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Arte Publico Press presents “Exploring Latino Literature” on Thursday, October 15, 2015

September 12, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

WHAT: Arte Publico Press presents “Exploring Latino Literature” WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm WHERE: Fort Bend County Libraries University Branch 14010 University Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479 MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/464947186963762/ Take advantage of this opportunity to meet leaders in Latino lit! The founder/director of Arte Público Press, Dr. Nicolás […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Community, Events Tagged With: Arte Publico Press, authors, books, Gwen Zepeda, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino literature, Manuel Ramos, Nicolas Kanellos, October 2015, Sarah Cortez

4th Annual Houston LibroFEST on Saturday, October 3, 2015

September 7, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

SAVE THE DATE! WHAT: 4th Annual Houston LibroFEST presented by the Houston Public Library WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 10 am to 4 pm WHERE: Houston Public Library Central Library 500 McKinney St. Houston, TX 77002 Houston Metropolitan Research Center at the Julia Ideson Building 550 McKinney St. Houston, TX 77002 MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/826568204126502/ […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Community, Events Tagged With: Arte Publico Press, Bargains, books, festivals, Gwen Zepeda, Hispanic Heritage Month, Houston Public Library, Jesus Trevino, Latino literature, LibroFEST, October 2015, Viola Canales, Xavier Garza

Audio Pick: Spotlight on Gwendolyn Zepeda

May 25, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Today’s audio feature is a Houston Public Media interview with author and poet Gwendolyn Zepeda, “May Arte Público Press Author of the Month: Gwendolyn Zepeda.” This month’s Arte Público Press featured author is Gwendolyn Zepeda who’s latest collection of poetry is titled Monsters, Zombies +Addicts. More information available at artepublicopress.com Houston Public Media’s Eric Ladau […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog Tagged With: Arte Publico Press, audio, authors, books, Gwen Zepeda, poetry, Sandra Fernandez

An Evening with Gwendolyn Zepeda on Friday, April 24, 2015

April 14, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

WHAT: An Evening with Gwendolyn Zepeda WHEN: Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm WHERE: Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA) 1900 Kane St. Houston, Texas 77007 MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/359258064269472/ One of MECA’s most celebrated alumni, author Gwendolyn Zepeda was named the first poet laureate of Houston. At the close of her term, MECA Performing […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Events Tagged With: April 2015, Gwen Zepeda, Houston Poet Laureate, poetry

Houston Latinos you should know, from La Voz

April 8, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez 1 Comment

La Voz de Houston has pulled together a really good list of Latinos in Houston: “35 Houston Latinos you should know.” (And, by the way, when did La Voz start providing content in English? That’s a topic for another day.) It’s a really good list and you need to and click your way through, if […]

Filed Under: Blog, In the News & Around the Web, People & Profiles Tagged With: Adrian Garcia, Alex Lopez Negrete, Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Arian Foster, Backstreet Cafe, Caracol Restaurant, Casa Ramirez FOLKART Gallery, chingo bling, Claudia Ortega-Hogue, Gonzo247, Grace Olivares, Gwen Zepeda, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Houston Hispanics, Houston Latinos, Houston Symphony, Houstonians, Hugo Ortega, Hugo's, La Voz, Laura Murillo, Lopez Negrete Communications, Macario Ramirez, Mexican American Studies, NALEO, Nuestra Palabra, Sandra Fernandez, Sylvia Garcia, Tatcho Mindiola, Tony Diaz, University of Houston

SoundCloud: Gwendolyn Zepeda, Houston’s First Poet Laureate

April 1, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

This month marks the end of the two-year term for Houston’s first Poet Laureate, Gwendolyn Zepeda. Houston Public Media did an interview with her to gain her reflections on her tenure. Zepeda became Houston Poet Laureate in April 2013. More info: http://hispanichouston.com/in-the-news-houstons-first-poet-laureate-gwen-zepeda/. Her most recent book is a book of poetry, “Falling in Love with […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog Tagged With: audio, Gwen Zepeda, Houston Poet Laureate, Houston Public Media, Sandra Fernandez, SoundCloud

Apply to be Houston’s Poet Laureate (due by Friday, March 13, 2015)

March 7, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Mayor Annise Parker and Houston Public Library (HPL) Director Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson recently announced that the City of Houston is seeking its second Poet Laureate.The current Poet Laureate is author Gwen Zepeda. The Houston Poet Laureate Program (HPLP) celebrates Houston’s rich culture and diversity through the work of a poet who will represent the […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog Tagged With: Gwen Zepeda, Houston Poet Laureate, poetry, Sandra Fernandez

Latina Voices, Show 97: Dr. Juana Bordas, Gwendolyn Zepeda

March 19, 2014 by Sandra Fernandez 1 Comment

In This Episode Dr. Juana Bordas, on Latino Leadership and Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Zepeda – Dr. Juana Bordas from the Mestiza Leadership Institute shows us leadership principles as they relate to the Latino community. Gwendolyn Zepeda, the city of Houston’s first Poet Laureate, and author wows the ladies with readings from her books. She makes […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog, In the News & Around the Web, People & Profiles Tagged With: Gwen Zepeda, Juana Bordas, Latina Voices, Minerva Perez, Sandra Fernandez, SOFIA ADROGUE, television, TV, videos

Houston Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Zepeda at LibroFest (Video)

October 8, 2013 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Houston Poet Laureate Gwen Zepeda was one of the featured authors at the Second Annual LibroFEST. This video (shared in YouTube by Marc Pembroke) captured her question and answer session with the audience after her poetry reading.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog, In the News & Around the Web, People & Profiles Tagged With: Gwen Zepeda, Houston Public Library, LibroFEST, poetry, Sandra Fernandez, videos

Houston Poet Laureate launches first poetry book

September 2, 2013 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Houston Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Zepeda will be launching her newest book, and her first book of poetry, later this month: Houston Public Library Julia Ideson Building, Auditorium 550 McKinney, 77002 Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 6 PM FREE and open to the public, Refreshments will be served, The Houston Public Library and Arte Público Press […]

Filed Under: Around the town, Arts & Entertainment, Blog Tagged With: Arte Publico Press, authors, books, Gwen Zepeda, Houston Public Library, literary, poetry, Sandra Fernandez

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