Posts Tagged as "Arts"

The Return of Art Program in Schools

Apr. 29, 2012 / By
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By Stephanie Minasian, a fellow with New America Media’s Youth Education Fellowship. The fellowship is a six-month long program for youth reporters aged 16-24 on education reporting...

Pioneer of Chicano Art Still Going Strong in Bay Area

Apr. 29, 2012 / By
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New America Media / Richmond Pulse, Profile, Edgardo Cervano-Soto, Posted: Apr 29, 2012

Xavier Viramontes is a nationally renowned printmaker whose prints impacted many political movements and social justice campaigns during the 1970’s...

Beautifying the Community with Art

Apr. 13, 2012 / By
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By CLARA BRUNO/South Kern Sol

LAMONT–With paintbrushes in hand the Dolores Huerta Foundation Youth Group has done it yet again...

Cuban Music Still Thriving, Still Unheard in U.S.

Apr. 10, 2012 / By
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New America Media, Question & Answer, Jacob Simas, Posted: Apr 09, 2012

Editor’s Note:  From charanga to son to timba, Cuba has long been a country world-renowned for its distinct musical styles and traditions...

Long Beach Candidate Forum, March 21

Mar. 19, 2012 / By
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The Arts Council for Long Beach, in partnership with Arts for LA, will hold a Candidate Forum on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, from 6:00pm-9:00pm. ..

The Fascinating Life of Isabel Allende

Mar. 11, 2012 / By
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A prestigious panel of scholars will discuss the varied influences on author Isabel Allende’s life and writing, including her New York Times bestseller, Zorro, on Saturday, March 17 from 2:00 p.m.– ..

Leadership Long Beach Arts Day 2012

Feb. 19, 2012 / By
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Leadership Long Beach is a nonprofit organization which conducts an intensive 10-month course on personal leadership skills and understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges of the Long Beach community. ..

Christine Nguyen: Something Magic

Feb. 19, 2012 / By
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by Sander Roscoe Wolff, Long Beach Post

 Impossible Moon is the creative team being featured this Saturday from 7 to 9:30 PM at the opening reception of Dream Spaces at The Collaborative gallery...

Nominate Artists & Arts Leaders for Distinguished Arts Awards

Feb. 3, 2012 / By
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Arts Council for Long Beach Invites you to Nominate Artists & Arts Leaders for Distinguished Arts Awards

Do you know an artist, arts leader, arts patron or volunteer who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to our cultural vibrancy?..

Legacy: The Art of Mike “Dream” Francisco

Feb. 1, 2012 / By
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Silicon Valley De-Bug, Event, Abraham Menor, Posted: Feb 01, 2012

Editor’s Note: Mike “Dream” Francisco’s art brought together the worlds of art and activism...

Bakersfield Pride an opportunity for advocacy

Jan. 26, 2012 / By
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BAKERSFIELD–The Bakersfield Pride Festival was filled with booths, people, and of course, a sea of the rainbow from flags hanging or waving and products with the rainbow print on them...

Street Singer is A Warm Light in The Shadow Economy

Dec. 16, 2011 / By
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New America Media, News Feature, Ellison Libiran, Posted: Dec 13, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Street performers have always furnished the busy arteries of the city...