Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Cinema Night Hosted By The 13th Floor Art Collective

This just in, The 13th Floor Art Collective will be hosting Cinema Night at Win Within Sangha on Wednesday, February 18th, 2015! This is LA’s only indie film-popcorn-deejay party!
Now in its second year of operation, Win Within Sangha has quickly become a destination for Angelinos looking for conscious community events, amazing showcases, and the latest developments in the fields of technology, health & the arts.
With projects like Broadchester Farm, whose aim is to create “a10609651_10152799320876738_9095115445136359689_n better living environment through community gardening, education & service;” as well as Win Within Sangha’s own, Sangha Light & Sound, which “provides production resources for the conscious community;” a collaboration between the two collectives was inevitable.
The 13th Floor Art Collective consists of a diverse array of musicians. The grunge-punk band Skulrot, hip-hop group Sacred Circuitry, and synthpop duo Future Holotape are just a few of the musicians that have taken the stage with the 13th Floor Art Collective.
Cinema Night with Win Within Sangha is the second collaborative project between the two collectives. The previous collaboration was a focus group, beta test for theLet’s Seed Bomb LA campaign. The project included invited guests from both groups, and concluded with a tour of the surrounding area. Special thanks went to Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Chipotle, Sacred Circuitry, Scene N’ Heard, & specialists Paul Grubb and Rachel Kadish.
Gilbert Bernal Art10511251_1584608041768429_4239242475406868478_nIt is no small secret that the 13th Floor Art Collective curates memorable musical showcases, but it also assembles an eclectic blend of artisans that include painters, live performers, and craftspeople. From cigar box portraits to upcycled set designs, the 13th Floor Art Collective is about bringing together artists into collaborative space.
Sangha Cinema Night is just over two weeks away and the busy bee buzz can already be heard, as the cinematographers of the collective are polishing their entries, and more submissions are being received. Unlike previous 13th Floor events, Sangha Cinema Night is an event that is putting the film makers on the forefront, with music videos, documentaries, and more. Needless to say, members like Arthur McDee [Photorgapher, Videographer, & Pro-audio] view this as an event in which people can “support conscious consumerism,” something which  is lacking in the industry. As an open sourced Art collective, the 13th Floor encourages others to create their own art, and even submit their own short films.
If you would you like to receive updates about the event, then RSVP on theSangha Cinema Event Page.
Mark your calendars and wear your dancing shoes, because cinema night is just around the corner! For more information about Win Within Sangha and the 13th Floor Art Collective, including additional projects, and supplemental media, you follow the links provided below.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Spanish Creative Writing Workshop starts Wednesday Jan. 28!



New Creative Writing workshops en Español at Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore, led by the Los Angeles Poet Society's Director of Spanish Literature, Alejandro Molina, MFA! Sign up today! $20 donation for 9 classes! 
Starting each Wednesday from 6-7:30pm. 

More info? Message us or email losangelespoetsociety@gmail.com

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

A New Bilingual Youth Poetry Workshop starting January 31!

Los Angeles Poet Society teams up with California Poets in the Schools to bring a new bilingual youth poetry workshop at Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural!


LAPS' Vice President and Director of Music Collaboration, Juan Cardenas, will lead this free workshop to youth ages: 13-18 years old!



Would you like to register? Please email: losangelespoetsociety@gmail.com 




Go to www.tiachuchas.org for the complete Winter Program!

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Behind the Scenes at Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural






Los Angeles Poet Laureate and co-founder of Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore Luis J. Rodriguez is pictures here during the taping of an upcoming KCET special. LA Poet Society was there to capture the behind the scenes moment.

For more information on Tia Chucha's Open Mic, Noches de Canto y Poesia, In The Words of Womyn and other programs, don't hesitate to come to Sylmar and support this center that is changing the lives in the East San Fernando Valley communities like Sylmar, San Fernando, Pacoima, Arleta and other communities.

Tia Chucha's is located at: 13197 Gladstone Ave, Unit A, Sylmar, CA  91342
Visit their website: tiachucha.org



Starting 2015 on a High Note at Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural




Tia Chucha’s had the pleasure of having the young future leaders fill all the seats in the house for their first 2015 Open Mic hosted by Jeffery Martin. It was a night of laughter, tears, song and selfies. These young warriors from YMI (Young Men's Initiative) are on the road to becoming leaders that will be saving lives in their community of Cutler-Orosi and beyond. Everything is possible through the power of words!

Monday, January 5, 2015

Blog Talk Radio Strikes Back!



Happy New Year 2015!!!
The year has officially begun with a bang and we at Los Angeles Poet Society are thrilled to announce a new Blog Talk Radio show dedicated to poets, musicians, performers and other talented folks that have a special message to deliver. We call this new show The LAPS Radio Palette! Our artists' palette will showcase the beautiful diverse talents of the creatives of Los Angeles!

The weekly series, conducted by our very own Director of Outreach, Victor Sotomayor, will feature one artist at a time. Let the new year ring, with an interview with poetess, writer, musician and personal friend Magdalena Murillo Delgado! 

If you'd like to have a listen here's the link: 

The beauty of it all is that BTR episodes (archived) can be played anytime at your own leisure so you can sit back, close your eyes and push the play button to enjoy beautiful poetry, music, comedy, art, theater, you name it.

Los Angeles Poet Society is making a splash in 2015 already so let's keep the momentum going!