All Events
Straitjacket Sexualities Unbinding Asian American Manhoods in the Movies Celine Parreñas Shimizu
MCC Theater
Depictions of Asian American men as effeminate or asexual pervade popular movies. Hollywood has made clear that Asian American men lack the qualities inherent to the heroic heterosexual male. This restricting, circumscribed vision of masculinity, a straitjacketing according to author Celine Parreñas Shimizu, aggravates Asian American male sexual problems both on and off screen.
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.
