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CALENDARMi Coche – My Culture: Livin’ the Lowrider LifestyleFebruary 28, 2008 – June 30, 2008 This unique visual arts exhibition explores the art, design, and Chicano subculture of automobiles, beginning with the San Jose lowrider explosion of the 1970's and continuing through today's custom car industry and certified lifestyle. Admission: Free For more information visit the Mexican Heritage Plaza’s website.
Kumeyaay : Indigenous People of Southern California
Ongoing When Father Junipero Serra entered the San Diego area in 1769, he encountered a thriving population, peaceful and hospitable. After conscripting native people to build Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the Spanish called them Diegueños after the mission, but the people had their own name: Kumeyaay. Traditional Kumeyaay lifeways are presented in displays detailing food supplies, dress and adornment, games, and ceremonies. The Kumeyaay arts of pottery and basketry are highlighted, and the exhibit has been expanded with a new display of a traditional Kumeyaay house. Admission: $8 Museum Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily For more information visit the Museum of Man’s website. FebruaryLunar New Year Celebration 2008: Year of the RatSaturday, February 9, 2008 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm To help usher in the year 4706, Year of the Rat, the Oakland Asian Cultural Center will hold its annual new year festival. Elements of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean cultures are featured in the day-long celebration. Activities include performances, hands on art activities for families, and accompanying exhibits. Admission: Free For more information contact the Oakland Asian Cultural Center at (510) 637-0455 or via email.
Tardeada – An Afternoon of Folklore in February
Photo: Mexican Heritage Plaza Sunday, February 10, 2008 – 2:00 pm Los Lupeños presents a traditional Sunday Tardeada of music and dance. A great way to brighten up winter doldrums: spend a warm afternoon immersed in Mexican culture! Admission: $5 For more information visit the Mexican Heritage Plaza’s website.
San Francisco Tam FestSaturday, February 16, 2008 TRoma and many California ensembles will be playing at the Croatian American Cultural Center’s ninth annual San Francisco Tamburitza Festival. For more information visit the Croatian American Cultural Center’s website or call (510) 649-0941.
Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year ParadeSaturday, February 23, 2008 – 5:30 pm Started in the 1860’s by the Chinese in San Francisco as a means to educate the community about their culture, the Chinese New Year Parade has grown to be one of the largest celebrations of Asian culture outside of Asia. Parade highlights include elaborate decorated floats, costumed elementary school groups, stilt walkers, and the 201-foot-long Golden Dragon “Gum Long.” The Parade is one of the few remaining night illuminated parades in the country. Admission: Free, $30 for bleacher seats For more information, including the parade route, visit Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade’s website.
An Evening of Kathak DanceSaturday, February 23, 2008 – 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm A performance and demonstration of Kathak, one of India’s classical dances, featuring members of the Chitresh Das Dance Company. Admission: $15 For more information visit Chitresh Das Dance Company’s website.
Chinese New Year Community Street FairSaturday, February 23, 2008 – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. Enjoy dance and music from throughout Asia and experience ancient and modern Chinese arts such as calligraphy, kite making, and acrobatics. Admission: Free For more information visit Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade’s website.
Spring Festival CelebrationSaturday, February 23, 2008 – 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Exhibitions, crafts, demonstrations, performances, martial arts, folk and classical dances, and much more at this New Year celebration for the whole family. For more information visit the Chinese Culture Center’s website. MarchOne Night in BrazilSaturday, March 1, 2008 – 8:00 pm to 12:00 am Enjoy a Rio de Janeiro Carnaval experience. Including demonstrations and performances of maculele, capoeira, samba, pagoda, batucada, and gafieria. For more information visit Brazil Culture & Arts’ website.
The San Francisco Guzheng Music Society Youth EnsembleSaturday, March 8, 2008 –12:00 pm to 3:00 pm The San Francisco Guzheng Music Society Youth Ensemble is invited by the Harbor Bay Intercultural Committee to perform at their 10th Lunar New Year Festival. The gala events will include local Lincoln Middle School music band, USA Kung Fu Studio, Japanese dance, Chinese musical instrument orchestra, Chinese dance, martial arts, lion dance, and many more. The San Francisco Guzheng Music Society Youth Ensemble includes six guzheng musicians ages 11 to 16. Current Apprenticeship Program participant Regnia Ngo is a member of the San Francisco Guzheng Music Society Youth Ensemble. For more information visit the San Francisco Guzheng Music Society’s website.
Collage des Cultures Africaines
Photo: Diamano Coura West African Dance Company March 13-16, 2008 Seven days of workshops and a culminating performance with some of the renowned companies in African and African-derived dance and music. Twenty dance and drum workshops, and a pre-performance discussion with academics, free school performance/craft sessions, and a high school workshop. This project has been made possible in part by a grant from the Alliance’s Living Cultures Grants Program, in partnership with the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the James Irvine Foundation. For more information visit Diamano Coura West African Dance Company’s website.
23rd Annual Jewish Music Festival
Photo: Jewish Music Festival March 22-30, 2008 The mission of the Jewish Music Festival is to present music that celebrates the Jewish experience and explores what it means to be Jewish in a multicultural world. The Festival produces creative and entertaining programs, challenges stereotypes, and fosters engagement with the broader community. This year’s festivals includes performances by Aaron Alexander, Alex Aron, Avi Avital, Art Bailey, Ginger Kroft Barnestson, Melinda Blake, Stuart Brotman, Ron Caswell, Charlotte Cohn, Jewlia Eisenberg, Kalia Felxer, Jose Gallardo, Daniel Gildar, Alla Gladysheva, Golem, Glenn Hartman, Gari Hegedus, Robert Howard, Steven Hrycelak, Jessiva Ivry, Heather Lauren Kelin, Michael Krasny, Frank London, Leslie Ludena, Benzion Miller, Jonathan Russell, Mariana Sadowska, Brandon Seabrook, Boris Sichon, Lorin Sklamberg, Teslim, Natalia Vershilova, David Wall, Randall Weiss, and Chen Zimbalista. This project has been made possible in part by a grant from the Alliance’s Living Cultures Grants Program, in partnership with the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the James Irvine Foundation. For more information, including a complete performance schedule, visit the Jewish Music Festival’s website. AprilInternational Roma Day CelebrationFriday, April 4, 2008 Live music and dancing with Rumen Sali Shopov, Chris Bajmakovich, Sal Mamudoski and Edessa. Also includes documentary film showing and dance workshop with Sani Rifati. For more information visit Voice of Roma’s website.
8th Biennial Language is Life ConferenceApril 4-6, 2008 Join the Advocates of Indigenous California Language Survival for the Language is Life Conference and learn the latest in best practices for revitalizing indigenous languages through guest speakers and workshops. If you plan to stay at the Headlands, you must register by March 1, 2008. Advocates of Indigenous California Language Survival is able to offer a limited number of scholarships to cover registration and lodging. If you are applying for a scholarship, send in your application by February 15, 2008. For more information visit the Advocates of Indigenous California Language Survival’s website or contact Marina Drummer at (707) 486-6806.
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli
Photo: Mexican Heritage Plaza Thursday, April 24, 2008 The Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli is a group composed of young people who love the traditions of their people expressed through music, songs, and dances characteristic of different ethnic groups. They create their interpretations through technical formation, bibliographical study, and ritual observation. In this special performance, Quetzalli will be joined by Mexican Heritage Plaza’s own folklórico dance troupe, Los Lupeños de San José. Admission:$15 adults, $10 students, seniors, and children For more information visit the Mexican Heritage Plaza’s website.
County & Regional CalendarsA calendar of Festivals and Celebrations in San Diego is available from the San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.
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