Language Matters Film Screening
Join the Central Library (International Languages Department) for a film screening of Bob Holman’s documentary, Language Matters, about the dangers of allowing languages to go extinct.
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Central Library 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Threat of Extinction: Language Activism and Preservation
Central Library 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBob Holman, Vincent Medina and Odilia Romero Hernández with linguist Leanne Hinton In conversation The essence of who we are is wrapped up in our language. What human knowledge is…
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Oaxacan Regional Dances Performance with Grupo Folklórico Huaxyacac
Granada Hills Branch Library 10640 Petit Avenue, Granada Hills, CA, United StatesRenowned ensemble Grupo Folklórico Huaxyacac shows off the colorful costumes and traditional dances of Oaxaca.
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Natural Dye Techniques
Junipero Serra Branch Library 4607 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLocal 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…
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Oaxacalifornian Food Talk with Bill Esparza
Cypress Park Branch Library 1150 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin the Cypress Park Library for a talk on the cuisine of Oaxaca, including the history of Oaxacan food in Los Angeles, with James Beard Award-winning journalist Bill Esparza.
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Oaxacan Food Demonstration and Tasting with Gish Bac
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library 2200 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin the Benjamin Franklin Library for a demonstration and tasting of barbacoa (barbecued lamb) with Gish Bac.
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Hands-On Screen Printing Workshop with Self Help Graphics
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Oaxacan Food Demonstration and Tasting with Rocio Camacho
Granada Hills Branch Library 10640 Petit Avenue, Granada Hills, CA, United StatesJoin the Granada Hills Branch Library for a demonstration and tasting of traditional Oaxacan moles with Rocio Camacho.
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Oaxacan Food Demonstration and Tasting with Gish Bac Restaurant
Angeles Mesa Branch Library 2700 W. 52nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin the Angeles Mesa Branch Library for a demonstration and tasting of barbacoa (barbecued lamb) with Gish Bac.
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Oaxacalifornian Food Talk with Bill Esparza
Junipero Serra Branch Library 4607 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin the Junipero Serra Library for a talk on the cuisine of Oaxaca, including the history of Oaxacan food in Los Angeles, with James Beard Award-winning journalist Bill Esparza.