A new column by Laurie Krsmanovic
“Children have to be brave to survive what the world does to them.”
— Writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak
We missed the Wednesday benefit for Wear the Wild Things are, but wear your fancy wolf suit anyway to celebrate Director Spike Jonze and screenwriter and local author and tutor extraordinaire, Dave Eggers. The two discussed the new film and all of the proceeds will benefit 826 Valencia, the writing and tutoring center for young people.
The psychology behind Sendak’s classic picture book “Where the Wild Things” Are is examined in The Psychologist.
Link to article via Mind Hacks
Local wild things lurk in “Fish Theater”.
Link to the world of KARL
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Performances by De Colores (traditional music and dance from Mexico), Tango Argentino, Maria Medina Serafin (bilingual poeta/percussionist and sonera of salsa music), and Xuihcoatl Danza Azteca. Free event.
Saturday, October 3
12:00pm-3:30pm
Mission Branch Library
300 Bartlett St. (at 24th St.)
The big bang returns! Traditional and contemporary drummers and dancers converge at the 2nd Annual Meigetsu (Harvest Moon) Taiko Festival. A special family matinee show features Maikaze Student Showcase, Facing East Dance and Music, Wajima Kiriko Daiko, Grrrl Brigade, Yokayo Taiko, and Kiku. Adults $15 in advance / $18 at door. Seniors, students and children under 12 yrs: $10
Sunday, October 4
3:00pm
Dance Mission Theater
3316 24th St. (corner Mission)
Link
Coming up: Dia de los Muertos, Halloween… and California Academy of Sciences. Free admission for Mission residents on Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1. First come, first serve, so plan ahead.