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Up from the Cradle of Jazz: New Orleans Post-Katrina • Jason Berry
MCC THEATER
Jason Berry, distinguished author, cultural historian, and documentarian will share a video of jazz funerals in New Orleans and discuss the state of music and politics since Hurricane Katrina. He will sign copies of the book Up from the Cradle of Jazz after his presentation.
Cup of Culture
American Indian Heritage Month Alcatraz is Not an Island
MCC THEATER
In November 1969, a small group of Native American students and urban Indians began the occupation of Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay Area. Eventually joined by thousands of Native Americans, they reclaimed “Indian land” for the first time since the 1880s, forever changing the way Native Americans viewed themselves, their culture, and their sovereign rights. Discussion following the screening. James M. Fortier, 69 min., English, USA.
Cup of Culture
OUTRAGEOUS! OPENING NIGHT SB Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Film Festival
MCC THEATER
The MCC is excited to present the first screening of the 18th Annual Santa Barbara Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Film Festival. The film shorts presented on this night will feature the latest and greatest in film by and for queer communities throughout the United States. A free reception to meet and greet will follow the show.
An Evening of Chinese Music with Melody of China
MCC THEATER
Formed by a group of enthusiastic professional musicians from some of the most prestigious music conservatories in China, Melody of China is the premiere Chinese music ensemble in the San Francisco Bay Area. . Multi-instrumentalist Hong Wang, Linhong Li on pipa (Chinese lute), and Haiyue Zhang on ruan (moon guitar) and liuqin (Chinese mandolin) will play an array of classical, folk, and contemporary music. Tickets $5 students / $15 general. Contact the A.S. Ticket Office at 805-893-2064.
