The American Library Association has recognized the achievements of Luis Herrera, for his great work with children and their integration into reading programs in libraries of San Francisco.
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The fight to save City College continues
City College of San Francisco (CCSF) student activists stormed the main campusā administration building on March 13 and staged an overnight sit-in, protesting against the schoolās special trustee and the current student-payment plan.
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Carnaval Mural to be restored
The massive mural that embodies the spirit of Carnaval and hovers over a brake-lining business at the corner of 24th and Van Ness streets will be restored this spring. The mural titled āCarnaval Muralā stretches nearly the entire length of an apartment building and, despite fading over the years due to sun and rain, depicts […]
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āCesar Chavezā: film review and interview with Diego Luna
“I am honored to use Cesar Chavez as an example to talk to new generations who may not know the story.” -Diego Luna
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Immigration 101: Changes in immigration law help bi-national couples stay together
In March 2013, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented I-601A, the modification of a law called provisional waiver of unlawful presence.
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Work More! #6
Dance, drag and contemporary art collide in the gallery! The exhibition is the third Spring 2014 Commons Curatorial Residency exhibition at SOMArts, organized by residency recipient and Work MORE! creator and artistic director Mica Sigourney (VivvyAnne ForeverMORE!). By pairing San Francisco drag performers with non-drag fine artists for an exhibition of collaborative installations and performances, […]
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The News: Fresh, Queer Performance with Air-Space Residents
The News is the new place to see fresh, queer performance by Bay Area artists. On the first Tuesday of each month the News will spotlight performance pieces, experiments, and works in progress by pre-selected solo artists, groups, or troupes. An informal session for artist-led critical feedback follows the performances. This April AIRSpaceās new director […]
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Transforming Pain to PowerāPerformance & Book Signing
Based on his newly released book, Transforming Pain to Power, is a one-man tour de force in which this unforgettable performer, a child of incarcerated parents, documents his journey from a household filled with addiction and incarceration to discovering his purpose and developing a career as an internationally-renowned singer, actor, and writer. Where: Brava Theater, […]
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Guitarra de Paloa Film and Live All-Star Concert
Direct from Spain Bay Area Flamenco is honored to present GUITARRA DE PALO, an evening featuring both the Bay Area Premiere of Andrea Zapata Girau’s hour-long music documentary, “Guitarra de Palo” and a 90-minute live performance by the main musicians from the film. An all-star lineup with some of the most well-known and charismatic artists […]
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Fantastic Negrito
Fantastic Negrito turns to the original roots of all American music: the blues. Fantastic Negrito went from representing the only black Muslim household in the New England suburbs to relocating into one of the most infamous and vibrant black communities in the nation (Oakland). Fantastic Negrito went from a million-dollar Interscope deal to a near-fatal […]