El Güegüense
February 4 / 6:00pm / Admission $20 / MCCLA Theater
En conmemoración al fallecimiento de Rubín Darío. Segunda presentación de la obra danzante "El Güegüense" y noche Cultural a cargo del Ballet Folklórico Nicaragua Viva, El grupo “Hijos del Maíz” y los cantantes Carlos del Sol y Carlos Daniel.
In commemoration of the death of Ruben Dario. Second presentation of the dance performance "The Gueguense", and Cultural night by the Ballet Folklorico Nicaragua Viva, the group "Children of the Corn" and singers Carlos del Sol and Carlos Daniel.
Info: www.chavalo.com
Phone: (415) 871-4613
2012 Bay Area Beatshop
Begins February 7 / Audio Production Studio, 3rd floor / $ 5 per Class
BeatShop Bay Area is a unique music program for aspiring Bay Area musicians who want to explore the technological side of music-making. This educational program covers the use of audio recording software including sequencing, MIDI, synthesizer and drum programming, sampling, equalization, compression, delay, reverb, song structure, mixing, and much more.
No prior experience required and all are welcome to join the class at anytime.
This 12-week program will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays (5-7pm) $5.00 per class (Limited space, so sign up today!)
Tickets purchased through paypal may be picked up at the Box Office on or before the date of performance.
Corazon del Barrio
Saturday, February 11 / 12:00 - 4:00pm / Lobby / FREE
Celebrating our 35th anniversary, we’ll sponsor a public screen printing workshop. Bring a T-shirt to print your own image inspired by the Mission. We’ll feature cumbia, salsa and Latin beats performed live in the MCCLA Lobby.
And don’t miss the kick-off of Carnaval season with the MCCLA contingent’s first class of the year!
All free and open to everyone.
Refreshments served all day!
12:00- 4:00 FREE Silkscreen Printing
(Bring a shirt or fabric and print our
version of the "Mission Loteria" on it!)
12:45 Sang Matiz Live in the Lobby
1:30 Orquesta Adelante Live in the Lobby
3:00 MCCLA's First Carnaval Class of 2012 (w/ choreographer Neo Garza)
All events broadcast live with Chelis Lopez on KPOO (89.5 fm), KIQI 1010 am, and radiobilingue.org
“Isn’t it what’s on the inside that counts?”
Saturday, February 11, 2-5p / Inti Raymi Project Gallery / FREE
Guest Artist, Porous Walker, creates dynamic iterations of the You Are Beautiful message in the form of an interactive, on-going installation in the MCCLA Project Gallery. Porous invites “YOU” to (re)activate his work by bringing it into the streets! For more information and to confirm participation Please RSVP to galleryasst@missionculturalcenter.org or 415.643.2775
For more information please visit our You Are Beautiful section in our gallery page.
Digital Photography
Begins Monday, February 13, 7 - 9pm / Studio D
$150 (paid in advance for 12hr/6wk)
Digital Photography Fundamentals is a 12 hour Workshop taught by Mercedes Romero. This class is designed for beginning photographers. It will cover the principles of composition and lighting, basic settings and functions, understanding ISO, f/stops, shutter speeds, lenses, exposure basics, flash and color temperature, and do's and don'ts in picture taking. All types of cameras, compacts, and DSLR are suitable.
Mercedes Romero's Biography and Class Information
Sol del Amor
w/ Carmen Vicente, curandera de Ecuador
Tuesday, February 14 / 7:00pm / $5, no one turned away
Following the popular demand from last year’s ceremony, Sol del Amor is a celebration and community conversation with
Carmen Vicente, followed by a South American "Blossoming" Ceremony and a choir of ceremonial singers guided by Chilean folksinger Natalia Contesse.
Carmen Vicente is a Medicine Woman from the border of Ecuador and Peru. For nearly 50 years, she has advocated for the
autonomy of traditional practices and teachings. She has worked principally with traditional peoples in the Amazon, and homeless and incarcerated communities in Quito. Please bring one red carnation to participate in the ceremony.
Tickets purchased through paypal may be picked up at the Box Office on or before the date of performance.
Jennifer “JenAy” Anolin – PROJECT HOUSE
February 15, 2012 – April 4 / Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:30pm / Studio A
8 Week Performance Workshop beginning February 15, 2012 through April 4, 2012
$10/class (13-17 yrs old), $12/class (18+ yrs old)
An 8-week performance workshop series for ages 13 and up. In project house we will explore basic house foundational footwork, different rhythmic patterns, practice in repetition, engage in movement across the floor and learn fun and dynamic choreography and most importantly introduce the element of freestyle. This will be an 8 week workshop and ending with a Spotlight Performance on April 6, 2012.
Jenay's Biography and Class Information
Hip Hop Performance Workshop with Momo! (Winter Session)
February 16 - April 5 / Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30pm / 10$/12$ / Studio B
8 Week Workshop beginning February 16, 2012 through April 5, 2012
$10/class (13-17 yrs old), $12/class (18+ yrs old)
Challenge yourself to be the best you can be in this dynamic, fast-moving, hip hop dance workshop. Learn fresh choreography, pick up fun new dance moves, and showcase what you've got at an end-of-session Spotlight Performance in the MCCLA Theater!
You'll be learning from Momo, a ‘So You Think You Can Dance” Vegas Finalist whose personality and upbeat teaching style will inspire you to jack it up on stage! Don't miss out...sign up now and come prepared to DANCE! All levels are welcome!
Teens (13+) & Adults. Kids younger than 13 yrs. with dance experience are welcome to participate, subject to teacher’s approval.
There will be a Spotlight Performance after the 8 week workshop. Details TBA.
Advanced registration is encouraged and students should attend all 8 classes if they want to perform.
Momo's Biography and Class Information
“A Leap Forward!: Poetry for All”
Wednesday, February 29 / 7:07pm / Theater / FREE
Jack H.
Devorah Major
Mary Rudge
Jorge Argueta
Adrian Arias
MamaCoatl
Avotcja
Anais
Think Globally, Act Poetically. In response to the call from the World Poetry Movement, we celebrate Leap Day with a reading that connects the Mission with poets in 131 countries. This reading is specially dedicated to our recently passed heroes Piri Thomas and Daniel del Solar.
