by the El Reportero’s staff
John Santos
Cuban singer-songwriter Pavel Urkiza joins world renowned Bay Area percussionist John Santos in a one-night-only Pre-Carnaval concert featuring a unique blend of afro-caribbean rhythms, Latin jazz, bolero. Opening by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Fernandito Ferrer.
Friday, May 25, at the Brava Theater, 2781 24th St. San Francisco, at 8 p.m. To purchase advance tickets visit www.brava.org.
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 Rodríguez, 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.
Inmigración, tráfico de drogas y periodismo: El Centro Cultural La Peña presenta la 3ra Versión Anual del Fesival de Cine Fist Up
In Mexico, investigative journalism can be a life-threatening profession. In Reportero, a veteran reporter and his colleagues at an independent newsweekly defy powerful drug cartels and corrupt officials to continue reporting the news. Q & A with Mr. Ruiz after the screening. Thursday May 31, 2012, 7:30 p.m. 31, 2012. En el Centro Cultural La Peña, 3106 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. $6-$10 sliding scale.
Rufino Tamayo exhibition
The Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco and Bray/Herrman Fine Art are proud to present, The Magic Surrealists of Oaxaca, Mexico. Rufino Tamayo’s Legacy:Contemporary Zapotec Artists.
One of the greatest Mexican artists, created modern art that celebrated his Pre-Hispanic roots. He also left a legacy of indigenous artists influenced by him.
The exhibition hosts Rufino Tamayo’s art work juxtapox to the next generation of artists of Oaxaca. Opening May 31, at 6 pm.
June 1 – August 9, 2012, at the Consulate General of Mexico, 532 Folsom St., San Francisco.
Summer Fest 2012 Preview Party For San Jose Jazz Friends & Partners
Be among the first to hear about our incredible line-up for Summer Fest 2012! Join us for some tasty food, cold drinks, lively conversation and great music. See you there!
Friday, June 1, 2012 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 33 East San Fernando St., San Jose.
RSVP: Joyce Evans at joycee@sanjosejazz.org or 408-288-7557 x2335.
After the party, please join San Jose Jazz at San Pedro Square Market for our Music at the Market series with Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic from 7pm – 9pm. Complimentary appetizers & beverages. By invitation only.
And be sure to save the weekend of August 10-12 for this year’s Summer Fest!
