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ONLINE - Tony’s Wheels
Author Mila Philipzig
Online
Special guest: Antonio “Tony” Flores a.k.a the real life Tony!
Inspired by a true story, Tony’s Wheels follows a boy who moves to Canada from the Philippines and becomes successful in wheelchair racing. He becomes so good he gets to join the National Canadian Team. While competing internationally, Tony meets para-athletes from his old country and notices that their equipment is old and heavy. Tony wins the race, but how does he treat his competitors? Authored by Mila Bongco-Philipzig.
Bio Mila is the author of bi-lingual children’s books celebrating stories of migration and travel, culture, heritage, and traditions. Born and raised in Manila, she currently lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with her husband, Jan. They have one son, Mats. Mila is an avid marathoner and a passionate advocate for human rights and inclusion and diversity.
Cup of Culture
ONLINE - Woman of Earth
Director & Cinematographer Isadora Carneiro
Online Film Screening
(1/7/21) - This event is now online.
Mayara grew up in Sao Paulo, the largest city in Brazil and Latin America. She was a teenager surrounded by millions of people, technology, and everything the modern world could offer. But she still felt empty. In search of Brazil's roots, she traveled to indigenous, quilombola (communities founded in 19th century by runaway slaves), and rural communities. She was searching for women who could answer her questions. She found them. She calls them, Women of Earth.
Isadora Carneiro is a filmmaker known for her 1,001 uses: she films, photographs, edits and produces. She directed the project’s first documentary miniseries. She also dedicates herself to her personal project of filming and photographing births.
Post film Q&A with the director and cinematographer
Meeting ID: 929 3910 6309
Passcode: 933071
MCC in I.V
Open Mic and An Evening of Self Expression
Lady Dane
The MCC hosts a quarterly open mic for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color especially to artistically express themselves using creative outlets including spoken word, poetry, and music. All are welcome to attend and participate! This quarters open mic will be hosted by Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi. Dubbed the Ancient Jazz Priestess of Mother Africa, Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi is a Black Nigerian, Cuban, Indigenous, American Performance Artist, Author, Educator, Speech Writer, a Helen Hayes Award winning Playwright (Klytmnestra: An Epic Slam Poem (Helen Hayes Award 2020), For Black Trans Girls…, Ghost/Writer, The Diaz Family Talent Show, Quest of The Reed Marsh Daughter, The Dance of Memories), Advocate, Dramaturg, a 2x Helen Hayes Award Nominated choreographer (2016, 2018) and co-editor/co-Director of the Black Trans Prayer Book.
MCC in I.V
Open Mic and An Evening of Self Expression
MC Tufawon
BIKO Garage, 6612 Sueno Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
The MCC hosts a quarterly open mic for all to artistically express themselves using any creative outlet including spoken word, poetry, music, and dance. All are welcome to attend and participate!
This quarter’s MC will be Tufawon (2 for 1)! Tufawon is a Dakota/Boricua hip hop artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota. His name is a representation of his mixed identity, and his music is an honest reflection of his life experiences and personal struggles, his hopes and dreams for the future, spirituality and connectedness to the land, love, and the realities of the world we live in. He has put his life on the line to protect water and our planet. His style is an embodiment of intricate lyricism with complex vocabulary balanced by a very clear, smooth, and concise delivery. With a socially aware approach, he touches on topics such as Indigenous resiliency, politics, health, defending Mother Earth, and fighting against oppressive systems. Another common vibe in his music is humor and lighthearted, fun and catchy songs that are intended to bring a level of happiness to the listener. The underlying message in his music is always connected to freedom.
