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Chicano Poets Series Premiere
Sat, Jan 11
|Pittsburg
You are cordially invited to the premiere of the Chicano Poets Series in Pittsburg, California, on Saturday, January 11, at 5 PM. This special event will take place at Maya Cinemas, the only Latino owned theater chain founded by legendary producer and activist Moctesuma Esparza.
Time & Location
Jan 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pittsburg, 4085 Century Blvd, Pittsburg, CA 94565, USA
About the event
This evening celebrates the vibrant voices and stories of Chicano poetry, featuring: Live music/special performances and an exclusive Q&A session with three iconic literary figures: 𝙹𝚞𝚊𝚗 𝙵𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚙𝚎 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚛𝚊: U.S. Poet Laureate, National Book Critics Circle Award winner, and a pioneer in Chicano poetry. His works have shaped the landscape of contemporary literature. He recently received the National Medal of Humanities from Joe Biden and the MacArthur Genius Award. 𝚁𝚒𝚐𝚘𝚋𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚘 𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊́𝚕𝚎𝚣: An award-winning poet and author whose accolades include the PEN/ Voelcker Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship. His powerful works, like “Butterfly Boy”, explore themes of masculinity, LGBTQ resilience, and migration. 𝙿𝚊𝚞𝚕 𝚂. 𝙵𝚕𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚜: Renowned playwright, poet, and performance artist known for blending cultural storytelling with activism. His acclaimed book “We Still Be”: recently earned the American Book Award and he has won various grants such as NALAC, The Rainin Foundation and the Creative Work Fund. This premiere is a celebration…