UCLA Cultural Affairs Commission

CAC 2010-2011 Director and Staff Applications Now Available!

CAC — Wed, 12 May 2010 10:24:43 +0000

Come be a part of the Cultural Affairs Commission – one of the most rewarding and exciting commissions on USAC!

From Bruin Bash to Hip Hop Appreciation Month to the JazzReggae Festival, the Cultural Affairs Commission’s events are some of the most recognized events at UCLA. Our primary focus is to program events with cultural, political, or social relevance that are accessible to all students, using the concepts of “edutainment” (education + entertainment) and arts activism to guide the commission. Specifically, our programs are meant to ignite dialogue regarding current events, facilitate an exhibition of creativity, and also engage more student investment, connection, and participation.

Become a part of the Cultural Affairs Commission now! We are looking for dependable and committed individuals who truly believe in the power of art as a common language and display a genuine interest in a variety of cultures.

APPLY FOR A DIRECTOR POSITION!
Download Director Application (Application due by Monday, May 17th at 5pm)

APPLY FOR STAFF!
Download Staff Application (Application due by Friday, May 21st at 5pm)

Questions? Email usacac@asucla.ucla.edu.

JazzReggae Festival 2010

CAC — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:08:00 +0000

For yet another year, JazzReggae Festival’s lineup has packed quite the punch. With headliners Nas and Damian “Jr Gong” Marley, Raphael Saadiq, and Q-Tip, it’s easy to see why so many other sensational acts are delighted to take the stage this Memorial Weekend at UCLA’s Intramural Field for the 24th annual JazzReggae Festival as presented by Scion.

Grammy-winner Raphael Saadiq and esteemed artist Q-Tip will be the headlining acts for May 30th Jam Day. Q-Tip rose to fame with the legendary and influential hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, and has worked with artists Nas and Saadiq. Q-Tip mixes modern R&B and Hip-Hop with jazz infused sound to create music that is both revolutionary and familiar, and will perform at the festival with his critically acclaimed live band.

The full line up for Jam Day includes more Grammy nominated artists, including Bilal, the neo-soul and jazz singer who flawlessly combines jazz, R&B, big band and stunning vocals. Georgia Anne Muldrow & Declaimewill bring a hypnotic electro-funk to the stage. Also performing on Jam Day are up-and-coming Denmark soul duo Quadron,Tha Boogie, Dr. Bobby Rodriguez and the UCLA LatinJazz Ensemble, and the Fernando Pullum Performing Arts High School Jazz All-Stars – talented young jazz players from LA’s inner city.

Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley will be headlining this year’s Reggae Day on May 31st as part of their Distant Relatives Tour promoting their album drop on May 18th, with part of the proceeds benefiting education in Africa. Also performing is Jamaican native Cham whose dancehall beats have successfully crossed over to rap and R&B popularity.Barrington Levy, one of dancehall’s most accomplished artists, will perform backed by Detour Posse. Also joining Reggae Day is the prestigious and politically influenced Etana, also backed by Detour Posse. Nigerian native Nneka as well as The Lions complete the lineup, making this year’s Reggae Day one of the most impressive yet.

Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. For more information, please visit our website at www.jazzreggaefest.com and our Facebook at www.facebook.com/jazzreggaefest.

WorldFest 2010

CAC — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:35:33 +0000

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Jazz Series: Le J Trio, Apr. 5

CAC — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:06:12 +0000

Come listen to Le J Trio at Kerckhoff Coffee House Monday, April 5 from 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. Discover the jazz secrets of J’s trio. Who is J? And who is this trio? Come to Monday Night Jazz Series to find out.

But wait, you can’t make it? No excuses. The performance will be recorded and posted as a streamable audio file on UCLA Radio’s blog for your future enjoyment. Visit the UCLA Radio website.

Le J Trio
Jazz/Folk Series
Monday, Apr. 1, 2010 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Kerckhoff Coffee House
Facebook Event

Join us for our Jazz Series every Monday evening at UCLA’s Kerckhoff Coffee House from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. If interested in playing, please e-mail jazz@culturalaffairsla.com.

Art Exhibit: The First Lady of RIOT IN THE SKY: Sahra “Nash” Nguyen, Apr. 5-9

CAC — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:21:48 +0000

The Cultural Affairs Commission Art Series is opening their Spring Quarter series featuring UCLA’s own artist extraordinaire, “The First Lady of RIOT IN THE SKY: Sahra Nguyen a.k.a. Nash” Followed by immense success after selling her first painting at age 15, Sahra has been featured in collaborative and solo installations since 2006, exhibiting her unique experiences as an Asian American woman and her take on a number of issues– such as the labor exploitation behind the “sneaker freaker hypebeast madness”. It is now 2010 and Sahra is making a return to her alma mater to bring new light into the term “Art Activism”.

Check out the RIOT IN THE SKY website here.

The First Lady of RIOT IN THE SKY: Sahra “Nash” Nguyen
Opening Night: Monday, Apr. 5, 2010
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Kerckhoff Art Gallery
Exhibit continues until Friday, Apr. 9, 2010
Facebook Event

The Kerckhoff Art Gallery, located right next to Kerckhoff Coffee House and patio, is your one-stop shop for weekly cultural enrichment. The gallery strives to educate and empower through putting on thought-provoking work by artists from the greater Los Angeles area in addition to talent right here at the UCLA campus.

For more information, please contact:
Cultural Affairs Commission, UCLA
publicrelations@culturalaffairsla.com

Eclectic Open Mic: Aerosol Love Letter Campaign, March 3

CAC — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:13:53 +0000

The artists of the Aerosol Love Letter Campaign first met as members of Cal Slam, the student spoken-word collective at UC Berkeley. Since then, they have performed and taught at countless Bay Area schools from the elementary to the university level, as well as led workshops for women’s shelters, non profit trainings, alternative education centers, and outdoor education camps.

Additionally, Terry, Matt, and Abe have graced the finals stage at every national level of Slam, and hold individual titles at the youth, collegiate, and adult levels. They’ve performed at the Apollo Theatre, Yerba Buena Center, Flourance Gould Theatre, Masonic Auditorium, Zellerbach Theatre, and the Marin Civic Center, and they’ve shared those stages with the likes of Andrea Gibson, Mos Def, Sonya Renee, Zion I, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Beau Sia, and ILLiteracy.

To view some of their poetry, go to: myspace.com/aerosollovelettercampaign

CAC Eclectic Open Mic Series
A night of spoken word with Aerosol Love Letter Campaign
Featuring Terry Taplin, Abe Becker, & Matt Blesse
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Kerckhoff Coffee House
Free

Jazz Series: Cameron Hovsepian, Mar. 1

CAC — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:54:30 +0000

I write about what I know, and what I feel and I hope that it comes across to everyone as honestly and as heartfelt as I intended it to.

Come check out UCLA’s own singer/songwriter, Cameron Hovsepian, playing at Kerckhoff Coffee House on March 1 from 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

Peep his music on his MySpace.

But wait, you can’t make it? No excuses. The performance will be recorded and posted as a streamable audio file on UCLA Radio’s blog for your future enjoyment. Visit the UCLA Radio website.

Cameron Hovsepian
Jazz/Folk Series
Monday, Mar. 1, 2010
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Kerckhoff Coffee House

Join us for our Jazz Series every Monday evening at UCLA’s Kerckhoff Coffee House from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. If interested in playing, please e-mail jazz@culturalaffairsla.com.

Hip Hop Explosion: Busta Rhymes & E-40, Feb. 25

CAC — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:01:36 +0000

Hip Hop Explosion 2010
Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Doors at 7:00 p.m.)
Location: Ackerman Grand Ballroom
Facebook Event

The Cultural Affairs Commission’s Hip Hop Congress along with the Campus Events Commission and the Student Committee for the Arts present HIP HOP EXPLOSION, featuring Busta Rhymes and E-40.

This free, student-only event will also feature live dance crew battles between Killafornia vs. Super CR3W, and Squadron vs. Beatz N Pieces. UCLA’s very own DJ Marlon Fuentes of JAKKMODE Records will be on the 1’s and 2’s!

Sorry, we are no longer accepting reservations for Hip Hop Explosion. Confirmation e-mails have been sent out for the first 1,500 RSVPs. There is no need to print your confirmation to check in; we will have a list. If you did not receive a RSVP confirmation e-mail, do not be discouraged. We will have a stand-by line that will be checked in starting at 7PM.

Wristbanding will begin at 5PM on February 25, 2010. Wristbands will be distributed on BruinWalk by the Ackerman A-Level entrance. Reservations will only be good until 7PM on the day of. Show up early with a valid BruinCard to get your wristband for entry — there is a 1,500 capacity. UCLA students only!

Art Exhibit: Custom Kicks Live Event, Feb. 22-26

CAC — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:26:59 +0000

“A custom shoe and a custom way of life.”

Come to the opening night of “Custom Kicks” for a night of art, spoken word, and original shoes (not to mention refreshments)! Check out original work by Sole Junkie and Jacob Patterson, meet the artists, and join us in celebrating Hip Hop Appreciation Month.

Check out Sole Junkie’s website here.

Check out Jacob Patterson’s website here

Custom Kicks Live Event
Opening Night: Monday, Feb. 22, 2010
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Kerckhoff Art Gallery
Exhibit continues until Friday, Feb. 26, 2010

For more information, please contact:
Cultural Affairs Commission, UCLA
publicrelations@culturalaffairsla.com

FRESH! Fashion Show: Mike Posner, Big Sean, and U-N-I, Feb. 12

CAC — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:51:14 +0000

Join the Cultural Affairs Commission’s Hip Hop Congress and the Office of Residential Life in celebrating Hip Hop Appreciation Month with a rip-the-runway style event on February 12 from 7-10pm at Covel Grand Horizon Ballroom. The latest urban fashion trends will be modeled down the runway to fresh tunes performed by J Records/RCA Music’s Mike Posner, Def Jam/G.O.O.D. Music’s Big Sean, MTV’s 2009 Breakout Artists of the Year, U-N-I, Jakkmode Records artist DJ Marlon Fuentes, and rising LA emcee Shawn Chrystopher. Not only will this show feature performances by rising artists in the hip hop music industry, but will have some of the most fashionable urban clothing and accessory lines: LRG, Stussy, Undefeated, StampdLA, Nooka, Keep, Kallusive, Clockwise, Bloodbath, Two in the Shirt, and more. This event is free! UCLA BruinCard is required for entry.

FRESH! Urban Fashion Show
Featuring performances by Mike Posner, Big Sean, and U-N-I
Presented by the Cultural Affairs Commission’s Hip Hop Congress,
the Office of Residential Life, and Fashion and Student Trends (FAST) at UCLA
Friday, February 12, 2010
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Covel Grand Horizon Ballroom