Join the Junipero Serra Library for a bilingual hip hop workshop with Oaxacan DJ Survive and Inner City Dwellers. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the technical skills involved in rhyming, producing beats, and in turntablism.
Join the Cypress Park Library for a hands-on workshop with Self Help Graphics and the Barrio Mobile Art Studio. Participants will create their own silkscreened posters inspired by Oaxacan imagery.
Soledad Lopez is credited as the first person to import Oaxacan ingredients to Los Angeles, starting the Oaxacalifornian food craze that continues to gain momentum. She has opened numerous Oaxacan restaurants, including Guelaguetza, and was featured on the Martha Stewart Show for her expertise in Oaxacan cuisine. Join us for a demonstration and tasting of…
Join the Junipero Serra Library for a hands-on workshop with Self Help Graphics and the Barrio Mobile Art Studio. Participants will create their own silkscreened posters inspired by Oaxacan imagery.
Join the Wilshire Branch Library for a demonstration and tasting of traditional Oaxacan moles with Rocio Camacho.
Local dyer Ashley Thayer will provide an overview of natural dye techniques. We will cover the basic processes of dyeing with demonstrations of two of the most interesting dyestuffs native to Oaxaca: cochineal and indigo (añil). Thayer is a self-taught dyer and uses techniques and materials from all over the world as well as local…
Soledad Lopez is credited as the first person to import Oaxacan ingredients to Los Angeles, starting the Oaxacalifornian food craze that continues to gain momentum. She has opened numerous Oaxacan restaurants, including Guelaguetza, and was featured on the Martha Stewart Show for her expertise in Oaxacan cuisine. Join us for a demonstration and tasting of…
Join the Arroyo Seco Library for a workshop with Zapotec poet Pergentino José. Participants will have the opportunity to assemble their own homemade lotería (bingo) sets in the Sierra Zapotec language!
Join the Sunland Tujunga Branch for a workshop with Zapotec poet Pergentino José. Participants will have the opportunity to assemble their own homemade lotería (bingo) sets in the Sierra Zapotec language!
Join the West Los Angeles Regional Library for a workshop with Zapotec poet Pergentino José. Participants will have the opportunity to assemble their own homemade lotería (bingo) sets in the Sierra Zapotec language!
