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The Debut Memoir of a Poet: Book Reading and Discussion at Mission Center
Butterflies and white doves flying over a deep blue night sky. On the ground, small oval-shaped cocoons scattered next to riffles that take root, becoming a tree covered in colorful blossoms. An art filled with symbolism, telling a story of hardship and loss, but also of transformation. The art is stamped in the cover of the book that Claudia Castro Luna, an award winning writer and poet laureate, read before a group of students attending her memoir discussion at the Mission Center on Sept. 24.
The Castro Bar Where Women’s Sports Takes Center Court
Passing the giant rainbow pride flag on the city’s main thoroughfare, a few blocks later — near bars such as Hi Tops and Blackbird, stands Rikki’s — San Francisco's only women's sports bar. It all started a few years ago when Sara Yergovich and Danielle Thoe were playing soccer with the San Francisco Spikes, a queer soccer club in San Francisco. Yergovich said that she overheard Thoe sharing her idea about a women's sports bar in the city.
Downtown Center Culinary and English Programs To Be Relocated Next Fall
City College departments, still at the Downtown center this semester, are set for redistribution throughout other campuses starting in the fall. While the only culinary class at the center temporarily moves to Ocean campus for two semesters, the English department’s 20 courses face a significant schedule restructuring and a more complex plan to move to other centers. Earlier this semester, longtime instructor at the Downtown center, Elizabeth Riehle, announced her retirement.
Inflatable Planetarium Debuts with Moons of Jupiter Event
By Bryne Hadnott According to astronomy department chair Lancelot Kao, the department acquired the six-meter inflatable planetarium two years ago after requesting funding during City College’s 2023 comprehensive program review. The inflatable planetarium set up inside a classroom. Mar.
City College Culinary Students Jack McCambridge and Quis White Win Culinary Competition
On the evening of March 15, two ambitious student chefs, Jake McCambridge and Quis White, teamed up to bring forth a three-course menu to 82 guests on the final day of the culinary competition — held on March 1, 8 and 15. The Culinary Clash is a student culinary competition launched by InterContinental San Francisco 15 years ago, partnering with City College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies Department since 2019.
Bay Area Artist's Vibrant Portraits Capture the Diversity of Human Experience
By Karla Lopes Each Saturday in March, visitors are drawn to the gallery to gaze at Leslie Plato Smith's vivid portraits. The exhibition opened on March 6, where the bold and vibrant pieces caught the attention of those passing through. Smith, who worked for 30 years as City College's Associate Vice-Chancellor of Governmental Relations, is also a lifelong artist and activist.
"Right in the Eye" Brings Méliès' Silent Films to Life With Live Score
“Right in the Eye”, created by French composer and musician Jean-François Alcoléa, captivated the audience with an intimate and theatrical environment, filled with immersive sounds. The multimedia movie-concert featured 12 films by the pioneering French filmmaker and illusionist George Méliès, including the famous “Le Cauchemar” (A Nightmare) and “Voyage à travers l’impossible” (The Impossible Voyage).
UMOJA/AASP Moves Location After Almost Two Decades
By Karla Lopes A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the grand opening of UMOJA/African American Scholastic Programs’ new room on Feb. 4, welcoming dozens of guests. Kicking off Black History Month, students and faculty packed the lobby of the Harry Britt Building alongside Tony Mayfield’s vibrant drumming at Room 101. “Today marks a really important moment of transition, growth and renewed commitment to our students,” said Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Dr. Lisa Cooper Wilkins during the event.
FOCO NOS EVENTOS - Show Aquelas Coisas Todas
Sábado, 23 de abril, o canto mineiro Leonel Laterza, apresenta o show Aquelas Coisas Todas. Com um repertório que abraça a musicalidade especial da Bossa Nova, do samba, da MPB e que traz a mistura pessoal do cantor com o jazz, Leonel vem acompanhado de Hamilton Pinheiro (Baixo elétrico e acústico), Misael Silvestre (piano), Pedro Almeida (bateria) e Márcio Bezerra (sopros). A apresentação única, terá participação de Miriam Marques e Pedro Vasconcellos.
FOCO NOS EVENTOS - II Encontro Internacional de Choro
Entre os dias 03 e 12 de junho, acontecerá a tradicional Expotchê. Em sua 29ª edição, o evento contará com o melhor da cultura, da culinária e do vinho do Rio Grande do Sul. Entre as atrações musicais, que costumam encerrar o dia de exposição, temos Nenhum de Nós (03/06) e Chimarruts (08/06). Mas ao longo do dia, acontecerão várias apresentações de dança gaúcha, circo e show de humor. A Expotchê acontece no Pavilhão do Parque da Cidade. Ingressos R$ 25,00 e R$ 12,50 a meia.
FOCO NOS EVENTOS - Brasília Tango Festival
Entre os dias 21 e 24 de abril acontece o Brasília Tango Festival, com aulas e bailes gratuitos, mas com limitação de 200 pessoas nas inscrições. O evento contará com oficinas, bailes e apresentações com um corpo de professores e artistas campeões brasileiros e internacionais dessa linda dança.
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