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Events for the month of August 2005

Children's Book Reading & Signing
with Daniel Olivas
"Benjamin and the Word"

August 6th., Saturday at 2 pm
"Benjamin and the Word” Explores tough issues of bigotry, racial dualities, and cultural difference, Benjamin, James, and the reader will never be the same after bigotry on the playground.

Live Musical Performance: VALCORE
August 6th., Saturday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Come and celebrate the CD release of Valcore, a collection of songs by several San Fernando Valley hard rock bands. Performances by: Fitter, and Fozzys Hero. There is a five dollar donation at the door. Free CD’s and t-shirts for the 1st 20 people!

Live Musical Performance: Johnny's Gone Mad & the Rollercoasters
August 13th., Saturday 7pm
Support Local Talent! Come join Tia Chucha’s for a night of Ska!

Live Musical Performance:
The Bentleys & El Van Goghs
August 20th., Saturday., at 7 pm

Rock out with these bands. Support local talent!

FILM NIGHT DOUBLE FEATURE: "Chop Socky" & "Bruce Lee's A Warriors Journey"
Aug 3rd., Wed., 7 PM
Filmmaker Ian Taylor examines the impressive legacy of Hong Kong cinema in “CHOP SOCKY”. Legendary martial artist Bruce Lee is the subject of this thoughtful documentary by Lee aficionado John Little in “BRUCE LEE’S A WARRIORS JOURNEY”. Round one of this month's Kung Fu August Film Series hosted by our own Johnny Phung.

OPEN MIC
Aug 5th., Friday, 7:30 PM
Current & aspiring writers, singers, poets, rappers & musicians perform their art. Hosted by Victor E of Xicano Records and Film.

Daniel Olivas "Benjamin and the Word" CHILDREN'S BOOK READING & SIGNING
Aug 6th., Sat., 2 PM
See "Highlights for the Month".

VALCORE: Live musical performance
Aug 6th., Sat., 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
See "Highlights for the Month".

AZTEC DANZA LESSONS
Aug 8th., Mon., 7 PM
EARTh Company offers lessons for anyone interested in a good workout for the body and soul!

FILM NIGHT: "The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi"
Aug 10th., Wed., 7 PM
Zatoichi (a classic Japanese character and the subject of dozens of films) rises again in this feature directed by Takeshi Kitano. Kung Fu August Film Series hosted by our own Johnny Phung.

OPEN MIC
Aug 12th., Friday., 7:30 PM
Current & aspiring writers, singers, poets, rappers & musicians perform their art. Hosted by Victor E of

Johnny's Gone Mad & the Rollercoasters: Live musical performance
Aug 13th., Sat., 7 PM
See "Highlights for the Month".

AZTEC DANZA LESSONS
Aug 15th., Mon., 7 PM
EARTh Company offers lessons for anyone interested in a good workout for the body and soul!

FILM NIGHT: "Escaflowne: The Movie"
Aug 17th., Wed., 7 PM
This anime adventure takes place in the mythical realm of Gaea, where sword, sorcery, blood and violence settle disputes. Kung Fu August Film Series hosted by our own Johnny Phung.

OPEN MIC
Aug 19th., Friday., 7:30 PM
Current & aspiring writers, singers, poets, rappers & musicians perform their art. Hosted by Victor E of Xicano Records and Film.

"The Bentleys" & "El Van Goghs" Live musical performance
Aug 20th., Sat., 7 PM
See "Highlights for the Month".

AZTEC DANZA LESSONS
Aug 22nd., Mon., 7 PM
EARTh Company offers lessons for anyone interested in a good workout for the body and soul!

FILM NIGHT: "The Last Dragon"
Aug 22nd., Wed., 7 PM
Motown mogul Berry Gordy produced this all-purpose pastiche of 1970s and 1980s pop culture, which features martial arts, funk, blaxploitation, disco and recording star (and former Prince girl) Vanity. Kung Fu August Film Series hosted by our own Johnny Phung.

OPEN MIC
Aug 26th., Friday., 7:30 PM
Current & aspiring writers, singers, poets, rappers & musicians perform their art. Hosted by Victor E of Xicano Records and Film.

"UPGROUND" Live musical performance
Aug 27th., Sat., 8 PM
UPGOUND IS BACK! with their musical blend of ska, reggae, punk, and salsa offer a fresh new sound that will make you move and leave you wanting more!

AZTEC DANZA LESSONS
Aug 28th., Mon., 7 PM
EARTh Company offers lessons for anyone interested in a good workout for the body and soul!

FILM NIGHT: TBA
Aug 30th., Wed., 7 PM
Our Film Night is an ongoing film festival to showcase socially conscious films and documentaries as well as independent short films.

ART EXHIBIT: TBA
Tia Chucha's exhibits established and up-and-coming artists in its gallery space.

Tia Chucha’s Centro Workshops

Conga Lessons- Tues., 7-9PM Info: Ariel (818) 754-2402 centroemail@aol.com
Danza Azteca - Mon., 7 PM Info: Mateo (818) 754-4302
Jarocho Workshop- Wed., 7-9PM Info: Louie (818) 272-3141
Guitar lessons- Sat., 11am-1pm Info: Alejandro Laborde (818) 644-5375
Young Womyn Circle- Sun., 12-2PM Info: Wendee (818) 362-7060

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