Galería de la Raza's 40th Anniversary Gala Celebration

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The 40^th Anniversary Season will finish with a performance by Guillermo Gómez-Peña, an Awards Ceremony, and a VIP reception.

The 40^th Anniversary Season will finish with a momentous evening composed of legendary performance, observance of cultural icons, complimentary food and drink as well as VIP celebration all of which are hosted at the Brava Theatre Center. The evening will begin with a silent auction and an awards ceremony honoring Sandra Cisneros, Tomás Ybarra-Frausto, and René Yañez for their worldwide contributions to the Latino community. Following, pioneer performance artist and activist, El Mad Mex Gómez-Peña (Guillermo Gómez-Peña), will present the San Francisco premier of Strange Democracy. With his signature “Chicano cyber-punk” wit, the artist addresses several issues such as the challenges that Obama is facing as well as the U.S.’s anti-immigration hysteria. The performance will include a guest appearance by writer Sandra Cisneros who is known for her contributions to The Village Voice and the New York Times and is the author of The House on Mango Street. The evening will end with a VIP after-party with music and catering by Radio Africa & Kitchen, who will offer an exotic hybrid menu influenced by the cuisines of the Mediterranean and Red Sea countries. Following the Gala celebration all guests are invited to attend Lunada: Beyond the Bay- Fresno & L.A. with complimentary admission. The Gala event is on November 21. Tickets range $40-65. To learn more about the 40th Anniversary Season>>

DETAILS:

Date: November 21, 2010 from 4-9pm

Location: Brava Theatre Center, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco

DETAILS:

• Silent Auction
• Awards Ceremony honoring Sandra Cisneros, Tomás Ybarra-Frausto and René Yañez
• San Francisco premier of Strange Democracy, a new performance by Guillermo Gómez-Peña
• VIP after party catered by Radio Africa & Kitchen, music and gift for Amigos with Benefits attendees
• Complimentary admission to Lunada: Beyond the Bay- Fresno & L.A. for all guests

Tickets:

Amigos: $40 (advance) and $45 at the door

• Performance
• Complimentary admission to Lunada: Beyond the Bay- Fresno & L.A.

Amigos with Benefits: $65 (advance)

*Please note that Amigos with Benefits tickes are available only until November 11, 2010

• Performance
• VIP after party with catering and music by Radio Africa and Kitchen­­­­­
• Drinks
• Special Gift
• Complimentary admission to Lunada: Beyond the Bay- Fresno & L.A.

40th ANNIVERSARY HONORARY COMMITTEE

Tom Ammiano, Assemblyman (D-San Francisco), District 13

John Avalos, San Francisco Supervisor, District 11

Richard L. Bains, former Board president

Peter Bratt, filmmaker

David Campos, San Francisco Supervisor, District 9

Luis R. Cancel, Director of Cultural Affairs, San Francisco Arts Commission

David Chiu, San Francisco Supervisor, District 3

Carmen Chu, San Francisco Supervisor, District 4

Bevan Dufty, San Francisco Supervisor, District 8

Ysabel Duron, Executive Director Latinas Contra Cancer

Sean Elsbernd, San Francisco Supervisor, District 7

Diane Fienstein, Senator

Matt Gonzalez, politician, lawyer, activist

Ester Hernandez, artist

Amalia Mesa-Bains, artist, former Board member

William Moreno, former Board President

The Honorable Gavin Newsom, Mayor of City and County of San Francisco

Jose Padilla, Executive Director, California Rural Legal Assistance

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