Music bands from all over the U.S. and Latin America will unite Oct.13 and 14 at the first annual Mission Latin Jazz Festival in San Francisco, to celebrate a wide array of eclectic music. Camilo Landau, AcciĂłn Latinaâs cultural programmer, discusses the cultural importance of Latin jazz to the Latino community. âLatin jazz is considered […]
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Community divided over new 24th St. Plaza redesign
Final plans for the facelift of the South-West BART station plaza at 24th and Mission streets were met with intense concerns from the Mission community.
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Community activism sees youth freed
Following intense community pressure, Elvira Zayas, a 19-year-old youth from the Mission, was released on Sept. 25 after being incarcerated for almost one month with a $1 million bail.
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SF Pier 70 Open Studios 2012
Master Artists Art Sale & Exhibit showcasing the works of Michael Rios, Ernie Rivera, Zack Slater, Nick Zalazar, Dogpaw Carrillo and others. Music by The Sosa Sisters and Special Guests Where: Pier 20, East of 3rd and 20th streets For more info: www.mvrios.com or www.artspan.org/openstudios
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Ayiti (Haiti): a Story of Love and Resistance
Afoutayi Productions and MCCLA present an original performance that explores the secret power of Haitian history through story and a spectacular display of Haitian traditional dance, music and percussion. âAyiti: a Story of Love and Resistanceâ features an all-star cast of Haitian traditional dancers including Fabienne Denis, âFofoâ Pierre, and introducing 8-year old Hassen Ortega […]
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Calling on the Spirits to Face the Future: DĂas de los Muertos 2012
The centuries old tradition of building altars to celebrate deceased ones fuses present-day artistsâ sentiments on the state of life and politics in the 2012 Day of the Dead Exhibition at SOMArts Gallery. Enjoy music, interactive performance and the unveiling of more than 30 altars and installations. Exhibition was programmed and Curated by RenĂ© and […]
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Benefit Gala to Celebrate MCCLAâs 35th Anniversary
The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts presents CorazĂłn del Barrio Awards of Excellence to honor outstanding individuals that have significantly contributed to the Latino Arts and Culture of the Bay Area. Awardees: Alejandro MurguĂa (Poetry/Literature); ZenĂłn Barron (Dance); Metzi Henriquez & JosĂ© Rivera (Fogo Na Roupa Dance Troupe Directors); Mission District Young Musicians Program […]
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Benefit Art Auction for the Third Childrenâs Poetry Festival in El Salvador
Where: Piñata Art Gallery, 4268 Mission St. (near Silver Ave.)
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ÂĄViva Dolores Huerta!
A Tapas and SangrĂa Tardeada Special Reception honoring Labor and Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the UFW and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Featuring music by Danza Azteca XII, Orgullo Mexicano Mariachi Femenil, and Blanca Sandoval Band âą Proceeds benefit the Dolores Huerta Foundation, whose mission is to create a network […]
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GalerĂa de la Raza Lunada Spoken Word Open Mic & Music
Featuring Sheila Maldonaldo (NYC) & Paul S. Flores (SF Def Poet) Where: 2857 24th St. Admission: $5 For more info: info@galeriadelaraza.org