All Events
Art Exhibit
Dignidad Rebelde: A Conversation with the Artist/Opening Reception
MCC Lounge
Oakland-based artists and activists Jesus Barraza and Melanie Cervantes boldly partner their social and creative work, spreading knowledge on the artform of silkscreen printing and fostering an awareness of social justice issues worldwide. Signs of Solidarity showcases a selection of portraits and posters that they have created to reflect political and cultural struggles and visions. A screen printing demonstration by Barraza will take place at the opening reception. Co-sponsored by the Art, Design, & Architecture Museum – UC Santa Barbara; Chicano Studies Institute; and the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies.
An Evening of Gypsy Jazz The Black Market Trust with Nick Coventry
MCC Theater
Characterized by a fusion of new school pop and old world Gypsy jazz, the members of the Black Market Trust and Nick Coventry are sure to get the crowd going with their swinging rhythms yet tender musicality. The group creates music inspired by Roma guitarist Django Reinhardt, Eddie Van Halen, the Beatles and more, with not much more than two guitars, a bass, and violin. They have performed worldwide including the renowned Django festival in Samois-ser Seine, France. Tickets $5 UCSB students and children under 12/$15 general. Contact the A.S. Ticket Office at 805-893-2064 or buy on-line at www.mcc.ucsb.edu (extra fees apply). Limited seating. Co-sponsored by the Department of Music.
Race Matters Series
Beyond Race, Gender, and Class: Understanding the Roots of Privilege Robert Jensen
MCC Lounge
Using the concept of privilege in race, gender, and class, this discussion will raise questions about systems and structures of power that can allow us to go beyond polite “diversity talk” to discuss what would be needed to transform our society and promote justice and sustainability. Any serious effort toward those goals must confront the structures of power in the contemporary United States that produce such profound inequality. Robert Jensen is a professor in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin and author of Arguing for Our Lives: A User’s Guide to Constructive Dialogue (City Lights, 2013) and The Heart of Whiteness: Confronting Race, Racism and White Privilege (City Lights, 2005). Co-sponsored by the Department of History.
Fun at the MCC
English-Vinglish
MCC Theater
This Bollywood story centers around a woman who, after constantly being the butt of her family’s jokes, is determined to master the English language as well as teach the world the way to becoming a confident woman. Hilarious, touching, and sensitive, this film marks the come back of India’s biggest female star Sridevi Kapoor. Chai and samosas in the lounge following the screening. Gauri Shinde, 134 min., English and Hindi with subtitles, 2012, India. Co-sponsored by the Education Abroad Program – UC Santa Barbara and Indus – South Asian Student Association.
