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50 Diverse Things To Do In Chico
Presented by the Office of Diversity
Cross-Cultural Leadership Center Grillin’ on the Grass
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
CCLC Open HouseTuesday, September 13,
2011 Blueprint for
Success Conference Saturday, September 24,
2011 The Amazing Race
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Contact Information:(530) 898-4101 [email protected] Office Hours: 8am-5pm M-F MLIB 172www.csuchico.edu/sac/departments/cclc
PURPOSETo celebrate and appreciate each
other’s differences and to enhance personal leadership capabilities
Multicultural Graduation Celebrations
Asian Graduation Black Graduation EOP Graduation Latino Graduation
Contact Information:Office of Diversity(530) 898-4764 www.csuchico.edu/diversity Office Hours: 8am-5pm M-F KNDL 110
Come out and support students of various cultural backgrounds being recognized for their graduation accomplishments!!!
SPRING 2012
Multicultural Welcome Receptions
Black Welcome Reception August 29th at 6:00pm Selvester’s Café
Native American Welcome Reception August 30th at 4:30pm Selvester’s Café
Veteran’s Welcome Reception September 1st at 3:00pm BMU 210
Pride Welcome Reception September 7th at 3:30pm Selvester’s Café
Asian Welcome Reception September 9th at 3:30pm Selvester’s Café
Bienvenida Reception September 14th at 3:30pm Trinity Commons
All are welcome to attend these great opportunities to network. Get involved and build friendships.
Contact Information:Office of Diversity(530) 898-4764 www.csuchico.edu/diversity Office Hours: 8am-5pm M-F KNDL 110
KCSC Radio
Shows Mackin’ Monday Tenacious Tuesday Wicked Wednesday Thrashin’ Thursday Fresh Friday Sinful Saturday Swanky Sunday
Contact Information:For DJ or General Questions(530) 898-6228http://kcscradio.com/
KCSC is student-owned and operated since 1951
International Festival
Take a Saturday in Chico to support diversity through a showcase of 30+ groups representing their culture in the form of food, performances, and decorations
Contact Information:[email protected]
Coming Spring 2012
Multicultural Night
Enjoy culture? Come check out the annual Multi-Cultural Affairs Council’s cultural talent show case featuring groups from diverse backgrounds such as: Latino/Hispanic, African American, Hmong, and many more cultural communities!
Contact Information:[email protected]
October -- 2011
Cesar Chavez Celebrations
Support the movement! March to celebrate the work and commitment of Cesar Chavez to improve working conditions of migrant workers and educate Chico State student s on the importance of honoring his legacy
Spring 2012
Contact Information:Cross Cultural Leadership Center(530) 898-4101 [email protected] Office Hours: 8am-5pm M-F MLIB 172www.csuchico.edu/sac/departments/cclc
Conversations On Diversity
Themes from previous semesters include highlighting collaborations between faculty/staff, students, and community members to create change, teaching diversity in the university classroom, and revealing and combating stereotypes.
Location: BMU 210 at noon
Contact Information:Office of Diversity(530) 898-4764 www.csuchico.edu/diversity Office Hours: 8am-5pm M-F KNDL 110
Events: September 28th
October 12th
October 26th
November 9th
B.L.O.C.Black Leaders On Campus
Have You Heard Series held monthly E-mail for more details
Have You Heard Series is a time for students to gather to discuss relevant issues facing college students as well as the world we live in.
Contact [email protected]
Café Culture
Featuring poetry, live shows, and classes, Café Culture practices all facets of culture and brings a cultural dynamic to the community that has rarely been seen in Chico
Featuring
Dance: Salsa, Afro Caribbean, Capoeira, and more!
Performances: Open Mic, Poetry, Reggae, and more!
Classes: Yoga, Aikido, and more!
Contact Information:(530) 345-6045 or (530)[email protected] W. 5th Street Chico Ca 95926
Taste Of Chico
Enjoy the 26th Annual Taste of Chico, featuring highly acclaimed food, beverage, music, and fine-art festival. Over 100 restaurants, breweries, wineries and beverage distributors treat event participants to fabulous fare while they stroll Downtown streets brimming with culture. Four main stages host continuous, live music and performances while the “Open Air Art Gallery” previews fine artists from the Chico Art Center’s Studios Art Tour
Contact Information:(530) [email protected]
Sunday, September 12th
from noon until 4:00pm
Sponsored by: Downtown Chico Business Association
Thursday Night Market
Farm-fresh produce, delicious food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment! A diverse selections of local musicians and entertainers showcase their talents each week. Performances range from magicians to African dancers and from classical jazz to bluegrass.
Weekly April-September 6:00-9:00pm
Broadway St. from 2nd to 5th St.Lead Contact: 330 Salem Street,
Chico
Sponsored by: Downtown Chico Business Association
Contact Information:(530) [email protected]
Chapmantown Gompa
Featured Events: Buddha Dharma Sangha
“The Three Jewels” in Buddhism
Buddha: The Enlightened or Awakened One
Dharma:The Teaching
Sangha:The Community
Contact Information:(530) 828-2589
Every Thursday Evening
7:30 – 9:00pm
Location:689 E. 18th St. Chico, CA 95928
Chabad Jewish Center
Tuesdays at 7:30pm440 W. 4th Street, Chico
Ca
Featured Events Torah Class
Based upon the weekly Torah portion or approaching holiday, this class focuses on basic and fundamental Jewish concepts as they relate to our daily lives. Explore, question and delve into our rich heritage and Torah traditions
Contact Information:(530) 809-1662
Because despite differences in appearance, all Jews do have a great deal in common - in Heavens Name.
Congregational Church of Chico
Featured Events Being Out in Chico for
LGBTQIQ Discussions
Sunday Worship10:30am
1190 E. 1st Avenue Chico, CA95926
“No matter who you are, no matter where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here”
Contact Information:(530) [email protected]
Tortilla Flats
FEATURED EVENTS
KARAOKE NIGHTS- Thursdays
9:30PM
LIVE MEXICAN MUSIC – Saturdays
9:30 PM
Contact Information:(530) 345-60532601 Esplanade Chico, Ca
Congregation Beth Israel
Featured Events Exploring Judaism
Starting September 15th
Every Thursday 5:30pm
Contact Information:(530) 345-60532601 Esplanade Chico, Ca
Congregation Beth Israel is a warm and friendly Jewish community in Chico, California. Their historically rooted synagogue embraces a diverse membership of Jews from all backgrounds, as well as those exploring Judaism. "CBI" is a place to find community, nourish your soul, raise kids to love Judaism, and call your spiritual home.
AS Women’s Center Is Now…Gender & Sexuality Equity Center
Featured Events: Queer Week
October 10th – 15th Women’s Conference
November 5th (TENTATIVE DATE)
Take Back the Night December 1st (TENTATIVE
DATE)
Contact Information:(530) 898-5724BMU [email protected]
Take Back The Night…A day long event focusing on the education and eradication of sexual assault and rape in our community and the world, including a information fair, keynote address, survivor speak out and candle-light vigil. In addition, there will be a free self-defense workshop offered the previous week.
Black History Month
Coming Spring 2011
Contact Information:Office of Diversity(530) 898-4764
Museum of Anthropology
Featured Events Sacred Places, Dreams of
Leisure: The Anthropology of Tourism
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-3pm
December 7, 2010 – July 28, 2011
Contact Information:[email protected](530) 898-5397
University Art Exhibit
Located at 111 Taylor Hall, on First Street between Normal and Salem Streets
Featured Events: Niana Liu: It’s All Your FaultDate: August 24th – September
25th Collector’s Choice: James
SnidleDate: October 6th – November 4th
Thursday, October 27: Turner Prize and reception, Turner Print Museum, 5:30pm; collector’s talk and collection viewing, University Art Gallery, 6:30-8pm
Contact Information:Curator Jason Tannen(530) [email protected]
Turner Print MuseumFEATURED EVENTS
Into the Light Aug. 22nd – Sept. 24th Revisiting Japan Oct. Oct. 7th – Oct. 29th 6° of Wayne Thiebaud Nov. 3rd – Dec. 17th 9th Turner National Print Competition Jan. 30th – March 4th Sustaining Cultures: Native Peoples March 26th – April 15th 17th Juried Student Printmakers’ April 26th – May 15th Exhibition & 9th Ink/Clay
AYRES Hall Wall Cases
Museum Gallery HoursMonday-Friday, 11am – 4pm
(530)898-4476
AS Presents is NowAS LIVE!AS LIVE! provides featured performances such as Chico Idol,
Comedy Competitions, Live Performances on a wide range of genres for all of the student body to enjoy! Check out the latest upcoming events on
www.aschico.com/aslive!
Contact Information:Jody StrongAssistant Director of AS Programs(530) [email protected]
Chico Performances:LAXSON AUDITORIUM
Featured Performances: Metales M5
Swinging Mexican Brass September 13th
National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China Chico World Music Festival September 16th
Herbie Hancock Jazz Master September 20th
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble September 28th
AND MANY MORE PERFORMANCES FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE!!!
Performances at Laxson Auditorium will once again spring to life with incredible dance, creative theatre, extraordinary music, and spoken words from the leaders of the world.
Contact Information:[email protected] (530) 898-6333
Friday Night Concerts
Located in City Plaza, in the heart of downtown, the concerts offer
entertainment to suit every musical preference - styles range from blues to swing & from country to reggae.
EVERY FRIDAY May 20th through Sept. 9th
7:00-8:30PM
Contact Information:(530) [email protected]
Sponsored by: Downtown Chico Business Association
Woodstock’s Pizza
Trivia Night
Sign ups start at 7:30 and trivia questions beginat 8pm. Every week we have a different topic.Check with the shop to see what the topic is.
Date: WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 7:30pm
Contact Information:(530) 893-1500166 E. 2nd Street in Downtown Chico
Has Beans
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Come out and witness the oratorical talents of poets from all over the
north state.
Date:
Every Thursday 7-10pm
Contact Information:(530) 894-3033www.hasbeans.com501 Main Street in Downtown Chico
Kadeidoscope 2011-2012
CHECK OUT THE KALEIDOSCOPE’S
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2011-
2012
Contact Information:www.csuchico.edu/artscalendar
Diversity Art Exhibit
Featuring some of Chico’s most talented artists, celebrating diversity through art and expression!
Location: Kendall Rotunda
Date: During the Month of March
Contact Information:Office of Diversity
(530)898-4764
Multicultural/Gender Studies Class
Explore and gain perspective on issues including Sexual Diversity, Multicultural Studies, African, Asian, Indian, Chicano
American, and many more!!!
Contact Information:(530)898-5249
Visit the Islamic Center
Check out al the events and classes that are offered
Location1316 Nord Avenue Chico, CA
Contact Information:(530)342-5889www.chicoislamiccenter.net
Hispanic Awareness
Conversations on Diversity Bienvenida Reception Fun Facts Posted Around CampusAnd So Much More…
Contact Information:Office of Diversity(530)898-4764
(Sonya Sotamayor) (Placido Domingo) (Roberto Clemente) (Cesar Chavez) (Pablo Picasso) (Freda Kahlo)
Cultural Restaurants in Town
Featured Cuisines: Mexican- Tres Hombres, Taco Cortez, and many
more! Japanese- Gen Kai Japanese Cuisine, Rawbar, and
more!!! Chinese- Hulas Chinese BBQ, Peeking, and many
more!!! Thai- Cocodine Thai Cuisine, Chada Thai Cuisine,
and more!!! Italian- Italian Cottage, Christian Michael’s
Ristorante, and more!!
Contact Information:www.chico.areaconnect.com/restaurants
Stonewall Alliance Center
Location:358 East 6th Street (at Flume), Chico, CA 95928
Featuring:Local HIV/AIDS Planning Group
AA GLBT
Youth ServicesSAYes (teen suicide prevention program)
Contact Information:(530)893-3336www.stonewallchico.org
Serving the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community in Northern California Since 1990
The Chico Museum
Explore the Exciting Exhibits at the Chico Museum!!!
Location:141 Salem St. Chico, CA
Hours:Thursday through Sunday11am to 4pm
Contact Information:(530)891-4336
The Senator Theatre
Celebrate Diversity by viewing a great variety of musical performances with genres ranging from reggae to heavy metal!
Contact Information:(530)891-4336
African and Afro-Haitian Dance
The African dances are high energy and polyrhythmic, with fast footwork, expressive and sweeping movements and free use of the back, head, shoulders, and pelvis. Haitian dance mixes African roots with indigenous, Spanish, and French colonial influences to create a unique form emphasizing spinal waves and torso, hip, and shoulder movements over rhythmic foot patterns
Contact Information:AFRI 115 1.0 Units FA
Ballroom Dance Night
Dance with some of Chico State’s premier ballroom dancers and enjoy diverse musical genres including Salsa, Tango, etc. Expect to learn, laugh, and have a great time!!!
Date:Every Friday Night from 7-12pm
Contact Information:Location: ACKER GYM
Salsa Dance Class
Want to learn how to Salsa dance with the best of them? Take a class and become a pro!!!
Location:TENSHIN DOJO3028 Esplanade, Chico
Contact Information:(530)893-5821www.chicodancescene.com
ARTOBERFEST
Enjoy an annual month-long festival of arts & culture featuring over 130 art exhibits and music performances in 31 days!!!
For a listing of events please visit www.artoberfest.org
Contact Information:(530)228-2860www.artoberfest.org
The Gateway Science Museum
Explore the Thrill of a Treasure Hunt and Whimsy of Camping with the Fall Exhibits!!!
Fall Exhibits open at noon onSaturday, September 10th
Located at: 625 Esplanade, ChicoHours: Wed-Sun: Noon-5pm
Contact Information:(530)228-2860www.artoberfest.org
Attend Queer Week
Queer Week will focus on a diverse range of gender, sex, and sexuality issues. The event consists of performances, panels and info fairs promoting human rights.
Date: October 10th – 15th
Contact Information:Gender & Sexuality Equity Center
(530)898-5724www.aschico.com/womenscenter
Chico Arts Center
Filled with exhibits, lectures, and classes, the Chico Arts Center Helps the community appreciate visual art in our society!
Location: 450 Orange Street, Suite #6
Contact Information:http://www.chicoartcenter.com
(530)895-8726www.aschico.com/womenscenter
World Aids Day at Chico State
Participate in World Aids Day at Chico State!!!
Date:December 1st
Location: Chico State Campus
Contact Information: Gender & Sexuality Equity Center(530)898-5724www.aschico.com/aswomenscenter
Humanities Center
Showings are on Tuesdays at 7:30 – 9:30 pmIn the Little Theatre (Ayers
106)$3 donations appreciated!
Contact Information: (530)898-4642www.csuchico.edu/hfa/hc/index.html
University Film Series: Sept. 6th Chinatown (1974, USA)
131min Sept. 13th On the Bowery (1957, USA)
65min Sept. 20th Shower (Xizao) (1999, China)
92min Sept. 27th The Last Emperor (1987,
Italy) 160min Oct. 18th Shanghai Noon (2000, USA)
110min Oct. 25th If You Are the One (Fel Cheng
Wu Rao- “if not sincere, do not disturb”) (2008, China) 130min
Chico World Music FestivalFeatured Events: September 16th – 18th
Friday: The National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China will be kicking off the Festival with a ticketed performance.
Saturday & Sunday: Events and performances are FREE and open to the public. Daytime performances and workshops on the stages in Laxson Auditorium, Sycamore Stage (outdoor stage in front of Kendal Hall) and Taylor Recital Hall
• A Kids Stage featuring performances by kids for kids!
• FREE art classes by Chico Art Center instructors
• FREE children's crafts by the Museum of Anthropology
• Crafts from around the world• International food booths• The Sawmill Puppets
Contact Information: (530)898-6333
3rd Floor Art Gallery
Events:
September 4th – October 9th “Aprapos Appropriation”
October 14th – November 20th
“Manga Poewe! The World Through a Child’s Eyes”
Contact Information: (530)[email protected]
Located on the 3rd Floor of the Bell Memorial Union (BMU)
Gallery Hours: M-Th 7-11Fri 7-10
Sat 11-10Sun 12-11
AS Carnival & Involvement Fair
AS Carnival & Involvement Fair is an exciting event to learn about the activities and programs the Associated Students has to offer. This is also an opportunity to be informed about all the student organizations and programs here at CSU, Chico. Join us for FOOD, MUSIC, and GAMES
September 16th, 11am – 2pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Trinity Commons/Free Speech Area
Contact Information: (530)898-5701
Chico State Student Market
Every Wednesday from 12-4pmIn the Student Services Center Plaza
Organic produce and recipes for healthy living.
Information regarding health and wellness.
A reconnection with your food.
We Can help you know more about where your food comes from, how its grown and who grows it.
Contact Information: Katie Beach - (209)769-7687
If You Have An Event Or Know Diverse Things To Do In Chico That Are Not On This List, Please Contact:
Office of Diversity at CSU Chico(530)898-4764