Fri 5 Jan 2007
Around the state this month
Posted by MH under California Documentary Project
Los Angeles:
“Through the Roof: A Natural History,” a staged reading of a new play by award-winning dramatist Rick Mitchell, based, in part, on interviews with survivors of Hurricane Katrina. 7 pm, Sun., Jan. 7. Theatre of Note, 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
“Environmental of the South Central Coast: The Effects of Oil and Gas,” a half-hour video documentary about how offshore oil drilling and efforts to import liquid natural gas have shaped the environmental history of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. 7:30 pm, Thurs., Jan. 11. EcoVillage, 3551 Whitehouse Place.
“Word Nektar: An Open Mic for Emcees.” Emerging hip-hop artists share their stories. 8 pm to midnight, Sun. Jan.21 and every third Sun. thereafter through June. Tribal Cafe, 1651 W. Temple St.
Monterey Park:
“Our Stories in Our Voices,” a multimedia exhibit created by Chinese immigrants from the San Gabriel Valley who lived through the Cultural Revolution. 10 am to 5 pm, Thurs., Jan. 11 through Sun., Jan 14. Meet the storytellers at a reception on Sat., Jan. 13, 10 am to 12 noon.
Oakland:
“Looking for Hope,” an exhibit of Matt O’Brien’s photographs celebrating Oakland school kids, accompanied by essays written by the kids themselves. Through March 31, 2007. Peralta Hacienda Historical Park Museum Gallery, 2465 34th Ave.
Oxnard:
“Environmental History of the South Central Coast: The Effects of Oil and Gas.” See Los Angeles entry. 7 pm, Wed., Jan. 10. Community Room, Oxnard Public Library, 251 S. A St.
Rancho Cucamonga:
“Invisible Trajectories: Passing Through the Inland Empire,” an exhibit of maps, writings, photographs, drawings and Web logs on the Inland Empire, collected during recent travels in the region on foot, by bicycle and via bus and car. Jan. 22 to March 3. Wignall Museum at Chaffey College, 5885 Haven Ave. Several events will take place in connection with the exhibit, including a lecture with urbanist Claude Willey and artist Deena Capperelli on Wed. Jan. 24, 6:30 to 9:00; the screening of Enid Baxter Blader’s “Local 909er” on Sat., Feb. 3, 1 to 3 pm and Wed., Feb. 21, 6:30 to 8:30; and a bike ride from Altadena to the Wignall Museum on Sat., Feb. 24.
Riverside:
“Sounds Like Riverside,” a presentation by Riverside teens on five genres of popular garage bands in Riverside, based on interviews with the young musicians. The event will also feature a panel discussion with teen participants and live performances by two of the bands. 2 pm, Jan 20. Auditorium, Riverside Public Library, 3581 Mission Ave. The program is part of a CCH pilot project now under way at six California libraries involving teens in researching and reporting on various aspects of youth culture. (Also see entry for Santa Monica.) The pilot program is connected to the Council’s new youth campaign, “How I See It.” “Sounds Like Riverside” was developed at the Riverside Public Library under the direction of librarian Sue Struthers.
Santa Barbara:
“Environmental History of the South Central Coast: The Effects of Oil and Gas.” See Los Angeles entry. 7 pm, Tues., Jan. 9. Townley Room, Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St.
