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From: todo y nada <y_nadatodo@...>
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 16:06:28 -0700
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Subject: Building a Sustainable Economy in Chiapas

1) National Latino Fatherhood Conference

2) Building a Sustainable Economy in Chiapas

3) Did you know? The charreada has recently been accepted as an Olympic
event!

4) El Teatro Campesino revives two vintage one acts

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ARTICLE #1

National Latino Fatherhood Conference

"The Circle of Health" "El Circulo de la Salud"

Please join us for a unique 3-day event focused on the health of fathers and
their families June 17-19, 2004, in Los Angeles, California, .

The 3rd Annual National Latino Fatherhood Conference brings together
nationally recognized experts in the fields of fatherhood and health to
address health and cultural issues facing Latino men and to offer strategies
for intervention and education.

A Reception "honoring exceptional fathers" launches the conference on
the evening of June 17, 2004. Conference speakers, local policy makers,
and members of our staff will gather for a delightful evening at the
offices of our conference host, The Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California.

The full day conference begins on Friday, June 18, and features a
distinguished roster of speakers offering thoughtful insights and
professional expertise on how to implement culturally competent solutions
in healthcare delivery, education, and fatherhood and f family services
programs. In workshops, panel discussions, and keynote addresses you'll
hear from, and connect with, leading Latino experts in the fields of male
health and fatherhood who are implementing programs on national, regional,
and local levels.

If you're working in the field of Latino men's health, you won't want
to miss the Latino Male Health and Information Fair on Saturday, June 19.
The historic El Pueblo de Los Angeles Monument will be filled with music,
guest speakers, and more than 70 sponsor booths offering the community
free health care screening, information, resources, and referrals and an
interesting day for all who attend. To become a
sponsor or exhibit at the fair please call Ada Rodriguez at (323) 726-9790

For more information or to register for the conference, please visit
http://www.nlffi.org or call us at (323) 728-7770.

We look forward to seeing you!


Conference organized by The National Latino Fatherhood & Family Institute, a
project of Bienvenidos Children's Center, Inc. in collaboration with the
National Compadres Network. Hosted by the Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California with the generous support of the Annie E. Casey
Foundation.

Health Fair organized by The Bienvenidos East L.A. Men's Health Center, a
project of Bienvenidos Children's Center, Inc. in collaboration with the
Awareness Collaborative. Hosted by the City of Los Angeles and the El Pueblo
de Los Angeles Historic Monument, with the generous support of the Annie E.
Casey Foundation, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of
Population Affairs, and Department of California, Office of Family Planning.

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ARTICLE #2

Building a Sustainable Economy in Chiapas
Thursday, June 17th from 7 to 9 pm
at the Ecology Center
2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley

Organized by IDEX and Ecology Center
Cosponsored by Chiapas Support Committee
Admission: Free

Over the past ten years, hundreds of civilian indigenous communities
affiliated with the Zapatista movement have rejected agrochemical
fertilizers and pesticides, and instead created their own organic
agriculture and crafts cooperatives. In the process, they have created an
alternative model of economic development that is locally controlled,
culturally appropriate and ecologically sustainable. Please join us as Pedro
shares stories and images of the on-the-ground successes and practical
challenges faced by communities that are putting into practice the slogan,
"Another World is Possible."

Admission: Free

More Info: Beck Cowles, Ecology Center
510-548-2220 x233.

Chiapas Support Committee
P.O. Box 3421
Oakland, CA 94609
Tel: (510) 654-9587
email: cezmat@...
www.chiapas-support.org

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ARTICLE #3

Did you know? The charreada has recently been accepted as an Olympic event!

Viva la Charreria Mexicana

Documenting A California Tradition

"Viva la Charreria Mexicana" opens July 11 at Peralta House at 2465 34th Ave
in Oakland with a reception from 2-4pm, and runs through the end of
September. It is a photo exhibit showing the rich tradition of the charreria
in California by photographer Heather Hafleigh. The exhibit documents the
Franco family as they fulfill a centuries-old tradition of charreadas. The
Franco family is donating saddles, sombrero, belt, ropes and traditional
costumes for the exhibit. Adrian Franco will demonstrate his roping skills
on opening day.

A Dramatic Tradition Full of Grace

The charrerria, also known as Mexican rodeo, began in 16th century
Spain. It was purely entertainment based on the skills of working cowboys.
The charreada is a family event - a community celebration that unites young
and old, past and future generations. Little boys start learning how to
handle a rope at age four and young girls ride sidesaddle in the arena at a
very young age.

Every weekend throughout California, Mexican-Americans gather to watch
or perform in charreadas, a celebration of Mexican equestrian skills. The
charreada (the actual performance) with its pageantry, costumes and feats of
spectacular horsemanship, is the public side of the charreria tradition.
Unlike western rodeo where everything is a timed event, the charro tradition
is about the beauty and grace of the movements. The complete tradition
includes training the horses in the traditional events, (which differ from
the more familiar western rodeo), learning roping skills, making costumes
and using the performance to strengthen cultural ties.

The charreria links back to Mexico at the time of the Mexican Revolution of
1910 and, earlier, to the early 19th century War of Independence from Spain.
The charros (horsemen) gained distinction due to their skill in riding and
roping, using their skills to defeat their foes. As community leaders they
had the ability to bring together men to form an army. The most famous of
all charros was the leader of the Mexican Revolution, Emiliano Zapata who is
the model of all contemporary charros. As refugees from the revolution moved
north, followed later by other immigrants, the charreria tradition became a
powerful symbol for Mexican Americans of Mexico’s historical formation.

Heather Hafleigh has been photographing for 37 years, and exhibits her
work throughout California and the West. News from Native California
recently published a portfolio of her work on Indian vaqueros. She began
photographing charreadas in 1992. Viva la Charrería has been made possible
by a grant from the California Traitional Arts Advancement Program, a
program of the Fund for Folk Culture, and the William and Flora Hewlett
Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation; and also by José Cuervo Tequila.

Did you know? The charreada has recently been accepted as an Olympic event!

Please call 510-532-9142 nfor more information.

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ARTICLE #4

>El Teatro Campesino revives two vintage one acts

>http://www.elteatrocampesino.com/campesin/playhous/nowplaying/nowplay.html
>
>El Teatro Campesino revives two vintage one acts "Dark Root of A Scream"
>
>by Luis Valdez and "Dos Vatos" by Ernie Palomino and Ricardo Duran, for
>a rare three-week engagement. Not since the eighties has “Dark Root of A
>
>Scream” been on our stage, having had its last performance in New York
>at the Joseph Papp theatre.
>
>The choice of "The Dark Root of a Scream" and "Dos Vatos" is meant to be
>
>more than a retrospective look at earlier ‘popular classics’ of El
>Teatro Campesino. In fact "Dark Root" has a relevancy today just as it
>did when it was produced during the 60’s and 70’s. The work examines the
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>motives that propel young Chicanos to fight on the front lines of war
>and the subsequent affects on their immediate families and communities.
>It is a work that undoubtedly reverberates for our times.
>
>On a lighter note, the comedy "Dos Vatos" is being brought back to life
>for the first time since it’s inaugural production in 1970. Artists in
>residence Ernie Palomino and Ricardo Duran penned this incredibly
>hilarious depiction of two common house flies in their quest to find
>sustenance and freedom in the violently oppressive environment of a
>young woman’s studio apartment. Told in classic broad slapstick style
>humor, "Dos Vatos" was originally written as a puppet show, having only
>been performed a few times since it’s first incarnation, and never
>before with real actors.
>
>Both works will be directed by associate artistic director Lakin Valdez,
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>in what is promised to be an explosive night of comedy and drama,
>realized in two classic El Teatro Campesino plays.
>
>"Dark Root of a Scream & Dos Vatos" opens July 8th and runs until July
>25th. Performances are Thurdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays
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>at 3:00 pm.
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>Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8
>for children under 12. Tickets are on sale now so call and make
>reservations early.
>
>El Teatro Campesino is located at 705 Fourth Street in San Juan
>Bautista. Our box office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5
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>p.m. Group rates are available.
>
>To purchase tickets or for more information call (831) 623-2444, or
>visit us on the web at www.elteatrocampesino.com.
>
>Due to adult language and subject matter, this production may not be
>appropriate for children.
>
>Dark Root of a Scream
>Written by Luis Valdez
>Directed by Lakin Valdez
>
>Dos Vatos
>Written by Ernie Palomino and Ricardo Duran
>Directed by Lakin Valdez
>Illustration by Ernie Palomino
>
>Where: El Teatro Campesino Playhouse
>When: Thursday, July 8th ? Sunday, July 25th 2004
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>Tickets:
>$12 ADULTS
>$10 STUDENTS/SENIORS
>$8 CHILDREN
>
>
>For Reservations or more information call: (831) 623-2444.
>Come visit us at http://www.elteatrocampesino.com





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