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.

 

Feb
27
Thu
Presentación de la obra del escritor René Rodriguez Soriano @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Presentación de la obra del escritor René Rodríguez Soriano

“No les guardo rencor, papá”

Novela más reciente del escritor dominicano René Rodríguez Soriano, publicada simultáneamente en Santo Domingo, España, Estados Unidos y Argentina en el 2019, narra los días finales de la dictadura de Rafael L. Trujillo en su patria. Es una historia conocida, pero el estilo subyugante con el que el autor va concatenando los hechos y la interacción de los personajes hacen que el lector se mantenga pegado al libro hasta llegar a la última página. Tres voces se entrelazan, atan nudos y se deslizan paralelamente para contarnos una historia que de tan terrible pareciera fantasía.

Presentación del autor por Ophir Alviárez

René Rodríguez Soriano (Constanza, RD, 1950) escritor, editor y docente universitario dominicano; egresado en comunicación social de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo. Ha sido reconocido en plataformas como el periodismo, la publicidad y la producción de materiales para radio televisión y cine. Ha recibido importantes galardones como el Talent Seekers International Award 2009-2010, el Premio UCE de Poesía 2008, el Premio UCE de Novela 2007, el Premio Nacional de Cuentos José Ramón López de República Dominicana (1997) y el Casa de Teatro (1996), entre otros. Desde 1998 reside en Estados Unidos1​ desde donde, mediante un continuo desplazamiento por prestigiosos centros académicos desarrolla una ardua labor de difusión y proyección de la literatura iberoamericana; desde el 2005 edita y coordina mediaIsla2​, revista literaria convertida, hoy por hoy, en sitio de referencia obligada para los hacedores y estudiosos más destacados de nuestras letras
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Información:

HORA Y FECHA: Jueves, 27 de febrero, 20,  7:00 pm
LUGAR: Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
3315 Sul Ross Houston, TX. 77098
ESTACIONAMIENTO GRATIS
Evento Gratuito
Cóctel y vino de honor
Venta de libros
Asientos limitados

AUSPICIADO POR:  

TAO Houston
Instituto de Cultura Hispana de Houston IHCH
Consejo de Comunidades Salvadoreñas en Houston
Punta Cana Restaurante

ORGANIZADO POR:
Dra. María T. Rocha, PhD
Mariela G. Domínguez
Andrés Guevara

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