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June Events - 2009

 

Authors present/Autores presentes

Richard Vargas

Luivette Resto

Ray Elizondo

Gabriel Martinez

Angel Cervantes

Don Cuco

Steve Martinez

Alberto "Beto" Gutierrez

Charles Campbell

Luis J. Rodriguez

David Buen- Hill

Rudy Acuña

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  Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural and Bookstore, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, Presents The fourth annual "Celebrating Words Festival" on June 27, 2009. This festival is held to honor, encourage and promote literacy, family, culture, unity and the arts to the Sylmar and surrounding communities.
           At our festivals we invite a number of artists, poets, musicians, authors and, performance artists from both the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area. All are from different cultural backgrounds and each share their unique expressive arts to the community. We also invite different vendors to attend ranging from local artisans, food vendors, booksellers, arts and craft activities, community enriching organizations and city officials.
          This festival is open to every one of all ages and ethnic backgrounds with an emphasis on the Latino and African American communities. This year however, we will be inviting LAUSD and Charter schools to participate. We intend to  focus on education, literacy, and the arts for our local youth.

We are currently looking for LOCAL BUSINESSES to SPONSOR The 4th Annual Celebrating Words Festival. For more info contact Mike Centeno at elusiveminds@gmail.com

We are accepting VENDORS and COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS that would like to be a part of this festival. Space is limited. Please contact Wendee Pizano at guavarte@gmail.com for more information.

To VOLUNTEER at our festival please e-mail celebratingwords@gmail.com

or  call Tia Chucha's at 818.528.4511

   
 

Student Film Screening

 
THURSDAY June 11th 7pm-10pm
This evening will premier a selection of short DOCUMENTARY FILMS made by SYLMAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS in a series of workshops led by Barry Shils, resident artist/filmmaker for Sylmar High’s cinema classes, in collaboration with cinema teacher Bill Howard. These short films document stories and explore issues that have personal significance to the students' lives. The young filmmakers have taken on the roles of Writer, Producer, Director and Editor to achieve their vision. The program will also include films from other LA area student filmmakers.
   
 
Free Loan Modification Workshop: Understanding President Obama's Loan Modification & Refinancing Rescue Plan for Homeowners
 
THURSDAY June 18th 6:30pm-8pm

This could prove to be the most important and beneficial workshop you have attended.

Are you struggling to pay your mortgage?

Have you tried tp refinance or negotiate with your bank but have gotten nowhere?

Are you nervous because your ARM is about to adjust and you can't afford the new payment?

Do you want to keep your home but don't know where where to turn for help?

Are you confused about the plan unveiled by President Obama?

Your Problem

Your adjustable Rate Mortgage has, or going to reset

You owe more than your house is worth.

You're late on your mortgage

Your afraid you could lose your home

Your Solution:

Modify your loan to significantly reduce your payment and balance

Get past due payments & fees waived

Audit your current loan documents for violations of law

 

   
 
Peña Cultural
 

Cada 1 er y 2° MIERCOLES

del mes 8pm-10pm
Every 1st & 2nd WEDNESDAY

of the month 8pm-10pm



Las noches de Peña Cultural son un tiempo dedicado a musicos y poetas que expresan su arte en español o con influencia Latina. Esto incluye pero no es limitado a boleros, baladas, rock en español, folklorica, lationoamericana, ranchera, trova, canto nuevo, jarocho, huapango y mas. Todos estan bienvenidos! Conducido por Alfredo. Entrada gratis.
   
 

Open Mic:

Night of Music & Spoken Word

 

Every FRIDAY 8pm-10pm



Tia Chucha's Open Mic is welcoming creative sanctuary where people are encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings and talents through various styles of expression. Whether it be a poem, story, song, joke, freestyle or just something they feel the need to express. Everyone is welcome to be themselves . Hosted by Nery Boche. This is a free event, donations welcomed.

FRIDAY June 12th will feature John Densmore, former drummer of The Doors.

more on John Densmore

 

   
 
REELism Film Nights presents Made in L.A.
 
THURSDAY June 25th 8pm-10pm

Made in L.A. follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from a trendy clothing retailer. In intimate verite style, Made in L.A. reveals the impact of the struggle on each woman’s life as they are gradually transformed by the experience. Compelling, humorous, deeply human, Made in L.A. is a story about immigration, the power of unity, and the courage it takes to find your voice.

Film will follow with a short panel discussion.

$5 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds.

 

 

   
 

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