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Art Exhibit
Aaron Carey Presents The Art Seen: An Exhibit by Phatty B.
MCC Lounge
Aaron Carey (Phatty B.) is a UCSB alum (2000), published author, artist, and illustrator inspired by music, people and the faces they make. A former dance and fitness instructor, Aaron was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2001, thereby putting his boogie on pause. He translates his dance to brush strokes on canvas making his love for music and movement even more evident. Aaron primarily focuses on private commissions and custom graphic design. His paintings have been exhibited in art galleries, jazz festivals, and restaurants from Oakland to Los Angeles with collectors as far as London. Co-sponsored by the Black Student Union.
Cup of Culture
Lost in the Crowd
MCC THEATER
Shot over eight years, this ground breaking documentary follows a group of homeless LGBT teens living in New York City. The film reveals the many trials in their fight to survive in a world that is hostile to their very existence, but also the dreams and desires that keep them going. Susi Graf, 72 min., English, 2010, USA. Co-sponsored by the Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity.
An Evening of Irish Poetry with Ethna McKiernan
MCC Lounge
In honor of National Poetry Month, award-winning Irish-American poet Ethna McKiernan will not only share her poetry, but will focus on “the largest leap of imagination there is in poetry, writing from the perspective of the 'other'.” Author of three collections of poetry, her most recent work, Sky Thick With Fireflies (Salmon Poetry, 2011), was nominated for the Minnesota Book Award. She currently works as a housing advocate in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the long-term homeless. Co-sponsored by the College of Creative Studies and the Department of English.
Cup of Culture
United States of Africa: Beyond Hip-Hop
MCC Theater
An insightful look at the power of music and the need for political engagement, this film follows African hip-hop pioneer Didier Awadi as he creates an album on revolutionary black leaders. His travels throughout Africa spark deeper reflection on the power of music and the potential for real political transformation. Yanick Létourneau, 86 min., French and English, 2012, Canada. Co-sponsored by the Art, Design, & Architecture Museum – UC Santa Barbara and the Education Abroad Program – UC Santa Barbara.
