by Juliana Birnbaum Fox
Legendary singer (right) Joe Bataan, is hugged by popular ex boxer Mike Galo in SF
QUE VIVA LA LUCHA is a documentary that features a look at the sport of Lucha Libre or Mexican wrestling, specifically the extreme version in Tijuana. It explores how individuals are drawn to this grueling sport as either the wrestler or as a devoted fan, many of whom come from the poor working class neighborhoods. Gustavo Vazquez, fi lm/video maker originally from Tijuana and now living in San Francisco, is an assistant professor in the Film and Digital Media Department at UC Santa Cruz. QUE VIVA LA LUCHA screens at the Mill Valley Film Festival on Saturday, October 13 at 2:30 pm at the Rafael Film Center and Sunday, October 14 at 4:00 pm at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre.
“Immigrants and What They Bring With Them” Program
The Commonwealth Club presents a program including speakers on issues pertaining to immigrants, education and careers entitled “Immigrants and What They Bring With Them.” The event begins with a wine and cheese reception at 5:30, and the panel starts at 6:00 p.m on Monday, October 15. At the club offi ce, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco. Admission is free for members; $18 for non-members. To buy tickets call 415/597-6705 or register at www.commonwealthclub.org.
The Kool Katz Band shares stage with the “King of Latin Soul and R&B “
The Kool Katz Band celebrate their 10 Year Anniversary with Joe Bataan and La Ventana, performing Latin soul, rock and salsa at the Avalon Night Club in Santa Clara. The show on Friday, October 19 at 8:00 pm will be the third collaboration between the two bands, and they will go on to Los Angeles to keep rocking all weekend. Go to nightclubavalon.com for more info or call Art for tickets at 408-849-1180. Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Mental Health Association conference on compulsive hoarding Compulsive hoarding and cluttering refers to the acquisition of and failure to discard a large number of possessions, which appear to be useless or off limited value, in an attempt to decrease stress and anxiety.
This serious and prevalent problem can lead to eviction and homelessness. It is often a feature of several psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention defi cit disorder and major depression, and can be caused or aggravated by problems associated with increasing age or physical disabilities. The MHA-SF’s 10th annual Conference on Hoarding and Cluttering will be held on Thursday, October 18 from 9:00 to 4:00 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94109.
Registration is available online at www.mha-sf.org. A limited number of are available for individuals with limited income. If you have questions, contact registration@mha-sf.org or call our Information Line at 415-421-2926 ext. 301.
