Upcoming events.
Baghdad, California - A Film by Diego Lynch & Rahmah Pauzi
Baghdad, California - A Film by Diego Lynch & Rahmah Pauzi
Día de los Muertos Mixer with San Diego Latino Professionals
Celebrate the vibrant Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos at our exciting in-person event! Join us on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 5:30 PM PDT for an evening filled with cultural immersion and networking opportunities. This unique mixer, hosted by San Diego Latino Professionals, is the perfect occasion to honor and remember San Diego's Hip Hop loved ones who have passed away.
Immerse yourself in the colorful decorations, traditional altars, and lively music that embody the spirit of Día de los Muertos. Connect with fellow professionals from the San Diego Latino community, forging new relationships and expanding your network. Share stories, experiences, and memories as we come together to celebrate life and honor those who have left an indelible mark on our hearts.
Whether you are a professional, an entrepreneur, community member or simply interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of Mexico, this event promises an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate at the Día de los Muertos Mixer with San Diego Latino Professionals!
Withness the “Beyond the Elements” exhibition: Explore the multicultural and immigrant roots of San Diego's groundbreaking Hip Hop scene during the 80s, curated by Mario "the OG" Lopez.
Opening Night Reception “BEYOND THE ELEMENTS” Hip Hop Exhibit
Join us for a night of artistic exploration, cultural celebration, and a journey through the vibrant history of San Diego's Hip Hop scene.
This groundbreaking exhibit documents and pays tribute to the city's kinetic and creative energy through an underground movement that bridged diverse communities. It was fueled by multicultural and immigrant youth who exploded into an unforgettable and influential Hip Hop subculture, inspiring and defying classifications and genres.
Visitors will explore the art forms that evolved alongside Hip Hop music, gaining insight and appreciation for the multifaceted impact of the movement.
Exclusive Artist Preview to Opening of Beyond the Elements Exhibit
"Beyond the Elements" is a groundbreaking exhibit that pays tribute to the vibrant and creative energy of San Diego's hip-hop subculture during the mid-80s to early 90s. It's a heartfelt salute to the immigrant and multi-gen immigrant youth who ignited and sustained this unforgettable movement, uniting diverse communities and inspiring an entire generation.
Connect with the talented artists who brought this project to life. Join us in celebrating the power of diversity and the immigrant experience in shaping cultural movements.
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NewAmerMus presents with JACL Film & Talk: Una Storia Segreta
Una Storia Segreta: The Untold Story of Italian American Internment During World War II Reflective comments by Christen T. Sasaki, PH.D.
Una Storia Segreta: When Italian Americans Were "Enemy Aliens"
Una Storia Segreta: When Italian Americans Were "Enemy Aliens," exhibition curated by Dr. Lawrence DiStasi and Dr. Rose Scherini
Book Signing / Meet & Greet with Loida Lewis
Have your copy of Why Should Guys Have All The Fun? books signed by CEO, philanthropist, and activist Loida Lewis on April 15.
NAM Presents: "The Danger in Potentially Dangerous ” Talk Zoom Event
Italian internment WWII with Dr. Lawrence DiStasi
Motions & Emotions Filipino American Stories of Healing
Over 15 Filipino American artists will be presented by The Thoughtful Beast and New Americans Museum in "Motions & Emotions: Filipino American Stories of Healing”. The event includes an art exhibit and three performances addressing Filipino American intergenerational trauma.
Attendees of the event will experience an array of artistic mediums including painting, rap, dance and embroidery. The art is united by the topic of Filipino American intergenerational trauma, but also the artists choosing to be vulnerable and their desires for healing.
Resilience Gathering: New Americans Museum 2020 Virtual Gala and Auction…an unforgettable Virtual experience!
Click on the image to register to our Resilience Gathering: New Americans Museum 2020 Virtual Gala and Auction
Zoom Artist Talk: Matt Mitchell, 100 Faces of War
To understand something as complex as the American experience of war in Iraq and Afghanistan it is useful to listen to many perspectives. Join our ZOOM Artist talk with Matt Mitchell who will be reflecting on his work culminating in the 100 Faces of War exhibition in an informal conversation with Museum Exec Director, Linda Sotelo via zoom.
The 100 Faces exhibition shows a cross-section of Americans who went to wars between 2001 and 2014. Each person met the artist and was asked to say something about themselves. They could say whatever they wanted. The statement they provided and their bio represent that moment in their personal history.
Voices of Hope: Holocaust Survivors Share Their Stories ft. Dr. Edith Eger
REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM EVENT BY CLICKING HERE
In a time of unknowns during the Covid-19 pandemic, hear from Holocaust survivor, trauma expert and NY times best selling author Dr. Eger about her story of survival and resilience and her strategies for coping through uncertain times.
Dr. Edith Eger was 16 when she and her family were sent to the concentration camp Auschwitz. Born in Hungary and now 91 and living in La Jolla, Dr. Edger wrote her international bestselling book The Choice: Embrace the Possible at 90.
Dr. Eger is a prolific author and a member of several professional associations. She has a clinical practice in La Jolla, California and holds a faculty appointment at the University of California, San Diego. She has appeared on numerous television programs including CNN and the Oprah Winfrey Show; and was the primary subject of a holocaust documentary that appeared on Dutch National Television. She is frequently invited to speaking engagements throughout the United States and abroad.
You can see her most recent appearance on Oprah’s Oprah Talks COIVD 19, Season 1 Episode 6 on Apple TV+.
“I’ll be forever changed by Dr. Eger’s story…The Choice is a reminder of what courage looks like in the worst of times and that we all have the ability to pay attention to what we’ve lost, or to pay attention to what we still have.”—Oprah
This lecture will be hosted on the Zoom platform. A link to the lecture will be sent to you when you register.
This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org.
This event is brought to you with the generous support of Carlos Wellman & Family and the Leichtag Foundation.
REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM EVENT BY CLICKING HERE
Virtual Community Conversation: Arts Online
How are arts organizations surviving?
What kinds of arts programming is available online?
Miss visiting your favorite arts organization?
Join three Arts District Liberty Station organizations for a First Friday community conversation over Zoom discussing how they are overcoming the challenges of changing their programs to digital and what they are working on to bring you arts online.
Featuring:
Linda Caballero Sotelo, Executive Director of New Americans Museum
Benito Bautista, Executive Director of San Diego Filipino Cinema
Matt Carney, Executive Director of San Diego Ballet.
Register on Eventbrite and the Zoom link will be sent to you the day before the event.