Get out of your comfort zone and go on a cultural journey through the heart of Central California as we bring you a selection of free events from 20 dynamic artists and organizations. Whether your passion lies in dance, visual arts, music or beyond, this calendar is your gateway to a diverse array of enriching experiences.
The week-long event takes over Bakersfield for the premiere of 5 new films with Bakersfield residents and California guest artists. Opening with a parade of video trucks accompanied by a 30 person choir creating a dance and music processional moving through the streets inviting audience members to join. Throughout the week the films will be screened in businesses along 18th Street. The event closes with another processional at the EarthDay661 Festival in Yokuts Park.
Come watch the Fresno African Drum Connection Class performance Saturday April 13, 2024 from 2:30PM-2:50PM. Through 18 lessons, the Fresno African Drum Connection class has learned the basic techniques of the West African Djembe drum. African Drumming helps communities stay connected. It is social justice through making traditional arts accessible and we are all excited […]
Come listen to our podcasts focused on community involvement and social justice. Podcasts are streamed on SoundCloud, Spotify, and our website at ModestoSound.org. There are two podcasts released each week, beginning in July 2023 and continuing through May 2024 and beyond. You can catch the CARP podcast on the following stations: KCBP 95.5FM Tuesdays @ […]
Come listen to our podcasts focused on community involvement and social justice. Podcasts are streamed on SoundCloud, Spotify, and our website at ModestoSound.org. There are two podcasts released each week, beginning in July 2023 and continuing through May 2024 and beyond. You can catch the CARP podcast on the following stations: KCBP 95.5FM Tuesdays @ […]
Come listen to our podcasts focused on community involvement and social justice. Podcasts are streamed on SoundCloud, Spotify, and our website at ModestoSound.org. There are two podcasts released each week, beginning in July 2023 and continuing through May 2024 and beyond. You can catch the CARP podcast on the following stations: KCBP 95.5FM Tuesdays @ […]
Interested in learning how to play an African Djembe Drum? Local Artist Donté McDaniel and Friends will be teaching beginner djembe drumming courses at the Frank H Ball Park community center (Frank H Ball Park 760 Mayor Ave Fresno, CA 93706). We will have a kid’s class from 1:00PM-2:00PM and an adult class from 2:00PM-3:30PM. […]
This will be a showcase featuring the latter 40 participants of the California Audio Roots Project, a podcast focusing on giving the underserved communities of Modesto a voice to speak […]
Come listen to our podcasts focused on community involvement and social justice. Podcasts are streamed on SoundCloud, Spotify, and our website at ModestoSound.org. There are two podcasts released each week, […]
Interested in learning how to play an African Djembe Drum? Local Artist Donté McDaniel and Friends will be teaching beginner djembe drumming courses at the Frank H Ball Park community […]
The Lamont Boys & Girls Club will host an Earth Day Fair on Monday, April 22, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to celebrate environmental awareness and promote sustainable practices. One of the highlights of the Earth Day Fair is the community screening of “The Air We Breathe.” This locally produced short film is a testament to the Lamont Club Teen Program’s advocacy efforts for air quality improvement. This activity is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency, and Kern Dance Alliance, a nonprofit corporation. Learn more at kdacreativecorps.org.
KDA Creative Corps is funded by a grant from the California Arts Council.
PO Box 12407
Bakersfield, CA 93389
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