Compiled by the El Reportero staff
March for City College (Info below).Twenty groups and hundreds of students, teachers, and community members will unite for a day of action to Reclaim the Promise for our public schools and affordable housing that is sponsored by thousands of union members, advocates, and organizers in over 60 cities across the country.
Join us on Monday, December 9th at 4:30 p.m. at 9th and Market Street for a march and candlelight vigil to expose corporate tax cheats who represent tax and public policies gone wrong. Together we can stop displacement, invest more in City College, and win tens of millions of dollars for our public schools and vital services.
Deadlines approaching for entries to 2014 San Francisco International Film Festival
The San Francisco Film Society is now accepting submissions for the 57th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24 – May 8, 2014), recognized throughout the world as an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation in one of the country’s most beautiful cities.
Works in all genres, forms and lengths are considered. Tens of thousands in cash prizes. The final deadline for short films was Monday Dec. 2, and the final deadline for features is Monday Dec. 9.
HOW TO ENTER Entry form and information: sffs.org or withoutabox.com.
SJJF brings Latin Youth Jazz Ensamble
San Jose Jazz, the producer of the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, presents dozens of concerts in San Jose year-round.
The concerts feature well-known musicians and talented “gems” of San Jose’s music scene playing jazz, Latin jazz, blues, R&B, folk, Americana and related genres. The programs offer a diverse set of genres and venues, but share the quality and sense of discovery for which San Jose Jazz is known.
Mid December, the Latin Youth Jazz Ensemble (Dec 13) and our 2013-14 High School All Stars (Dec 20) are focusing on the Holidays, with Christmas-inspired repertoires.
Enjoy the rest of our December performance schedule below, and visit sanjosejazz.org for the latest information on artists, venues, and times.
The Revolutionary Nutcracker Sweetie: The Kidz Version
Featuring The Grrrl Brigade & Jr. Grrrl Brigade, this show is a twist on the Nutcracker classic. The politically infused storyline includes youth ages 5-18 that encourages us to continue fighting for peace, justice, and social equality! The show opens in the home of Mr. & Mrs. McGreed, the richest people in town. We go on a journey with their maid, Clara and their rebellious daughter, Drosselmyer and discover that what makes us truly rich is following our dreams and creating a global community where all people can thrive. Presented by Dance Mission Theater’s Youth Program.
Saturday, Dec 14 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets: $15- $20. Available at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Mittens and Mistletoe: A Winter Circus Cabaret
Sweet Can Productions is proud to announce the 4th Annual Mittens and Mistletoe: A Winter Circus Cabaret! Now a holiday tradition, ‘Mittens’ is back with more comedy, music, spectacular circus feats, and holiday high jinks. This year’s cast includes veterans from Teatro Zinzanni, Circus Bella, Vespertine Circus, The Pickle Family Circus, and will be hosted by Bay Area performing legend, Joan Mankin. Come see the holiday show that everyone will love.
Friday, Dec. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets $15-$60. www.brownpapertickets.com. Produced by Sweet Can Productions presents
