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Author Ruben Molina to speak about the history of the Chicano Sound in Highland Park

Published on March 6, 2008 in 2008, Chicano, culture, Easy on the pocketbook, Events, Free, free - oh yeah - free, history, LA, Latino, Library, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Free Events, Mexican American, music, old school, rock en espanol, Southern California and the birth of a musical genre. 0 Comments
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The history of Chicano Rock and Roll on a single poster – via Mictlan.com

How much do you know about Chicano music of the 1960′s? Probably not as much as Ruben Molina. Molina’s is an author whose two books delve deeply into the recordings and cultural impact of the early Chicano sound that fused Latin rhythms with R&B. You may know “Cannibal & Headhunters” but how about “Spider Ray and the Velveteens?” This talk is sure to give you new insight into the musical history of the eastside.

Ruben Molina is the author of The Barrio Guide to Low Rider Music and Chicano Soul: Recordings & History of an American Culture. 
He will be speaking about Chicano Music of the 1960′s on Saturday, March 29th, 2008 at 2:00pm at the Arroyo Seco Library. The library is located at 6145 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park.

More information at www.mictlan.com

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See stars in Highland Park

Published on February 10, 2008 in 2008, Astronomy, Beauty of the night sky, Easy on the pocketbook, Family, Good for kids, Good for the soul, impress her, impress him, LA, Library, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Public Library, Science, Space, Stars and Valentine's Day. 0 Comments
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Image from Orion’s Belt from nightsky.at

We enjoy gazing at the sky through telescopes. Whether it be the rings of Saturn or beauty hidden within the belt of Orion (image above), it is a treat to examine the wonder of the night sky.

On Wednesday, February 13th from 6 pm till 8 pm, the Sidewalk Astronomers will have telescopes available to view the night sky in front of Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library. The library is located at 6145 N. Figueroa in Highland Park. CLICK HERE to visit a special section of the NASA website to get started exploring space.

Let’s hope for a clear night!

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