May 5, 2021

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Celebrating Cultura: Cinco de Mayo over the Ages

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
May 5, 2021

The Inlandia Institute, in partnership with Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech, is excited to present a dynamic panel discussion about the significance of el Cinco de Mayo to Chicanos. Join José Chávez, Dr. Carlos Cortés, Jorge Mr. Blue Hernandez, Dr. Irene M. Sanchez, Ofelia Valdez-Yeager, and Frances J. Vasquez at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 5, to hear about cultural and historical perspectives of why Chicanos have embraced Batalla de Puebla, which took place in México 159 years ago — on May 5, 1862.

The program will be a festive evening celebrating cultura with local educators and cultural arts aficionados with pláticas, music, poetry, stories, and reflections on the Chicano/Latina experience regarding el Cinco de Mayo and the celebrations in California since 1863.

On Zoom, free and open to the public.

RSVP today! https://tinyurl.com/CelebratingCultura2

Ontario Creative Writing Workshop with Tim Hatch

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
May 5, 2021

Ontario—Tim Hatch
Intermediate/Advanced Levels: All Genres
Every other Wednesday starting 4/7/21
6:30-8:30 pm

At this time, all workshops are online with Zoom. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW.

Events in May 2021

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
						1 11:00 am: Corona Creative Writing Workshop with Andrea Fingerson 11:00 am – 1:00 pm May 1, 2021 Beginning/Intermediate Levels: All Genres Every other Saturday starting 4/17/21 11:00 am-1:00 pm At this time, all workshops are online with Zoom. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More
2 2:00 pm: "The Fifth Sun" Around the World with Karen & Nicole 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm May 2, 2021 First Sundays Interactive Live Storytelling and Puppetry Series Around the World with Karen & Nicole Inlandia Institute and the Riverside Art Museum conclude their “Wintering into Spring” schedule on Sunday, May 2, with “The Fifth Sun” an Aztec creation story from Mexico. For four consecutive tries, the Aztec gods have failed to put the sun and moon up in the sky. Will they succeed with the fifth sun? RSVP: tinyurl.com/aroundtheworldstory8 More	3	4 6:00 pm: San Bernardino Creative Writing Workshop with Allyson Jeffredo 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 4, 2021 Beginning Level: All Genres Spring 2021 session begins April 6 and runs every other Tuesday through June 5. 6:00-8:00 pm At this time, all workshops are online with Zoom. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More	5 6:00 pm: Celebrating Cultura: Cinco de Mayo over the Ages 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm May 5, 2021 The Inlandia Institute, in partnership with Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech, is excited to present a dynamic panel discussion about the significance of el Cinco de Mayo to Chicanos. Join José Chávez, Dr. Carlos Cortés, Jorge Mr. Blue Hernandez, Dr. Irene M. Sanchez, Ofelia Valdez-Yeager, and Frances J. Vasquez at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 5, to hear about cultural and historical perspectives of why Chicanos have embraced Batalla de Puebla, which took place in México 159 years ago — on May 5, 1862. The program will be a festive evening celebrating cultura with local educators and cultural arts aficionados with pláticas, music, poetry, stories, and reflections on the Chicano/Latina experience regarding el Cinco de Mayo and the celebrations in California since 1863. On Zoom, free and open to the public. RSVP today! https://tinyurl.com/CelebratingCultura2 More 6:30 pm: Ontario Creative Writing Workshop with Tim Hatch 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm May 5, 2021 Ontario—Tim Hatch Intermediate/Advanced Levels: All Genres Every other Wednesday starting 4/7/21 6:30-8:30 pm At this time, all workshops are online with Zoom. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More	6 10:00 am: Redlands Creative Writing Workshop for Seniors with Mae Wagner Marinello 10:00 am – 12:00 pm May 6, 2021 Virtual Winter Workshops on Zoom Registration required. Our Redlands workshop is ongoing for participants 50+. They meet every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Zoom links will be sent by the workshop leader after registration confirmation. In partnership with the Joslyn Senior Center and the City of Redlands. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More 7:00 pm: 4th Annual All-Teen Issue LAUNCH 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm May 6, 2021 Thursday, May 6 (7:00-8:30 PM) 4th Annual All-Teen Issue of Inlandia: A Literary Journey Join us as we launch the 4th annual All-Teen Issue of Inlandia's online literary journal with LIVE readings! For the fourth year in a row, Inlandia has opened up its online literary journal to a slate of teen-aged guest editors, searching for the most vibrant work created by and for teens. Support the next generation of creatives as they share work selected by their peers for inclusion in this issue. In partnership with the Riverside Public Library for the City of Riverside’s First Thursdays Virtual Arts Walk program. On Zoom. Free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required: https://tinyurl.com/ILJAllTeenIssue More	7 4:00 pm: YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints" 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 7, 2021 Join us for a series of writing workshops for young adults, especially those identifying as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+, led by Micah Tesaka over the course of four Fridays in May, from 4:00-5:00 PM, starting May 7. To sign up, please visit: tinyurl.com/OCMVWorkshops. Pick up and read your FREE copy of Still Water Saints, available March 1-31 at your favorite local library (while supplies last). More	8
9	10	11 6:30 pm: Redlands Poetry Writing Workshop with James Ducat 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm May 11, 2021 Beginning/Intermediate Levels: Poetry Every other Tuesday starting 4/13/21 6:30-8:30 pm At this time, all workshops are online with Zoom. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More	12 7:00 pm: Adventures in Chronologyland with Dr. Carlos Cortés 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 12, 2021 In partnership with Riverside Public Library, Inlandia returns for a new season of "Adventures in Chronologyland," a creative writing workshop with Dr. Carlos Cortés. Free and open to the public, it meets every other Wednesday through May 26. RSVP required: https://tinyurl.com/chronologyland More	13 10:00 am: Redlands Creative Writing Workshop for Seniors with Mae Wagner Marinello 10:00 am – 12:00 pm May 13, 2021 Virtual Winter Workshops on Zoom Registration required. Our Redlands workshop is ongoing for participants 50+. They meet every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Zoom links will be sent by the workshop leader after registration confirmation. In partnership with the Joslyn Senior Center and the City of Redlands. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More 7:00 pm: LIVE STORYTELLING with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm May 13, 2021 Inlandia at Home is gearing up for an exciting new season of oral storytelling with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts, beginning May 13 and running through May 27, from 7:00-8:30 PM. This virtual series will be held entirely on Zoom, and includes two workshops, a final rehearsal, and a public storytelling performance. Workshop #1 – Thursday, May 13, 7:00-8:30 PM Workshop #2 – Thursday, May 20, 7:00-8:30 PM Final Rehearsal – Tuesday, May 25, 7:00-8:30 PM Public Storytelling Performance – Thursday, May 27, 7:00-8:30 PM As we cruise into late spring, The Flame returns for another round of true stories shared live online exploring the theme of “Firsts and Worsts.” Interested in taking the storytelling stage? The Flame would love to hear the story of your first job, your first friend, your first kiss – or your worst job, your worst friend, or your worst kiss on your worst first date. Two workshops and a final rehearsal prior to the storytelling event will provide the guidance and time needed to develop stories to be shared with a live audience. The process will be fun and challenging, but not as challenging as saying the title of the theme five times fast, “Firsts and Worsts,” “Firsts and Worsts,” “Firsts and Firsts,” “Worsts and Worsts,” “Stirsts and Sfworsts” … If you would like to be one of the storytellers and have a “first and/or worst” story you’d like to share, please send a short synopsis to Inlandia@InlandiaInstitute.org. Free and open to the public, but spaces are limited! More	14 4:00 pm: YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints" 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 14, 2021 Join us for a series of writing workshops for young adults, especially those identifying as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+, led by Micah Tesaka over the course of four Fridays in May, from 4:00-5:00 PM, starting May 7. To sign up, please visit: tinyurl.com/OCMVWorkshops. Pick up and read your FREE copy of Still Water Saints, available March 1-31 at your favorite local library (while supplies last). More	15 11:00 am: Corona Creative Writing Workshop with Andrea Fingerson 11:00 am – 1:00 pm May 15, 2021 Beginning/Intermediate Levels: All Genres Every other Saturday starting 4/17/21 11:00 am-1:00 pm At this time, all workshops are online with Zoom. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More 9:00 pm: EEC's Environmental Art Contests for 2021 DEADLINE 9:00 pm May 15, 2021 In partnership with Environmental Education Collaborative, Inlandia Institute is putting out a call for visual, literary, and performance artists throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The EEC’s virtual art contest for 2021 is now open for submissions from students Pre-K though 12th grade and adults. Participants must submit their art no later than 9:00 PM on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Awards will be announced on World Environment Day, Saturday, June 5, 2021. For more information, please visit https://enviroedcollaborative.com/art-contest-2021. More
16	17	18 6:00 pm: San Bernardino Creative Writing Workshop with Allyson Jeffredo 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 18, 2021 Beginning Level: All Genres Spring 2021 session begins April 6 and runs every other Tuesday through June 5. 6:00-8:00 pm At this time, all workshops are online with Zoom. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More	19 6:30 pm: Ontario Creative Writing Workshop with Tim Hatch 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm May 19, 2021 Ontario—Tim Hatch Intermediate/Advanced Levels: All Genres Every other Wednesday starting 4/7/21 6:30-8:30 pm At this time, all workshops are online with Zoom. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More	20 Tesoros de Cuentos Writing Workshop with Frances J. Vasquez - POSTPONED May 20, 2021 The Tesoros de Cuentos workshop led by Frances J. Vasquez will resume this summer. Please check back with us for new dates and registration information. This popular bilingual/bicultural workshop is geared for Riverside residents and will meet via Zoom. With the goal of giving voice to the rich bicultural stories and poems that come from the heart, participants will put their ideas into writing to share with family and friends. As the Dicho says: “Las palabras vuelan; los escritos quedan.” When safe to do so, workshop meetings will continue at the SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library. More 10:00 am: Redlands Creative Writing Workshop for Seniors with Mae Wagner Marinello 10:00 am – 12:00 pm May 20, 2021 Virtual Winter Workshops on Zoom Registration required. Our Redlands workshop is ongoing for participants 50+. They meet every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Zoom links will be sent by the workshop leader after registration confirmation. In partnership with the Joslyn Senior Center and the City of Redlands. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More 7:00 pm: LIVE STORYTELLING with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm May 20, 2021 Inlandia at Home is gearing up for an exciting new season of oral storytelling with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts, beginning May 13 and running through May 27, from 7:00-8:30 PM. This virtual series will be held entirely on Zoom, and includes two workshops, a final rehearsal, and a public storytelling performance. Workshop #1 – Thursday, May 13, 7:00-8:30 PM Workshop #2 – Thursday, May 20, 7:00-8:30 PM Final Rehearsal – Tuesday, May 25, 7:00-8:30 PM Public Storytelling Performance – Thursday, May 27, 7:00-8:30 PM As we cruise into late spring, The Flame returns for another round of true stories shared live online exploring the theme of “Firsts and Worsts.” Interested in taking the storytelling stage? The Flame would love to hear the story of your first job, your first friend, your first kiss – or your worst job, your worst friend, or your worst kiss on your worst first date. Two workshops and a final rehearsal prior to the storytelling event will provide the guidance and time needed to develop stories to be shared with a live audience. The process will be fun and challenging, but not as challenging as saying the title of the theme five times fast, “Firsts and Worsts,” “Firsts and Worsts,” “Firsts and Firsts,” “Worsts and Worsts,” “Stirsts and Sfworsts” … If you would like to be one of the storytellers and have a “first and/or worst” story you’d like to share, please send a short synopsis to Inlandia@InlandiaInstitute.org. Free and open to the public, but spaces are limited! More	21 4:00 pm: YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints" 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 21, 2021 Join us for a series of writing workshops for young adults, especially those identifying as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+, led by Micah Tesaka over the course of four Fridays in May, from 4:00-5:00 PM, starting May 7. To sign up, please visit: tinyurl.com/OCMVWorkshops. Pick up and read your FREE copy of Still Water Saints, available March 1-31 at your favorite local library (while supplies last). More	22 2:00 pm: "Good Advice" Around the World with Karen & Nicole 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm May 22, 2021 Saturday, May 22 (2:00-3:00 PM) Toward Peace Interactive Live Storytelling and Puppetry Series Around the World with Karen & Nicole Inlandia at Home and the Mission Inn Foundation are pleased to present a virtual storytelling and puppetry event in conjunction with the Foundation’s multi-faceted project, Toward Peace, which explores the history of the peace activism of Mission Inn founder, Frank A. Miller, and its legacy for us today. Attendance is free of charge but registration is required. Storyteller Karen Rae Kraut and puppeteer Nicole Cloeren will be presenting “Good Advice,” a tale from the American Southwest, about a simple boy who receives three pieces of advice from a mysterious wise woman. By following the woman’s guidance, the boy experiences unimagined adventures and rewards. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/TowardPeaceStorytelling4 Toward Peace is a multi-activity project of the Mission Inn Foundation exploring the history of the Inn’s founder, Frank A. Miller, and his peace activism. The project includes an exhibition and other public programs looking more deeply into Miller’s history – and explores peace more broadly for us today as individuals and as communities. Toward Peace was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, please visit calhum.org. More
23	24	25 6:30 pm: Redlands Poetry Writing Workshop with James Ducat 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm May 25, 2021 Beginning/Intermediate Levels: Poetry Every other Tuesday starting 4/13/21 6:30-8:30 pm At this time, all workshops are online with Zoom. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More 7:00 pm: LIVE STORYTELLING with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm May 25, 2021 Inlandia at Home is gearing up for an exciting new season of oral storytelling with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts, beginning May 13 and running through May 27, from 7:00-8:30 PM. This virtual series will be held entirely on Zoom, and includes two workshops, a final rehearsal, and a public storytelling performance. Workshop #1 – Thursday, May 13, 7:00-8:30 PM Workshop #2 – Thursday, May 20, 7:00-8:30 PM Final Rehearsal – Tuesday, May 25, 7:00-8:30 PM Public Storytelling Performance – Thursday, May 27, 7:00-8:30 PM As we cruise into late spring, The Flame returns for another round of true stories shared live online exploring the theme of “Firsts and Worsts.” Interested in taking the storytelling stage? The Flame would love to hear the story of your first job, your first friend, your first kiss – or your worst job, your worst friend, or your worst kiss on your worst first date. Two workshops and a final rehearsal prior to the storytelling event will provide the guidance and time needed to develop stories to be shared with a live audience. The process will be fun and challenging, but not as challenging as saying the title of the theme five times fast, “Firsts and Worsts,” “Firsts and Worsts,” “Firsts and Firsts,” “Worsts and Worsts,” “Stirsts and Sfworsts” … If you would like to be one of the storytellers and have a “first and/or worst” story you’d like to share, please send a short synopsis to Inlandia@InlandiaInstitute.org. Free and open to the public, but spaces are limited! More	26 7:00 pm: Adventures in Chronologyland with Dr. Carlos Cortés 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 26, 2021 In partnership with Riverside Public Library, Inlandia returns for a new season of "Adventures in Chronologyland," a creative writing workshop with Dr. Carlos Cortés. Free and open to the public, it meets every other Wednesday through May 26. RSVP required: https://tinyurl.com/chronologyland More	27 10:00 am: Redlands Creative Writing Workshop for Seniors with Mae Wagner Marinello 10:00 am – 12:00 pm May 27, 2021 Virtual Winter Workshops on Zoom Registration required. Our Redlands workshop is ongoing for participants 50+. They meet every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Zoom links will be sent by the workshop leader after registration confirmation. In partnership with the Joslyn Senior Center and the City of Redlands. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More 7:00 pm: LIVE STORYTELLING with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm May 27, 2021 Inlandia at Home presents an exciting new oral storytelling event on Thursday, May 27, from 7:00-8:30 PM, with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts. Join us for tales of first/worst jobs, travels, adventures in paradise, loves, rollerblades, and tattoos! The performance is free and open to the public! Register here to watch it on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/FirstsAndWorsts — or tune into FACEBOOK LIVE at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 27. Hosted by Stevie Taken with storytellers Lesslie Burhans, Al Chamberlain, Nicole Cloeren, Roland Hosch, Jacqueline Mantz, Juanita Mantz, and Charlotte McKenzie. More	28 4:00 pm: YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints" 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 28, 2021 Join us for a series of writing workshops for young adults, especially those identifying as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+, led by Micah Tesaka over the course of four Fridays in May, from 4:00-5:00 PM, starting May 7. To sign up, please visit: tinyurl.com/OCMVWorkshops. Pick up and read your FREE copy of Still Water Saints, available March 1-31 at your favorite local library (while supplies last). More	29 11:00 am: Corona Creative Writing Workshop with Andrea Fingerson 11:00 am – 1:00 pm May 29, 2021 Beginning/Intermediate Levels: All Genres Every other Saturday starting 4/17/21 11:00 am-1:00 pm At this time, all workshops are online with Zoom. To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2021CWW. More
30 3:00 pm: BLACKLANDIA: Broken Crayons Still Color 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm May 30, 2021 Sunday, May 30, 2021 (3:00-4:30 PM) Inlandia Institute’s Blacklandia Presents: Broken Crayons Still Color Featuring Romaine Washington and Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc. Free and open to the public but registration is required. On Zoom, to RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/BrokenCrayonsStillColor Join Inland Empire poet and educator Romaine Washington for an empowering conversation with the founders and facilitators of Healthy Heritage’s innovative Broken Crayons Still Color Program. Designed to teach members of the African American community about mental health, participants are invited to engage in a free, culturally infused eight-week course where poetry, videos, collaborative assignments, and discussions are key. More	31

My Calendar

May 5, 2021

Celebrating Cultura: Cinco de Mayo over the Ages

Ontario Creative Writing Workshop with Tim Hatch

POETRY: 2021 Hillary Gravendyk Prize

4:00 pm: COMMUNITY DISCUSSION "Still Water Saints"

POETRY: 2021 Hillary Gravendyk Prize

POETRY: 2021 Hillary Gravendyk Prize

6:30 pm: Redlands Poetry Writing Workshop with James Ducat

POETRY: 2021 Hillary Gravendyk Prize

7:00 pm: Adventures in Chronologyland with Dr. Carlos Cortés

POETRY: 2021 Hillary Gravendyk Prize

10:00 am: Redlands Creative Writing Workshop for Seniors with Mae Wagner Marinello

POETRY: 2021 Hillary Gravendyk Prize

11:00 am: Corona Creative Writing Workshop with Andrea Fingerson

2:00 pm: "The Fifth Sun" Around the World with Karen & Nicole

6:00 pm: San Bernardino Creative Writing Workshop with Allyson Jeffredo

6:00 pm: Celebrating Cultura: Cinco de Mayo over the Ages

6:30 pm: Ontario Creative Writing Workshop with Tim Hatch

10:00 am: Redlands Creative Writing Workshop for Seniors with Mae Wagner Marinello

7:00 pm: 4th Annual All-Teen Issue LAUNCH

4:00 pm: YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"

6:30 pm: Redlands Poetry Writing Workshop with James Ducat

7:00 pm: Adventures in Chronologyland with Dr. Carlos Cortés

10:00 am: Redlands Creative Writing Workshop for Seniors with Mae Wagner Marinello

7:00 pm: LIVE STORYTELLING with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts

4:00 pm: YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"

11:00 am: Corona Creative Writing Workshop with Andrea Fingerson

9:00 pm: EEC's Environmental Art Contests for 2021 DEADLINE

6:00 pm: San Bernardino Creative Writing Workshop with Allyson Jeffredo

6:30 pm: Ontario Creative Writing Workshop with Tim Hatch

Tesoros de Cuentos Writing Workshop with Frances J. Vasquez - POSTPONED

10:00 am: Redlands Creative Writing Workshop for Seniors with Mae Wagner Marinello

7:00 pm: LIVE STORYTELLING with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts

4:00 pm: YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"

2:00 pm: "Good Advice" Around the World with Karen & Nicole

6:30 pm: Redlands Poetry Writing Workshop with James Ducat

7:00 pm: LIVE STORYTELLING with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts

7:00 pm: Adventures in Chronologyland with Dr. Carlos Cortés

10:00 am: Redlands Creative Writing Workshop for Seniors with Mae Wagner Marinello

7:00 pm: LIVE STORYTELLING with The Flame: Firsts and Worsts

4:00 pm: YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"

11:00 am: Corona Creative Writing Workshop with Andrea Fingerson

3:00 pm: BLACKLANDIA: Broken Crayons Still Color

6:00 pm: San Bernardino Creative Writing Workshop with Allyson Jeffredo

6:30 pm: Ontario Creative Writing Workshop with Tim Hatch

10:00 am: Redlands Creative Writing Workshop for Seniors with Mae Wagner Marinello

7:00 pm: First Thursdays Arts Walk + Book Launch with Authors Marj Charlier and Victoria Waddle

3:00 pm: Book Launch of "Güero-Güero: The White Mexican and Other Published and Unpublished Stories"