by the El Reportero’s staff
Pyramid of Kukulcan, Chichen Itza
November’s Lunada features a special kind of full moon called a lunar penumbral eclipse, a rare sightning for 2012 – during which the Moon lies exclusively within the Earth’s penumbra. That evening the Lunada will continue to celebrate the fall season with featured vocalist Liliana Herrera, and guitarist/ producer Camilo Landau, two artists making big waves in the Bay Area Latin music scene. Open Mic sign-up begins at 7:15pm, de puro sabor y corazón, spoken word, música, first timers, always welcome.
This fall season so far has featured Joseph Rios, Xochiquetzal Candelaria, Sheila Maldonado, Paul S. Flores, Mariposa Villaluna, the PO’ Poets Proj of POOR MAG, Luta, and Manny Lieras from All Nations Singers – don’t miss out on November’s installment.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Admission $5. Free with food to share and to Galería members.
A twinkling tradition: Zoo Lights at Oakland Zoo
The last Friday of November marks the date Oakland Zoo officially turns on holiday cheer. From November 30 thru December 31, 2012, hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights will illuminate the night sky to create a twinkling tradition known to be the largest LED holiday light display in the Bay Area. Dozens of colorfully lit animal- themed structures will be situated throughout the Zoo, for families to enjoy during the evening hours.
Nov. 30, 2012 – Dec. 31, 2012. ZooLights Hours: Monday – Sunday: 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Adults $8.00, children $6.00.
Mundo Maya 12:12:12”
Galeria de la Raza presents Mundo Maya 12:12:12, a celebration of the Mayan culture and the end of the Mayan Calendar next month. The exhibition, featuring works by Latino/Mayan youth and instructor Roberto Y. Hernández, contains art relating to the Mayan calendar, gods, animals, numbers, people, photographs, woodcarvings, altars, and the ten Mayan foods that changed the world’s eating habits.
Celebrations for maíz, La Virgen de Guadalupe, cacao, and the official end of the Mayan calendar will investigate and commemorate the importance of el Mundo Maya – join us in December for these special events!
Opening reception Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. At the Galería de la Raza, 2857-24th Street, San Francisco.
La Posarela 2012
Por sexto año consecutivo, alumnos, maestros y artistas del Community Music Center (CMC), con apoyo del Consulado General de México en San Francisco, celebrarán las fiestas decembrinas con su ya tradicional Posarela.
La Posarela del CMC, producida y dirigida por Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, es un espectáculo musical que combina las tradiciones mexicanas de las posadas y las pastorelas, de ahí su original nombre, “Posarela”.
Esta producción presenta arreglos originales de música tradicional latina y un guion bilingüe aderezado con comentarios sociales de tono humorístico. Reúne a intérpretes y audiencia de todas las edades y se ha convertido en un evento anual muy apreciado por las familias que celebran su herencia latina. Asimismo, es una gran oportunidad para que el público en general aprenda y disfrute de las fiestas decembrinas tradicionales mexicanas.
El Consulado General de México en San Francisco se complace en invitar a la comunidad a que se una y disfrute de esta celebración!.
El domingo 9 de diciembre a las 2 p.m., en el Auditorio del Mission High School, 3750 18th Street, San Francisco. Para más información visite http://www.sfcmc.org/site/.
