Sep
27
Fri
Ismael Torres in Concert @ Institute of Hispanic Culture
Sep 27 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Ismael Torres is an artist, Singer and songwriter from Rosario, Argentina. He is 32 years old and already has 3 albums, 3 EPs and 1 DVD.

He began his professional career at the age of 16, accompanying with his voice and his guitar artists of the so-called “Trova Rosarina”. At age 18 he released his first solo album “Ciudad Manantial (spring city)”. Today with more than 14 years of experience he has toured multiple cities around the country and the world. He has shared stage and songs with Argentine artists such as León Gieco, Luis Alberto Spinetta, Lito Nebbia, Javier Malosetti, and from other countries: Jaime Ross, Ruben Rada (Uruguay), Ismael Serrano, Pedro Guerra (Spain), Leonel Soto, David Aguilar , Miguel Inzunza (Mexico), Roly Berrío, Augusto Blanca, Vicente Feliú, Amaury Pérez (Cuba) among others.

In 2015, Ismael released his third album titled “Vivo en Cuba (live in Cuba)”

recorded live in the city of Havana and published worldwide by the Mexican label Casete. With this album he toured the stages of Argentina, Cuba, Mexico, USA, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Uruguay.

In 2016, a tour of Mexico and the USA included concerts such as the “Festival Quimera 2016”, the ”Aula Magna Theater of the Civil College“ in Monterrey, the ”RockWood Music Hall“ in New York and the ”Blackerby Recital Hall“ in Austin among many others.

In 2017, the consolidation of Ismael as a Latin American singer-songwriter expanded the horizons of an important tour called “Una sola América 2017 (Only one America 2017)” touring numerous cities in Mexico, Costa Rica, USA, Panama and Guatemala with more than 60 concerts. The closing of the year was marked with the artistic collective “Rosario 50 years of Rock in Castellano” in a memorable concert at the prestigious “Trovafest” festival in the city of Querétaro (Mexico) with more than 5,000 people, a festival that also hosted artists like Ismael Serrano, Armando Manzanero, Pedro Guerra, Amaury Perez, among others.

We can hear Luis A. Spinetta, Fito Paez, Charly Garcia, Sting, John Mayer, and Djavan as his main influences among others.

The essence of Ismael, though, is that he presents his art and talent via the stories in which he immerses us, through the beauty reflected in his music, and by inviting us to join his collective optimism. In his shows, he presents himself with a unique style and warmth.

This character is present whether he is alone on stage with his guitar, or with a powerful band of musicians without losing his essence.

Dec
7
Sat
Mercury’s A Mexican Baroque Christmas @ WORTHAM CENTER IN DOWNTOWN
Dec 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

A spirited holiday celebration

A joyful concert experience featuring music from the cathedrals of Mexico and beyond.  Fusing Old World Baroque traditions with New World rhythms and dance, these festive works showcase the broad range of cultures and music in the 17th-century Americas. With vocals, percussion and the energy of Mercury, this will truly be a holiday celebration to remember.

This concert is made possible in part by the Houston Endowment and the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

 

If you are an IHCH member send us an email at institute@ihch.org to request a promo code for a 25% off your tickets.

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Dec
20
Fri
Houston Grand Opera – El milagro del Recuerdo @ Houston Grand Opera
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

El Milagro del Recuerdo

A world premiere and prequel to the mariachi opera Cruzar la Cara de la LunaEl Milagro del Recuerdo/The Miracle of Remembering brings audiences back to where it all began, Michoacán, Mexico. Set during Christmas, the opera lovingly explores the themes of traditions and familial bonds while it’s characters deal with life-changing decisions and dream of something more.

By joining librettist and director Leonard Foglia, Mexican composer Javier Martínez continues the legacy of mariachi opera established by his late father, José “Pepe” Martínez.

Sung in Spanish with projected English translation.

 

If you are an IHCH member send us an email at institute@ihch.org to request a promo code for a 20% off your tickets.

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Discount only available for December 20th show.

 

Mar
31
Tue
ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: CALL FOR ARTISTS 2020-2021 @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Mar 31 – May 20 all-day
Sep
1
Tue
Bismark Alejandro Reyes Art Exhibition @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Sep 1 – Oct 25 all-day
Bismark Alejandro Reyes Art Exhibition @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston

About the artist

Bismark Alejandro Reyes
Born in Houston, Texas and also raised in San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
A self-taught multidisciplinary artist and studying Architecture at Prairie View A&M University.

“To begin, I must say I am a creative person. I see it all around from a pattern on a tree to the outline of the sky. Always with a sketchbook in hand, being the only companion that has no judgement and accepts my inquietudes and imaginations. This, becoming a way of seeing, observing and creating a way of life.
I am currently returning from a journey across Mexico where I got to experience my roots more deeply and connect with people. Thus broadening my understanding of where I come from, walking ancient Mayan paths on a discovery of the self.
At this moment I am becoming a more established artist and I hope we can collaborate to make something special, as my pure intentions are to express and share an experience.”

Project Manager: Mariela G. Domínguez

Opening Reception

Saturday October 3, 2020
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Free admission
Reservations required

Visit

September 1 thru October 25, 2020
GUIDED TOURS: By appointment only
Free admission

Open Call 2020-2021

To book your appointment and plan your visit to IHCH

Para reservar su cita y planificar su visita a IHCH

Open Call 2020-2021

HELP US AND RESPECT THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES IN ORDER THAT WE CONTINUE OUR ACTIVITIES:

  • Entry allowed only for people with prior reservation.
  • Please do not attend if you have symptoms.
  • Visitors should wear a face covering/face mask inside the building.
  • Temperature Check Procedure.
  • Maintain adequate social distance at all times and take precautions.
  • All instructions from IHCH staff must be followed.

The IHCH follows CDC guidance on the recommended size of social gathering

AYÚDENOS Y RESPETE LAS SIGUIENTES PAUTAS PARA PODER CONTINUAR CON NUESTRAS ACTIVIDADES:

  • Únicamente se permite el ingreso de personas con reserva previa.
  • Por favor, no asista si presenta síntomas.
  • Visitas dentro del edificio deben usar mascarilla facial/cubrebocas.
  • Procedimiento de verificación de temperatura.
  • Mantenga un distanciamiento social adecuado en todo momento y tome precauciones.
  • Se deben cumplir todas las instrucciones del personal del IHCH.

El IHCH sigue la guía del CDC sobre el tamaño recomendado de las reuniones sociales.

Oct
3
Sat
Reception: Bismark Alejandro Reyes Art Exhibition @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Oct 3 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Reception: Bismark Alejandro Reyes Art Exhibition @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston

The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston invites you to Bismark Alejandro Reyes Art Exhibition

This exhibition highlights the work of a Mexican-American artist whose paintings are inspired by his life experiences connected to his ancestral roots mixed with iconic contemporary urban images.

About the artist:
Although the artist Reyes was born in Houston, Texas, he was raised in both Houston and San Nicolas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Besides continuing his path as a Mexican-American, self-taught, multidisciplinary artist, he is studying Architecture at Prairie View A&M University.

The exhibition corresponds to the Open Call 2020-2021, a project of Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston (IHCH) coordinated by Mariela G. Domínguez

El Instituto de Cultura Hispana en Houston te invita a la exposición de Bismark Alejandro Reyes

Esta exposición destaca el trabajo del artista mexicano-americano cuya obra pictórica está inspirada en sus experiencias vitales conectadas a sus raíces ancestrales y un imaginario contemporáneo.

Sobre el Artista:
Si bien el artista Reyes nació en Houston, Texas, vivió tanto en Houston como en San Nicolás de Los Garza, Nuevo León, México. Además de continuar su camino como artista mexicano-estadounidense, autodidacta y multidisciplinario, actualmente estudia Arquitectura en la Universidad Prairie View A&M.

La exposición corresponde al proyecto Open Call 2020-2021del Intituto de Cultura Hispana en Houston (IHCH) coordinado por Mariela G. Domínguez

Reservations required

Se requieren reservaciones

HELP US AND RESPECT THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES IN ORDER THAT WE CONTINUE OUR ACTIVITIES:

  • Entry allowed only for people with prior reservation.
  • Please do not attend if you have symptoms.
  • Visitors should wear a face covering/face mask inside the building.
  • Temperature Check Procedure.
  • Maintain adequate social distance at all times and take precautions.
  • All instructions from IHCH staff must be followed.

The IHCH follows CDC guidance on the recommended size of social gathering

AYÚDENOS Y RESPETE LAS SIGUIENTES PAUTAS PARA PODER CONTINUAR CON NUESTRAS ACTIVIDADES:

  • Únicamente se permite el ingreso de personas con reserva previa.
  • Por favor, no asista si presenta síntomas.
  • Visitas dentro del edificio deben usar mascarilla facial/cubrebocas.
  • Procedimiento de verificación de temperatura.
  • Mantenga un distanciamiento social adecuado en todo momento y tome precauciones.
  • Se deben cumplir todas las instrucciones del personal del IHCH.

El IHCH sigue la guía del CDC sobre el tamaño recomendado de las reuniones sociales.

Nov
2
Mon
Nela Garzon Art Exhibition @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Nov 2 2020 – Jan 3 2021 all-day
Nela Garzon Art Exhibition @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston

About the exhibition

Made in China

Through three different artistic disciplines, such as fiber art, sculpture and painting, Nela Garzón questions the mercantile and disposable paradigm of objects in conflict with cultural identities.

“The body of work produced for this project inquires about the wide effects of consumerism and mass production and comments on the loss of cultural identity in the hands of globalization and industrialization. This global problem supported by us (consumers), besides devastating the environment, affects everyone but mostly minorities who have been maintaining the cultural heritage and diversity of the world alive.”

Visit

November 2, 2020 thru January 3, 2021
Guided Tours – By appointment only
Free admission

About the artist

Nela Garzon
Nela Garzón is a multidisciplinary visual artist of Colombian origin, currently living in Houston, Texas, USA, since 2010. Her artistic work is focused on her interest in exploring different mediums inspired by traditional crafts and cultures from around the world.

Project Manager: Mariela G. Domínguez

HELP US AND RESPECT THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES IN ORDER THAT WE CONTINUE OUR ACTIVITIES:

Entry allowed only for people with prior reservation.
Please do not attend if you have symptoms.
Visitors should wear a face covering/face mask inside the building.
Temperature Check Procedure.
Maintain adequate social distance at all times and take precautions.
All instructions from IHCH staff must be followed.

The IHCH follows CDC guidance on the recommended size of social gathering.

AYÚDENOS Y RESPETE LAS SIGUIENTES PAUTAS PARA PODER CONTINUAR CON NUESTRAS ACTIVIDADES:

Únicamente se permite el ingreso de personas con reserva previa.
Por favor, no asista si presenta síntomas.
Visitas dentro del edificio deben usar mascarilla facial/cubrebocas.
Procedimiento de verificación de temperatura.
Mantenga un distanciamiento social adecuado en todo momento y tome precauciones.
Se deben cumplir todas las instrucciones del personal del IHCH.

El IHCH sigue la guía del CDC sobre el tamaño recomendado de las reuniones sociales.

Dec
22
Tue
Merry Christmas, Listening Party. Gaiteando con Nano Silva @ Online Event
Dec 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Conéctate a esta maravillosa fiesta de celebración de navidad junto al Gaitero Nano Silva.
La Gaita es un género musical patrimonio cultural y artístico de Venezuela de gran impacto en la oralidad popular.
Evolución 2020 de Nano Silva corresponde al primer álbum musical de este género que se produce e Houston, Texas y queremos invitarte a que seas parte de este gran evento.
El próximo martes 22 de diciembre a las 7 PM conéctate para celebrar junto a grandes figuras de la música local este gran arte musical.
Te esperamos con alegría para celebrar de la víspera de la Navidad.
Evento gratuito
Jan
11
Mon
Cynthia Isakson Art Exhibition @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Jan 11 – Feb 28 all-day
Open Call 2020-2021

About the artist

Cynthia Isakson
Cynthia Beatriz Isakson was born in Buenos Aires in 1969. Started studying and working in Photography in 1993. Participated in national and international exhibitions obtaining several awards. She exhibits alone and in group since 1996. She’s lived in Houston, Texas since 2003.
Her portfolio includes:
“Dolls”(1999), “About bodies”(1996-1997), “Whitened portraits”(1997-1998), “A look back”(2000-2001), “Generations”(2001), “Dolls, the new era”(2015-2019), “Life”(2016) & “The Whole Picture” (2018-2019)

About the exhibition

Family Overlap
When I open my eyes I photograph them; when I close my eyes, I listen to them
For 25 years I looked at them, I portrayed them, I captured them, in order to keep them forever. Immigrating and maintaining close relationships seemed to be two incompatible concepts. But they turned out not to be.
I watch them hanging on my walls and listen to their recorded voices, our conversations. And suddenly the language, what they say, no longer matters. It doesn’t matter if they look at me. It doesn’t matter if they are no longer here.
It’s about that feeling that you get when you close your eyes and you don’t see them anymore, you feel them…

My project includes between 20 and 25 portraits and an audio file looped in speakers placed in the four corners of the exhibit room. The pictures are printed on 18 x 24 in giclee paper.
The chief concept of the project highlights the relevance of family and culture in spite of the meaningful change resulting from immigration. Evidently, such a project resonates with the mission of the IHCH.

Opening Reception

Saturday February 13, 2021
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Free admission
Reservations required

Visit

January 11 thru February 28, 2021
GUIDED TOURS: By appointment only
Free admission

Open Call 2020-2021

Project Manager: Mariela G. Domínguez

To book your appointment and plan your visit to IHCH

Para reservar su cita y planificar su visita a IHCH