About IHCH
The Institute of Hispanic Culture, a 501 (c)(3) corporation, was founded in 1965 a group of Houston professional interested in preserving enhancing and promulgating the Hispanic Culture and languages inherited from Spain, Portugal and Latin America. The Institute's mission is to disseminated the Hispanic culture, to provide scholarship and to highlight the historical, linguistic, scientific, and artistic achievements and presence of Hispanic in the United States, particularly in Texas.
The Institute's membership is comprised of individuals from Latin American countries, Spain, Portugal and North America. Through its wide range of cultural and education programs, the membership is provided the opportunity to share, understand and appreciate the diverse cultures of the Hispanic world. The Institute is an "Organization of Hispanophiles" rather than an Organization of Hispanics.
Houston Arts Alliance Archive
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“Días contados”/ (Borrowed Time)
AN INTELLIGENT AND HEARTWARMING PIECE GENTE DE TEATRO presents “Días contados” (Borrowed Time) by Oscar Martínez Life skates by; our days are numbered. Irony is the central pillar of this moving story told by Ana, a famous playwright. Días contados (Borrowed Time) is a play within another, without respite for the protagonists nor for the viewer. Ana recounts her days with [...] -
A night with Alejandro Salvias-Cobas, Cuban Lyric Tenor
The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston Presents a night of music from Latin America with Alejandro Salvia-Cobas Cuban Lyric Tenor He will delight everyone with music from the Hispanic World After the concert, you are cordially invited to celebrate Alejandro’s birthday. Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 7:30p.m. Keith Jackson Hall, IHCH Bldg. 3315 Sul Ross – Houston, TX 77098 Ticket: $10/person** (Please cash [...] -
Latin American Intellectuals in the 21st Century – Workshop
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“Viernes de película”/Fridays at the Movies: “Cosas que deje en la Habana”/Things I Left in the Havana
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Hispanic Heritage Month Artist Maestro Soler
Institute of Hispanic Culture & Houston Community College Central Celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month 2011 proudly presents the acclaimed Spanish artist MAESTRO SOLER Poet of the Guitar withThe Golden Polyphemus “Remembering Spanish Poet Garcia Lorca on the 75th Anniversary of his Death.” Friday October 21, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm Keith Jackson Hall, IHC Building 3315 Sul Ross Houston, Tx 77098 R.S.V.P: (713)528-1492 or institute@ihch.org The [...] -
Tango Time
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“Made in Argentina” (Made in Lanús) by Nelly Fernández Tiscornia
Gente de Teatro presents: “Made in Argentina” (Made in Lanús) by Nelly Fernández Tiscornia. (Made in Lanús) is one of the most successful Argentine plays of the last 25 years. Yoli, Negro, Mabel & Osvaldo describe with exquisite sensitivity and simplicity both the dilemmas faced by potential immigrants upon deciding whether to leave or stay in their country and [...] -
“Noche lírica cubana”
Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston, Casa Cuba, & “El Club de Historia de Cuba Present: “Noche lírica cubana” with Alejandro Salvia Cobas (Cuban Tenor) Keith Jackson Hall, IHCH Bldg. 3315 Sul Ross / Houston, Tx. 77098 Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 7:00p.m. R.S.V.P: No later than July 28, 2011 at 713.528.1492 or institute@ihch.org Donation: $20/person (Cash or Check ONLY) Please remit to: IHCH Note [...] -
“Noche Colombiana”
Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston Presents: “Noche Colombiana“ Celebration of the Independence of Colombia Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 7:00p.m. Keith Jackson Hall, IHCH Bldg. 3315 Sul Ross – Houston, Tx. 77098 Colombian Music Typical Colombian food and non-alcoholic drinks Note: Your are welcome to bring your own wine or other beverage of your preference. Special performance of two local Colombian guitarists [...] -
Latin American Concert
The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston, and Dept. of Hispanic Studies- Rice University with SUR, Alejandro Salvia Cobas, Cuba Tenor, and Art Exhibit by Mexican Artist Jose Manuel Ferrero Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 7:30p.m. Rice University of Houston Herring 100/ Herring Hall Auditorium (Entrance #4) 6100 Main St., Houston, Tx 77005 Map: http://www.rice.edu/maps/Campus_Map_Color_1-11.pdf Tickets: $10 General Admission / [...]