Events By Quarter
Ancient Transformations: An Evening with Charya Burt Cambodian Dance
MCC THEATER
Charya Burt developed classical and folk dances, innovative works that push the boundaries of the traditional Cambodian form, both musically and thematically. These dances reflect her concerns and passions. Charya Burt Cambodian Dance was established in 1993 after Burt immigrated to Northern California from her native country of Cambodia. She is a traditional artist and a former dance faculty member at the Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh.
Tickets: $5 UCSB Students and Children Under 12 / $15 General. Buy tickets here.
DIVERSITY LECTURE
An Evening with Tavis Smiley
CORWIN PAVILION
“Smiley is one of the most important political voices of his generation.” – The Philadelphia Inquirer
From his conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, broadcaster, author, advocate and philanthropist Tavis Smiley continues to be a voice for change. On PBS, he hosts his show Tavis Smiley and on Public Radio International, The Tavis Smiley Show. He has authored 18 books including Covenant with Black America that reached #1 on The New York Times bestseller list. Smiley is also the creative force behind America I AM: The African American Imprint—a traveling museum exhibition celebrating the impact of African American contributions to the world. In 2007, Smiley moderated two live presidential candidate forums, and in 2009, TIME magazine named him to their list of “The World’s 100 Most Influential People.”
Tickets: $5 UCSB Students and Children Under 12 / $10 General. Buy tickets here.
Watch: Hannity VS Tavis Smiley
Cup of Culture
Valentino’s Ghost
MCC THEATER
Hailed by the Village Voice as “both sobering and illuminating,” Michael Singh’s documentary exposes the ways America's foreign policy agenda in the Middle East drives the U.S. media's portrayals of Arabs and Muslims. This film exposes truths behind taboo subjects often avoided or treated as sound bites and challenges the media barrage of misinformation about our complex and vital relationship with the Middle East. Sherene Seikaly, Assistant Professor of History, will lead a post-film discussion. (93 min, English, 2012)
Cup of Culture
The Search for General Tso
MCC THEATER
Who was General Tso and why are we eating his chicken? This mouthwatering film travels the globe to unravel a captivating culinary mystery: the origins and ubiquity of Chinese-American food – in particular, an iconic sweet and spicy chicken dish. Told with the verve of a good detective story, Ian Cheney’s entertaining 2014 documentary is as much about the immigrant experience as it is about food. (71 min, English, 2014)
