Live music, interactive arts, artistsā crafts booths, participatory mural painting ⢠No-host Bar ⢠Masked a āgodās eye,ā create origami paper flowers, and join in fun activities Where: Precita Eyes Muralists, 2982 24th St. Admission: $7 For more info: ariana@precitaeys.orgĀ (415) 285-2287
Direct from Veracruz, MexicoāSones con AndrĆ©s Flores
One of the most respected master musicians from the son jarocho community, AndrƩs Flores visits the Bay Area to present old and new compositions Where: La PeƱa Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley Admission: $10 adv. / $12 door For more info: (510) 849-2568
AIM-WEST Memorial for Russell Means
Our friends and the local Bay Area community are invited to join with AIM and AIM-WEST on this special occasion honoring the life, and passing of Russell Means ⢠Inter-Tribal Friendship House 523 International Boulevard, Oakland ⢠Thank you, All My Relations! Antonio Gonzales, AIM-WEST Director For more info: www.aimwest.info (415) 577-1492
End of Semester Show performances by the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts classes
Featuring Afro-Peruvian Dance/Cajón; Argentine tango, beatshop; Brazilian carnaval dance and percussion, Brazilian samba, flamenco-zambra, MCCLA Youth Latin Ensemble, Pre-ballet and OMB Salsa Merengue Popular, samba jam Brazilian percussion, Tae Kwan Do, Zumba & zubatomic, Amelia Romano (harp) and Amelia Mellinger (percussion), life drawing class, printmaking, etc. Where: Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission […]
On Lok Open House
Refreshments, professional networking and a special program by On Lok Activity Specialist Nicholas Sager: āForget Memory! Try Creativity! Adventures with the Timeslips Method; Creative Storytelling for Participants with Memory Loss Where: On Lok Lifeways Seniors Center, 225 30th St., 2nd Floor For more info: dfriasvidal@onlok.org (415) 999-0671
āMundo Maya 12:12:12ā Celebration of the Mayan Culture and Calendar
This celebration is the culmination of a 15-month workshop series that will feature works by local Latino/Mayan youth and lead artist Roberto Y. Hernandez. Hernandez uses his knowledge of Mayan art and culture as a vehicle for social change, instilling in youth an appreciation for their cultural heritage while drawing awareness to issues regarding the […]
Briefs 12/6/2012: Mexico, Ecuador
MEXICO: MEXICO HAS ORDERED THE RELEASE OF TWO INDIGENOUS ACTIVISTS The Supreme Court of Mexico, on Nov. 28, ordered the release of Jose Ramon Aniceto Gomez, 65, and Pascual Agustin Cruz, 49, considered by human rights organizations to be the only two prisoners of (environmental) conscience in the country. The two indigenous menāactivists for […]
Beauty products might have harmful effects
Unregulated and in demand, the cosmetic industry is thriving on consumerās blind efforts to satisfy societal demands for beautyāeven at the expense of the health of millions of Americans.
Artist is recognized for his work in the community
Guests frequenting festivals, concerts, museums or parades in San Francisco have most likely admired artist Ernest Riveraās work, however a Google search proves him to be a talented, yet elusive artist in the community.

