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CALENDARMi Coche – My Culture: Livin’ the Lowrider LifestyleThrough 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. MarchThe 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.
Bay Area Flamenco Partnership Presents Juan del GastorSunday, March 16, 2008 – 7:00 pm The Bay Area Flamenco Partnership presents an evening with visiting artist from Spain, Juan del Gastor. Live flamenco music & dance, plus stories & video about Gypsy flamenco from Morón de la Frontera, part of the 2008 Centennial Tribute to Diego del Gastor (1908-1973). Admission: $25 advanced, $35 premium seating For more information visit the Bay Area Flamenco Partnership’s website.
World Festival of Sacred Music Presents L.A.’s Emerging VoicesSaturday, March 22, 2008 Four of L.A.'s creative youth ensembles come together in a rare performance of spiritual music and dance traditions from Hawaii (Halau Keali'i O Nalani); India (Shakti Dance Company); Mexico (Mariachi Tesoro de San Fernando); and USA (Crenshaw High School Elite Choir). Over 100 young musicians and dancers will be brought together in this 2008 World Festival of Sacred Music Program. Earlier in February these groups participated in an exciting daylong retreat on the UCLA campus. Their lively interaction and openhearted sharing brought neighborhoods, cultures, and art forms together. Admission: $20, $10 students & children For more information visit the World Festival of Sacred Music’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.
Lian Ensemble in ConcertFriday, March 28, 2008 – 8:00 pm Based in Los Angeles, the Lian Ensemble is a group of performers and composers. Their compositions fuse the mystical Persian musical heritage with the contemporary sensibilities of postmodern jazz. They create a synthesis of mystical world music composed of traditional and folk melodies and traditional Persian instruments such as the tar (lute), santur (zither), and tonbak (goblet drum).
Radio Bilingüe’s 26th Annual ¡Viva el Mariachi! Festival
Photo: Radio Bilingüe Sunday, March 30, 2008 – Noon to 5:00 pm Featuring Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Imperial de Mexico, Yolanda del Rio, Mercedes Castro, and Mariachi Los Arrieros. Admission: $6-$47 For more information visit Radio Bilingüe’s website or call (559) 455-5763.
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.
Lian Ensemble in ConcertSunday, April 6, 2008 Performance by the Lian Ensemble at the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Noor Film Festival. Based in Los Angeles, the Lian Ensemble is a group of performers and composers. Their compositions fuse the mystical Persian musical heritage with the contemporary sensibilities of postmodern jazz. They create a synthesis of mystical world music composed of traditional and folk melodies and traditional Persian instruments such as the tar (lute), santur (zither), and tonbak (goblet drum). For more information, visit the Noor Film Festival’s website.
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.
23rd Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair & ParadeSaturday, April 26, 2008 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm A one-day street festival, celebrating the rich diversity of the Linda Vista Community. The fair seeks to build community pride in the Linda Vista area and promote the celebration of diversity in San Diego. The fair helps bring cultural awareness and tolerance. Its numerous cultural exhibits, varied ethnic food offerings, and delightful artistic performances are eagerly anticipated by residents and visitors to San Diego. For more information visit the Bayside Community Center’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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