“Remix: Redefining the Mixed Experience” is the theme for the seventh annual Mixed Heritage Week, May 2 to 6.
Here are some highlights of the week:
• Mixed Photo Exhibit — Inspired by Kip Fulbeck's The Hapa Project.
Opening reception, with refreshments provided, 6 p.m. Monday, May 2, King Lounge, Memorial Union.
• Bone Marrow Drive — Stop by and learn why registration is particularly important for those of mixed heritage. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, Quad, during the Spring Health Fair.
• Crossing the Line: Multiracial Comedians — A documentary, analyzing how mixed race comedians mediate multiracial identities and humor. Noon Tuesday, May 3, King Lounge, with lunch provided.
• Get In Where You Fit In — Workshop on mixed race people’s relationships to power and powerlessness in the realms of hip-hop and education in America. Presented by Colin Ehara, a performance artist from the Bay Area who recently completed his thesis on critical mixed race studies in hip-hop and education. 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, King Lounge, with dinner provided.
• Sick Spits Performance Night — Colin Ehara performs some of his songs, including "Paper Bullets," about his mixed heritage. Plus, performances by Sick Spits and other students. 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, Griffin Lounge, MU.
• Mixed Womyn in the Media — A presentation and discussion on the many representations of mixed womyn in advertisements, film, television and popular culture. 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, King Lounge, with lunch provided.
• Mixed Experiences Panel — Four community members share their stories and answer questions about their “mixed” experiences. Also, everyone who attends is welcome to what being mixed means to them. 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5, King Lounge, with dinner provided.
• Singing with the STARS (Students Who Are Talented and Ready for Stardom) — Lip-sync contest, open to everyone. $5 for individuals, $10 for groups of two or more — with each act competing to win $200! Interested in participating? Contact Melissa Muganzo, mmuganzo@ucdavis.edu, or Crystal Charity, cjcharity@ucdavis.edu. 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, 3 Kleiber Hall. Admission: $2. A benefit for the ethnic and lavendar graduation celebrations.
The rest of the spring schedule of cultural events (click on the links for more information):
• , May 9-14, and , May 14
• , May 16-20, and , May 21
And, speaking of culture at ϲϿ Davis, don't forget the , May 6-8.
Media Resources
Dave Jones, Dateline, 530-752-6556, dljones@ucdavis.edu