All Events
Art as Activism, Political Prisoners, and Puerto Rican Independence: A Conversation with Carlos Alberto Torres
MCC LOUNGE
Puerto Rican independentista Carlos Alberto Torres, a political prisoner for 30 years, speaks on life in prison, the colonial status of Puerto Rican, human rights, and ongoing political prisoner campaigns. His stirring ceramics and paintings were featured in an art exhibit at Santa Barbara’s La Casa de la Raza in 2008. Co-sponsored by the Asian American Studies Department.
Cup of Culture - Meet the Filmmaker
THIRD WARD, TX
MCC THEATER
THIRD WARD TX is the story of Project Row Houses, a successful public art program by local artists in inner-city Houston. By boarding up abandoned houses and creating a 'drive-by' exhibit to providing free refurbished houses for single mothers in college and an after-school program for local kids, these artists have helped to revive their section of Third Ward, a historically African-American neighborhood.Discussion with the director following the screening. Andrew Garrison, 57 min., English, 2007, USA. Co-sponsored by the African diasporic Cultural Resource Center- Educational Opportunity Program and the University Art Museum.
An Evening of Spoken Word
GIOVANNI’S IN IV
Calling all conscious poets to the stage! The MCC is creating an open mic for anyone to artistically express themselves while educating others on current issues affecting students of color, women, differently abled people, queers, and allies. Come, enjoy, and share talents in this safe space for a night of 'edutainment.'
An Evening of Music from the Wassoulou Region of Mali, West Africa with Mamadou and Vanessa Sidibe
MCC THEATER
Winners of several prestigious music awards, Mamadou and Vanessa perform soulful, uplifting rhythms from the historic Wassoulou Region of Mali, believed to be the birthplace of the American Blues. Mamadou Sidibe, master of the traditional kamale ngoni (12 stringed hunters harp), and Vanessa are joined with virtuoso balafon player Balla Kouyate and master of the djembe, Karamba Diabate. Tickets $5 UCSB students/$15 general. Get 20% off of general admission if you purchase your ticket by Monday, October 10th or with purchase of the whole concert season. Contact the A.S Ticket Office at 805-893-2064 from Monday to Thursday 10 am – 5 pm and Friday, 10 am – 4 pm. No extra charge for telephone orders. Limited seating.
