Migration Galeria Zapatista - Mission Grafica
Until September 17th, 4th floor of MCCLA FREE Admission
A collection of prints, posters and photography visually illustrating the human face of migration. Experience the movement which these works convey made artists from different walks of life. A preview of this show will be on display in the lobby Friday August 12, in conjunction with the Arizona State of Mind event.
Artists include: Art Hazelwood, Calixto Robles, Christo Oropeza , Gato, Melanie Cervantes, Jesus Barraza, Maria Uriol, Francisco Dominguez, Douglas Minkler, Gina Chinchilla, T P 28 J and many more…
MISSION GRAFICA hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-5pm, except Thursdays 10am-3:30pm and Saturdays 11am-2pm
415.643.2786, email: grafica@missionculturalcenter.org
Screen Printing for Zines Workshop
in Mission Gráfica
Wednesday, September 8, 1:00-5:00pm, Mission Gráfica, MCCLA 4th floor, $25 per person, limit 12
A Zine is an inexpensively produced, self-published, underground publication. In this workshop we’ll explore screen printing with our own art work and found images into zine forms. Students will learn how to create images using their own artwork. Some knowledge of screen printing is required. Materials provided by MG include: a screen, emulsion, ink, and paper. Students are asked to bring their own artwork and any black and white photocopies of images of their choice.
Aquí no pasa nada
MCCLA Theater
Thursday, September 9 through 11, 8:00pm $10 General Admission, $5 Students, Elders and Youth
Entre risa, la tragedia, la realidad y la fantasía, vemos cómo un suceso (el ataque del 9/11) provoca reacciones muy distintas en los sectores sociales. Desde los conservadores hasta los críticos, pasando por los absurdos y los miedosos, todos reunidos en esta especie de circo social. ¿Por qué hacemos guerra? ¿Por qué estamos en guerra? ¿Aquí no pasa nada?
Corazón del Tiempo Heart of Time
Saturday, September 18, 7:00pm ROXIE Cinema Admission $10
In conjunction with Cine+Mas Film Fest, join MCCLA for a special screening at the Roxie. An official selection at Sundance Film Festival and nominated for five Ariel prizes in Mexico, Corazón del tiempo dramatizes a story of love and commitment in the heart of an indigenous uprising in Chiapas, Mexico. Sonia, a young indigenous woman is about to marry. Her father has already delivered a cow to the family of the groom as dowry. However, when Sonia falls in love with an EZLN militant, her family, her community, and even the EZLN rebels have a problem on their hands. Director’s talk with Alberto Cortés follows screening. Spanish with English subtitles (90 min).
Drumming for Carlos Aceituno
4th Anniversary of his passing...
Saturday, September 25, 3:00pm - MCCLA Lobby FREE ADMISSION
At his passing in 2006, Carlos was a beloved Omulu Capoiera master, teacher and founder of the award winning Foga Na Roupa Carnaval group. Scores of elementary, high school students, and adults learned capoiera and Brazilian culture through his exemplary teaching style. He was the recipient of the prestigious Cesar Chavez “Si se puede” Award. on March 31, 2007, reserved only for those who espouse Chavez' core values of community and service to others.
The City of San Francisco declared May 18th “Carlos Aceituno Day”.
His generosity and sympathy touched people from all over the world, in particular our Bay Area community.
Carlos , you will always be in our hearts.
Off the Clock:
Restaurant Workers Appreciation Day
Monday, September 27, from 12-5:00pm FREE EVENT
Calling all servers, cooks, dishwashers, bussers and barbacks: This day’s for you. Mission Cultural Center has organized an afternoon of FREE massage, dance classes, yoga and other activities to relax your body and mind…plus complimentary food and drinks from your favorite local hot spots. De-stress. Stretch out. DANCE! Move in ways that you choose. Today, you get to be the boss.
All workshops take place on Saturdas from 10am to 12 noon*
Altar Making Workshop
Instructor: Alfonso Ochoa
When: September 25th, October 2nd and 9th
Where: Studio D, 3rd floor MCCLA
Who: Open to Middle School Youth and older adults and youth 12-and-up
Materials: All materials will be provided
Cost: $15**
Papel Picado Workshop
Instructor: Herminia Albarrán Romero
When: October 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
Where: Café de la Muerte, 2nd floor MCCLA
Who: Open to Middle School Youth and older
Materials: small pair of scissors.
Cost: $15.00**
Face Painting Workshop
Instructor: TBA
When: Saturday October 30th and Tuesday November 2nd.
Where: Inti-Raymi Gallery, 2nd floor MCCLA
Who: Open to Middle School Youth and older
Materials: All materials will be provided
Cost: $10.00
* Except Tuesday November 2nd for Face Painting workshop.
** Youth 12-and-under pay only $12, but must be accompanied by an adult.
Throughout the year MCCLA offers a diverse series of events in music, dance, poetry, theater, visual arts and presentations by our students and special guests that reflect the art and culture of our community.
MCCLA organizes events like CORAZON DEL BARRIO open house;
LUNA NEGRA,
a night honoring the art of women;
CARNAVAL, where we participate with
our choreography, costumes and float;
VIDEOFEST, a video contest and festival specializing in artistic short films, fiction shorts and
documentaries;
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS - DAY OF THE DEAD, a party honoring our deceased with altars and art;
MOLE CONTEST, a unique event in San Francisco where people compete for the best tasting Mole and the
END OF SEMESTER SHOW, where our students show twice a year what they have learned with their teachers.