compiled by Mark Carney
Miembros del elenco de Los Monólogos de la Vagina.
Teatro Nahual, a theatrical troupe formed in 2003, presents ten plays a year, in Spanish, throughout the Bay Area. Besides performing plays in Spanish, Teatro Nahual also teaches acting classes in Spanish to aspiring actors of all ages. This month they will be performing two plays: The Vagina Monologues, a controversial play in which four actresses convey the sufferings of women who have been abused, and also Chismes de Machos, a play in which five actors talk about their experiences with women.
On Saturday, Nov. 13, they will perform at the National Hispanic University in San Jose, while on Saturday, Nov. 20, they will be at the Mission Cultural Center in San Francisco. Galeria de La Raza benefit performance Don’t miss the Galeria de La Raza’s Benefit Performance and Awards Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3:30 pm. It will be an entertaining afternoon, consisting of an awards ceremony, a silent auction, music by DJ Guardado, and the San Francisco premier of Strange Democracy, a spoken word piece performed by Guillermo Gomez-Peña.
Afterwards, there will be a VIP afterparty, catered by Radio Africa & Kitchen, and music by J.Boogie and Rene Flores. In short, an afternoon of food, drinks, music and theater, in the Brava Theatre Center, located at 2857 24th St., in San Francisco.
Theatre Flamenco to perform Una Nota Flamenca
Aida Cuevas
Theatre Flamenco, which happens to be San Francisco’s second oldest professional dance company, will be performing Una Nota Flamenca this weekend. Led by Artistic Director Carola Zertruche, the company will be joined by several notable guest artists from Spain, such as Manuel Gutiérrez, Juan Siddi and Cristina Hall.
”This production”, according to Zertuche, “is an expression of flamenco dance that embodies the emotion ignited from a single musical note—una nota flamenca— that will captivate the senses. It combines extraordinary footwork and invigorating music into a deeply moving theatrical experience.” The performances will take place at Fort Mason’s Cowell Theater, in San Francisco, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Free internet training provided
If you are unsure how to take advantage of what the internet offers, you could benefit by the free, weekly classes provided by the Unity Council. Internet searching and the uses of email and social media will be covered. If you’re interested, call Marie-Louise Clark, at (415) 608-2209.
Mortgage modification conference
In the midst of a housing crisis, many homeowners are in need of counseling as to how they can modify their mortgage. The Making Home Affordable Program, or HAMP, can help some homeowners to reduce their mortgage payments and remain in their homes. But, because of the legal complexities, many homeowners are baffled and bewildered, unable to understand the laws and guidelines that affect them.
If this describes you, perhaps you should attend the Northern California Urban Development’s seminar on Nov. 30, at the East Palo Alto City Hall. For more info call Zuzuki Velásquez at (650) 328-1890 ext. 103.
