Events By Quarter
DIVERSITY LECTURE
Xicana Indigenous Perspectives on Art Practice: Cuento, Codex y Cuerpo
MCC Theater
Artivists Cherríe Moraga (Professor of English at UCSB) and Celia Herrera Rodríguez (Professor of Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley), explore indigenous conceptualizations of art and literary expression from the point of view of Xicanas. The Indigenous codex is highlighted in their presentation, the medium par excellence through which word and image is artistically and beautifully rendered to communicate with the world around them and beyond.
DIVERSITY LECTURE
Xicana Indigenous Perspectives on Art Practice: Cuento, Codex y Cuerpo
MCC Theater
Artivists Cherríe Moraga (Professor of English at UCSB) and Celia Herrera Rodríguez (Professor of Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley), explore indigenous conceptualizations of art and literary expression from the point of view of Xicanas. The Indigenous codex is highlighted in their presentation, the medium par excellence through which word and image is artistically and beautifully rendered to communicate with the world around them and beyond.
Cup of Culture
Breathin’: The Eddie Zheng Story
MCC Theater
This is a documentary about a Chinese immigrant who became the youngest prisoner at San Quentin State Prison at the age of 18. While in prison, he was sent to solitary confinement for nearly a year. Despite being released from immigration custody in 2007, Eddy awaits a final court decision in deportation hearings. With the looming possibility of deportation, Eddy must negotiate what it means to “live freely”—attempting to rebuild a family, reconcile with his victims, and make a lasting change in society at large. Live Q&A with Director/Producer and Eddy to follow the screening. 58 min.
MCC in SB
Ten Fe: Sage, Stage and Artivist Bills with Felicia ‘Fe’ Montes
Santa Barbara Community Arts, 631 Garden St, Santa Barbara
A Xicana Indigena platica and performance journey with and by Felicia 'Fe' Montes from Red Diaper Baby to Holistic Artivist Brujx. From the page to the stage, academy to abuelita knowledge, her ways to hierbaes. A performance prayer braiding poetry, floetry, flor y canto and spiritual ARTivism. Join Felicia Montes, founding director of Mujeres de Maiz, for an evening of Spoken Word at 7:30 PM at El Centro, 629 Coronel Place, Santa Barbara. As parking is limited, carpool and public transportation is encouraged. Fe is hosting a creative writing workshop earlier in the day, details on back of calendar.
