Gavilan Community College has put together an exciting collection of art, music, dance and health-centered events this fall. All events take place at Gavilan Community College Gilroy campus, at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy.
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15th Annual Health and Resource Fair
The Gavilan College Associated Student Body and Student Health Services are holding their 15th Annual Health and Resource Fair on Oct. 1, 2008.
Held at the Gavilan Student Center from 9am to 1pm, the Health Fair aims to promote the mental, physical and social wellbeing of students, faculty and visitors. The free event regularly draws over 1,500 attendees.
Community experts from St. Louise Hospital, Santa Clara County Public Health Department, Planned Parenthood, California Highway Patrol, San Benito Health and Human Services will be on hand, speaking and answering questions. Health Fair visitors can get referrals for counseling on and off campus, as well as free, confidential, no-needles testing of blood pressure, blood glucose and HIV/AIDS. Visitors can also enjoy massages, giveaways and a free drawing.
Fiesta Mexico
A cast of over 50 extravagantly costumed dancers, singers and musicians will assemble at the Gavilan College Theatre on Oct. 4, 2008 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Fiesta Mexico, an elaborate production of vibrant dance and lively music from Mexico, is presented by the Vallesano Association for the Performing Arts and the Gavilan Theatre Arts Department.
This spectacular journey of the arts brings front and center the richness of Mexican culture. Performing artists include the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano Fuego Nuevo, San Jose musical ensemble Los Combancheros, as well as the Phoenix-based roping artist Anthony Reynoso Jr. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Gavilan Theatre Arts Department drama club (TADA).
Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors and students, and can be purchased at the Gavilan College Book Store, or the Gavilan theatre box office at 408.846.4973. Call (510) 258-6468 or visit www.vallesanoarts.org for more information.
String Trio Concert
The Adaskin String Trio will perform at the Gavilan College Theater on Oct. 9, 2008. The Trio has performed extensively throughout the United States and Canada, stirring audiences with their exuberant string concerts. The trio consists of violist Steve Larso, cellist Mark Fraser and violinist Emlyn Ngai. Formed in 1994, the ensemble’s repertoire contains both contemporary and classic pieces, from composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Robert Carl, David Macbride and their namesake, Murray Adaskin.
They have appeared at the Merkin Concert Hall in New York, the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC, and have regularly been recorded for broadcast on National Public Radio, CBC Radio and Radio-Canada.
Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors. Call the Gavilan College box office at 408.846.4973 for more information.
Gavilan College Fine Arts Gallery presents Roy Hinojosa: These Hands / Estas Manos
Artist Roy Hinojosa holds out his hands, the inspiration of his art.
Born and raised in Gilroy, artist Roy Hinojosa never had things easy. When growing up, he worked with his parents in the fields, planting and picking various crops.
In 2004, he began fighting both cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Though Hinojosa won his battle against cancer, Parkinson’s continues to affect his hands and body with tremors.
After enrolling in a Gavilan College art class in 2007, he began learning the techniques of mural painting. Though Hinojosa is still at times unable to hold a brush or a pencil, through perseverance he has learned to bring walls to life with the vibrant beauty of his murals.
A free exhibit of his painting, titled “Roy Hinojosa: These Hands / Estas Manos” will be on display at the Gavilan College Arts Gallery from Sept. 16 to Nov. 7, 2008. Gallery hours are Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-2pm. Call 408.846.4974 for more information.
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