La Peña

Play will tell stories of Laotian refugees

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"As refugees, we went through a lot of traumatic experiences. Even now, after 30 years, people are still having a hard time expressing their feelings. With "Refugee Nation" coming here, it provides an opportunity for the youth to tell their own stories. It's part of the healing process."

CRITIC'S CHOICE: Amor Cubano

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

...the Cuban essence distilled in handy portable containers to instantly improve your sex life or your politics.

The Theater: "What Do the Women Say? at La Pena

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Women are also often more affected by war and political turmoil in that they’re the ones usually staying behind, those who have to rebuild, reestablish society.

Two brothers' exhibit at La Pena tells of surviving Chile under Pinochet

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A 10-piece suite of images and verse that is on display in the La Pena Cultural Center lobby through April 29. "Ostracismos" reflects the language of anguish and resistance the brothers used nearly 30 years ago as they weathered Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship. It also reflects their hope for future.

La Pe�a Celebrates Words and Life of Paul Robeson

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Words Like Freedom is an attempt to bring the power of Robeson’s life’s work back into the public consciousness in the hope that it can serve as an inspiration for modern-day resistance movements.

Aya de León's Alternative Valentine

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

"...you can't love someone else until you've learned to love yourself."

Catalina Claro se present� en el Centro Cultural La Pe�a en la ciudad de Berkeley

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Sus manos frotan rigurosas el teclado: su control es total y la musicalidad de sus arreglos brotan casi naturales, un acorde tras otr..

El Reconquistador

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

With his new book Pardon My Spanglish projected for fall publication, Santiago decided to tackle another subject within the theme of Latin America's "reconquista" of US popular culture: Latin dance.

Vocalist's reach extends across continents

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Bobi Céspedes, the Santeria priestess summons the spirits of her ancestors with every tune, whether she's singing in Spanish, English or the Yoruban language Lucumi.

Berkeley Cartoonist Takes Presidential Race to La Peña

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

He often uses cartoons to show the hypocrisy he sees in George Bush’s politics