Conrad Romo, Luis Rodriguez, Jose Montoya and Richard Montoya, the Hotel Cafe, Dec. 9
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
"Brown Christmas" at Tongue and Groove
Conrad Romo, Luis Rodriguez, Jose Montoya and Richard Montoya, the Hotel Cafe, Dec. 9
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
It's a "Brown Christmas" at Tongue and Groove
When: Sunday, December 9, 6:00-7:30 pm
Where: The Hotel Café, 1623 ½ N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, CA
Cover: $5.00 / 323-937-0136
Four compelling figures in contemporary Chicano culture will lend their voices to the December 9 installment of Tongue and Groove’s monthly reading series at the Hotel Café: poet Jose Montoya (co-founder of the Rebel Chicano Art Front), his son, Richard Montoya, of the comic troupe Culture Clash, writer Luis Rodriguez (“Always Running”), and Mario Rocha, subject of the documentary “Mario’s Story.”
The lives and work of each of these men testify not only to the power of an artist engaged in one’s community, but to the transforming power of the written word—whether it’s Jose Montoya, back in the Bay Area after the Korean War, drawn to the influence of the Beats; his son, Richard, using biting satire to stir up the cultural pot; Luis Rodriguez, saved from the ravages of la vida loca by a stroll into an East LA bookstore; or Mario Rocha, who enrolled in a writing program while serving nine years in prison on a wrongful conviction.
The December 9 evening presents a rare blend of voices from the Chicano community—voices that span generations and genres:
Poet Jose Montoya is one of the premier cultural activists in the Chicano movement. He co-founded the Rebel Chicano Art Front (later known as the Royal Chicano Air Force), an internationally recognized artists’ collective. His work helped lay the foundation for contemporary Chicano culture, through visual art, poetry and songwriting. He’s the author of three collections of poetry, including the highly acclaimed “In Formation: 20 Years of Joda.” He is also featured in over 40 anthologies.
His son, Richard Montoya, is a member of the planet’s leading Latino performance trio, Culture Clash, whose shows include “Radio Mambo,” “Anthem,” and “Zorro in Hell.” He is a mayoral appointee to the Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Commission.
Luis Rodriguez is the author of 13 books, including “Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.” and is a recipient of the Carl Sandburg Literary Award. He is the founder of Tia Chucha Press and the Tia Chucha Cultural Center.
Mario Rocha is the subject of the award-winning documentary “Mario’s Story,” which portrays his struggle to overturn a wrongful conviction for murder and his emergence as a writer under the tutelage of a prison writing program.
Pound for pound and word for word, one of the best readings events in town! T&G is a word extravaganza offering short fiction, personal essays, poetry, spoken word and music. Hosted by Conrad Romo, a native Angelino and writer himself, this unique event usually happens at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood.
Show up early because seating is limited and we’re starting on time!
Contact: conrad.romo@gmail.com, www.tongueandgroovela.com, www.hotelcafe.com
Where: The Hotel Café, 1623 ½ N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, CA
Cover: $5.00 / 323-937-0136
Four compelling figures in contemporary Chicano culture will lend their voices to the December 9 installment of Tongue and Groove’s monthly reading series at the Hotel Café: poet Jose Montoya (co-founder of the Rebel Chicano Art Front), his son, Richard Montoya, of the comic troupe Culture Clash, writer Luis Rodriguez (“Always Running”), and Mario Rocha, subject of the documentary “Mario’s Story.”
The lives and work of each of these men testify not only to the power of an artist engaged in one’s community, but to the transforming power of the written word—whether it’s Jose Montoya, back in the Bay Area after the Korean War, drawn to the influence of the Beats; his son, Richard, using biting satire to stir up the cultural pot; Luis Rodriguez, saved from the ravages of la vida loca by a stroll into an East LA bookstore; or Mario Rocha, who enrolled in a writing program while serving nine years in prison on a wrongful conviction.
The December 9 evening presents a rare blend of voices from the Chicano community—voices that span generations and genres:
Poet Jose Montoya is one of the premier cultural activists in the Chicano movement. He co-founded the Rebel Chicano Art Front (later known as the Royal Chicano Air Force), an internationally recognized artists’ collective. His work helped lay the foundation for contemporary Chicano culture, through visual art, poetry and songwriting. He’s the author of three collections of poetry, including the highly acclaimed “In Formation: 20 Years of Joda.” He is also featured in over 40 anthologies.
His son, Richard Montoya, is a member of the planet’s leading Latino performance trio, Culture Clash, whose shows include “Radio Mambo,” “Anthem,” and “Zorro in Hell.” He is a mayoral appointee to the Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Commission.
Luis Rodriguez is the author of 13 books, including “Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.” and is a recipient of the Carl Sandburg Literary Award. He is the founder of Tia Chucha Press and the Tia Chucha Cultural Center.
Mario Rocha is the subject of the award-winning documentary “Mario’s Story,” which portrays his struggle to overturn a wrongful conviction for murder and his emergence as a writer under the tutelage of a prison writing program.
Pound for pound and word for word, one of the best readings events in town! T&G is a word extravaganza offering short fiction, personal essays, poetry, spoken word and music. Hosted by Conrad Romo, a native Angelino and writer himself, this unique event usually happens at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood.
Show up early because seating is limited and we’re starting on time!
Contact: conrad.romo@gmail.com, www.tongueandgroovela.com, www.hotelcafe.com
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Let The Blogging Begin!
Spread the word!
You can play a significant part in growing Tongue & Groove. A couple of years ago, a not very good movie that had "fat" and "wedding" in the title was seen by a lot of people and became a big hit. Its run was aided largely by word of mouth. You, yes you can be very helpful and significant in stirring up a crowd and making T&G a big fat crowd-pleasing literary phenom. This unique event happens the last Sunday of every month. You can count on it to be word for word, note for note, and pound for pound a fine and cool experience.
Not so fast, where do I park?
It's Sunday so there is free street parking where available or use the secure lot for a few bucks just north and south of Hollywood Bl. on Cahuenga. The club is 1/3rd of a block just below Hollywood Blvd. across from The Beauty Bar. There is a back door entrance for the club that is down an alley. Don't be scared.
BUZZ!
I need you to help with the proverbial buzz and spread the word to others whenever you can. Treat this as good news that others are going to be grateful to hear. Print it and post it in your lunchroom, your local bookstore or hand it to a few people that could appreciate some LA culture.
Some of the past participants have included:
O-Lan Jones, Jesse Shepard, Taylor Negron, Salvador Plascencia, Glen David Gold,
Steve Abee, Bett Williams, Rachell Resnick, Samantha Dunn, Kathy Bates,
David Ulin, Leon Martel, Bruce Bauman, Lisa Jane Persky, Michael O’Keefe,
David O’Shea, Shihan, Maggie Rowe, Chloe Webb, Dan Fante, Luis Rodriguez,
Mike The Poet, Lynn Manning, Daniel Olivas, David Darmsteder, Pat Payne,
Larry Fondation, Michele Matheson, Mayda Del Valle, Andrea Abatte, Scott Wannberg,
Brad Listi, Lisa Teasley, Jeremy Deutchman, Mary Otis, Daniel Stessen, Chris Miller
A partial list of some past musical guests:
Louise Post, Julie Christensen, Garrett Morris, Lisa Germano, Randy Weeks
Quincy Coleman, Julie Christensen, Meiko, Ill Lit, Izzy Cox, Jimmy Camp,
Cooper Thompson, Jake La Botz
You can play a significant part in growing Tongue & Groove. A couple of years ago, a not very good movie that had "fat" and "wedding" in the title was seen by a lot of people and became a big hit. Its run was aided largely by word of mouth. You, yes you can be very helpful and significant in stirring up a crowd and making T&G a big fat crowd-pleasing literary phenom. This unique event happens the last Sunday of every month. You can count on it to be word for word, note for note, and pound for pound a fine and cool experience.
Not so fast, where do I park?
It's Sunday so there is free street parking where available or use the secure lot for a few bucks just north and south of Hollywood Bl. on Cahuenga. The club is 1/3rd of a block just below Hollywood Blvd. across from The Beauty Bar. There is a back door entrance for the club that is down an alley. Don't be scared.
BUZZ!
I need you to help with the proverbial buzz and spread the word to others whenever you can. Treat this as good news that others are going to be grateful to hear. Print it and post it in your lunchroom, your local bookstore or hand it to a few people that could appreciate some LA culture.
Some of the past participants have included:
O-Lan Jones, Jesse Shepard, Taylor Negron, Salvador Plascencia, Glen David Gold,
Steve Abee, Bett Williams, Rachell Resnick, Samantha Dunn, Kathy Bates,
David Ulin, Leon Martel, Bruce Bauman, Lisa Jane Persky, Michael O’Keefe,
David O’Shea, Shihan, Maggie Rowe, Chloe Webb, Dan Fante, Luis Rodriguez,
Mike The Poet, Lynn Manning, Daniel Olivas, David Darmsteder, Pat Payne,
Larry Fondation, Michele Matheson, Mayda Del Valle, Andrea Abatte, Scott Wannberg,
Brad Listi, Lisa Teasley, Jeremy Deutchman, Mary Otis, Daniel Stessen, Chris Miller
A partial list of some past musical guests:
Louise Post, Julie Christensen, Garrett Morris, Lisa Germano, Randy Weeks
Quincy Coleman, Julie Christensen, Meiko, Ill Lit, Izzy Cox, Jimmy Camp,
Cooper Thompson, Jake La Botz
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