Michigan State University

Yesterday was the 14th Annual Cesar E. Chavez – Dolores Huerta Celebration at the Kellogg Center on the Campus of Michigan State University. Although I didn’t get a photo with him last week, I made sure this week: MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz who has made his presence felt on Campus and has been taking mini tours of Michigan as he comes by way of North Carolina.

The theme was “Cosechando Nuestro Suenos” (“Harvesting our Dreams”). Such a great event year after year and for 2024, there were workshops added to the Celebration. Great work Amanda Flores and Elias Lopez, and the oh so many folks who make this possible year after year!

Side note: check out the beauty that Events 2 Envy by Sonia was able to add as they provided decor to the event. Sonia Hernandez was able to enhance the look and feel of the event just by adding a few pieces to the tables (over the chairs and the centerpiece) and around the backdrop for photos.

I added that last paragraph to tell you this: these events are great especially when you can add a little style and class to them. It’s not often that the Hispanic Latino community can lift up a community with an elegant feel. Much thanks to Michigan State University for spending a little extra, to enhance our experience yesterday!

As part of MSU’s Farmworkers Awareness Week, join MSU Libraries for a community film screening of “Fruits of Labor” (2021. Emily Cohen, Director. 1 hr 18 min.). “Fruits of Labor” raises awareness of
the challenges faced by women of color working in the fields and how the global food system intersects with gender and family life. The film screening will be followed up by a panel discussion and moderated Q&A. Registration required.

TO REGISTER: Farmworkers Awareness Week: “Fruits of Labor” Film Screening – LibCal – Michigan State University Libraries (msu.edu)

Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: Main Library 366 W. Circle Dr. (Green Room 4th Floor West Wing), East Lansing, Michigan 48824.

Motivo is set to perform at the IM Circle Building (Room 34) on the Campus of Michigan State University Monday, January 29, 2024. Beginning at 7:00pm and free to the public to attend, they will play their brand of Tejano music as they are widely known as one of the best Tejano’s bands in the Midwest.

For those who are unfamiliar with Tejano music, Lorenzo Lopez and Yesenia Murillo will be on hand to teach basic steps. Food will also be served. The program will run from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in a rare Monday evening performance sponsored by the Arts Living Learning Community and their Residency Program.

Website: Arts Living-Learning Community – (msu.edu)

After a 4-year pandemic induced hiatus, we’re extremely happy to announce that the 3rd edition of the Latinx Film Festival (LxFF) will (finally) take place February 15-18th, 2024!

This edition of LxFF will continue our tradition of programming ground-breaking independent cinema from Latin America, Spain and the United States while shining a cinematic light on social justice. Issues of immigration, race, class and gender remain central to the festival program, and it once again highlights the intersections of film, music and cultural politics.

LxFF 2024 has a special focus on gun violence with an exclusive performance of GUAC: The One-Man Show by Manny Oliver, this edition’s featured invited guest, and through partnerships with a variety of local and national organizations working on this urgent public health crisis.

As always, the majority of LxFF films and special events are FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Ticket sales for GUAC: The One-Man Show at Stage One, another riveting Salsa Verde! concert at Urban Beat, and our 3 film screenings at Celebration Cinema will be available soon. Check our website regularly for updates, including additional information on the films, panelists and other exciting additions to the program.

Stay connected with us during the weeks leading up to LxFF 2024 and during the festival on social media, tell your friends and family that LxFF is back, and see you in person very soon!

LxFF website: MSU Latinx Film Festival

LxFF Facebook Page: Facebook

Instagram: MSU Latinx Film Festival (@msulxff) • Instagram photos and videos

YouTube: MSU Latinx Film Festival – YouTube

Join us for PBS KIDS Day at WKAR! Bring your family to the WKAR studios to celebrate with fun activities and games for kids. Meet Molly of Denali and Super Why! from PBS KIDS, explore science with Dr. Rob and the Curious Crew, and get Curious about Careers!

Join us for the free open house on Saturday, January 27, from 10:00am – 1:00pm.

REGISTER HERE Registration is free and optional. 
By registering, you help us in planning for this event so we can provide the best experience possible when you visit WKAR. Registration also enables us to provide updates should the program or schedule change.

All pre-registered guests are eligible to enter a raffle drawing for (4) tickets to the MSU Department of Theatre’s performance of What if Wilhelmina fromMarch 8-17. Winner will have the option to select attending show date/time. 

SCHEDULE
Doors Open: 10:00am
Explore fun activities with the Curious Crew and WKAR partners from across our mid-Michigan community.

10:30am and repeating at 11:30am, 12:30pm

• A celebration of the birthday of WKAR Family and the PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel!
• Science Exploration with Dr. Rob and the Curious Crew in TV Studio A

1:00pm
PBS KIDS Day with WKAR concludes

WHERE
WKAR TV Studios
Communication Arts & Sciences Building
Michigan State University