NaPoWriMo Go! April 7, 2009
Posted by Adrien in events.Tags: NaPoWriMo, National Poetry Writing Month, Poetry
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April is National Poetry Writing Month. Read up on it and find info about local events for the month at poets.org.
In case you didn’t catch the upsurge of numbered poetry on this blog — part of NaPoWriMo is a challenge to write 30 poems in 30 days for the month of April.
I’m stretching the challenge a little by writing multiple poems some days since I tend to be moving around a lot. But I am holding myself to this challenge!
Maybe that’s the point is finding the poetry everywhere you are, no matter what you’re doing …
Viva la Causa. March 31, 2009
Posted by Adrien in events.Tags: Cesar Chavez Day
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Cesar Chavez de California by Robert Lentz
Today is the birthday of labor and civil rights organizer Cesar Chavez. Today is celebrated as Cesar Chavez Day in eight states including California.
You can come celebrate the life and work of Cesar Chavez at the Cesar Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival this Saturday, April 4 in San Francisco.
Viva la huelga. Viva la causa. Viva Chavez.
Script Frenzy in April! March 17, 2009
Posted by Adrien in events.Tags: Play writing, Screen writing, Script Frenzy
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Stumbled upon the wickedest script-writing challenge of all time, Script Frenzy. Write 100 pages in 30 days during the month of April, for the sheer brilliance of the task and to indulge your creative spirit! I am totally doing this. All you awesome writers out there should too! The website also has a bunch of resources for writers and a plot-generator!
Script Frenzy is an international writing event in which participants take on the challenge of writing 100 pages of scripted material in the month of April. As part of a donation-funded nonprofit, Script Frenzy charges no fee to participate; there are also no valuable prizes awarded or “best” scripts singled out. Every writer who completes the goal of 100 pages is victorious and awe-inspiring and will receive a handsome Script Frenzy Winner’s Certificate and web icon proclaiming this fact.
Even those who fall short of the word goal will be applauded for making a heroic attempt. Really, you have nothing to lose—except that nagging feeling that there’s a script inside you that may never get out.
Who: You and everyone you know. No experience required.
What: 100 pages of original scripted material in 30 days. (Screenplays, stage plays, TV shows, short films, and graphic novels are all welcome.)
When: April 1 – 30. Every year. Mark your calendars.
Where: Online and in person (if you want!). Hang out in the forums, join your fellow participants at write-ins, and make friends by adding writing buddies online.
Why: Because you have a story to tell. Because you want a creative challenge. Because you’ll be disappointed if you missed out on the adventure. Because you need to make time for you.
How: Sign up. Tell everyone that you are in the Frenzy. Clear your calendar. (US participants: Get your taxes done now!) Start some wrist exercises. Have fun!
More info on the Script Frenzy website. Get on it! Only two weeks left to sign up and prepare yourself for a month of furious writing!
SFIAAFF Begins Today! March 12, 2009
Posted by Adrien in events.Tags: Asian American, Asian American film, Asian American Film Festival, Film Festival, SFIAAFF
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The 27th SF International Asian American Film Festival kicks off tonight with a screening of Korean film My Dear Enemy showing at the Castro Theatre and then the Opening Gala hosted at the Asian Art Museum complete with drinks, desserts, and no shortage of smart and chic twenty-to-thirty somethings to schmooze with.
With over 120 films being showcased from countries all around the world, there is something for everyone. Films showings in San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Jose.
Peruse the schedule of films and events and get your movie on.
Performance: FOCALIZE: the 19th Annual APIICON March 5, 2009
Posted by Adrien in events.Tags: Pacific Islander, Asian, UC Berkeley, APIICON, Yuri Kochiyama, Helen Zia
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The 19th Annual Asian Pacific Islander Issues Conference is a free and entirely student-run conference that brings students and community members together to explore, articulate, and evaluate the needs and questions facing the Asian Pacific Islander community.
The conference is all day, full of workshops, art, and food. Legendary activists Yuri Kochiyama and Helen Zia are keynoting the event, and I will be performing along with other artists during lunch. Come and get fed some knowledge!
FOCALIZE. Realize. Vocalize. Mobilize:
the 19th Annual API Issues Conference
Saturday, March 14, 2009
9am-4:30pm
Lipman Room, Barrows Hall, UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
For more details visit apiicon09.blogspot.com
Performance: Poetry After the Storm IV March 5, 2009
Posted by Adrien in events.Tags: Al Young, Cal Literary Arts Magazine, Calslam, Hurricane Katrina, Kim Nalley, Magnolia Project, Proletariat Bronze, UC Berkeley
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Now in its fourth year, Poetry After the Storm has brought poets and performers together to raise awareness of the ongoing struggle of communities in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and to raise funds to directly benefit relief efforts in the Gulf Coast.
I have performed at the event twice before, and have seen reknowned artists Proletariat Bronze, former California Poet Laureate Al Young, and Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Kim Nalley contribute their talents to the event.
The night will shake you.
Poetry After the Storm IV
Sunday, March 8, 2009, 8pm
Multi-cultural Center/Heller Lounge in the MLK Student Union
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Brought to you by: The Magnolia Project, Cal Slam, Cal Literary Arts Magazine, and more.
Performance: PAA’s 40th Anniversary March 5, 2009
Posted by Adrien in events.Tags: Cal, Filipino, PAA, PCN, Pilipino American Alliance, UC Berkeley
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The Pilipino American Alliance has been serving students and building community at UC Berkeley since its inception during the the Ethnic Studies strikes of 1969. The organization has brought students together through the Marcos regime, three EDSA revolutions, both the fall and rise of the International Hotel in San Francisco, the fight for veteran’s equity, and thirty-two years of Pilipino Cultural Nights.
Come celebrate with students, alumni, and community members through a night of entertainment, Filipino food, and probably all the right amounts of tinikling stick banging and cha-chas. I will also read a poem about lumpia or adobo or something …
The Pilipino American Alliance of UC Berkeley’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
March 7, 2009, 5pm
Chevron Auditorium, International House @ UC Berkeley
2299 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94720
Located on Piedmont and Bancroft
Visit http://paa.berkeley.edu for more details and to RSVP.
The 40th Anniversary of twLF at UCB March 5, 2009
Posted by Adrien in events.Tags: Cal, Ethnic Studies, student activism, twLF, UC Berkeley
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In January of 1969 students at UC Berkeley came together and established the third world Liberation Front to organize a protest that would become the longest protest in campus history. Campus faculty and local labor unions joined the students in the strike to establish a Third World College at UC Berkeley.
The strike prompted then-Governor of California Ronald Reagan to declare a state of emergency on the campus and send the National Guard to campus to suppress the protests. After three months of violent confrontation and the arrests of 150 students, the strike failed at establishing a Third World College but successfully won the creation of the Department of Ethnic Studies on campus.
This week students at Berkeley are holding numerous events to commemorate the 40th anniversary of twLF. I will be reading and performing at a few of these events (I’ll post the details on those separately).
They are just chocked-full of community, art, and love so please check’em out!
Full schedule of events after the jump.
drethepoet Performs: Aya De Leon’s Love Fest this Saturday February 10, 2009
Posted by Adrien in events.Tags: Aya De Leon, Love Fest, Valentine's
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Not really down for the usual fake-holiday festivities this weekend? Want to celebrate love in ALL its glorious forms? Come this weekend to the 14th Annual Love Fest to celebrate of love of self, community, and peace. Aya de Leon, the host and teacher/mentor of mine asked me to perform. Come check it and prepare yourself to receive some good hard love from all the ill poets, artists, community, and me!
14th annual LOVE FEST
an alternative Valentine’s celebration in spoken word & music, hosted by
Aya de Leon
focusing on love of self, of spirit, of family & community, & of peace
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
featuring:
vocals by the Irrationals
including a new collaboration with Aya
Spoken Word by
nerCity
Sandra Garcia Rivera
Kirya Traber
Adrien Salazar
Emma Shaw Crane
+DJ Munkee Pants
+ door prizes &goodies! $12 adv/$14 dr
8pm
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave. Berk.
510-849-2568
www.lapena.org
fight prop 8 & support same sex marriage
Marry Yourself before the show!
5:30PM – $5
FACES National Conference this Weekend February 4, 2009
Posted by Adrien in events.Tags: environmental justice, FACES, Filipino, Filipino American
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I worked with FACES for a bit in college. They are at the front edge of trans-national Environmental Justice work. Check out their conference taking place this weekend:
The Filipino/American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity (FACES) presents
Cultivating Hope
FACES’ 5th National Conference
Join FACES for our 5th National Conference, where participants will:
- deepen awareness of environmental justice issues that affect the US and Philippines
- learn about FACES history, the Chevron accountability campaign, and summer solidarity trip
- engage in lively discussion
- hear from Philippine grassroots partners and guest speakers
- build community with old and new faces
- gain skills and tools in capacity building workshops led by Francis Calpotura of TIGRA, spoken word poet and educator Aimee Suzara, and more!
Conference Quick Facts
When: February 6-8, 2009Where: Center for Environmental Health (CEH), 2201 Broadway Suite 210, Oakland, CA 94612. Event is BART accesible (walking distance from 19th St. BART) and other public transit.
Cost: sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. $10-25 for Day 1 or Day 3, $20-30 for Day 2, 3-day package $50-$100 ($50 or above includes FACES membership). Includes meals and refreshments with vegetarian options. Payments will be made on-site.
Reserve online now: http://www.cultivatinghope.eventbrite.com/Conference Schedule Summary
Friday, Feb. 6, Day 1: 6:00-9:00 pm
Introductions, history and Philippine partner messages. Dinner and refreshments.Saturday, Feb. 7, Day 2: 8:30-5:30pm
Caucusing, capacity building workshops, campaign updates, board elections, and transnational environmental justice presentation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.Saturday, Feb. 7, Day 2: 7:00-9:00pm “Pandacan: A Legacy of Pride and Pollution” at the Bayanihan Community Center, San Francsico. Visit http://www.pandacan.eventbrite.com
Sunday, Feb. 8, Day 3: 8:30-11:00am
Future planning, caucus reportbacks, and closing. Breakfast and refreshments.Contact: Aileen Suzara, info[at]facessolidarity.org
