Cultural Notes By Joelle Petit Adkins

Internationa Digital Library

ICDL (International Children's Digital Library) (http://en.childrenslibrary.org/) is a site that offers children's books from all over the world in various languages that have been scanned and can be looked at and read online.  The books can be searched by age, awards, length, language, genre or cover color among other ways. The books can be read by clicking to move through the pages. If the print is too small to read, just click the text, and it enlarges. The site also offers information about the books including author, publisher, publishing date and occasionally other information.

Las Mujeres De Juárez

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The Women Of Juarez/Las Mujeres De Juárez

This amazing show returns to the Frida Kahlo Theatre.

The Women Of Juarez/Las Mujeres De Juárez
Friday, April 10, 2009 to Sunday, May 17, 2009 8:00PM to 8:00PM

The Women Of Juarez/Las Mujeres De Juárez
returns by popular demand five years and over 300 performances

Ingrid Marquez stars in Rubén Amavizca-Murúa The Women Of Juarez/Las Mujeres De Juárez is the story of a mother searching for her missing daughter only to discover an intricate web of misogyny, police and political corruption. The case of The Women Of Juarez begins in 1993. Since then, over 600 women have been reported missing and the bodies of more than 400 murdered victims have been found. Most of the victims are dark-skinned young factory workers.

THE WOMEN OF JUAREZ/LAS MUJERES DE JUÁREZ will be performed at the FRIDA KAHLO Theater, 2332 West Fourth Street, Los Angeles, 90057, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 PM, and Sundays at 6 PM:

In Spanish: April 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, and May 10
In English: May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17.

Tickets prices are $15 general; $13 for groups of 10 or more.
Special $12 tickets for our performances on May 10.

Where FRIDA KAHLO Theater
2332 West Fourth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90057

Admission Ages: 12 and above
Price: $15 general;
Discount: $12 on May 10th

Contact 213-382-8133
http://www.fridakahlotheater.org/

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An evening with Author & Mariachi Historian Gil Sperry

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Location:

Main Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

The Redondo Beach Public Library presents an evening with author and mariachi historian, Gil Sperry. http://www.redondo.org/cals/library.asp

This delightful hadnbook celebrates Mariachi, providing insight into the joy and diversity of Mexican culture through its beloved music.

Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Redondo Beach Public Library.
(Free Program. No Registration Required.)
Mariachi for Gringos Website - Gil Sperry

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Some of our students are always looking for more reading in Spanish. Here is an interesting website:

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Great Activities at the Moola

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Events in LA during the Holidays

Events in LA:

Ø      ELACCs La Gran Posada del Pueblo

Saturday, Dec 20 6:30p

at East LA Community Corporation (ELACC),

Los Angeles

,

CA

The East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) and Company of Angels Theater have partnered again to present La Gran Posada del Pueblo. Procession Starts at 1st and

Boyle Avenue

.

Ø     Latin Guide Dec. 13-19

Southern California

's rich Latin culture comes alive with these great weekend events, as compiled by Maryl Celiz at HOY, the Spanish language newspaper.

 

Ø      1. La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin   Downtown L.A.

When: December 14-22, Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays and Saturday the 22th, 3 p.m. What: Adapted for the stage by playwright Evelina Fernandez from the mid-sixteenth century text "The Nican Mopohua," this play relates the story of how the Virgin Mary appeared to the peasant Juan Diego on four occasions in the mountains of Tepeyac near

Mexico City

in 1531. Presented annually by the Latino Theater Company with actor Sal López as Juan Diego and opera singer Suzanna Guzmán as the Virgin. Where: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W.

Temple St.

,

Los Angeles

(7th); The New LATC, 514 S. Spring Street,

Los Angeles

(13-22) Admission: $28 general admission, $15 students, seniors and groups of 10 or more. Information: 323-461-3673

 

 

Ø      2. Too Many Tamales   Los Angeles County

Too Many Tamales When: through December 30 What: The Bilingual Foundation of the Arts brings to the stage this classic holiday tale written by Gary Soto. A story about tradition, family and friends, "Tamales" describes the night when a little girl named Maria convinces her cousins to eat all of the Christmas Eve tamales in an effort to find her mother’s missing ring. In English and Spanish (different days). Where: Teatro Carmen Zapata,

421 North Avenue

19, Los Angeles Admission: $17 adults, $15 children under 12 Information: 323-225-4044 Times: Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, noon, 2 and 4 p.m.

 

Ø      3. Bravo: The Tortilla Paintings of Joe Bravo   Downtown L.A.

When: through December 15 What: Latest works by Joe Bravo, includes paintings of famous Hispanic icons like Che Guevara and Emiliano Zapata on the surface of a tortilla. Where: KGB Studio, 1640 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles Admission: $2 donation Information: 323-717-8880

 

Ø      4. Francisco Letelier   Santa Monica

When: through January 11 What: Compilation of works by the chilean muralist, titled “Ekeko, Dios de la Abundancia” (Ekeko, God of Abundance), focusing on a legendary Andean icon. Where: La Galería Bolívar,

1741 Ocean Park Blvd.

,

Santa Monica

Admission: Free Information: 310-581-2344

 

Ø      5. Pastore L.A.   Lynwood

When: December 15 and 22, 6 p.m. What: One-act musical comedy “pastorela”, based on the birth of Jesus. In this story, a group of shepherds look for the promised land while "Lucy Baby Boy" (Satan) and his team try all they can to lure them toward the wrong path. Directed by Antonio De Carlo, with actors Igmar Sanchez, Andrew Lopez and Claudia Ruiz. Where: Plaza México,

3100 E. Imperial Hwy

,

Lynwood

Admission: Free Information: 310-631-7279 Directed by Antonio De Carlo.

 

Ø      6. George Yepes   Santa Monica

When: through January 5, 2008

What: Recent works by the Chicano muralist painter.

Where: Patricia Correia Gallery, 2525 Michigan Ave., E-2,

Santa Monica

Admission:

Free Information: 310-264-1760

 

Ø      7. The Goat's Dance: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide   Brentwood

When: December 18 through April 18, 2008

What: Presentation of the work of the Mexican artist on view in "The Goat’s Dance: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide," featuring over 160 pictures made over three decades. Where: The

Getty

Center

, 1200 Getty center Drive, Los Ángeles Admission: Free Information: 310-440-7300

MOLAA Store Trunk Show December 7th!

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BUEN PROVECHO (ADULT COOKING CLASS) at MOLAA

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BUEN PROVECHO (ADULT COOKING CLASS)
Cooking with Chocolate

Saturday, November 8

Members $25  •  Non-Members $35
1:00 – 3:00pm

Join Maria Monterrubio, owner of Guelaguetza Restaurant, the Oaxacan restaurant known for its delightful cuisine, and learn how to cook with chocolate. 

She will share their secret of making great mole sauces and cooking with chocolate, in the two hour class that culminates in a feast of the class’s dishes.
(Space limited to 15 participants)

For tickets call 562.437.1689

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DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL at the Museum of Latin American Art

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Fun and cultural way to practice your Spanish:

DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL

Sunday, November 2
12:00 - 6:00pm

Join the celebration: Workshops, performances throughout the day, face painting, Look-a-like contest, food, vendors and more: Altar  Contest  winners announced

Participate in our LOOK-ALIKE contest dress like your favorite Latin American Celebrity / Icon. Explore your inner Frida, Castro or Eva Peron. Dress up and win a prize.

Performers for the day include: Alina Mendez School of Dance, Paso de Oro /Steps of Gold, Nueva Antigua Brass band, Santa Monica Folkloric Group and special guest with Buyepongo, playing the best Cumbia in Long Beach.

RSVP to 562.437.1689

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