Cul­tural scholar and activist Terezita Romo has authored the first extended mono­graph of the life and work of Malaquias Mon­toya, the rev­o­lu­tion­ary print­maker and painter who was one of the great influ­ences of the Chi­cano Arts Move­ment of the 60’s and 70’s.

Come meet the artist and author at our public reception and book party where we will host a dialogue between Montoya and Romo. The artist will also have prints on display and for sale, as well as the book.

Book Party for Malaquias Mon­toya
Fri­day, Decem­ber 9, 2011, 6pm
East­Side Cul­tural Cen­ter, 2277 Inter­na­tional Blvd, Oakland

Malaquias Montoya has lectured and taught at numerous colleges and universities in the San Francisco Bay Area including Stanford and the University of California, Berkeley. He was a Professor at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, CA for twelve years; for five of those years he was Chair of the Ethnic Studies Department as well. During this period he also served as Director of the Taller de Artes Graficas, in East Oakland, where he produced various prints and conducted many community art workshops. Since 1989 Montoya has held a professorship at the University of California, Davis, teaching both in the department of Art and the department of Chicana/o Studies. In 2000, he spent a semester as Visiting Professor in the Art Department at the University of Notre Dame, in Indiana, and he currently holds the title of Visiting Fellow in the Institute for Latino Studies at Notre Dame.

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fea­tur­ing The Moon­al­ice Poster Series & Art­work by: Chris Shaw • David Singer • Chuck Sperry • Ron Dono­van • Wendy Wright • Dave Hunter • Wes Wil­son • Stan­ley Mouse • Alexan­dra Fis­cher • Den­nis Loren • Lee Con­klin • Lau­ren Yurkovich • John Mavroudis • John Seabury • Car­olyn Fer­ris • Den­nis Larkins • Claude Shade • Dar­rin Brenner

FREE!

Fri­day, Novem­ber 4, 2011 • 6pm — 9pm

with an acoustic per­fo­mance by The Rowan Bros.

Sat­ur­day, Novem­ber 5, 2011 • Noon — 9pm

with an acoustic per­for­mance by Moon­al­ice

more information at moonaliceposters.com 

The Rock Poster Society’s annual fall classic, the Festival of Rock Posters is set to go for Saturday October 8th, 2011 at the San Francisco County Fair Building in beautiful Golden Gate Park.

Featuring rock poster artists and dealers from around the country, this is the biggest rock poster event of its kind anywhere! Those of you who have attended this show in the past know that this is the one not to miss. The Rock Poster Society brings in the best of the best, and you’ll find everything from vintage psychedelic treasures to the best of the modern silkscreen movement. This year’s version promises to offer another stellar lineup!

The show runs from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. Admission is $10 for the public, and $5 for TRPS member.

More information at trps.org

See you there!

Artists & Vendors Lineup

• Firehouse Kustom Rockart Co. — Chuck Sperry & Ron Donovan
• Chris Shaw
• Alexandra Fischer
• Emek
• David Singer
• Wes Wilson
• Lee Conklin
• Stanley Mouse
• Paul Imagine
• Marq Spusta
• Dennis Loren
• Carolyn Ferris
• Ryan Kerrigan
• John Seabury
• Reg Williams
• Bill Ham
• Paul Getchell
• Perry Pfeffer
• Billy Perkins
• Randy Tuten
• Sean Carroll
• Classic Posters
• Tea Lautrec Litho
• Eric King
• Stacie Willoughby
• Dan Katra
• Cliff Yamasaki
• Kris Mikkelson
• Sherwood Donahue
• Sal Dichiera
• Vince Dugar
• Larry Freeman

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Come support the San Francisco based non-profit, BayKids! Join us for a night of music and fun with the popular band Moonalice. BayKids empowers children facing serious medical challenges to express themselves through the art and magic of film-making. Moonalice is a rising star in the musical world whose members are committed to the communal experience of music. Put them both together and you get the most legendary event you will ever experience!

In addition to the music, there will be a Silent Auction. Proceeds will help BayKids to continue its work in support of hospitalized children.

Silent Auction Items

A special VIP ticket includes a complimentary drink upon arrival, private upstairs area for the entire event, a great view of the stage and signed poster from the band.

Buy Tickets

Every person that attends this event will receive a FREE poster!

About BayKids

BayKids empowers children facing serious medical challenges to express themselves through the art and magic of filmmaking. They are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of hospitalized children by teaching them a wide range of moviemaking skills and helping them discover the power of self-expression.

BayKids has evolved to focus its multimedia expertise on serving children in the Bay Area facing medical challenges. Working in partnership with Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland and UCSF Children’s Hospital, our digital filmmaking programs provide kids with the opportunity to explore their creativity while learning filmmaking, teamwork and leadership skills. As of July 2009, BayKids has helped over 5,000 children and their families get through cancer and other medical conditions.

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The Renegade Craft Fair returns to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion on July 9 & 10, 2011, from 11am – 7pm, for the 4th Annual San Francisco Fair! The best makers of handmade goods from the Bay and beyond will assemble to a free-to-attend marketplace celebration of indie-craft culture! More at San Francisco Renegade Craft Fair