Wednesday, October 06, 2010

No Small Matter: A Fundraiser for Children’s Book Press



Children's Book Press Turns 35!
The visionary multicultural nonprofit publisher commemorates its 35th anniversary in 2010 with an evening of performance and celebration.

No Small Matter: A Fundraiser for Children’s Book Press
Yerba Buena Fundraiser
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Forum
701 Mission St. (at 3rd), San Francisco, CA
Thursday, October 7th, 7:00 pm
A fundraiser honoring Children's Book Press founder Harriet Rohmer, and featuring the dynamic artistry of Gregangelo & Velocity Circus and the electric moves of Non Stop Bhangra. 


This fundraiser at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts will honor Children’s Book Press founder Harriet Rohmer for her vision and legacy. Attendees will enjoy the dynamic artistry of Gregangelo & Velocity Circus, featuring whirling dervishes, contortionists and images taken from Children’s Book Press’ anthology, On My Block. The event will close with the swirling colors and pounding rhythms of Non Stop Bhangra, a dance troupe that combines traditional Punjabi folk music with hip hop, reggae, and electronica. Former California State Senator Art Torres will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
Individual tickets ($35) can be purchased online through the Yerba Buena Center website or by calling the Box Office at 415.978.ARTS (2787) Tuesdays through Sundays between noon and 6:00 pm. Tickets purchased after Sept. 27 will be available for pick-up at the Will Call booth.
An additional contribution can be made to Children's Book Press at the time of ticket purchase or by clicking here.

The Latino Book & Family Festival 

Saturday and Sunday- October 9 & 10
California State University, Los Angeles

¡Los esperamos!
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