por el equipo de El Reportero
SF Carnaval King Roberto and Queen Ashlee were crowned at the Carnaval King and Queen competition on April 22. for more info on the May 26-27, visit: www.sfcarnaval.org. (PHOTO BY DAVE GOLDEN)
Stanford Alumni in partnership with Computers for Everyone present the Second Annual “Reading Rainbow in the Park”.
There will be reading activities, games, contests and entertainment throughout the day hosted by volunteers and community organizations as well as a mobile library to register attendees for free library cards. Free books will be given to all youth attending. Free prizes will be raffled off throughout the day including toys, gift certificates, mp3 players, and a desktop computer!
This year’s event will also feature a rhyme forming and spelling competition called “Bar Up and Spell It Out” hosted by local East Palo Alto student body leaders and supported by College Track and The Mural Music & Arts Project. The winners will take home a laptop computer. Food vendors will be on site, free refreshments, free snacks, and many giveaways. This event is free and open to the public; however pre-registration for your family or a group is strongly suggested at: http://readingrainbowinthepark2.eventbrite.com.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. at César Chávez Academy at 2450 Ralmar Ave, East Palo Alto, California. This event will encourage families to join in the fun of reading with youth and teenagers of all ages.
Book launch & panel discussion
Art and Social Movements: Cultural Politics in Mexico and Aztlán.
Join us as we celebrate the release of “Art and Social Movements: Cultural Politics in Mexico and Aztlán” by San Francisco State professor Edward J. McCaughan.
This event will feature a roundtable discussion with: Tomas Almaguer, Professor of Latino/a Studies at SF State; Maris Bustamante, feminist performance artist from Mexico City; Lynn Stephen, Professor of Latin American and Latino S tudies at University of Oregon; and Patricia Rodriguez, Chicana artist/co-founder of Mujeres Muralistas. A light reception to follow with music provided by Peter Baird. Copies of “Art and Social Movements” will be for sale.
On Saturday, May 26, 2 p.m. at Galería de la Raza, 2857 24th St., San Francisco. Free & open to the public.
La Peña Celebra sus 37: Immigrant Voices Festival
La Peña is celebrating its 37th Anniversary with a variety of programs that reflect and exemplify La Peña’s mission of promoting peace, social justice and cultural understanding through the arts, education, and social action. Since June 1975, La Peña has been a home to many artists and activists as well as a hub of activities where artists and community organizing intersect to be a catalyst for social change.
This month, La Peña brings you excitement in entertainment.
67 Sueños/La Peña Fundraiser. Unveiling of Immigrants Mural Featuring: Yosimar Reyes, HeadRush, Maria Leticia Gomez (Univision 14). 7 p.m. $10.
Persforming also will be Music without Borders, Paria B, Tru Bloo, Wanda Kruda and DJ Rumorosa. Global music to create bridges between immigrant and diasporic artist and their communities. 9 p.m.. $10 adv. $12 dr. On May 19. All events at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley.
