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October 2019
Plática: Spectacular Brownness
Join us for a lively evening of conversation with Linda Vallejo’s colleagues in the Chicana/o art world as they share stories inspired by culture, identity, and community activism. Special guests will include artists David Botello, Barbara Carrasco, Herron Will, and John Valadez. Moderated by Betty Avila, Executive Director of Self Help Graphics & Art. Presented as part of the exhibition Linda Vallejo: Brown Belongings.
THE PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS: 10 PLAYS FROM 10 DECADES
Multi-award winning Interact Theatre Company will be returning to its roots, the San Fernando Valley, where it was founded as a membership company thirty years ago, for a play reading series, “THE PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS: 10 PLAYS FROM 10 DECADES.” Celebrating the centennial of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the series is produced by Barry Heins, and hosted by the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library, located at 5211 Tujunga Avenue. The readings will take place on the last Sunday…
November 2019
Plática: Latino Leaders Speak
Enjoy a dynamic session of Latino political insight and personal stories with author Mickey Ibarra and guests.
Plática: The Art of Data
Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at the UCLA School of Medicine, challenges narratives about diversity, race, and health through rigorous use of quantitative data sets, including population statistics and consumer demographics. Utilizing similar data, Linda Vallejo creates thought-provoking art that questions stereotypes and empowers Latinx communities. Join these two visionaries as they exchange ideas about the past, present, and future of the Latinx community mano a…