Students and faculty members who rallied at City College of San Francisco’s Ocean campus on Nov. 15 against the consolidation of diversity studies programs, demonstrated that the college’s struggle is not only one of accreditation and funding, but is also playing out on the borders of civil rights.
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Spain faces second general strike in a year
Madrid (Spain)—Last November 14 was the second general strike this year convened in Spain against the government of Mariano Rajoy, leader of the right-wing Popular Party, which took power a year ago after eight years of socialist rule.
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Talent abounds in ‘Encuentro del Canto Popular’
According to the Mayan calendar, December 2012 marks the end of a cosmic cycle, signifying rebirth and renewal. With that in mind, on Dec. 8 Acción Latina will host its 31st Annual Encuentro del Canto Popular at Brava Theater showcasing a new generation of talent and celebrating the ancient food source—corn.
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“Instrument”
CounterPulse presents dancer Monique Jenkinson (aka Fauxnique) in a dance performance inspired by an exhibition of dancers’ costumes at the de Young Museum. “Instrument” contemplates the dancing body as container and preserver of culture. Where: CounterPulse, 1310 Mission St. (at 9th Street) Admission: $20 – $30 For more info: www.counterpulse.org
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World Social Forum Free Palestine Report-Back by Bay Area Delegates
The World Social Forum Free Palestine (an ongoing process of global mobilizing, strategizing, and planning of joint action) will culminate in Porto Alegre, Brazil with a four-day gathering of the international Palestine solidarity movement. The WSF Free Palestine gathering will be historic in its scope with delegations expected from 36 countries from all five continents […]
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A Christmas holiday performance by SF Bay Area youth mariachis
Enjoy traditional Mexican music with Mariachi Nueva Generacion, Mariachi Nueva Luz de San Marcos and Mariachi Cascabelitos. Special presentation by Zenon Barron’s Mexican Youth Folk Dance Class. / Disfrute de un concierto navideño de mariachis juveniles del Área de la Bahía de San Francisco. Mariachi Nueva Generación, Mariachi Nueva Luz de San Marcos, y Mariachi […]
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“Night Makes Dawn / La Noche Despierta al Amanecer” A play by Alma Herrera-Pazmiño and Martin Herrera-Pazmiño. Artistic direction by Edris Cooper-Anfowoshe, Pedro Gómez and Giuliana Blasi. Featuring original music, choreography, narratives and Loco Bloco’s Performance Ensemble and Youth Classes Where: Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St., (at Bryant Street) Admission: $10 – $20 For […]
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”The Other Barrio” Fundraiser
Hosted by Barrio Producers Lou Dematteis, Dante Betteo, and Production Designer Rene Yañez. Join the cast and crew of the Noir feature film “The Other Barrio” for an evening of fundraising, Noir costumes, film clips and the best of San Francisco’s edgy entertainment to raise funds for the production completion of the film. Where: Brava […]
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Direct from Veracruz, Mexico: Sones con Andrés Flores
One of the most respected master musicians from the Son Jarocho community, Andrés Flores visits the Bay Area to present both old and new compositions. Where: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley Admission: $12, $10 in advance For more info: (510) 849-2568
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La Posarela
The Community Music Center presents a bi-lingual Christmas celebration, featuring the musical traditions of “Las Posadas” and “Las Pastorelas.” Enjoy music, tamales, champurrado and a piñata for the kids. Produced by Círculo Cultural musical director Martha Rodriguez Zalazar and Lisa Quoresimo, with stage director/script writer Carlos Baron as “The Devil” Where: Mission High School, 3750 […]