September 30, 2023
SATURDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 30th, STARTING AT 6PM Two Live Performance Events in the Cerritos College Blackbox Theater As part of the special closing reception for the current exhibition at the Cerritos College Art Gallery, Stock Footage and Outtakes: A Selection of Works by Gronk, and in conjunction with the 7th SUR:biennial, the Cerritos College Blackbox Theater will host a night of live performances on Saturday, September 30th, featuring, and/or inspired by, the work of the noted Chicano painter, printmaker, set designer, and performance artist, Glugio Nicandro (a.k.a. Gronk). First up, at 6PM, THE STRANGER YOU ARE, a call-and-response poetry reading and live drawing performance. Gronk's frequent collaborator, Gail Wronsky, will read from her book of poems, The Stranger You Are, while Gronk creates responsive drawings, inspired by her poetic texts, in front of the live audience.
The Blackbox Theater has limited seating, however, so show up early to ensure you get a seat. Doors open at 5:30PM. Parking available for $3 (use QR codes on posted signs) in Lot 10 on the south-side of campus (access via 166th street).