From Culture Clash to Picasso and Beyond
The Artwork of Herbert Sigüenza May 7 thru June 1 @ The Centro OPENING RECEPTION: FRI., MAY 11, 7pm  Please help us welcome Herbert Sigüenza, Co-Founder of the groundbreaking Chicano comedy troupe Culture Clash, on Friday, May 11 @ 7pm, for the opening of his first solo art exhibit at the Centro. Sigüenza, an accomplished graphic artist as well as comedic performer, began his artistic career as a visual artist in the 1980s as part of the San Francisco Mission District's vibrant creative community. This exhibit will feature artwork which has never been exhibited in San Diego's. Artist Herbert Sigüenza will be in attendance for the opening. Wine generously provided by San Diego's own Barrio Logan Winery. Bring your friends. Free!
Clara Futura Foundation Fundraiser
Sat., May 12, 4-8 pm @ The Centro
Help support the launch of the Clara Futura Foundation, whose mission is to provide affordable and quality 24 hr. childcare in an academic rich environment and summer school program and also to provide an open resource center for educational assistance, career planning, and counseling services. Entertainment includes Hula & Tahitian Dancers and Live Bands. Plus workshops in youth self-defense, ukelele lessons and a photo booth. Adults $10. Kids $5. Children under 3 yrs free. Sat., May 12 @ from 4-8pm The Centro.
For more information, visit http://www.clarafutura.org.
Centro Cultural de la Raza
2004 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
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About the Centro Cultural de la Raza
San Diego's Centro Cultural de la Raza was founded in 1970 as a Chicano Community Cultural Center and functions as an alternative space that encourages and facilitates artistic growth and cultural interchange in the San Diego/Tijuana region. The Centro provides classes and features a dynamic interdiscipinary schedule of events which includes exhibits, musical performances, installation art, readings, receptions, Azteca dance, Teatro Chican@, Ballet Folklorico, film screenings and other events. We welcome you to visit the Centro and invite you to participate in the exciting programs we have planned for 2011.
We are located at:
Centro Cultural de la Raza
2004 Park Blvd.
San Diego, California 92101
619.235.6135
www.centroculturaldelaraza.org
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The Centro is looking for volunteers for gallery sitting, helping with events, etc. Great for students, community groups and art lovers. For more info, email:
info@centroculturaldelaraza.org.
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Mission The Centro's mission is to create, preserve, promote and educate about Chicano, Mexicano, Indigenous and Latino art and culture. Directions 2004 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101
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Gallery Hours Tues. - Sun. 12 - 4 pm Tel. 619-235-6135
info@centroculturaldelaraza.org The Centro is located in San Diego's Historic Balboa Park near Park Blvd. and Inspiration Point Way. Easily Accessible from the 12 & C (City College) Trolley and the # 7 Bus Line |
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