Meet our new program manager

I am delighted to have met Moises Huerta, our new Program Manager. He brings many years of community service, and a passion for learning and the arts to the table. Keep your eyes and ears out for him in the vibrant neighborhoods of the East Valley.

East Valley Voices OUT LOUD - a photographic sampler...

QUICK PHOTO TOUR OF

EAST VALLEY VOICES OUT LOUD

MAY 9TH

RANCHO TENOCHITLAN, COACHELLA, CA

PRODUCED BY 

CRISALIDA COMMUNITY ARTS 

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Culturas Music and Art
The East Valley Rep

 All photos by Christian Mendez, except AMFM portrait (photog unknown as of today)

This album is only a tiny sampling from the vast feast of performances, music, djs, visual artists, actors, rappers, cooks, and community art-consumers who made the event unforgettable.  More images and video coming soon!

The Crisalida Van made its debut at Rancho Tenochitlan on May 9th -- lots of guided tours, info sessions, and Q&A's about the project and how the vehicle can be used in the community!

Danzantes del Sol mezmerized the crowd with their authentic Aztec dances, music and gorgeous costumes  Bravo!

Talk about color!

Crisalida workshop leader/poet Maria Galaviz spoke about her work in Mecca, and read her own heartfelt poetry.

One of the aspiring poets from the Crisalida-sponsored workshops, Senora Garza, read an original piece.

Local singer-songwriter Giselle Woo wowed the crowd with her original songs.

Poet Francisco Rodriguez presented a "praise poem" commissioned by Crisalida to celebrate the life's work of Leonardo Espinoza, a Mecca resident who we interviewed.  Next step, bring Francisco to Leonardos' home so he can hear the poem for himself.

AMFM, the Coachella Valley's home team of hip-hop.  Left to right (myself) AZ, Verz, Rolo, Skyhigh, Giant.  AMFM tore it up and lifted the crowd onto their feet!

The beautiful, funky cafe at the Rancho where great conversation and dollar tacos were consumed.

Spoken word artists Arturo Castellanos performed three original poems with with and humor.

The East Valley Voices OUT LOUD event was a huge success with about 100 people swinging by.  Big thank you to Yaya Ortiz, Ruben Gonzalez, Culturas Music and Art, Carlos Garcia, SDC Sound and Eddie Ruiz, Miles and Monroe Productions, all the performers and support personnel, and volunteers --  It was a huge job, and we DID IT!

East Valley Voices OUT LOUD

MAY 9TH!!!

COME OUT, COME OUT WHERE EVER YOU ARE.

East Valley Voices OUT LOUD: A Night of Song, Poetry, Spoken Word, Dance, Theater and Music


CULTURAS RANCHO 50-471 POLK ST. COACHELLA, CA 92236
  
Pick up what the voices of the Eastern Coachella Valley are putting down. This promises to be a night to remember as Crisalida Community Arts partners with Culturas Music and Art, The East Valley Repertory Theater Company, and other arts groups and artists for a celebration of the creative voice featuring local poets, actors, writers, storytellers, djs, bands, folkloric dance, and more. 







Refreshments and dollar toacs will be available for purchase to support Culturas Music-Arts, please bring a food dish to share.

AND...The debut of the new Crisalida Community Art Van!! 

The tentative program...

Time	Act and Contact Person
6	Danzante del sol. Javier Galves
7	DJ #1 – Sugar Free
7:45	Intro – dg
8:00 – 8:30	Band #1 Blue Queztal
8:30 – 8:45	DJ set - BABL
8:45-9:30	Poetry set #1 - Leonardo Espinoza/Francisco Rodriguez, and other poets
9:30 – 9:45	DJ set – Sugar Free
9:45 -10:00	Darren DeLeon Spoken word
10:00 - 10:30	Band #2 Electrik Lucie
10:30 – 11:00	Monologues from East Valley Rep
11:00 – 11:30	DJ set – Darren DeLeon
11:30 – 12:00	Poetry set #2
12:00 – 12:45	Band #3 – AMFM