Sunday, May 5, 2013, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. - TARGET SUNDAYS AT CAAM

EXPLORING CULTURAL STORIES Join us as we explore cultural stories that highlight our African American and Latin American communities with music, dance and spoken word performances. This event is free and open to the public.  CAAM is located at 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037.  For more information visit www.caamuseum.org or call (213) 744-2024.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE 

11:00 A.M. - MUSEUM GALLERIES OPEN

Spotlight Exhibition of the Month: “Things That Cannot Be Seen Any Other Way: The Art of Manuel Mendive”

12:00 P.M. - THE COMMUNITY ART PROJECT – An art project guided each month by local professional artist and educator Teresa Tolliver. 

DJ N’NAMDI–ongoing.  Brings his special touch throughout the program

1:00 P.M.   - WELCOME / GREETING

CAAM Executive Director, CHARMAINE JEFFERSON, welcomes the audience, along with co-hosts, singer SONIA SANTOS and actor JEFFREY ANDERSON-GUNTER.  

1:10 P.M.  - NELSON JIMENEZ - Returning to CAAM after several appearances, Nelson is a powerhouse for such a young singer of 14.  He has won many local awards and recently appeared on “The Voice” program for youth competition.

1:30 P.M.  - CALIFORNIA DANCE INSTITUTE – Led by founder and director,   Carole Valleskey, the California Dance Institute (CDI) is an in-school and after-school arts education program that teaches life and learning skills through dance and music to underserved public elementary and middle school students in the Los Angeles area. CDI's mission is to instill confidence, discipline, and focus through the joys and rigor of dance.

1:50 P.M.  - ROGELIO MITCHELL – Born in Colon, Panama, surrounded by the deep roots of West Indian music, Rogelio’s music has a unique blend of Calypso, Reggae, Soca and Jazz.  Living in Argentina, Chile and now in Santa Barbara, he has opened concerts for Ronnie Specter and Tania Maria among others and recently appeared in the Andy Davis' film Steal Big, Steal Little with Andy Garcia. 

2:10 P.M. - TRIO ELLAS – Trio Ellas is an all female power trio making music somewhere between traditional mariachi and classic romantic trio with a fresh contemporary twist.  Trio Ellas members are Suemy Gonzalez, Nelly Cortez and Stephanie Amaro, Their high level of musical proficiency has allowed them to circumvent stereotypes and work at a world class level. Trio Ellas have lent their skill to recordings for artists such as Ben Gibbard and Lady GaGa, and have performed live with a myriad of artists ranging from Cristian Castro to Mariachi El Bronx. 

2:30 P.M. - CAAM GIVEAWAYS!   Be sure to complete your giveaway form!

2:45 P.M. - BOBBY MATOS AND HIS AFRO-LATIN JAZZ GROUP – New York born and bred, percussionist, composer/arranger and bandleader, Mr. Matos has dedicated his life to playing and spreading the best Afro-Latin Jazz.  He is a veteran of many tours and recordings and has played with such stars as Bobby Hutcherson, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Miriam Makeeba, Larry Harlow, Celia Cruz and others.  His recordings on the LifeForce Jazz label are in stores and online and they feature a wide range of Latin jazz sounds.  Look for his latest recording, "Beautiful as the Moon."

3:30 P.M. -  MUSIC CONTINUES WITH DJ N’NAMDI !! 

ON-GOING EXHIBITIONS IN THE CAAM GALLERIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Go Tell it on the Mountain,” through May 12, 2013.  “African American Military Portraits from the American Civil War,” through May 26, 2013.    “The Legacy of the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company: More than a Business,” through June 23, 2013.  “Afrodescendientes:  Photographer Roberto Chile in Guanabacoa, Cuba,” through October 13, 2013.  “Things That Cannot Be Seen Any Other Way:  The Art of Manuel Mendive,” through October 20, 2013. 

“SPECIALTY ARTS, CRAFTS & FOOD VENDORS IN THE CAAM PLAZA.

ADMISSION IS FREE. Parking $10 per vehicle at 39th & Figueroa Streets

Target Sundays is generously funded by LOGO Target Corporation

Program Director/Producer: Jeffrey Anderson Gunter • Design: Prisma Color

PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

(*Image from “Things That Cannot Be Seen Any Other Way:  The Art of Manuel Mendive”