artista + activista = artivista an unforgettable evening of music and

Publicity Contacts:
Veronica Gonzalez
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Phoebe Smolin
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ARTISTA + ACTIVISTA = ARTIVISTA
AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING OF MUSIC AND ART ON
SEPTEMBER 16TH AT FORD THEATRES
Eleven Women Illuminate the Stage with Thought Provoking Music
Incredible Line-Up Includes Iconic Punk Rocker Alice Bag, GRAMMY®
Winning Latin Alternative Singer La Marisoul (La Santa Cecilia),
Future-Soul Godmother Georgia Anne Muldrow and more
Featuring Art Exhibit Curated by Self-Help Graphics and Installation by
Renowned Master Altar Builder Ofelia Esparza
Los Angeles, CA (August 11, 2016): Artivist Entertainment presents an unforgettable
evening of music and art by exemplary women artivistas (artist/activists) whose work
focuses on stories of resistance, empowerment, equality and social justice that have
inspired positive social change in their communities and beyond. The evening's
incredible line-up includes iconic punk rocker Alice Bag, GRAMMY® winning Latin
alternative singer La Marisoul (of La Santa Cecilia), future-soul godmother Georgia
Anne Muldrow, GRAMMY® winning Chicana singer-songwriter Martha Gonzalez (of
Quetzal), hip-hop gangsta goddess Medusa, hip-hop artivist Maya Jupiter, alternative
hip-hop mic rocker The Oracle Jayne Doe, Tijuana-born ska-punk rocker Ceci Bastida,
Dominican Taino singer-folklorist Irka Mateo, indie-soul singer Marisa Ronstadt and
world-soul singer/choreographer Kara Mack.
The evening features an exciting mix of musical styles including R&B, hip-hop, soul,
Latin, punk, alternative rock and world music, by an impressive group of talented
musicians mostly from Los Angeles. Artivist Entertainment, an organization created by
a group of artists and industry professionals, including Aloe Blacc, brings these
important visionaries together because they combine art and activism in a way that
builds community while still creating extraordinary music and art. The evening’s set also
includes memorable song collaborations never before presented live.
An art exhibit curated by the Los Angeles-based non-profit visual arts center Self-Help
Graphics features art pieces by women in the community on display together with an
installation by the renowned East L.A. master altar builder and educator Ofelia Esparza.
She is widely known for her 30 years of Day of the Dead altar installations at Self-Help
Graphics. Ofelia’s work has also been exhibited at prominent galleries and museums
such as LACMA, The Mexican Fine Art Museum of Chicago and the Centro Cultural de
Tijuana Mexico. The exhibit will take place on the Ford Theatres entryway plaza prior to
the show.
Concert and Exhibit Details:
Friday, September 16th, 8:30 p.m.
Ford Theatres
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East
Hollywood, CA 90068
Ticket prices start at $25; Reserved.
Tickets are available at FordTheatres.org or 323 461-3673 (for non-visual media 323GO-1-FORD). To learn about discounts for groups of 10 or more, please visit
FordTheatres.org
ABOUT ARTIVIST ENTERTAINMENT:
Artivist Entertainment is a Los Angeles-based organization founded by recording artists and
entertainment industry professionals Aloe Blacc, Maya Jupiter, Quetzal Flores, Veronica
Gonzalez and Alberto Lopez; dedicated to supporting and creating music and art that inspires
positive social change. For more information on Artivist Entertainment, please visit
www.artivistentertainment.com.
ABOUT THE FORD THEATRES:
Following extensive renovations to this historic facility, the Ford Theatres have reopened for the
2016 Summer Season. The Ford is located just off the 101 Hollywood Freeway at 2580
Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, CA 90068, between Hollywood and Universal Studios in the
Cahuenga Pass. The grounds open two hours before show time for picnicking. The Ford offers a
number of dining options: a variety of food and beverages is available on site. Patrons are also
welcome to bring their own food and drink. The Ford is disabled accessible. Portable wireless
listening devices are available upon request.
Parking at the Ford is stacked and costs $5-$10 per vehicle for evening performances. New offsite parking location: a FREE shuttle services the parking structure located at 1710 N.
Cherokee Avenue in Hollywood. Parking is $10 for Ford patrons. Shuttle departures begin two
hours before show time and reservations are required. Metro riders: a FREE shuttle picks up from
the Universal City/Studio City Metro Station (3913 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City 91604). The
shuttle, which cycles every 20 minutes, stops in the "kiss and ride" area.
This event is part of the Ford Theatres 2016 Summer Season, a multidisciplinary arts series
presented by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission in cooperation with Los Angeles County
arts organizations. A complete season schedule, directions to the amphitheatre and parking
information can be found at FordTheatres.org.
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