Wednesday of every April: MEChA meetings are Wednesdays at 6pm. The meetings for the rest of the quarter are happening in SAC (Student Activities Center) 3rd Floor Conference Room. For more info call (310) 206-6452.

Saturday, April 3, 2004: Quetzal at the Temple Bar on 1026 Wilshire Bl. Santa Monica, CA at 10:30pm

Tuesday, April 6, 2004: The first La Gente Meeting!!  at  6:00 pm.  Where: 118 Kerckhoff Hall Cipotes/Chamac@s/Metiches/Chismosos: Bienvenidos to another Quarter at UCLA! With that said I would like to put a call out to those of you who are interested in getting involved with UCLA's most chido newsmagazine "La Gente de Aztlan Para Los Pueblos de las Americas" This newsmagazine has been around for a little over 33 years and is dedicated to giving a voice to the Latin@/Chican@ comunidad in issues that are affecting raza both on campus and in nuestros barrios as well as people of color everywhere. La Gente addresses issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality because we understand the intersections of oppresssion.
So correle pues and come to our first meeting of Spring Quarter where we will be having a quick orientation on La Gente, and then getting down to business for this quarters' first issue!! We need writers, artists, photographers, designers, buisness people, todo pues! for more info, contact mike amezcua (amezcua1@ucla.edu)
 

Tuesday, April 6, 2004: MEChA de UCLA is going to have another torta sale at Campbell Hall!! We'll be selling tortas from 11:am to 2:pm, for 5 dollars and they come with chips and a drink. Please come by to help, we need help starting from 10 until 3pm.  If you can't help, please come and support and spread the word!!!! Thanks! Raza Day Committee Also, don't forget that the Volunteer trainings if you would like to lead a tour or Tlatokan circle are on Wed. Night at 8:30 and Thursday Night at 8:pm.  We'll also be stuffing folders and other work party stuff on those days, so please come by if you can.

Tuesday, April 6, 2004: Just a reminder that Raza Grad meetings have been moved to TUESDAY at 6pm in Ackerman 3508. This week we will be discussing keynote and entertainment!! Come and voice your opinion. Visit our website: www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/razagrad thanks, raza grad co-chairs

 
Tuesday, April 6, 2004: HEY CHICANA/OS STUDIES STUDENTS USAC (Undergraduate student association council) will be meeting Tomorrow @ 7 and the STUDENT DEPARTMENTAL SENATE will present a resolution for USAC to endorse in support for the Cesar Chavez departmentalization.. Please come and support your major/minor and our beloved center..ITS BEEN TO LONG..WE MUST HAVE DEPARTMENTAL STATUS!!!  For more information, please send an e-mail to mr531011@yahoo.com
Marisela Ruiz SDS Rep.
 

Wednesday, April 7, 2004: No Visible Doors: A Public Conversation On Contemporary Mexican Poetry and Poetics 7 April 2004 at 7:00 p.m. @ Otis College of Art & Design  -  Galef 209  9045 Lincoln Boulevard  Los Angeles  CA  310.665.6892     http://otis.edu

Wednesday, April 7, 2004: EDUCATIONAL BLACKOUT******No more Budget Cuts****No more FEE Hikes****Save Oureach****** University Outreach programs are currently targets of elimination by the governor. Cutting such programs shuts the doors for ACCESS  to higher education. Meaning no more outreach to underserved schools, no more motivation for youth to go to college, no more job/volunteer opportunities for college students, no more underrepresented students coming to college. Don’t be blinded, proposed budget cuts will eliminate programs that got you where you are today!! Get educated & voice your concerns...JOIN US!!! ***Bruinwalk*** 8:00a—10:00am “Choke” Bruinwalk Entrance. It’s not your normal day @ UCLA. The only way to get to class is single file! ***Bruin Plaza*** 12:00p—1:00p Solidarity Rally Entertainment, Student and Community speakers. Take Action, get involved!! Find out how budget cuts will affect you ***Ackerman Grand Ballroom*** 5:00p—7:00p Legislative Hearing. Keep your elected officials ACCOUNTABLE!! Pressure officials to advocate on our behalf For more information you can e-mail rluis@ucla.edu

Thursday, April 8, 2004: Stranger In A Strange Land: The Poetics and Politics of Translating Mexican Poetry  8 April 2004 at 7:30 p.m.  $5 donation  -  all ages  @ Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center. 681 Venice Boulevard Venice  CA  310.822.3006 http://beyondbaroque.org

Friday, April 9, 2004:  The CCC faculty meeting is scheduled for next Friday, April 9, 2004 from 12noon-2pm in 7373 Bunche Hall.

Saturday, April 10, 2004: Sin puertas visibles: An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry by Mexican Women Bilingual Poetry Reading Celebration 10 April 2004     8:00 p.m.     $5 donation    -   all ages  @ Tropico de Nopal Gallery-Art Space. 1665 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles  CA 213.481.8112 http://tropicodenopal.com

Saturday, April 10, 2004: La Familia de UCLA proudly presents its 7th Annual Queer Latina/o Youth Conference, "Joteria Pride: Orgullo en La Familia" taking place on Saturday,  April 10th at the UCLA campus. This year’s conference promises to be the best, complete with workshops, arts and entertainment plus a very special keynote speaker, Cherrie Moraga!!!  There will also be a dance to wrap-up the day long program.  This event is FREE of cost so please pre-register as soon as possible to avoid lines the day of the conference.  You can pre-register now by logging on to our website: http://lafa.gaybruins.com.

April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2004: Baggage written by Gloria Calderón Kellett and directed by Jessie Keleher has its world premiere at The Hudson Avenue Theatre Performances are at the Hudson Avenue Theatre at 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood (entrance on Hudson Avenue). Performance dates are: Wednesdays, March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 & 28.  All shows are at 8 PM.  General admission is $15.  Students with valid ID are $10.
For information and reservations, call (323) 960-4412. The full cast includes: Elizabeth Beckwith, Tressa DiFiglia Brendon, Jessica Kaman, Channing Chase, Tonantzin Esparza, Kelly Furano, Jonisha, Rachael L. Hollingsworth, Gloria Calderón Kellett, Ana Maria Lagasca, Hillary Millard, Melissa Price, Julie Sinclair, Livia Treviño and Anne Marie Wally. Directed and co-produced by Jessie Keleher, co-produced by Jacqueline Piñol, stage managed by Tracey Hayes, choreographed by Laura Laser and Susan Slater Linville with original music by Gabe Lopez.

Saturday, April 10, 2004: At Imix Bookstore at 5PM. Saul Williams will read and sign from his newest poem/book Said The Shotgun to the Head.  "Said the shotgun to the head" is an invitation to live and die in the moment, a confrontation of the politics of empire, a dare to transform oneself in the face of fear and a post 9-11 love song all in one. Zack de la Rocha Don't forget to Check our website for more information at www.imixbooks.com

Saturday April 17th, 2004:  7PM Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz presents his Cast and Crew party displaying characters from the daily comic strip La Cucaracha seen daily in the LA Times.  Lalo also illustrated  “Latino USA: A Cartoon History”, was the co-founder of the satirical Latino-zine POCHO and has received numerous awards including his fourth Southern California Journalism Award for Best Cartoon in Weekly Papers.  Join Lalo and crew for a night you’ll surely not forget!

Saturday, April 17, 2004: Manual Arts High School's Project 10 & (qycca) queer youth of color for community action invite ya'll to ... "It's All About Love..."Youth Conference "the sequel to da sequel" a day for queer same-gender loving lesbian gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex youth and allies to come together in joining us for our third year in... letting the world have it!!!  When: Saturday, April 17, 2004 Time: 9:00a – 5:30p Where:Manual Arts High School, 4131 South Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037 Cost: It's all Free (workshops for youth/parents/educators/community organizers and agency staff, entertainment, resource fair, breakfast and lunch are free for all participants) PLEASE REGISTER!!!  To register & for questions... Contact: Cristina @ 323/823-1257 or email us @ qycca@yahoo.com

Monday, April 12-Saturday, April 17, 2004: UCLA's Semana de La Raza. Featuring CS197D Chicana/o Poetry: Inscribing Voices sin Fronteras Poetry Night at the Cooperidge in Ackerman Union at 7pm. Student Poetas will share their Yollotl's (corazones) sin Fronteras that night, followed with an open mic. For more info contact Maricela at the MEChA office at (310) 206-6452.

Monday, April 12- Friday April 17, 2004: SEMANA DE LA RAZA
This Year's Theme: "Recordando nuestras raices, despertando nuestras almas"
Monday: Opening Ceremonies (TBA); Spoken Word Poetry Reading @ Cooperage 7:30-10pm
Tuesday: Raza Formal Fashion Show @ Bruin Plaza 12-1pm; Gender and
Sexuality student Workshop @ Kerckhoff State Rooms 1-3pm
Wednesday: Latinos and Politics Speaker @ Kerckhoff State Rooms 1-3pm;

Film Night "The Revolution will not be Televised" @ CS50 7-10pm
Thursday: Latino Art Exhibit Self Help Graphics @ Bruin Plaza 12-2pm;

Latino Alumni Networking @ JW Alumni Center 6-9pm
Friday: LASA Dance Troupe Performance @ Bruin Plaza 12-1pm; High
School Student Tours ALL DAY
Saturday: Festival Latino by LASA 10am-7pm @ Wilson Plaza
For more Info. contact mailto:semanadelaraza@hotmail.com>semanadelaraza@hotmail.com or
call (818) 517 3987

Tuesday, April 13, 2004: Raza Grad is having a carne asada/pollo asado sale BEHIND CAMPBELL from 11am-3pm $6 for a plate of 2 tacos, rice and beans!!! Raza Grad meetings are every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in Ackerman Union 3508.

Wednesday, April 14, 2004: ESCUELAS SI. NO GUERRA! ACOMPÁÑENOS: JUNTA COMUNITARIA El Distrito Escolar va presentar el diseño de la nueva High School para Boyle Heights! MIERCOLES 14 de Abril 2004 a las 6 pm En la escuela Utah Street Auditorio 255 Gabriel Garcia Marquez St. antes N. Clarence St En Boyle Heights. Para más información llame: (323) 221 4000 Jose Dueñas Centro CSO: Organización de Servicio a la Comunidad 511 Echandia Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 www.newcentrocso.org Queremos LICENCIAS y AMNESTÍA. Escuelas, Trabajos y Salud. NO a la GUERRA. ¡SCHOOLS NOT WAR! JOIN US: COMMUNITY MEETING The LAUSD will present the DESIGN for the new high school for Boyle Heights on First & Mission! WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2004 At 6 pm At Utah Street School Auditorium 255 Gabriel Garcia Marquez St. old N. Clarence St In Boyle Heights. For more information call: (323) 221 4000 Jose Dueñas Centro CSO: Community Service Organization 511 Echandia Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 www.newcentrocso.org We Demand: Licenses, Amnesty,Schools, Jobs, Healthcare. No to War.

Thursday April 15, 2004:Save Outreach Day of Action Press Release/Rally Time: 12:00p – 1:00p Location: Top of Janss Steps. University outreach programs are being targeted by the governor’s budget cuts, soon we will witness the elimination of all outreach programs that help youth get to college!! Take Action, Get involved! Learn more about how we can stop these cuts! Sponsored by UNLOC and USAC. For more information please contact or vportill@ucla.edu.

Thursday, April 15, 2004: UCLA Latino Alumni Association is hosting a Networking Night on Thursday April 15th, and we would like all of you to attend to interact with professionals and students from various fields, from graduate schools to various professions. This is a great opportunity to talk to someone from a field that you maybe interested in and ask them questions. We are scheduled to have individuals from fields such as medicine (medical students), urban planning, the government sector, education, entrepreneurship, social welfare, banking, business school, and various others, ready to talk to you about what it takes to get in those fields and what their experiences are. This event is taking place on campus, at the James West Alumni Center from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.    Appetizers and light refreshments will be served. Also, this event is scheduled as one of the "Semana de la Raza" activities. So feel free to bring your friends and colleagues to this great event. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me pmejia@saonet.ucla.edu Pablo Mejia. Class of '01, University Relations, UCLA Latino Alumni Association

Friday, April 16, 2004: Voices sin Fronteras Poetry Night at Momma's hot Tamales across from McArthur Park at 7PM. Come and experience a scintillating experience of palabra y corazon from UCLA César E. Chávez's Center's own students from the CS197D Chicana/o Poetry: Inscribing Voices sin Fronteras course. For more info contact jley@chavez.ucla.edu

Friday, April 16, 2004: Experience musica filled with conscientización by Slowrider y  Las 15 Letras with Raigambre. Doors Open at 7pm /18+/ $10. At Fai Do Do's on 5257 West Adams Blvd in LA. www.slowrider.com

Saturday, April 17th, 2004: UCLA's 6th Annual Festival Latino "El Ritmo de Nuestra Cultura" From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. At Wilson Plaza on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles. The festival is is an event celebrating the Latino culture through music, food, dance, cultural awareness, and art among other things. It is a FREE event put on in April by the Latin American Students Association (LASA) at UCLA. As a student group with a history of providing programs for the Los Angeles community, and promoting the academic success of UCLA students, LASA's goal is to reach out to the community in a moment of celebration and social responsibility. LASA hopes to provide the UCLA community as well as the greater Los Angeles area with an opportunity to enjoy Latino music, food, art and dancing in an attempt to promote cultural understanding as well as celebration. Art and Craft section for the kids. To check out pictures of previous Festival Latino pictures, vist the Festival Latino website at: http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~mabril/

Tuesday, April 20, 2004: On behalf of all of Latinas Guiding Latinas (LGL), I would like to invite you to get involve with our organization and learn more about it by attending our orientaion on today, Tuesday, April 20, 2004 @ 6pm in the Student Activity Center (formerly know as Men's Gym), Conference Room #1 in the basement level). Come learn about the great opportunities there is in mentoring and become part of an ongoing organization.  LGL's seventeen years of dedication to the community of East and Southeast Los Angeles has helped transformed lives, be part of that continuing movement!  We LooK Forward to seeing you all at this meeting and hope you become involved in this student run organization! Tell your friends and everyone is welcomed!!! Hope to see you all there!  If any questions p! lease reply to this email. It's never to late to make a difference!!!!  :-) LGL If you have any questions, please contact Gabby Ordaz at ucla_lgl@yahoo.com

Wednesday, April 21, 2004: Faculty Research Exchange. With Two Visiting Scholars at CSRC. Dr. Robert Chao Romero presents: "Chinese-Mexican Intermarriage in Early 20th Century Mexican Culture" Dr.  Cathy Komisaruk  presents: "Changing Communities, Changing Identities: Indians in Colonial Mesoamerica." Discussion to follow. Wednesday, April 21 at 4pm Haines 179. Light refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP to csrcinfo@chicano.ucla.edu.

Friday, April 23, 2004: New Directions in Chicano Music & Musicology: A Symposium-UCLA. 9am-5pm 1325 Schoenburg Music Building. This event will bring together senior and up-and-coming scholars to examine the state of Chicano music and musicology. Speakers will address musical styles from Tejano music to Rock-en-Español to Chicano hip-hop as well as the impact of music from the borderlands to LA to NYC.  Other topics examine the role of music in social movements (Chicano movement) and immigration. For more info www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu

Saturday and Sunday April 24th and 25, 2004: At UCLA: LA TIMES Book Festival at UCLA. IMIX Bookstore- Seven Stories booth #709. Saturday April 24th, 2004. Michael Perry / Turntable Timmy 10am - 12pm Nancy Snow / Information War 12pm - 1pm. Wole Soyinka / AUTODAFE 1PM-2PM. Jose Ramirez / The New Sun 2pm - 4pm. Stephanie Griest / Around the Block 4pm - 5pm. Sunday April 25th, 2004. Luis Rodriguez / Hearts and Hands 10am - 12pm. Robert Scheer / 5 Biggest Lies Bush Told Us About Iraq 12:30 - 2pm Saul Williams / Said the Shotgun to the head 2pm - 3:30 pm. Melody E. Chavis / Meena: Heroine of Afghanistan 4pm – 5pm

Sunday, April 25, 2004: Highways Performance Space Presents LIP Service Lesbians In Power. This monthly cabaret series hosted by the fabulous Monica Palacios , the last Sunday of each month, features the hottest up and coming lesbian artists. Jointly curated by members of Tongues, ULOAH, and other community members. This months guests include fun-filled performance pieces featuring Ana Marie Castanon, performance artist Jennifer Joy Pawlitschek, spoken word Stud Daimyo Lee and dancer Briseyda. WHAT: Lip Service TIME: 6:30 p.m. WHEN: Sunday, April 25th, 2004 COST: $12 WHERE: Highways Performance Space (one block north of Olympic on 18th)HIGHWAYS PERFORMANCE SPACE. 1651 18TH STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 RESERVATIONS: (310) 315-1459* www.highwaysperformance.org

Tuesday, April 27, 2004: Hello fellow Chicana/o Studies Students, On behalf of the Chavez Center Student Departamental Senate (SDS), i would like to invite all of you to join us this Tuesday 4/27/04 for our first SDS
meeting of Spring Quarter.  The Chavez Center is currently in a unique stage and is close to becoming a department.  Therefore, as students we need to give our input so that the Chavez Center can best fit our needs as
students. The meeting will take place in 7373 Bunche from 12-1pm.  Please email me if you have any other questions or concerns at tomasa@ucla.edu. Thanks, Maricela Meza SDS Rep.

Thursday, April 29, 2004:  Please join us on April 29, 2004 to celebrate Hon. Cruz Reynoso the 2004 Recipient of the UCLA César E. Chávez Spirit Award. Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 6pm in the UCLA Grand Horizon Room, Covel Commons, UCLA. Sponsored by the UCLA Chicano/Latino Community to  Commemorate the Legacy and Leadership of  César E. Chávez in efforts to raise funds for scholarships for UCLA student scholar activists. For more info call (310) 825-9199

Friday, April 30, 2004: Come check out The Jaguar & The Butterfly A new, family owned, conscious art gallery in the Harbor Area. Urban Indigenous Artist Joseph "Nuke" Montalvo, reception and Grand Opening Ceremony! Watts Prophets IN LAK ECH more to be added!! Friday, April 30, 2004 - 6pm-10pm. 617 Mesa Street San Pedro, Ca 90731 Infolines: 323-241-0931 or 323-810-2614 110 South Exit Gaffey (Lft) L on 6th R on Mesa Down the street from Sacred Grounds!