All Events
The Story of Salsa
MCC THEATER
An all-star panel discussion on the origin, cultural meaning, and current global boom of salsa music, hosted by UCSB professor of sociology William I. Robinson and featuring: in person, salsa legend Angel Lebron, the New York-based Puerto Rican salsa superstar; UCI social sciences professor and former Smithsonian Institute curator of Latin Jazz Raul Fernandez; and ethnomusicologist and curator of the Smithsonian traveling exhibit American Sabor: Latinos in US Popular Music, Marisol Berrios Miranda Co-sponsored by UCSB Sociology Department
Film
Opening Night of OUTRAGEOUS, Santa Barbara’s LGBTQ Film Festival
MCC THEATER
Screening of film Drunktown's Finest. Through a trio of interwoven narratives, including a transgender beauty queen, a reluctant father-to-be and an adopted college student struggle to balance traditional culture with the assimilationist ideals of contemporary America., The trio work out their destinies with stubborn grace and authenticity.
And for the complete festival schedule visit: www.outrageousfilmfestival.org
Directed by Sydney Freeland / 2013, USA, 93 min. English and Navajo with English subtitles.
Co-sponsored by Sponsored by the UCSB Multicultural Center. Preceded by trailers of movies from the 23rd Outrageous Film Festival.
Directed by Sydney Freeland / 2013, USA, 93 min. English and Navajo with English subtitles. Co-sponsored by Sponsored by the UCSB Multicultural Center. Preceded by trailers of movies from the 23rd Outrageous Film Festival.
The Story of Salsa 2
THE HUB
Legendary salsa musician and his amazing 12-piece band will bring to life the sounds of the Caribbean and New York City's Latino barrios in this unforgettable evening of Latin song and dance. Lebron has played with some of the greatest names in Afro-Caribbean music, among them mambo king Machito, Johnny and Tito Rodriguez, Eddie Palmiere, Willy Colon, and La India. The dance and concert will feature performances by two of Southern California’s most popular dance troupes, Diana Tere and Sensual Emotion, and Oswaldo y Sabor Latino. Free salsa lessons prior to live band by Santa Barbara’s own Hector Sanchez. Tickets $5 UCSB Students/$10 general. Contact the A.S. Ticket Office at 805-893-2064 or buy online at www.mcc.ucsb.edu (extra fees apply).
Cup of Culture
Documented
MCC THEATER
In 2011, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas outed himself as an undocumented immigrant in an essay published in the New York Times Magazine. Documented chronicles his journey to America from the Philippines as a child; his journey through America as an immigration reform activist; and his journey inward as he re-connects with his mother, whom he hasn't seen in person in over 20 years. Jose Antonio Vargas, Ann Raffaela Lupo, 89 min., English, Tagalog, and Spanish, 2013, USA, Philippines. Co-sponsored by UCSB Undocumented Student Services
