by the El Reportero’s staff
Luna Negra
Using paints made with African pigments and white glue, Chilean artist and songwriter Osvaldo Torres created images to Ostracismos, a selection of poems about exile and resistance written as a dialogue in the distance with his brother La Peña’s staff collective member, Fernando (Feña).
The 10 paintings by Osvaldo illustrate a poem conceptualized as an anonymous dialogue about exile and resistance to military rule during the Chilean dictatorship. The poem was written between 1978 and 1979 when both brothers were separated as a consequence of harsh political repression by the Pinochet regime. Almost 30 years later the poems became public when Osvaldo started to make the paintings.
From March 1 until April 29. 2008. Now until April 29, at 6:30 p.m. At La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. 510-849-2568 www.lapena.org.
Luna Negra: A Night of Women’s Live Art A show that has been honoring the art of women in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past six years, the evening includes the live mediums of poetry, music, performance and video.
Poetry with “poet icon” Nina Serrano and Mamacoatl, a fusion of jazz and Venezuelan music with Jackeline Rago, ALJIBE Flamenco dance company directed by La Tania, and OJALA, six women percussionists performing Afro Cuban folkloric rhythms, song and dance.
General: $7.00, students and seniors: $5.00. For more info (415) 821-1155 www.missionculturalcenter.org and http://luna-negra-mccla.blogspot.com/.
SF Chamber and Sup. Gerardo Sandoval to host summit
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval will host the next in a series of Neighborhood Merchants Summits, this time in Sandoval’s District 11.
Sup. Gerardo Sandoval
At the summit, the Chamber will provide small businesses with referral information including access to ChamberVoice (visit www.sfchamber.com and click on Chamber Voice to access a portal providing businesses direct access to local, state and federal legislators); links to employer-mandate compliance guidelines; and the Small Business Commission’s resource page.
Additionally, other small business resource providers will be on hand with pertinent materials and representatives to answer specific questions before and after the formal presentations as well as during breaks.
On Thursday, March 27, 6-8:30 pm, at the OMI Senior Center at 1948 Ocean Ave., SF.
Jazz, fusion, classical benefi t concert for Christopher Rodríguez
On January 10th, tenyear old Chris Rodriguez was taking his first piano lesson at the Piedmont piano company in Oakland.
In a terrifying moment he was struck by a bullet fired during an attempted robbery across the street.
Chris Rodríguez
Chris suffered major organ damage and a severe spinal injury that has left him paralyzed from the waist down.
Through this ordeal Chris has fought valiantly and maintained a remarkably positive attitude.
Chris has been released from the hospital and is eager to continue his musical studies.
“Came to make a LOUD statement the violence that is devastating our cities and ruining the lives of so many of our young people,” said John Santos.
The music will be great and the spirit uplifting.
John Santos will be playing, along with Frank Martín, José Neto, Kai Eckhardt, Narada Michael Walden, Anton Schwartz, Dan Feiszli, Roger Glenn, Carol Alban, Matt Herskowitz, Suellen Primost, Tina Glenn. This event is expected to sell out early. Tickets are on sale now! At Yoshi’s Jazz Club, Jack London Square, Oakland, Calif. March 24. Call the Yoshi’s box offi ce at (510) 238-9200. Shows at 8pm/$25 and 10pm/$18.
