La Peña

How to beat the holiday blues with movement

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Feelings of sadness and depression are common during the holidays, but not inevitable.

Classic Methods for Nu Dekades

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Incubated at La Peña Cultural Center and moved a few times since then, the organization has fought to stay afloat while mentoring exciting new talents such as the Oakland-by-way-of-Panama group Los Rakas.

El Cerrito Filmmaker Finds Zest in Afro-Peruvian Music, Dance

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Eve A. Ma, a filmmaker who lives in El Cerrito, describes the origins and making her documentary on Afro-Peruvian music and dance. A release party for the film will be held Jan. 20.

La Pe�a's Paul Chin �Profiles of Excellence�

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Our profile features a man with the voice of an activist and the soul of an artist. Paul Chin helps to guide the Berkeley-based La Peña Cultural Center as it hosts artistic and cultural offerings from around the world.

Interview with Jose Luis Orozco -- and Giveaway!

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

For 41 years, he has made many children happy and helped them become bilingual

Hall of Fame for One, Latin American Music For All

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

His program is an enthralling, colorful mix of storytelling and singing.

Jose-Luis Orozco: Latin children's music at La Pe�a

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Jose-Luis Orozco is to Latin children's music what Bruce Springsteen is to rock 'n' roll - an iconic (and colorful) entertainer whose body of work spans the better part of four decades.

People's artist Iwao Lewis Suzuki recognized for activism

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

“We are the richest country in the world,” said Mr. Suzuki, “but there are many people who can’t get health care or who can’t afford to pay for college.” He added, “Let’s get out of Iraq and Afghanistan. One day we will have peace, where U.S. troops are not overseas and we can have freedom throughout the world.”

Personal Politics at La Pe�a Cultural Center

Tue, 31 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

To celebrate this legacy, the center is hosting a weeklong spate of lectures, workshops, and performances to celebrate La Peña's origins as a community meeting place for like-minded activists, as well as its maturation into a multifaceted arts and community organization.

El Teatro's 'Victor in Shadow' a rare gift of theatrical joy

Mon, 02 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The story of Chilean activist and musician Victor Jara is brought to life in Lakin Valdezs Victor in Shadow