by the El Reportero’s staff
In Columbia Pictures’ comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Kevin James stars as the title character, a single, suburban dad, trying to make ends meet as a security officer at a New Jersey mall. Though no one else takes his job seriously, Paul considers himself on the front lines of safety. When a heist shuts down the megaplex, Jersey’s most formidable mall cop will have to become a real cop to save the day.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop has been rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for some violence,mild crude and suggestive humor and language. The film will be released in theaters nationwide on January 16, 2009.
Great events at La Peña Cultural Center
Friday, Jan. 16
Dgiin is a band with a unique style encompassing various cultures and influences and songs sung mainly in French. The Flamenco Django-esque band puts on one memorable show accessible to all types of tastes and ages. Their energetic performances draw a lively crowd that can dance all night. A show not to be missed! 9 p.m. $10 gen. $8 students w/ID
Saturday, Jan. 17
Havana Dance Party! Los Boleros. An evening of tropical Latin beats and traditional melodies that will not only provoke your passion
for music but compels you to dance. 9:30 p.m. $10 gen. $8 students w/ID
Sunday, Jan. 18
Afro-Cuban music with Sandy Perez y Su Lade. Enjoy this performance of traditional Afro-Cuban folkloric music & dance directed by Ramon “Sandy” Garcia Perez, of the world famous Villamil family of Matanzas, who is joined by special guests. 7 p.m. $20 gen. $15 adv.
Public Viewing of the presidential inauguration at San Francisco Public Library
The San Francisco Public Library is holding a special free public viewing of the live, televised coverage of the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama.
The event is sponsored by the Library’s African American Interest Committee in recognition of the tremendous level of interest in the inauguration. “This is a momentous occasion for America, the election of an African American president, and even doubly so for African American communities who are looking at this past election and its outcome as miraculous and earth shaking,” said African American Center Librarian Stewart Shaw.
On Tuesday, Jan. 20,beginning at 9 a.m. Pacifi c Standard Time in the Koret Auditorium of the Main Library, 100 Larkin St.
An evening of original compositions. The John Santos Sextet
A musical journey through jazz and Caribbean rhythm with some of the Bay Area’s most creative instrumentalists and composers led by four-time Grammy-nominated, US Artists Fontanals Fellow,John Santos. At La Peña Cultural Center, Friday,Jan. 23, 8:30 p.m. $12 adv.$14 dr.
