Event to Raise Funds for Gracia Molina de Pick Glass Gallery
By Brent E. Beltrán
In March I wrote about long time San Diego activist/educator Gracia Molina de Pick donating $80,000 to the Mesa College Chicana/o Studies Endowment. This month the San Diego Mesa College Foundation and the Mesa College Chicana/o Studies Department return the favor and will honor Sra. Molina de Pick with a tribute fundraising event.
“The Chicana/o Studies Department is partnering with the San Diego Mesa Foundation to create a tribute event to Gracia Molina de Pick in order to raise funds to commission a series of naming honors that will create the Gracia Molina de Pick Glass Gallery on the San Diego Mesa College campus in the rotunda area of the Languages, Humanities and Multicultural Studies Building,” said Chicana/o Studies chairperson César López in an email.
An Eventbrite for the tribute states:
Proceeds from the event will support the design, fabrication and installation of gallery signage, a plaque, and a biographic narrative for the Gracia Molina de Pick Glass Gallery at Mesa College. The six-panel glass gallery, located in the rotunda of the Humanities, Languages and Multicultural Studies Building, will feature a series of displays. The first exhibit, dedicated to Gracia, will debut in Spring 2014.
“This tribute is a community celebration of Gracia’s legacy as our department founder, life-long educator, human rights activist and feminist. Generations of San Diego community college students will learn about Gracia and her life of leadership in community-based struggles through the glass gallery and will directly benefit from the Chicana/o Studies Department endowment she established to provide scholarships to Mesa students and sponsor an annual feminist lecture series on campus,” concluded Dr. López.
It is good to know that the Chicano Movement generation is finally getting recognition for the sacrifices that they made. This year alone Chicano Park was designated as a historic landmark and national treasure; local Chicano musical icon Chunky Sanchez had an auditorium named after him at King-Chavez Arts Academy as well as received a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities; and now Gracia Molina de Pick will be forever remembered at Mesa College.
A Tribute to Gracia Molina de Pick takes place Thursday, August 8 from 5:30-7:30pm in Room G-101 in the Humanities Building at San Diego Mesa College. The event will have live music, food, a silent auction and presentations by individuals who were touched by the work of Gracia Molina de Pick. To purchase tickets or make a tax-deductible donation, please visit.
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Here is my Las Monthly Ondas event list, in chronological order, of some of the ondas that are taking place in San Diego in August. By no means is it a complete list (for more events click on the Calendar tab at the top of the page). These are events that I’ve personally chosen to highlight because they take place in Barrio Logan and surrounding communities or have some personal significance to me. My selection is totally biased. Enjoy.
August 1 – 5:30-8pm
Association of Raza Educators General Meeting
ARE San Diego, in collaboration with the American Friends Service Committee, invites communities out for free political education on the status of the immigration reform debate.
Jacobs Center Community Room
404 Euclid Ave
For more info visit.
August 1 – 6-8pm
Artists Who Care – Meet and Greet
Center for Policy Initiatives wants to meet local artists, learn what they are working on and what social justice issues they care about. Come and join CPI for their first meet and greet with “Artists Who Care.”
Art Produce
3139 University Ave.
For more info visit.
August 1 – 6pm
Casa Familiar and the Museum of Photography Exhibit Reception
MOPA under the program SEPIA invites all to the opening reception presenting works by San Ysidro community residents.
The Front
147 W. San Ysidro Blvd.
August 2 – 7-8pm – Adults $12, Students $8, Seniors & Military $9
“The Gates of Heck” by Border Corps
The Border Corps’ seven-piece multimedia performance, The Gates of Heck, addresses the theme of Hell as the ultimate borderland – a place where mortality and immortality collide and where humanity’s belief in the possibility of divine justice and eternal damnation take on vivid form.
SD Museum of Art
1450 El Prado in Balboa Park
For more info visit.
August 2 – 7-10pm – $10
DanzArts 3rd Year Anniversary Party
Help celebrate the 3 year anniversary of DanzArts by attending this fundraiser. Featuring a special DanzArts performance, a DJ, food and raffle.
C3 Performing Arts
4579 Mission Gorge Place
For more info visit.
August 3 – 4-10pm – $30 at the door, $25 in advance
Chicana Conciencia: Past, Present and Future Fundraiser
Help support the Chicana/o Archive’s Las Chicanas exhibit by attending this fundraiser. The evening includes dinner, a performance by Teatro de las Chicanas, live music, and readings by local poets.
Centro Cultural de la Raza
2004 Park Blvd in Balboa Park
For more info visit.
August 3 – 8-10pm – $12
John Coltrane Tribute
A tribute to the great John Coltrane featuring the musicianship of Azar Lawrence (sax), Gilbert Castellanos (trumpet), Alphonse Mouzon (drums), Joshua White (piano) and Hamilton Price (bass).
98 Bottles
2400 Kettner #110
For more info visit.
August 6 – 10am-2pm
Peace Cranes on Hiroshima Day
To commemorate the 68th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima the Peace Resource Center will be giving away origami folded paper peace cranes in Balboa Park.
Balboa Park Fountain by Reuben H. Fleet Space Center
For more info visit.
August 7 – 6pm – FREE
“Long Distance Revolutionary” Film Screening
This new documentary is an inspiring portrait of Mumia Abu-Jamal whom many consider America’s most famous political prisoner – a man whose existence tests our beliefs about freedom of expression. Through prison interviews, archival footage, and dramatic readings, this riveting film explores Mumia’s life before, during and after Death Row.
Malcom X Library
5148 Market St.
For more info visit.
August 7 – 8pm
The Earful
Check out the funkified sounds of SD Music Award nominee The Earful as they play a gig in Barrio Logan.
Voz Alta Project Gallery
1754 National Ave.
For more info visit.
August 8 – 5:30-7:30pm – $50
Tribute to Gracia Molina de Pick
An evening of celebration and recognition as the SD Chicana/o community comes together to honor the contributions of Gracia Molina de Pick. This fundraising event is a partnership between the SD Mesa College Chicana/o Studies Department and the SD Mesa College Foundation. All funds raised will go towards covering the costs of formally dedicating a glass gallery in Gracia’s name.
San Diego Mesa College
– G-101, Humanities Building
7250 Mesa College Drive
For more info visit.
August 9 – 5-9pm
Bazar Artesanal: 100% Hecho a Mano
The Historic Barrio District CDC in collaboration with La Onda Arte Latino, will host its Inaugural “Bazar Artesanal: 100% Hecho a Mano” to benefit the Sherman Heights Community Center. This artisan bazaar is inspired by the traditional cultural marketplaces that can be found throughout Mexico that host a wide array of artisan products that include folk art, traditional clothing, embroidery, textiles, pottery, jewelry and other products.
La Onda Arte Latino
2690 Historic Decatur Rd. (Barracks 19) in Liberty Station
For more info visit.
August 10 – 11am – $3-$5
Zumba in Chicano Park!
Shake your groove thang and get your exercise on with a Zumba fundraiser at Chicano Park. Organized by the San Diego Immigrant Youth Collective.
Chicano Park in Barrio Logan
For more info visit.
August 10 – 6pm – $12 at the door
Bailes de la Guelaguetza
Come and enjoy an evening of color, dance and music presented by Ballet Folklorico Casa Familar with a special performances by Mariachi Diamante and Tierra del Valle from Santa Gertrudis, Oaxaca.
San Ysidro High School
5353 Airway Rd.
For more info call (619) 428-1115
August 10 – 7-11pm – FREE
Needles Down Art Exhibit Reception
Over 35 local San Diego Tattoo Artists will be putting their Needles Down and picking up their favorite paintbrush, pen, pencil or other creative medium for this art show. SD-too.com and Voz Alta Gallery will be showcasing San Diego’s Tattoo Artists original artwork. Join us for opening night of artwork, artists, music, drinks, and inspiration.
Voz Alta Project Gallery
1754 National Ave.
For more info visit.
August 11 – 10am-4pm – FREE
CicloSDias San Diego
Come experience this free open street event where there will be activities along the route, shops and restaurants open for business and neighbors and friends from all over coming together to make our streets come alive. CicloSDias starts in Logan Heights and goes through Golden Hill, South Park, North Park and ends in City Heights.
The Streets of San Diego
For more info visit.
August 12 – 9pm – FREE
Cumbia Night at Live Wire
V-Rock & The Roots Factory want to make you dance! Get your cumbia on with special guest DJ’s.
Live Wire
2103 El Cajon Blvd
For more info visit.
August 16 – 7-10pm – FREE
Reencuentro Raices del Norte
An art exhibit presenting the work of Carlos W. Irigoyen.
Centro Cultural de la Raza
2004 Park Blvd.
August 17 – 10am-4pm – FREE
Xavier The X-Man’s 11th Annual Cruise For The Cause CAR & BIKE Show
Join Xavier The X-Man for his annual car and bike show. Part of the proceeds will benefit HelpAMotherOut.org, helping homeless mothers with kids & Emilio Nares Foundation, helping children with cancer.
Otay Ranch Town Center
2015 Birch Rd.
For more info visit.
August 31 – 3pm
Happy Birthday to Six Years of Neglect
The building located at 606 S. 30th St., formerly The Girls Club, has been abandoned for six years and the Save Our Barrios organization wants to claim it for the community of Logan Heights. Come out and “celebrate” six years of neglect and abandonment… and the start of a new movement.
Abandoned Girls Club Building
606 S. 30th St.
For more info visit.
Regular Barrio Logan area happenings:
LATIN JAZZ JAM – Donations Welcome
Check out one of San Diego’s finest musical treasures, Bill Caballero, as he hosts his weekly Latin jazz jam every Thursday from 7-10pm at Voz Alta Project, 1754 National Ave., Barrio Logan
SAN DIEGO PUBLIC MARKET
Buy organic fruits, vegetables and other goodies every Sunday from 9am-2pm at the San Diego Public Market, 1735 National Ave., Barrio Logan. For more info visit.
SOBRERUEDAS EN EL BARRIO: Neighborhood Market
Sobreruedas en el Barrio is a neighborhood market featuring local vendors from the Greater Logan Heights community.
The market is located on 30th Street between Imperial Avenue and L Street, and is open every other Sunday from 10am-2pm. Next market: August 11 & 25.
If you want your event to be considered for a future Desde la Logan listing send an email with event info to desdelalogan@gmail.com.
Brent E. Beltrán
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Wow, lots of advertising all in one space. Thanks for the info.