Six Lines of Flight, a new exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, probingly examines many of the underlying conflicts of modern life from the perspective of modern artist collectives based in six cities around the world. Subtitled âShifting Geographies in Contemporary Art,â the new show is based on the premise that âcontemporary […]
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Recordando a Velia GarcĂa
La Dra. Velia GarcĂa, ex presidenta del Departamento de Estudios Latinos de la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco (SFSU), muriĂł recientemente, despuĂ©s de luchar contra el cĂĄncer durante años.
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In memory of Velia Garcia
Dr. Velia Garcia, the former chair of Latina/Latino Studies at San Francisco State University, died recently after battling cancer for years. Garcia was central to the development of both the Department of Raza Studies (Latina/Latino Studies) and the College of Ethnic Studies. She was the first woman to be hired in a tenure-track position in […]
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Mission Graduates Food for Thought
Twenty different restaurants are fundraising in support of sending Mission Youth to College. The event will be hosted at various Mission District restaurants by dedicated volunteers and generous diners. Each participating restaurant donates 25 percent of gross sales generated on Nov. 14. All proceeds support Mission Graduates educational programs For more info: (415) 864-5205 or […]
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Fieles Difuntos del Cine Mexicano / Faithful Dead of Mexican CINEMA
Cinema Errante presenta âMacarioâ, por Roberto GavaldĂłn, Mex., 1959, 91 min. Sinopsis: Macario no gana suficiente para comer un pavo, el solo. Su esposa roba uno y Macario se lo lleva al bosque, donde se encuentra con Dios, el Diablo y la Muerte, quienes le otorgan el poder de la curaciĂłn. âą 9pm âą âMisterios […]
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âDeath on the Installment Planâ / âLa Muerte en Plan de Pagosâ
The Day of the Dead is a rich and vibrant celebration within the Latino community and Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts has a long history of calling upon the dead in November. Artists in all mediums will be featured in this yearâs exhibition in a juried contest of Traditional and Contemporary Altars: $500 in […]
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Noche de los Muertos Fundraiser for Women Against Rape
Silent Art Auction and DĂa de los Muertos Altar. Live music by Oaklandâs Carne Cruda and Latin dance grooves by DJ Crimson. Mexican food by Tina Tamale, Fist of Flour Pizza, Boffo Cart, Oakland Jerk and Big Wheel Cookie Co. Where: Linden St. Brewery, 95 Linden St., Oakland (near West Oakland BART Station) Admission: Free, […]
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âLa Ofrenda: Days of the Dead,â a film by Lourdes Portillo, and a panel discussion moderated by Carlos Baron
Where: Alley Cat Books, 3036 24th St. For more info: www.dogeared/alleycat (415) 864-1761
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Puerto Alegre 5th Annual Day of the Dead Event
Curated by Calixto Robles. Featuring: Ernesto Olmos, Gustavo Mora, Juan Fuentes, Alexandra Blum, Paulina Suarez, Gato, Fernando MartĂ, and many more Where: Puerto alegre, 546-Valencia St. For more info: (415) 255-8201
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Neighborhoods of Mexico City
More than 90 Bay Area artists from diverse cultural backgrounds have created traditional altars and multi-dimensional contemporary art installations. âNeighborhoods of Mexico City,â focuses on traditions of building altars to welcome and celebrate deceased loved ones, with artistsâ sentiments on life and politics, and an eclectic program of Latin American chamber music âą Closing reception […]