Chicano Power 1969

Join us as we explore the birth of a movement through a double bill, Chicano Power 1969: Fire in the Streets & War of the Flowers. Fire in the Streets: 9th Avenue from Elati to Galapago was covered in smoke so thick you couldn’t see in front of you. On March 19, 1969, the students at West High School walked out to protest racism and marginalization in the schools, they were met with tear gas, arrests and police batons in an event remembered as “The West High Blowouts”. War of the Flowers: On February 15, 1969, Lupe Briseño and four striking women chained themselves to the gates of the Kitayama Carnation plant in a non-violent protest. Immediately, Weld County sheriffs arrived. Deputy D.B. Ruiz flanked by two deputies turned on a tear gas machine and sprayed a snow-white layer of gas over the women who instantly fell to the ground; coughing and weeping. 50 years later, the War of the Flowers: “Lupe’s story” will be told. Planning on coming with a group? We have GROUP RATES! For 12 or more people get your tickets at just $12 a piece ($144 total)! If you don't have a group of 12, you can still get our Comadre Docena and save the rest of the tickets for another show. Have 30+? Get your tickets at $10 a piece and you'll be able to use our Salon for a pre-show reception! (Salon reservation determined by availability) Call our Box Office at (303)296-0219 for more information and to purchase your Comadre Docena for Chicano Power 1969!