Dolores Huerta

Cristela Alonzo Gets UPPER CLASSY In Scottsdale
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024

Cristela Alonzo brings her stand-up tour 'Upper Classy' to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on November 23, completing her comedy trilogy with a night of humor and insight.

21V To Present RECLAIMING RADICAL 2.0 in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 22, 2024

The San Francisco Bay Area's 21V choral ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Martín Benvenuto, will present Reclaiming Radical 2.0 on Sunday November 3, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco, as part of their Starr King Way Performance Series.

Los Defensores Celebrates 40 Years With Star-Studded Anniversary Gala Honoring MLB Legend Jaime Jarrín 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2024

Los Defensores, the first nationwide brand dedicated to connecting the Latino community with qualified legal services, marked its 40th Anniversary Gala on August 15, 2024, at the renowned Petersen Automotive Museum.

21V to Present RECLAIMING RADICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024

The San Francisco Bay Area's ​21V choral ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Martín Benvenuto, will present Reclaiming Radical on Friday April 5, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. at Old Mission Dolores in San Francisco and Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the Hillside Club in Berkeley.

Emmy-Winner Billy Porter Added To The Roster Of Honorees For Diversity Honors
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024

Billy Porter Joins Roster of Honorees for Diversity Honors at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Award-winning actor, singer, director, producer, and playwright Billy Porter will be honored at the event on March 9.

City Of Los Angeles Department Of Cultural Affairs Presents EMPOWERMENT: CORITA + DOLORES At The Lankershim Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2023

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Performing Arts Division (PERF) launched a new initiative to spotlight and celebrate women who have impacted and redefined the human experience and who epitomize empowerment through the arts, activism, and social justice.

Eight Distinguished Honorees Announced For Diversity Honors
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2023

Diversity Honors, the globally renowned celebration that benefits Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Park,  exclusively hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, will take center stage again, on Saturday, April 1, at 7 p.m. to recognize those who are transforming lives by living authentically and advancing inclusiveness.

MOJADA: A MEDEA IN LOS ANGELES to be Presented at Yale Repertory Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023

Yale Repertory Theatre will start the second half of its 2022–23 season with Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles by Luis Alfaro, directed by Laurie Woolery, March 10–April 1 at the University Theatre.

The Soraya Presents CONCIERTO PARA DOLORES: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO DOLORES HUERTA 
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2022

Si, se puede. Three words that inspired a movement and  defined the legacy of civil rights icon and American living legend Dolores Huerta. On Sunday,  Nov 13 at 7pm, the Younes and Soraya Center for the Performing Arts will honor her with  Concierto para Dolores: A Musical Tribute to Dolores Huerta, a one-night celebration of the social justice trailblazer. 

The Academy Museum to Celebrate First Anniversary With THE WIZ Screening
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2022

Director Sidney Lumet followed a string of Oscar®-winning 1970s classics with this lavish adaptation of the popular Broadway musical The Wiz, noted for its lively score and all-Black cast.  The Academy Museum’s first anniversary screening of The Wiz will feature live dance performances by the Debbie Allen Dance Studio youth performers.

Teatro SEA Announces Its 2022 Fall/Winter Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2022

Teatro SEA, the leading Latine children's theater, has announced its Fall 2022 SEAson, featuring bilingual festivals, performances, and cabaret nights for audiences of all ages.

The Den Theatre to Present Comedian Cristela Alonzo in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2022

The Den Theatre will present comedian Cristela Alonzo for three stand-up performances September 29 – 30, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.

LYRICS FROM LOCKDOWN at The Apollo Theater Will Livestream to Prisons Worldwide Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022

The award-winning theatrical hip-hop and multimedia production Lyrics From Lockdown, written and performed by renowned artist and activist Bryonn Bain, will play one historic performance to a live audience at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem on Monday, August 29 at 7PM.

The Den Theatre Presents Comedian Cristela Alonzo on the Heath Mainstage in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022

The Den Theatre has announced comedian Cristela Alonzo for three stand-up performances September 29 – 30, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

The Soraya's 2022-23 Signature Series Now On Sale To Members
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2022

The Soraya continues to rollout news of its 2022-23 season following the recent announcement of its Premium Classical Series lineup.  Now, tickets for the Signature Series are available to Members only through July 11, and will be available to the general public on July 12. 

Making Movies Shares Title Track From Forthcoming Album 'XOPA'
by Michael Major - Jun 8, 2022

Making Movies is currently headlining on tour across North America including stops in Los Angeles, New York City, Portland, Memphis, Philadelphia, and more, plus festivals such as Maple and Main Music and Arts Festival, Boulevardia Music Festival, Summerfest, Blissfest, and Ruido Fest. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

Making Movies Shares New Single 'Porcelina'
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022

Their upcoming album XOPA transcends sonic heydays, connects long-ago and geographically distant cultural histories, and, in the process, delivers a sound that is future-forward. The ten tracks embrace the in-between lows as much as one cherishes the highs that are critical to self-acceptance, to a degree of openness that makes living worthwhile.

Nathaniel Gumbs, J'Nai Bridges & More Announced for LA Phil's POWER TO THE PEOPLE! Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2022

Los Angeles Philharmonic Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and Creative Chair for Jazz Herbie Hancock will bring together distinguished artists and guests for Power to the People!, a multidimensional vision of music and social change, May 29 through June 10, 2022.

Puppets Come Home to Present PUPPETS COME HOME: CESAR CHÁVEZ AND THE MIGRANTS May 14 In Coney Island
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2022

Puppets Come Home! at Coney Island presents Teatro SEA's new puppet theater production, “César Chávez and the Migrants (The César Chávez Story),” which celebrates the life and legacy of the Mexican-American labor activist.

Teatro SEA Announces Its Spring 2022 SEAson, Both In The Theater And Online
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2022

Teatro SEA, the Latino theatre for young audiences, has announced its Spring 2022 SEAson, featuring extended performances of its new puppet theater production 'César Chávez and the Migrants (The César Chávez Story),” the return of beloved bilingual fairytale “Ricitos and the Three Bears /Ricitos y los tres ositos,” and additional performances and web series later this spring.