We’ve had the honor of working with the respected California Center for the Book since last year. The organization is a program of the California Library Association, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. We’re a part of their Community Conversations with Veterans program, which is a partnership between them and Veterans Connect @ the Library that offers California libraries the opportunity to connect more closely with veterans and their families while also helping veterans and their families connect to the community and resources. Through this program, we’ve had the opportunity to screen “Visions of Warriors” at many California libraries and participate in Q&A’s. It’s been wonderful sharing our film, connecting with our audience, and most of all trying to assist veterans. This year, we had many more events scheduled. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of them were postponed until further notice. To adapt to these challenging times and continue to help veterans, we’ve been working with the California Center for the Book and the participating libraries to go online with program. Starting with the San Jose Public Library/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library and San Jose State University, we’ll be having our first virtual screening from Monday, 4/20/2020 to Monday, 5/4/2020 and Q&A on Thursday, 4/23/2020 (the recorded event will be available starting on Monday, 4/27/2020). We’re so proud of this organization and the libraries in quickly responding to meet the needs of the public, in particular veterans who are at even greater risk with this pandemic. We deeply appreciate the opportunity to work with all of them.
To read the article by the California Center for the Book:
https://calbook.org/2020/04/20/community-conversations-with-veterans-partnership-moves-online/?fbclid=IwAR2bR2yytPY30zD8TgsImwDxkiE1rXII5pqaVgBz6mFSjaRN8ILuGK9OjCU
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN FOR THE SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY/DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. LIBRARY AND SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
Originally, the California Center for the Book, San Jose Public Library/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, and San Jose State University (SJSU) were planning to host a live screening of “Visions of Warriors” and Q&A with filmmaker Ming Lai and veteran Mark Pinto. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this live event will be postponed. However, to comply with the state’s “stay at home” order and practice “social distancing,” they will be holding a virtual screening instead, offered free to library patrons and university students and faculty from Monday, 4/20/2020 to Monday, 5/4/2020. On Thursday, 4/23/2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be a Q&A with Ming and Mark, moderated by Jemerson Diaz, a U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) veteran, former SJSU Communications Department adjunct faculty member, SJSU Mental Health Ambassador, Veterans Embracing Transition (VET) Connect peer leader, Warriors at Home teaching assistant, and National Alliance on Mental Illness leader. Mark is a USMC veteran, SJSU alumnus, VET Connect alumnus, and artist. This event is part of the Community Conversations with Veterans initiative. Community Conversations with Veterans is a partnership between California Center for the Book and Veterans Connect @ the Library. The initiative offers California libraries the opportunity to connect more closely with veterans and their families, while also helping veterans and their families connect to the community and resources. California Center for the Book is a program of the California Library Association, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. We’re deeply honored to participate in this special event. Thank you to Julianna Robbins, California Center for the Book, Rosemary Van Lare, Deborah Estreicher, Laurie Willis, San Jose Public Library/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Elena Klaw, San Jose State University, Veterans Embracing Transition (VET) Connect, Jemerson Diaz, Mark Pinto, and many more for this great honor. We hope that we can assist veterans and their families as well as caregivers and healthcare professionals during this critical time.
Screening:
Monday, 4/20/2020 - Monday, 5/4/2020
Extended to Wednesday, 5/20/2020
Q&A with Jemerson Diaz, Mark Pinto, and Ming Lai:
Thursday, 4/23/2020, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
To watch the recorded Q&A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq-AjorA38E
To learn more about the Screening and Q&A:
https://www.sjpl.org/blog/visions-warriors
To learn more about the San Jose Public Library/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library:
https://www.sjpl.org/king
To learn more about San Jose State University:
https://www.sjsu.edu/
To learn more about California Center for the Book and “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]
We’re pleased to announce that “Visions of Warriors” feature documentary will be screening at the Arcadia Public Library on Monday, 4/20/2020, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Arcadia is part of the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles. Based in this diverse and thriving region, we’re proud to call it our home. It’s an honor to be able to share our film with its residents, in particular veterans and their families. This screening is made possible by “Community Conversations with Veterans,” a partnership between the California libraries and the respected California Center for the Book. The Arcadia Public Library’s community partner for the screening is the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, which will be unveiling a new Arcadia Veterans Kiosk. Thank you to Patricia Smith, the Arcadia Public Library, the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. Julianna Robbins, and the California Center for the Book for this great honor.
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 4/20/2020, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Arcadia Public Library
20 West Duarte Road
Arcadia, CA 91006
Download a flyer about the screening.
To learn more about the library:
https://www.arcadiaca.gov/enrich/arcadia_public_library/index.php
To learn more about the museum:
https://www.arcadiaca.gov/enrich/arcadia_public_library/gilb_museum_of_arcadia_heritage/about.php
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE KERN COUNTY LIBRARY / BEALE MEMORIAL LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]
We’re excited to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Kern County Library/Beale Memorial Library on Tuesday, 4/7/2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as part of California Center for the Book and the California libraries’ “ Community Conversations with Veterans” program. The original Beale Memorial Library with its mission style architecture was opened in 1900. Because of an earthquake in 1957, it moved to a new location on Truxtun Avenue. In 1988, a new main library building at this location was opened and has served the community ever since. The Kern County Library system offers Veterans Resource Centers at multiple locations. Its goal is to offer its customers a positive library experience and outstanding service. Thank you to Ashley Clay, Kern County Library/Beale Memorial Library, Julianna Robbins, and California Center for the Book for this great honor.
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Thursday, 4/7/2020, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kern County Library/Beale Memorial Library
701 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
To learn more about library:
http://www.kerncountylibrary.org/
To learn more about “Community Conversation with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]
We’re thrilled to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Coronado Public Library on Saturday, 3/21/2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as part of the California Center for the Book and California libraries’ Community Conversations with Veterans program. Coronado and surrounding San Diego are home to many veterans and active military. Founded in 1890, the library on picturesque Coronado island has a rich history. John D. Spreckels, the owner of the iconic Hotel del Coronado, built the library with its classic revival architecture and gave it to the city of Coronado and its people. According to its website, the mission of the library is to “promote reading, life-long learning, and the pursuit of knowledge.” Its veterans resources include “Veterans Connect @ the Library,” which connects veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they are eligible. Thank you to the Eileen Hauser, the Coronado Public Library, Franklin Escobedo, Jim Zenner, L.A. County Department of Mental Health, Julianna Robbins, and the California Center for the Book for this wonderful honor.
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Saturday, 3/21/2020, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Coronado Public Library
640 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
To learn more about the library:
https://www.coronado.ca.us/government/departments_divisions/library_services
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE CITY OF COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY / ROSEWOOD LIBRAR [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]
We’re excited to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the City of Commerce Public Library/Rosewood Library in Commerce, California on Thursday, 3/19/2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This year, we’re partnering again with the respected California Center for the Book and libraries throughout California for their successful “Community Conversations with Veterans” program. We’re deeply honored to work with them in raising awareness about the libraries’ Veterans Resource Centers and veterans services. The City of Commerce Public Library offers a Veterans Resource Center at their Rosewood Library location, helping connect veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they are eligible. According to their website, the “City of Commerce Public Library is pleased to collaborate with the community and veteran service organizations to positively impact the quality of life for veterans.” Thank you to Olivia Audoma, the City of Commerce Public Library, Howard Hernandez, Julianna Robbins, and the California Center for the Book for this huge honor.
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Thursday, 3/19/2020, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
City of Commerce Public Library/Rosewood Library
5655 Jillson St.
Commerce, CA 90040
To learn more about the library:
http://www.cityofcommercepubliclibrary.org/library/
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
Download a flyer about the event.
"VISIONS OF WARRIORS" TO SCREEN AT FOOTHILL COLLEGE
“Visions of Warriors” will be screening twice at Foothill College on Tuesday, 10/22/19, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday, 11/4/19, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Tuesday, 10/22/19 screening is in honor of Disability Awareness Week. The Monday, 11/4/19 screening is preceded by a Veterans Day Salute: Art Showcase & Resource Fair at the Foothill Rotary Veterans Plaza from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The screenings are presented by the college’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC). According to their site, Foothill College, located in Los Altos Hills in Northern California, “educates students from diverse backgrounds that represents the demographics of the Bay Area, with particular attention to underserved and underrepresented populations.” The mission of the VRC is “to ensure that our nation’s student veterans and military service members are provided quality services and opportunities for academic success, professional growth, and meaningful employment.” We’re honored to assist the college and their VRC in their important mission. Thank you to Foothill College, their Veterans Resource Center, Julie Brown, Tammie Nguyen, Mimi Overton, and Gail Matthews for this great opportunity.
Screening:
Tuesday, 10/22/19, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Foothill College
Forum Room 5001
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 11/4/19, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.*
Foothill College
Room 5501
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
*Preceded by a Veterans Day Salute: Art Showcase & Resource Fair at the Foothill Rotary Veterans Plaza 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Download a flyer.
Download a flyer with a bio.
To learn more about the Foothill College Veterans Resource Center:
https://foothill.edu/veterans/
To learn more about Foothill College:
https://foothill.edu/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE AUSTRALIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND ASIAN CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES ASSOCIATION (ANZACATA) / CREATIVE GATHERING BRISBANE SYMPOSIUM
We’re thrilled to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) / Creative Gathering Brisbane Symposium on Saturday, 9/28/19, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The University of Queensland. We're deeply honored to work with ANZACATA, the peak professional body that represents creative arts therapists in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia/Pacific region. According to their site, they seek “to advocate for the profession and to ensure that the training and practice of professional members is in accordance with the highest international standards.” Founded in 1909 and ranked in the world’s top 50, The University of Queensland is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. Thank you to Cielle Jansen-Van Vuuren, ANZACATA, and their Symposium Planning Team for this huge honor.
Screening:
Saturday, 9/28/19, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The University of Queensland
Art Museum Lawn
St. Lucia, Brisbane
Queensland 4072
To learn more about the Creative Gathering Brisbane Symposium:
https://anzacata.wildapricot.org/Events
To learn more about ANZACATA:
https://www.anzacata.org/About-ANZACATA
To learn more about the Festival of Well Being and download a poster:
https://www.anzacata.org/Festival/
To learn more about The University of Queensland:
https://www.uq.edu.au/