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Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1038749283
Cost: $20*
Chicano Poet Series Premiere (Pittsburg)
Saturday, January 11, 2025 - 5:00 pm | Cost: $20*
Maya Cinemas | 4085 Century Blvd Pittsburg, CA 94565
*All proceeds go to supporting 501(c)3 Hidden GEM Creative Studios, to train youth of color in film production.
Maya Cinemas | 4085 Century Blvd Pittsburg, CA 94565
Event Details
Submitted by the Event Organizer
You are cordially invited to the premiere of the Chicano Poets Series in Pittsburg, California, on Saturday, January 11, at 5 PM. This special event will take place at Maya Cinemas, the only Latino owned theater chain founded by legendary producer and activist Moctesuma Esparza, whose mission is to bring culturally rich experiences to underserved communities.
This evening celebrates the vibrant voices and stories of Chicano poetry, featuring live music/special performances and an exclusive Q&A session with three iconic literary figures:
𝙹𝚞𝚊𝚗 𝙵𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚙𝚎 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚛𝚊: U.S. Poet Laureate, National Book Critics Circle Award winner, and a pioneer in Chicano poetry. His works have shaped the landscape of contemporary literature. He recently received the National Medal of Humanities from Joe Biden and the MacArthur Genius Award.
𝚁𝚒𝚐𝚘𝚋𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚘 𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊́𝚕𝚎𝚣: An award-winning poet and author whose accolades include the PEN/ Voelcker Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship. His powerful works, like “Butterfly Boy”, explore themes of masculinity, LGBTQ resilience, and migration.
𝙿𝚊𝚞𝚕 𝚂. 𝙵𝚕𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚜: Renowned playwright, poet, and performance artist known for blending cultural storytelling with activism. His acclaimed book “We Still Be”: recently earned the American Book Award and he has won various grants such as NALAC, The Rainin Foundation and the Creative Work Fund.
This premiere is a celebration of Chicano cinema, poetry, and resilience, hosted at a space dedicated to amplifying diverse voices. RSVP now to secure your spot for this one-of-a-kind event!
Tickets available here: https://www.mayacinemas.com/movies/checkout/500/147231
MAYA CINEMAS
4085 Century Blvd
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1038749283
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: $20*
*All proceeds go to supporting 501(c)3 Hidden GEM Creative Studios, to train youth of color in film production.
Categories: In Person, Literature, Live Music, Movies, Political ActivismVenue: Maya Cinemas
Address: 4085 Century Blvd Pittsburg, CA 94565
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