[ thanks to Maganda superhero Adrien Salazar for showing us this ]
Bay Area hip hop spoken word collective iLL-Literacy has traveled the world sharing their words, rhymes, and incredible talent.
They have performed at a Maganda Open Mic or two and now they’re showing some love to Maganda by way of a little shout-out. Check out the post — actually, check out the whole site.
Thanks, iLL-Literacy!
iLL-Literacy post: HERE
{ alexandria cariaso / layout and media co-editor }
– event information courtesy of Matthew Yagyagan, M23 Consultant –
On Saturday August 8th and Sunday August 9th, join Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Yerba Buena Gardens, and the 16th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival in celebration and support of Bay Area Filipino-American jazz artists.
Saturday August 8th
Jazz Concert ft. Mon David, John Calloway, Anna Maria Flechero, & Tateng Katindig
The Forum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts @ 5pm
701 Mission Street, SF
Tickets available NOW
Saturday August 8th AND Sunday August 9th
Outdoor Performances at the 16th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival
Yerba Buena Gardens @ 1PM
FREE afternoon performances at Yerba Buena Gardents in collaboration with the 16th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival, featuring Raquel, Ann Marie Santos, and Abe Lagrimas
support the ongoing Pinoy/Pinay Jazz series as well:
The Al Molina Quartet ft. Filipina jazz vocalist Charito
Tuesday June 23rd @ 7pm
7 Mile House
2800 Bayshore Blvd.
Brisbane, CA 94005
415 467 2343
Charito will be making a rare Bay Area appearance and is joining one of the Bay Area’s best jazz combos led by trumpet player, bandleader, and composer Al Molina.
{ alexandria cariaso / layout and media co-editor }
For those in New York (or looking for an excuse to go), here’s a great internship opportunity from the Magazine Publishers of America (MPA). It’s sort of seminar/internship hybrid and is filled on a first-come first-served basis — and each internship/seminar lasts a couple of hours for 1 day and costs $35 (though considering the experience and the potential connections, it could be more than worth the $35. Then again, if you’re traveling from the West Coast, that is a little pricey for just one day). To register for these, you have to register on the MPA web site, but that’s free.
Here’s the information from the site:
This five-session program will feature top magazine executives who will provide information on the dynamics of the magazine industry including the editor’s role and responsibilities, newsstand and distribution, magazines and internet, the role of research and promotion, circulation revenue streams, international publishing, career opportunities, and much more.
Session A – Your Internship, Editor’s Role and International Publishing
Session B – Design and Production
Session C – Publisher’s Role and Research
Session D – Promotion, Marketing and Consumer Marketing
Session E – PR, Internet and Career Marketing
Space is limited to 50 interns each and these are all in July, starting as early as July 1st. And there’s a discount if you go to all 5 sessions.
Magazine University – Summer 2009 Series for Magazine Interns
{ alexandria cariaso / layout and media co-editor }
Editors-in-Chief: Justine Rivero and Justin Gonzaga
Literary Editor: Reena Flores
Layout Editors: Alexandria Cariaso and Adrienne Wong
Media Editor: Jason Espinoza
Creative Director: Daniel Santos
Finance and Marketing Director: Melissa David
Marketing Team: Sherelle Villacorta, Trishia Salindang, Sandy Ngo
Events Coordinator: Erika Pallasigui
Human Resources: Jacqueline Fauni
Webmaster: Josh Jimenez
Consultants: Patricia Carino, Brian Adrias, Matthew Yagyagan, Christine Fukushima, Jan Crisostomo, Willie Joe Marquez, Christine Villanueva, Aimee Sison, Alex Tan
Congratulations also to this year’s graduating seniors: Editor-in-Chief Cristal Fiel and Events Coordinator Elaine Legaspi. WOOOO!! YAYYY!! YOU GRADUATED!!!! Thank you for sharing your time, your love, and your beautiful selves with {M}22. On behalf of {M}22 staff: Congratulations and good luck. We’ll miss you.
{ alexandria cariaso / finance and marketing director }
With the passing of Manong Al Robles still fresh, community members continue to commemorate him and his work through events such as The Journey Continues Continues: A life celebration for Al Robles by the SOMArts in San Francisco.
More information about Al Robles’ legacy is available at Hyphen. Community members are also paying their respects online at a website dedicated to the Inspiration of Al Robles.
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: A LIFE CELEBRATION FOR AL ROBLES
When: Sunday, May 17, 2009, 12 to 5pm
What: A Potluck Celebration featuring Poetry Readings, Live Jazz Musical Peformances, Dance, Martial Arts, and You
Where: SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St, San Francisco
You are welcome to bring a poem, sing a song, bring your instrument, share a dish, volunteer, speak a few words, or just listen and enjoy just like Manong Al would have wanted. Manong Al’s Spirit is now dancing among the Caribou.
If you would like to help with anything, volunteer to setup/cleanup, or give a donation of food or a performance or perhaps just give a kind word or thought, please contact: Robles_Kim @ hotmail. com, Irayarobles @ comcast. net, Tonyrobles1964 @ hotmail. com
{ alexandria cariaso | finance and marketing director }
On Saturday, May 2nd, poet and activist Al Robles (right) passed away after suffering from a brief illness. Robles was a significant figure in the Pilipino community, known especially for his role in the eviction protest and rebuilding of the International Hotel in San Francisco. But as important as was his political activism, many Pilipinos and non Pilipinos recollect with fondness Robles’ loving personality and amiable character.
Robles passing was felt throughout the Asian community in general, and a memorial service was paid in his honor recently [Youtube].
His presence will be sorely missed, his accomplishments remembered, and his poetry will remain an indelible mark on the community he so faithfully served and who will never forget their beloved Manong Al Robles. Rest in peace.
For online tributes and more information about Robles, visit: Philippine American Writers and Artists, Inc.
Al Robles published a collection of poetry: Rappin’ with 10,000 Carabaos in the Dark (1996)
image (c) anna l. conti, flickr
{ alexandria cariaso / finance and marketing director }
Celebrate with Maganda at the Launch and Reception of Issue 22: Generate
There will be free food, artwork on display, an open mic, and performances by contributors.
Good times guaranteed.
WHEN: NEXT SUNDAY, May 10th
1-4PM
WHERE: Stephens Room
3rd Floor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Bldg | Bancroft and Telegraph, on campus
{ alexandria cariaso / finance and marketing director }
If you’re down for {M}aganda Magazine because you are (a fan of) Filipinos and the arts, then here is an event to head to after our Launch Reception of Sunday, May 3rd.
Diwang Pinay is a celebration of Filipina women and their art. It is hosted by Babae SF and Gabriela-USA, two progressive Filipina womyn’s groups in the Bay Area. It is “an annual performance and art event in San Francisco showcasing Filipina/ Filipina-American performers, writers, and visual artists. Organized by women, for the artistic expression of women, Diwang Pinay is an evening dedicated to celebrating the contributions, struggles, and triumphs of Filipino women.”
For more info, click on the image and it will lead you to the official website.
Hope to see you all at the Launch Reception for Issue 22: GENERATE on May 3rd, and maybe this event afterwards.
{aimee louise sison | creative director}
Yerba Buena neighborhood is just blocks from the Powell BART station and the uber-commercial downtown shopping area. This Saturday, there’s a different reason to head there.
The GalleryWalk gives artists, art lovers and tourists alike an afternoon to see something in downtown San Francisco other than five dollar coffees and fifty dollar t-shirts. The trek goes from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and though that sounds long, you get to hit up fourteen galleries for free. Add the five dollar wine reception at Hotel Palomar that closes out the evening and it seems like an afternoon well-spent. Or even better, a great date.
Click the image to get to the website for further details.
{aimee louise sison | creative director}
Date: Sunday, May 3rd
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Tan Oak Room in the Martin Luther King Jr. Building
food. art. contributor performances. open mic. good times.
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=95744120089&ref=ts
{ alexandria cariaso / finance and marketing director }
