by the staff of El Reportero
The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China.
Peruvian singer Tania Libertad will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of her musical career in a great San Francisco concert.
She will be accompanied by an orchestra and Mariachi band. Tania, a 2009 Grammy award recipient who currently lives in Mexico, will perform at the Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, on Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. For more information call at 510-825-6479. For tickets call at 415-392-4400.
A Benefit for Food Not Bombs, Help the People who FEED the People
Food not Bombs! (FNB) has done food pickups for more than 15 years with an 8-foot Bikes at Work bike trailer, which has gotten so messed up that it is practically useless, and they need a new one.
The old bike cart helped the environment immensely, and for FNB to continue to serve the community, they need to foster the ethics and principles of food recycling. Via this method, FNB can accomplish this, simply by using human power.
Tania Libertad
In response to this need, Harold Adler has graciously cooperated, allowing the use of his Art House and Cultural Center located at 2905 Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley, Calif. Adler will host an event September 1st from 6-10 pm, which includes a meal and performances by Beet The System, Grace Under Pressure, AYR, Sammy, and more. The food will be vegetarian, and there will be cake too! East Bay Food Not Bombs! is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer group that has served free vegetarian meals at People’s Park in Berkeley for more than 20 years. For more info, visit the FNB Website, ebfnb.org for the most up-to-date information.
Cal Performances presents
Direct from Beijing, one of the oldest and most distinguished circuses in all of China, the National Circus of the People’s Republic of China. They will perform at Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus. Bancroft Way at Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, Calif., during September and October. Ticket prices range from $22.00–$52.00. Available through the Cal Performances Ticket Office at Zellerbach Hall; via phone at (510) 642-9988; or online at www.calperformances.org; or at the door.
¡VivaFest!, The Tech Museum of Innovation, and CasaQ, Partner on a Film Showcase and new Festival Events
Now in its third year, ¡VivaFest! the San Jose Mexican Heritage and
Mariachi Festival has partnered with the Tech Museum of Innovation on a
series of films celebrating Latino cultural heritage from independent
Latino filmmakers.
New this year is a partnership for Cine y Cena dinner and movie events
with CasaQ by Darlene. Series highlights include Mosquita y Mari, a
Sundance Official Selection, and a screening and panel discussion of the
documentary Tijuana Jews with Hollywood director/producer Isaac
Artenstein (A Day Without A Mexican) and festival veteran Michael
Ronstadt and Ronstadt Generations.
“It has been a wonderful partnership for ¡VivaFest! and The Tech Museum to bring culturally appropriate and timely films to the festival,” said Marcela Davison Aviles, Executive Producer of the festival and President and CEO of the Mexican Heritage Corporation (MHC). “and we are delighted at the curatorial additions of Darlene Tenes of CasaQ, with film and food events celebrating the 20th anniversary of the film Like Water for Chocolate and the end of the Maya Calendar.”
The eclectic series of films will launch the week-long ¡VivaFest! from Sept. 8 -30. Screenings will take place at The Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater at The Tech Museum. Schedule and tickets are available at The Tech Museum box office or online at www.thetech.org.
