The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park recently unveiled their latest historical work of art, the mural by artists Jesse Sifuentes and Laura Lopez Cano Mexican-American History & Culture in 20th Century Houston. Commissioned by The Heritage Society in celebration of the many contributions made by Mexican-Americans in the City of Houston, the first-of-its-kind mural was […]
Grown-up Graffiti Art in Houston’s East End
Have you ever visited the “The Rebirth of Our Nationality” mural in Houston’s East End? Spanning a building on Canal Street, the brightly-colored mural was painted by Leo Tanguma (with help from Texas Southern University students and community volunteers) and completed in 1973. It is reported to be “one of the largest canvases of the Chicano art […]
Cinco de Mayo Events in Houston, 2018 edition
What’s going on in Houston for Cinco de Mayo? There are many many events, including family fun, concerts, pub crawls, festivals and much more! Here are just a few for your entertainment. Cinco de Mayo Parade on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in downtown Houston. Cinco De Mayo at Traders […]
Latino Music & Dance Events in Houston, February 2018 edition
There are many Latino Music and Dance events held in Houston, with different types of musical genres and entertainers. Here are a few for you to add to your list. Please check with the venue for information on tickets. Gloria Trevi & Alejandra Guzman in concert on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Smart Financial Centre […]
Latino Music & Dance Events in Houston, October 2017 edition
There are many Latino Music and Dance events held in Houston, with different types of musical genres and entertainers. Here are a few for you to add to your list. Please check with the venue for information on tickets. 38th Annual Festival Chicano on October 5-7, 2017 at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX […]
Today’s college student has never done these things
Every year Beloit College provides their college faculty and staff with a list to provide a cultural context on the incoming freshman class. It’s a simple list that includes things they never have done, or things that have always been “true” for them. The intent is to give their faculty and staff a better understanding of the […]
Video Pick: “Club de Cuervos” Season 3 arrives September 29
Netflix’s runaway hit original series in Spanish: “Club de Cuervos” is set to release Season 3 on September 29, 2017. The show is about a brother and sister rivalry for the management of a soccer team. The production value is excellent, the writing is fresh and authentic, and the acting is superb. If your only […]
“Wonder Woman” doesn’t live up to my expectations — one fan’s non-review
Based on the general reactions and reviews of the newest DC Comics release, “Wonder Woman” seems to be a hit. Most of my friends and family all agree that the movie is great, Gal Gadot did a good job as the iconic hero, Chris Pine is charming as Steve Trevor, and that they loved the […]
Latino Music & Dance Events in Houston, May 2017 edition
There are many Latino Music and Dance events held in Houston, with different types of musical genres and entertainers. Here are a few for you to add to your list. Please check with the venue for information on tickets. La Santa Cecilia in Concert on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at The Heights Theater, located at 339 W […]
Houston Public Library receives book donation from Mexican government
The Houston Public Library recently received a large donation of books in Spanish from the Consulate General of Mexico. The donation is more than a thousand books, and it includes 28 collections and each collection includes 45 Textbooks (from 1st to 6th grades: Math, Spanish, Sciences, Civics, etc.) and Literature Books. The donation was made […]