MUJERES DE MAIZ ... MARCH 8-30 2008.... SOMOS MEDICINA

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jueves, 07 de febrero de 2008

Mujeres de Maiz

presents

“SOMOS MEDICINA”

A Month-Long Series of
intercultural, intergenerational, interdisciplinary
ART Events

*Celebrating our 11th Anniversary, 6th publication,
International Women’s Day, and Women’s Herstory month*

Mujeres de Maiz

presents

“SOMOS MEDICINA”

A Month-Long Series of
intercultural, intergenerational, interdisciplinary
ART Events

*Celebrating our 11th Anniversary, 6th publication,
International Women’s Day, and Women’s Herstory month*

March 2008, Los Angeles
SAVE THE DATES!!

ALL EVENTS
@
Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG),
3802 Cesar Chavez Ave. LA, CA 90063
unless otherwise noted.

Event Explanation and Artists Involved

VISUAL ART EXHIBIT: March 8th-29th
Gallery Opening: Sat. 3/8, 5-7pm
"Somos Medicina" visual and multi-media art exhibit highlighting women
artists. "In the spirit of our ancestors we are facilitating the creation this space/exhibit where there is dialogue about the contribution of women’s work to the decolonization and healing of our communities and selves." Invited artists include those whose work speaks of the political as well as spiritual alternatives to Eurocentric and patriarchal worldviews; and embracing the "Medicina," the medicine that exists within all of us.

Exhibit also open during our month of events and 3/15 and 3/22 (12-4pm) and other dates TBD.

Artists:
Barbara Carrasco
Binx
Brenda Quintero
Carmen Kalo
Celia Herrera-Rodriguez
Dalila Mendez
Elena Esparza
Emilia Garcia
Faviana Rodriguez
Gina Aparicio
Joanna “Mixpe” Ley
Lilia Ramirez
Linda Vallejo
Lucy Castro
Lynn Elishaw
Margaret Alarcon
Maria Castillo
Marisol L. Torres
Maritza Alvarez
Melanie Cervantes
Nayeli Guzman
Poli Marichal
Rachel Thorson-Veliz
Sandra de La Loza
Sara Margarita Martin
Sugey Salazar
Susana De Leon “Timoi”
Women Image Makers
Yreina Cervantez

LIVE PERFORMANCE EVENT Sat. March 8th 7pm
Live Art Show with teatro, dance, and performance art with:
Las Manas (Bay area),
Briseyda Zarate,
Deema Debis,
In Lak Ech,
Xaris,
Cyn’da Poet,
Yei Tecpatl (San Jose),
Gabriela Garcia Medina,
plus more amazing women!
**Premiere of Limited Edition Full Color Mujeres de Maiz Publication (available for purchase).**

EVENT IN SOLIDARITY WITH WOMEN ACROSS THE WORLD- celebrating INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY –March 8th.

POETRY NIGHT: Thurs. March 13th 7pm
Hosted by Cyn Da’ Poet
With Poets:
Gloria Alvarez,
Alejandra Sanchez,
Lenux,
Xitlali,
Marisol Crisostomo-Romo,
and more!

FILM NIGHT Fri. March 21st 7pm
Womyn Image Makers presents a night of films by women of color, curated by WIM.
Platica to follow with the filmmakers.

Films include:
Nanobah Becker- "Conversion"
Sonali Gulati – “Sum Total”
Claudia Mercado - "Lagrimas de Cafe"
Cherien Dabis - "Make a Wish"
Aurora Guerrero – “Ixchel”
Aurora Guerrero and Maritza Alvarez - “Pura Lengua”

SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP Sat. March 22nd 11-12:30pm
Instructor: Cati de los Rios (Karateka, High School teacher)
This workshop provides a safe space for women of all backgrounds, ages and sizes to learn the appropriate self-defense techniques and enable them to survive and escape the dangers in their everyday lives.

MUJER MERCADO/HOLISTIC HEALTH WORKSHOPS Sun, March 23rd 11-6pm
All mujer Mercado at First Street Studios, to include Mujeres de Maiz artists and veterana members. The Mercado will also house the HOLISTIC HEALTH workshops done by various women.
HOLISTIC WORKSHOPS FOR MUJER MERCADO
***Are Free with any purchase from Artist Vendor or Workshop Facilitator***

12:00: Doors Open
12:15 Native Moon Ceremonies by Lisa Wahpeha (Descendants of the Earth)
1:00-1:30- Spa Detox by Dr. Sanchez OMD, Acupuncture Plus
1:45-2:45-Natural Birth Control by Patricia Garcia
Panochas Poderosas by Patricia Garcia
Sexual empowerment and precise anatomic self- awareness
3:00-3:20- Finding Your Creative Space by Dr. Elena Esparza, D.C, Just Breathe Healing
3:20-3:50- Herbal Baths by Dr. Elena Esparza, D.C, Just Breathe Healing
4:00-4:30-Dispelling the American Food Pyramid by Dr. Sanchez OMD Acupuncture Plus
4:45-5:45-Earth Medicine, Daisy Tonantzin, Yerberia Mayahuel
“Healing Through The Cultivation Of A Healthy Environment”
-Part 1 First St. Studios
Creating Spaces For Healing
-Part 2 at Caracol Marketplace
Cultivating Herbs For Healing
End Time 6pm

@
First Street Studios
2026 E. First Street, Los Angeles (Boyle Heights), CA 90033

ARTIST PLATICA Wed. March 26th 7pm
Artist Platica on the theme of “Somos Medicina.” Focus is on highlighting inter-generational women artists on the red road that carry on traditional, native, and indigena ways and values.
Participants are veteran Chicana multi-media artists as well as those from the emerging generation including;

Yreina Cervantez,
Linda Vallejo,
Olivia Chumacero,
Marisol Lydia Torres,
Claudia Mercado,
Gloria Alvarez,
and more TBA.

Moderated by Sybil Venegas.

MUJER MUSICA CONCERT Sat. March 29th 7pm
Mujer Musica Concert showcasing women musicians/performer/rappers on one night at SHG. $5
With:
Mystery Hangup,
Cihuatl-Ce,
Guerrilla Queenz,
Eddika Organista of El Haru Kuroi,
Teatro M3,
Adriana Cabrera Garcia,
and more!

CLOSING CEREMONY @ CARACOL MARKETPLACE Sun. March 30th 11am-3pm
Caracol Marketplace returns to its monthly home at Proyecto Jardin/Community Garden. A small closing ceremony honoring the Spring Equinox and all mujeres will take place at 3pm.
@ At Proyecto Jardin: 1718 Bridge Street, LA (Boyle Heights),CA 90033

Painting by Margaret Alarcon

For More information:

Mujeres de Maiz WEBSITE

Mujeres de Maiz MYSPACE

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