All Events
Cup of Culture - Meet the Filmmaker Professor Kum-Kum Bhavnani
Nothing Like Chocolate
MCC Theater
Anarchist visionary Mott Green makes a deliciously radical difference with chocolate to challenge the industrial giants who often use cocoa harvested by exploited child labor. Change never tasted so good! Narrated by Susan Sarandon. Discussion with Kum Kum Bhavnani, professor of Sociology and filmmaker, following the screening. Kum-Kum Bhavnani, 67 min., English, 2012, USA.
http://NothingLikeChocolate.com
1st Thursday
The UCSB MultiCultural Center in Santa Barbara An Evening of Spoken Word
The Coffee Cat
The UCSB MultiCultural Center brings poetry to town! Join us for an evening of energizing DJ grooves, live music, and a captivating performance by internationally recognized spoken word poet Rudy Francisco. Co-host of the largest poetry venue in San Diego and featured at countless venues across the nation, Francisco has enlightened the minds of many with his words. He is the 2009 National Underground Poetry Slam Champion, the 2010 San Diego Grand Slam Champion, the 2010 San Francisco Grand Slam Champion, and the 2010 Individual World Poetry Slam Champion. Co-sponsored by The Coffee Cat; 1st Thursday, and the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission.
Children’s Event
Shadows of Bali
MCC Theater
Bali & Beyond performs the Wayang Kulit shadow play of Bali with a dance of the Tree of Life and parade of characters. Then learn about gamelan music and what goes on behind the scenes when the screen is removed and the shadow artist let’s you in! A short shadow play follows, featuring singing, storytelling, and action. Great family outing for all ages!
Co-sponsored by the Isla Vista/UCSB Liaison and the UCSB Early Childhood Care & Education Services.
An Evening of Brazilian Music with Forró Brazuca
MCC Theater
Often dubbed “music for maids and taxi drivers,” forró combines romantic and humorous lyricism with the energy of a dancehall party. Under the leadership of accordionist Francelino Alves, this San Francisco-based quartet of Brazilians packs dance floors with their forró, xote, and rastapé grooves. Tickets $5 UCSB students and children under 12/$15 general. Contact the A.S Ticket Office at 805-893-2064. Limited seating.
