by the El Reportero’s staff
Navidad en Guatemala
A night of Latin Jazz: John Santos and his Sextet
An evening of original compositions and arrangements by five-time GRAMMY nominee John Santos and his Sextet in concert Dr. John Calloway – flute, percussion Melecio Magdaluyo – saxes, Saul Sierra – bass, Marco Díaz – piano, trumpet, David Flores – drumset, John Santos – percussion.
Friday, December 18th, 2009 8:00 (two sets) at La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94705 www.lapena.org (510) 849-2572, www.johnsantos.com.
Carmen Milagros Band at Mission Mission Latino Culinary Academy
Carmen Milagro Band will be playing at the Mission Latino Culinary Academy’s for New Year’s Eve, in a party that you will always remember.
Dancing all night with live band, live entertainment, and prizes, international buffet, free champagne toast at midnight, wine and vodka tasting You will enjoy International Buffet Dinner (8-9:30pm), Wine & Vodka tasting, DJ, valet parking & so much more! (100 percent deductible donation). For more info go to: http://www.partyatfloridastreetcafe.com.
Enter code”Carmen Milagros” and get your ticket for $35. On Dec. 31, 2009.
Christmas in Guatemala is a local event at La Peña
This event will be an evening of Guatemalan Christmas traditions. Known singer Ana Nitmar will perform, accompanied by Miguel Martínez and Gilberto’s group. Also, the Marimba of Ixim Tinamit and Mi bella Guatemala will bring you the Guatemalan folkloric culture live.
You will also enjoy the participation of the children of Escuela Le Conte of Berkeley, with the collaboration of Folkloricos Xelaju and Cat Pzin groups, and the choreography of Sandra Monzón and Rosendo Aguilar.
December 12, at 7:30 p.m., at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, California. Tickets $12, $15 at the door. For more info on tickets call 510-849-2568.
Event to raise money for El Salvador’s chidren
This event is to collect funds to buy Christmas presents for children from Izalco and Ciudad Delgado, El Salvador.
Enjoy: music, holiday, happiness, party, pupusas, drinks, pleasantries, togetherness, compassion, help, solidarity, children, adult adult, young children, old men with child’s spirit, all to amusing itself and helping to raise the spirits of happiness of our Salvadorian children.
This activity is aimed to follow up the worked started by the mayors Tomás Minero, of City Delgado and Roberto Alvarado, of Izalco, whose company we recently enjoyed during our latest tour around the Bay Area.
On Saturday, Dec. 12, from 3 to 8 p.m., at USA Carpet, 417 23rd St., Richmond, Calif. This event is involved in the organization of this event are: Comité de Izalqueños (510) 685-6726, USA CARPET propietarios Rafael y Ana Cartagena (510) 502-6448, Centro Latino Cuzcatlán (510) 234-1046, Fundación SHARE.
Carnival of the animals is a holiday party show and auction
Artwork created by Colette Crutcher and her students, available for sale to the highest bidder. Proceeds will benefit MCCLA. These sculptures were featured at the San Francisco Symphony’s Day of the Dead Concert.
The Paper Mache animals range in size from 6 Inches to 10 Ft. Bid prices range from $10 to $500 approximately.
To preview Elephant, Kangaroo, Lion, Rooster, Donkey, Swan, Dinosaur and an assortment of Fishes and Birds visit: www.missionculturalcenter.org with information about opening bids and information about gallery hours.
Reception, refreshments and music by GRUPO POTAJE.
The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission St., San Francisco CA 94110. For more info call 415-821-1155. On Dec. 17, 2009, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. At the MCCLA Main Gallery. Admission: Free!
Casting for actors auditions at Teatro Nahual are now open
Want to train as an actor or actress? Then this is your opportunity to make that dream come true. Call to set up an appointment for an audition at 650-669-2949 or send an email at: info@teatronahual.org.
