by the El Reportero’s staff
Raíces Profundas
The San Francisco International Arts Festival will present Remembering Havana, their 9th Annual Season Announcement & Fundraising event, on November 13 at 5 pm.
During the evening guests will have the opportunity to listen to local music trio Santos Perdidos, which will play Son Cubano and Bolero music. The Fundraising event anticipates the U.S. 2012 Debut of Afro-Cuban dancing ensemble Conjunto Folklórico Raíces Profundas.
Raíces Profundas is a 35 year-old group that, along with its director Juan de Dios Ramos, has become a renowned representative or Afro-Cuban performance in the world.
Guests will be able to taste Nouveau Cuban cuisine such as Pollo con Quimbobó, Plátanos, Moros y Cristianos, Albodingas, and Mojitos.
The night time event also includes a ruffle with prizes such as tickets to Raíces Profundas shows in 2012, and the chance to pick up a bargain trip to the Havana Jazz Festival.
Fly Trap Restaurant, 606 Folsom Street, San Francisco, 5–8 p.m. For tickets go to http://sfiafparty-auto.eventbrite.com/.
Galería de La Raza and SFAI offer free workshops
The San Francisco Art Institute and Galería de la Raza are currently offering free workshops for the youth, every Friday from 4-7 p.m. through December 15. The workshop titled Design = Power: Redefining The Codes Of Public Discourse, is oriented to youth aged 10-16, and it looks to introduce and hone media skills in fostering creativity.
Attendees will use media such as graphics, audio, video and photography, while they develop content and learn to use graphic equipment and software. Participants will be required to create, edit and produce their own projects. To apply, you can drop in during session hours or go to http://www.citystudio.org/ Fridays 4-7 pm.
Musical storytelling for kids
Calypso storytelling, the musical and folkloric oral tradition of Trinidad, the storyteller’s homeland. The stories that Asheba will tell are of hope and happiness, and range from original lullabies to fast tunes. Asheba will tell some classics such as Itsy Bitsy Spider, Five Little Monkeys, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and You Are My Sunshine on his presentation on Saturday, November 12.
Both children and parents are welcome to sing, clap and dance along. La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley www.lapena.org or call 510-849-2568. Programs are for kids between 2 – 6 years old, they start at 10:30 a.m. and cost $6 adults, $5 children.
