs and educational materials.
Admission: $3
Museum Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information call (530) 583-1762 or visit the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society website.
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Costumes of Kathak: the Classical Dance of North India
Through November 26, 2005
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 Ninth Street, Suite. 290
Oakland, CA
This exhibit offers an educational presentation of the traditional costumes of Kathak dance, a classical dance form from North India.
Admission: Free
For more information call (510) 637-0462 or visit the Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s website.
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June
Korean Patchwork Class
June 7 – 28, 2005 (every Tuesday)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Asian Art Museum – Education Seminar Room
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA
Korean-born artist Youngmin Lee will teach an introduction to the colorful arts of Korean patchwork, or bojagi. Students will create a number of small projects. Lee has presented numerous workshops, classes, and demonstrations on Korean arts and crafts around the Bay Area.
Registration: $110
Pre-registration is required. To register call (415) 581-3665 or e-mail publicprograms@asianart.org.
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Melody of China
June 8, 2005—4:30 p.m.
Ocean View Branch Library
345 Randolph Street
San Francisco, CA
The musicians of Melody of China will offer an introduction to the musical instruments and history of Chinese music.
Admission: Free
For more information visit Melody of China’s website.
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Festival of Cultures
June 9-12, 2005
The California Theatre
345 South First Street
San Jose, CA
The Festival of Cultures highlights San Jose’s culturally rich artistic heritage through four days of multi-cultural arts performances. Some of the featured performers include Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra, Kawailehua Hula Ohana, Abhinaya Dance Company, and San Jose Taiko.
Admission: $22 - $32
To purchase tickets call (408) 286-2600 ext. 23 or purchase tickets online at ticketmaster’s website. For more information visit the San Jose Jazz Society’s website.
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Indian Fair
June 10 – 12, 2005
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
San Diego Museum of Man
Balboa Park
1350 El Prado
San Diego, CA
For the past 21 years the San Diego Museum of Man has continued the tradition of presenting an American Indian art show in Southern California. Last year they added a juried art competition. This event will showcase native art and offers educational presentations of the rich cultures of American Indians including music, food, and dancing.
Admission: $6
For more information visit the museum’s website.
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Documentary Film Screening and Lecture on the Magui People
June 10, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
Pusod
1808 5th Street
Berkeley, CA
This program is presented as part of Kularts’ Islamic Magui Moro Master Artists US Tour. Descendent of the Buayan and Maguindanao sultanates, Gutierrez Mangansakan II screens his documentary films on the histories and lives of the Bangsamoro people. His film "A Boat In Deep Waters" is a historical account of the Bangsamoro women in the last 100 years as told by Bai Tinomimbang Pendatun-Matalam, whose husband Datu Udtog Matalam founded the Muslim Independence Movement. “House Under the Crescent Moon” is a personal journey through historical events, weaving a lyrical portrait of the Bangsamoro people's quest for lasting peace in their homeland. “House Under the Crescent Moon” won the 2001 Gawad CCP Independent Film Award and was featured at the 2002 Cine Manila International Film Fest.
Admission: $10 – 15
For more information call (510) 883-1808 or visit Pusod’s website.
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The 27th Annual Ethnic Dance Festival
June 11 -12, 2005
June 18 -19, 2005
June 25 - 26, 2005
Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and (June 26 only) 7:00 p.m.
Palace of Fine Arts Theater
3301 Lyon - San Francisco, CA
The world takes the stage as 29 of Northern California’s ethnic dance companies and musicians perform in three weekends of dance and music beginning on June 11, 2005 at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. This year, the Festival’s three weekends explore the origins, journeys, and transformations of people and dance traditions throughout time and around the globe. From ancient myths, migrations, and modern innovation, The Ethnic Dance Festival highlights the diversity and connections within and among living traditions.
Admission: $22 - $36
Fore more information and to view a list of performers see the World Arts West website. To purchase tickets call (415) 392-4400 or use City Box Office or www.tickets.com.
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Aztec Dances
June 11, 2005—11:00 a.m.
California Academy of Sciences -
Main Floor
875 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA
In Pre-Hispanic times, Central Mexico was one of many cacao-growing areas of Mesoamerica, and the Aztecs used bitter chocolate drinks in many of their ritual ceremonies. To mark the opening of the Academy's new exhibit Chocolate, Ernesto Hernandez Olmos and the Xaguia Gura Ensemble perform Aztec Indian dances that pay homage to the ancient Nahuatl-speaking cultures of Pre-Columbian Mexico. Wearing colorful regalia, masks, and spectacular plumed headdresses inspired by the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl, the dancers move to the rhythm of indigenous instruments such as ankle rattles, hollowed log drums, conch shell trumpets, bamboo flutes, and clay whistles - many designed to imitate the sounds of nature.
For more information see the California Academy of Sciences website or call (415) 321-8385.
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18th Annual Multicultural Children’s Art Fair
June 11, 2005
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Richmond District Neighborhood Center
741 30th Avenue
San Francisco, CA
The Fair will feature performances by Hālau 'o Keikiali'I, Aloha Pumehana “O” Polynesian Dance group, Rodnichok Russian Folk Dance and Song, Edwardo Madril Native American Dance, and Shahrzad Dance Academy.
Admission: Free
For more information visit the Richmond District Neighborhood Center’s website.
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Aarohi - Avarohi
June 11, 2005—6:00 p.m.
Rangoli Space
14802 Huston Street
Sherman Oaks, CA
As part of its 20 th anniversary celebrations Rangoli Foundation presents an evening performance of classical ragas (melodic structures) followed by a post performance discussion with the artists. The concert will feature Jagannath Ramamoorthy on violin, Paul Livingstone on sitar, and Jyoti Prakash on tabla. There is only floor seating available and prior reservation is recommended.
Admission: $10
For information call (818) 788-6860 or visit the Rangoli Foundation’s website.
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A Night of Africa
June 11, 2005—6:00 p.m.
Elliot Middle School
2184 North Lake Avenue
Altadena, CA
This event will feature performances by Niancho Sanneh and Niancho Eniyaley Dance Company, PaWa Pasadena Art Works Academy, Sue B. Dance Company, Duarte Community Center, Pape Diouf Master of Tama and Sabar, as well as many other performers.
Admission: $10 in advance; $15 at the door.
For more information visit
Niancho Dance Company’s website.
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Persian and Central Asian Dance Music and Poetry
June 11, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Montgomery Theatre
271 South Market Street
San Jose, CA
This concert will feature Ballet Afsaneh and Nejad World Music Center with special guest musicians Siamak Shajarian, Shahram Fasazadeh, and Siamak Pouyan. Ballet Afsaneh is a performance group that presents the dance, poetry, and music of the Silk Road.
Admission: $25
To purchase tickets call (408) 927-7004. For more information visit Ballet Afsaneh’s website.
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“Pagana Sa Maguindanao” Benefit Dinner & Concert
June 12, 2005—3:00 p.m.
Filipino Community Center
35 San Juan Ave.
San Francisco, CA
This is the last event in Kularts’ Islamic Magui Moro Master Artists US Tour. The event will feature a traditional Magui banquet with music, dance, and theatrical performances. Mindanao goods will also be for sale.
Admission: $40 for a single ticket; $70 for two tickets; $165 for a group of 5; $320 for a group of 10
For more information call (415) 230-0249 or visit Kularts’ website.
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Shochiku Grand Kabuki Chikamatsu-Za
June 17 – 18, Berkeley
June 21 – 24, Cerritos
The Chikamatsu-za troupe of Japan's Grand Kabuki Theatre has for more than 350 years been the world's center of the kamigata style of Kabuki theater and yet is seldom seen outside of its native country. On this U.S. tour the 80-member company, named for Japan's greatest classical playwright, Chikamatsu Monzaemon, will present one of his best-loved masterpieces, Sonezaku Shinju ("Love Suicides at Sonezaki"). Featuring full Grand Kabuki sets and costumes, the production stars Living National Treasure Nakamura Ganjiro III in his signature role of O-hatsu. A full ensemble of singers, shamisen players, and percussionists will provide musical accompaniment. Kabuki is a theater experience that combines music, dance and drama.
June 17-18, 2005—8:00 p.m.
Zellerbach Hall
UC Berkeley Campus
Bancroft Way (at Telegraph)
Berkeley, CA
Admission: $40 - $125
For more information see the UC Berkeley campus website calendar.
June 21, 2005—7:30 p.m.
June 22-24, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
12700 Center Court Drive
Cerritos, CA
To purchase tickets call 213-680-3700. For more information visit the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center website.
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Japanese Cultural Fair
June 18, 2005
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mission Plaza Park
Santa Cruz, CA
The Japanese Cultural Fair seeks to increase the awareness and understanding of the Japanese community in Santa Cruz County as well as Japanese culture, both traditional and contemporary. Increased exposure to the arts, crafts, and culture of Japan, enriches the community life in Santa Cruz. This year’s event will feature ikebana (flower arranging), taiko (drumming), storytelling, Okinawan dance, minyo (Japanese folk dance), mochistuki (making sweet pounded rice), and shakuhachi (bamboo flute) performances. Perfomers include San Francisco Taiko Dojo, Okinawan Dance Academy, and Ohara Ikebana group.
For more information call (831) 462-4589 or see the Japanese Cultural Fair’s website.
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Banda Los Lagos
June 18, 2005—7:30 p.m.
Museum of the American West
Griffith Park
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA
Banda Los Lagos, a Mexican banda (large brass) ensemble will perform rancheros, corridos, cumbias, and more at the Museum of the American West.
Admission: $20
Fore tickets call (866) 468-3399 or visit the Ticketweb site.
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Cultures on the Edge: A World in Transition
June 22, 2005—6:30 p.m.
The Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA
Chris Rainier, a documentary photographer, will provide an illustrated lecture on his documentation of rapidly vanishing indigenous cultures across the globe. Rainier's photography has been featured in numerous publications including Time, Life, Smithsonian, The New York Times, Outside, and various National Geographic Society publications. He is currently working on a book documenting tattooing traditions around the world. He is also the director of an international website called Cultures on the Edge.
Admission: $8
For more information visit the Bowers Museum’s website.
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Chula Vista International Mariachi Conference
June 23, 2005 – June 26, 2005
Mariachi Workshops
June 23, 2005 – June 25, 2005
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Otay Ranch High School
1250 Olympic Parkway
Chula Vista, CA
Mariachi Showcase and Festival Concert
June 26, 2005
Mariachi Showcase, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Festival Concert, 5:00 p.m.
Rancho Del Rey Middle School
1174 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA
The Mariachi Workshops will include three full days of performance instruction in violin, trumpet, guitarrón, vihuela, guitar, harp, voice, and baile fólclorico at novice, intermediate and advanced levels. Students will be taught by twenty five master teachers including members of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Mariachi Sol de Mexico de José L. Hernández, and Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. The Mariachi Showcase will feature performances by students registered at the Conference and the Festival Concert will feature Mariachi Sol de Mexico.
Conference Registration: $50 for Sweetwater Union High School District Students; $75 for out-of-town students.
Mariachi Showcase and Festival Concert Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for children under 12.
To purchase tickets call (619) 585-4405. For more information about the conference call (619) 691-5499, e-mail huenachi@yahoo.com, or view the Conference application form.
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15th Annual California Indian Basketweavers Gathering
June 24 – 26, 2005
Pala Indian Reservation
Highway 76 (6 miles east of I-15)
San Diego County, CA
The California Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA) Gathering brings together California Indian basketweavers from all over the state. Friday, June 24 is set aside for California Indian Basketweavers and their guests. Saturday’s events are open to the public featuring basketweaving demonstrations, panel discussions and CIBA’s fundraiser donation drawing. Prizes include California Indian basketry, original artwork, and other donated items. The 2005 Basketweavers Showcase exhibits more than 80 baskets from throughout California.
Admission: Free
Fore more information call (530) 272-5500 or visit the California Indian Basketweavers Association website.
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Brazilian Guitar Quartet
June 24, 2004—8:00 p.m.
Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd.
East Hollywood, CA
Four guitarists, Everton Gloeden, Luiz Carlos Mantovani, Tadeu do Amaral, and Edson Lopes, blend Brazilian classical and folk idioms. They will perform Afro-Brazilian dance rhythms, popular ballads, and classical compositions.
Admission: $25 for adults; $12 for students and children under 12
To purchase tickets visit the Ford Amphitheatre’s website or call (323) 461-3673. For more information see the Brazilian Nites Productions website.
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Rangoli Festival of Music and Dance
June 25, 2005, 6:00 p.m.
June 26, 2005, 4:00 p.m.
Madrid Theatre
21622 Sherman Way
Canoga Park, CA
Malathi Iyengar, a current master artist in ACTA’s Apprenticeship Program & Rangoli Dance Company celebrate their 20th anniversary with the Rangoli Festival of Music and Dance. They will present both new and traditional choreography featuring guest artists from India and the United States.
Admission: Advance tickets, seniors, and students $15; at the door $20
For more information visit the Rangoli Foundation’s website.
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Japanese Festival Sounds and Khmer Arts Academy
June 25, 2005
12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Festival Sounds, created by Johnny Mori, musical director of Kinnara Taiko, pairs the sounds of taiko and shakuhachi (Japanese flute) music. The Khmer Arts Academy, a former participant in ACTA’s Traditional Arts Development Program, will present classical dances of Cambodia.
Admission: Free
For more information visit the Music Center’s website.
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World Fusion Concert
June 25, 2005—3:00 p.m.
Heritage Forum
201 E. Broadway
Anaheim, CA
This music and dance concert features Banafsheh Sayyad (Persian dance), Aziz Faye & Khaleye Nguewel (African dance), Angelika Nemeth (Middle Eastern dance), Souhail Kaspar Percussion Ensemble (Arabic music), Ricardo Chavez & Estampa Flamenco (Spanish dance), Dreamdances (Chinese Contemporary dance), Ilima Pumphrey (Polynesian dance), Pacifico Dance Company (Ballet Folkorico dance), Harlem Soul (tap dance), and Capoeira Batuque (Brazilian martial art) .
Admission: $10 - 25
To purchase tickets call (714) 550-9285.
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Hula Halau Kawika laua 'o Leinani
June 25, 2005
3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
George and Sakaye Aratani Japan America Theatre
244 S. San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA
Hula Halau Kawika laua 'o Leinani, under the artistic direction of Kumu Hula Kawika Viloria, returns to the stage to present its annual Ho'ike to showcase the songs and dances of Hawai'i, Tahiti, and New Zealand.
Admission: $15
For more information call (909) 396-4755 or visit the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center’s website.
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Ostad Lotfi Concert
June 25, 2005—8:00 p.m.
San Diego State University Music Department
Smith Recital Hall
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA
Mohammad Reza Lotfi, an interpreter of traditional Persian music will perform extended improvisations from the classical Persian repertoire on the tar and setar (long-necked lutes). Mohammad Reza Lotfi was born in Gorgan in northern Iran, and graduated from the College of Fine Arts at Tehran University, where he later taught and served as dean. He studied tar, setar, and radif under Shahnazi, Boroumand, Davami, and Salehi. In the 1970s he was the director of the Center for the Preservation and Propogation of Traditional Iranian Music in Tehran and Chavoosh Conservatory. He contributed for many years to Iranian National Radio and Television and founded the group Sheyda, which was instrumental in the revival of Iranian traditional music. After a concert tour of Europe, he moved to the United States in 1987. In addition to performing throughout this country, he established the Shayda Cultural and Artistic Center in Washington D.C. to continue his teaching and scholarly activities.
Admission: $35
For more information please visit the “7Rooz” Persian and Iranian events calendar website.
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Brazilian Summer Festival 2005
June 26, 2005—7:00 p.m.
Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd.
East Hollywood, CA
Samba is the theme of the Brazilian Summer Festival 2005 as Beth Carvalho, popularly known as the “Godmother of Samba,” makes her Los Angeles debut accompanied by the band Quinteto em Branco e Preto. The festival will also feature Saticoy Children’s Ensemble, M.I.L.A. Samba School, and OYÀ Brazil Samba Show dancers.
Admission: $35 - $45 for adults; $12 for children under 12
To purchase tickets visit the Ford Amphitheatre’s website or call (323) 461-3673. For more information see the Brazilian Nites Productions website.
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Prince Diabaté & The African Blonde Ensemble
June 30, 2005
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts
Memorial Park
Pasadena, CA
Prince Diabaté, a former master artist in ACTA’s apprenticeship program, will perform at the Levitt Pavillion for the Performing Arts. Diabaté is an accomplished Kora (a 21-string instrument made of wood, animal hide, and calabash) player from Guinea, currently residing in Los Angeles.
Admission: Free
For more information call (626) 683-3230.
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July
Red, White & Blues Festival
July 4, 2005
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Alameda County Fair
4501 Pleasanton Ave.
Pleasanton, CA
The Alameda County Fair and the Bay Area Blues Society present the Red, White & Blues Festival featuring Maria Muldar & the Louisiana Hot Band, Ron Thompson & the Resistors, Kathleen Cairns & Tatoo Blue, Henry Clemente & Gumbo Band, Caravan of Allstars with Teddy Watson & Pork Pie Phillips, Motor Dude Zydeco, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Caravan of Allstars with Wylie Trass, Billy Dunn & Willie G.
Admission: Free with Alameda County Fair admission of $9
For more information see the Bay Area Blues Society’s website.
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In Her Own Words: Julia Parker – Grandmother’s Prayer
July 9, 2005
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sonoma County Museum
425 Seventh Street
Santa Rosa, CA
The Sonoma County Museum will present a public preview of a recently completed video documentary featuring Native American basket maker Julia Parker. Grandmother’s Prayer, created by Wallace Murray, Executive Producer of Storyteller Video, offers insight into the creative work of Julia Parker, a well-known California Indian basket maker who creates traditional works of the Kashia Pomo, Coast Miwok, Valley Miwok and Mono Lake Paiute people. Following the documentary preview, Julia will share some of her personal stories about the traditions of basket making, in addition to offering a display of her creative works.
Julia Parker began studying basketry with her husband's grandmother, premier Yosemite Miwok basket maker Lucy Telles. She later studied with teachers from her own tribe, including prominent Pomo weavers Elsie Allen and Mabel McKay. Julia Parker's work is included in the permanent collections of the National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. and in California at the Yosemite Museum. Her work is also in many private collections.
Admission: $7.50 for adults; $2.00 for students
For more information visit the Sonoma County Museum’s website.
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Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu
July 9 – 10, 2005—8:00 p.m.
Grand Performances
California Plaza
350 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
These free performances feature the Bay Area’s award winning Hula company, Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu, led by Patrick Makuakane. Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu blends traditional and contemporary forms of hula in a “talk-story” format that incorporates narration and dance to provide a rich cultural context.
Admission: Free
Fore more information visit Grand Performances’ website.
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North American Taiko Conference
July 10 – 17, 2005
Summer Taiko Institute
July 10 – 13, 2005
Japanese American Culture & Community Center
244 S. San Pedro Street, Suite 505
Los Angeles, CA
The Summer Taiko Institute program strives to help participants broaden their perspective of taiko by learning different styles, techniques, and approaches. The Summer Taiko Institute is open on a workshop-to-workshop basis so any interested individual can purchase each workshop separately and take workshops to fit their own individual needs. Each workshop has a maximum capacity of 20 people. The focus of the workshop will be an intensive based on a particular specialty of the workshop leader.
Pre-registration is required.
Taiko 10 Concert
July 15, 2005—7:30 p.m.
Japanese American Culture & Community Center Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA
“Taiko 10” is a free community concert where conference participants and other interested groups can perform.
Taiko Jam ‘05
July 16, 2005—8:00 p.m.
July 17, 2005—3:00 p.m.
The George & Sakaye Japan America Theatre
244 So. San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA
This year's Taiko Jam features four groups from various regions of North America and the Pacific. The groups include: Mu Daiko from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, Stanford Taiko from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, Taikoproject from Los Angeles, California and Zenshin Daiko from Maui, Hawaii.
Admission: $27 – 30
For more information about North American Taiko Conference events visit the Conference’s website.
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Viver Brasil Dance Company
July 11 – 15, 2005
10:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA
Viver Brasil Dance Company presents a performance for children featuring Afro-Brazilian dance, live percussion and vocals, and traditional costumes.
Admission: $3
For more information visit Viver Brasil Dance Company’s website.
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Traditional and Contemporary Native American Beadwork using Appliqué
July 13 – August 17, 2005 (every Wednesday)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sherman Indian High School
9010 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA
This course introduces participants to the methods and techniques of traditional and contemporary Native American beadwork done by various tribes and includes a slideshow presentation of traditional beadwork. Participants will construct a medallion approximately three inches in diameter of flat fabric solidly covered with beads, applying an appliqué technique using the backstitch.
Fee: $135
For more information or to register online visit UC Riverside Extension’s website.
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14th Annual San Jose International Mariachi and Folklórico Workshops and Festival
July 14 – 17, 2005
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
150 West San Carlos
San Jose, CA
The Mexican Heritage Plaza will host three days of educational workshops taught by the musicians of Mariachi Cobre. José Tena from Las Cruces, New Mexico will be the ballet folklórico instructional staff. Linda Ronstadt will perform with Mariachi Cobre at the Gala Concert on July 16 th at 8:00p.m. The events will conclude with a Mass and Festival on July 17 th in Guadalupe River Park.
For more information visit the Mexican Heritage Plaza’s website.
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Indian Music and Dance Festival
July 17, 2005
1:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Albert Park
B Street and Albert Park Lane
San Rafael, CA
Ali Akbar College will hold its 2nd Annual Free Outdoor Indian Music and Dance Festival with an opening lecture and demonstration by Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, dance performances by Odissi Vilas Dance Company, and a closing tabla solo performance by Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri.
Admission: Free
For more information visit the Ali Akbar College of Music’s website.
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Kularts Philippine Tribal Tour 2005
July 20 -
August 11, 2005
Application Deadline: May 16, 2005
Kularts has announced another Philippine Tribal Tour for this summer, with new areas and trival cultures to visit. The tour will feature a hands-on field study, custom-designed for participants to explore Mindanao’s ancient and contemporary arts and culture. The tour provides opportunities to interact with the community leaders, tribal master artists and spiritual guides of Blaan, Maranao, Manobo, Tedoray, Tiboli, Taga Kaulo and Maguindanaon peoples. Three travel options are available and include:
Option I: July 29 - August 4, 2005 Marawi-Lake Sebu-Sarangani
Option 2: August 5-11, 2005 Tawi-Tawi Only
Option 3: July 29-August 11,2005 Marawi-Lake Sebu-Sarangani-Tawi Tawi
The application deadline is May 16, 2005.
For more information or to register online visit the Kularts website or call (415) 239-0249.
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Panama Celebration
July 28, 2005
San Diego Museum of Man
1350 El Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
The Panama Celebration will honor the Panamanian community of San Diego with food, drink, music, and dance, featuring demonstrations and presentations by local arts groups. The event will complement two new exhibits on the cultures of Panama, The Art of Being Kuna: Layers of Meaning Among the Kuna of Panama and Peoples of Panama which open in late July.
Admission: $20
For more information visit the museum’s website.
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Workshop on Southern California Indian Basketry
July 30, 2005
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sherman Indian High School
9010 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA
This one-day workshop taught by Lorene Sisquoc introduces participants to the materials and techniques used in Southern California Indian basketry. Participants gain an appreciation for the art of basket weaving and have the opportunity to complete a basket.
Fee: $75.00 plus materials fee of $12 which is payable to instructor
For more information or to register online visit UC Riverside Extension’s website.
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Enduring Traditions
July 31, 2005—4:00 p.m.
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
This event features a Bharatanatyam performance by Lakshmi Iyengar, presented as part of the Alliance for California Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program. The performance also features folk dances by guest artists from India and Rangoli Dance Company.
For more information call (866) 881-8399 or visit Rangoli Foundation’s website.
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County & Regional Calendars
A calendar of Festivals and Celebrations in San Diego is available from the San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.
Let us know if you have special information that should be posted here.
To update information or submit an event for the calendar,
please email ACTA.
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