by the El Reportero’s staff
Enjoy with your family this fabulous film festival experience in one of the most picturesque places of Mexico, right next to the south United States border.
Art and culture in a one-of-a-kind experience. From Feb. 27 to March 1. For more information call 213-210-0900.
Violence Against Older Women: Physical-Emotional- Financial
Shawna Reeves, Director of Elder Abuse Prevention at the Institute on Aging, will speak on:
Recognizing signs of abuse, How to intervene, and Resources for help. Discussion to follow presentation of why it is difficult for those suffering from violence to take action on their own behalf, how we can support others, or how to get help for ourselves and loved ones. On Saturday, Feb. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Flood Building, 870 Market St., Room 1185. 415-989-4422.
SF Shakespeare presents As You Like It at Central Library
Berkeley Public Library welcomes the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival as they present the touring company’s production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at 2:00pm at the Central Library, 2090 Kittredge in the third floor Community Meeting Room.
Join Rosalind, Orlando, Celia, and Touchstone as they escape to the Forest of Arden in Shakespeare’s classic comedy focusing on love, loss and redemption. With a hilarious love triangle, mistaken identities and an exciting wrestling match, this production is a sure delight for all ages. As You Like It features one of Shakespeare’s strongest heroines, thought provoking family dynamics and the famous “All the world’s a stage…” speech. The 55-minute touring production presents a cast of five professional actors in costume, with set, props and recorded music. Following the performance is a question and answer session with the cast. For questions regarding this program, call 510-981-6241.
A follow up of last year’s 25th Anniversary – Winter Fest 2015
A lively follow-up to last year’s 25th Anniversary Summer Fest (August 2014), San Jose Jazz’s Winter Fest 2015 presented by Metro continues its steadfast commitment of presenting artists at the bleeding edge of jazz, R&B and hip-hop with an ambitious line-up in association with local production house Universal Grammar.
San Jose Jazz is thrilled to present performances by Taylor McFerrin, Kris Bowers, Kendrick Scott Oracle, Marc Cary Focus Trio, Diane Schuur, Mads Tolling Quartet with Tierney Sutton, Denise Perrier Trio with Houston Person, Les Yeux Noirs, and the Bay Area’s premier youth jazz ensembles. Please note that DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Otis Brown III are no longer performing at Winter Fest 2015. From February 27 – March 8, 2015.
Tickets are now on sale ranging in price between $12 – $30, and a limited number of VIP All-Concert Passes are available for $175.
