All Events
Cup of Culture
Golden Venture
MCC THEATER
Three hundred undocumented Chinese immigrants sail into a 1993 tragedy that becomes a crucial turning point in US immigration history. The Golden Venture crash fed a media circus and became a symbol of a growing national concern over illegal immigration. Peter Cohn, 70 min., Chinese and English, 2006, USA. Co-sponsored by the Partnership in International Research and Education in Electron Chemistry and Catalysis at Interfaces (PIRE-ECCI).
Performance
An Evening of Andean Music with Quijeremá Al Son del Tunduki
MCC THEATER
Quijeremá is a dynamic force driven by sweeping bandola choruses with a firm foundation of acoustic bass and the deep reverberations of the Cajon, a Peruvian 'beat box.' Melodies are based in the percussion, interwoven with trumpet and the complex rhythm of Venezuelan maracas. Their current work, Al Son del Tunduki, is a musical journey to unearth the African Diaspora in the Americas. The San Francisco Chronicle calls them 'A potent mix of Latin American folk music and jazz.' Tickets $5 UCSB students/$15 general. Contact the A.S Ticket Office at 805-893-2064. Limited seating.
Cup of Culture
¡Viva México!
MCC THEATER
City of Los Angeles, USA. In the heart of the city, undocumented Mexican immigrants are hunted by the police and struggle to earn a living without losing their identity. On the other side of the border, in a journey from the mountains of southeastern Mexico to the northern border with the United States, Sub-commander Marcos and the people of Mexico trace the forgotten face of a country. A celebration of the struggle for land and dignity. Nicolas Défossé, 120 min., Spanish with English subtitles, 2010, Mexico.
MCC in I.V.
An Evening of Spoken Word with DJ Suelo
JAVANS’ (938 EMBARCADERO DEL NORTE, ISLA VISTA)
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.'
