Events

NEW WORKS CONCERT In December 2007, Loco Bloco will present the third annual New Works Concert. Combining comedy, drama, music and dance, Loco Bloco explores the many dimensions of the youth experience today. The production weaves together issues such as identity, family, relationships, school, puberty, social pressures, aspirations, choices, etc. into an engaging web. This original work promises to be insightful and entertaining for audiences of all ages. Check out www.youtube.com under the keyword Livin' Loco for footage from New Works Concert 2006.

SAN FRANCISCO CARNAVAL / PRIDE PARADE Loco Bloco, in collaboration with Mission Girls, Columbia Park Boys & Girls Club, Windsor Bloco, Leonard R. Flynn Elementary, Mission Beacon Center, and Southern Exposure participated in the SF Carnaval 2007, winning Second Place Overall Grand Prize! This makes the sixth consecutive year Loco Bloco has placed in one of the top three grand prize positions. Over 400 young people from SF and the Bay Area joined them celebrating the theme "CORAZÒN DE LA MISIÒN". Loco Bloco also won first place in the SF Pride Parade 2007. Please come out and join them for SF Carnaval 2008. Rehearsals begin March 2008 at the Columbia Park Boys & Girls Club, 450 Guerrero SF, CA 94110.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELBRATION In March 2007. Loco Bloco in collaboration with The Women's Building, Mission Girls, and HIFY presented the 14th annual International Women's Day Event, "BELLEZA", celebrating the power, tears, victories, talents, struggles, and beauty of women and girls everywhere. Each year women artists of color and of all generations explore various themes such as domestic violence, self image, war, media and present three evenings of inspiring, outrageous and in your face performances.

CULTURAL EXCHANGE Members of Loco Bloco are recognized as cultural ambassadors representing Bay Area youth culture through tours and exchanges both international and domestic. Loco Bloco has traveled to Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Big Island of Hawaii, the American Southwest and Midwest, Northern California. During these journeys, the ensemble connects and performs with local artists, youth organizations, and communities sharing cultures, ideas and art. This year, 30 members traveled to Guatemala and participated in the Caja Ludica Encuentro de Arte Comunitario in Guatemala City.