Aug
14
Wed
Roa @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Aug 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Country: Colombia 2013
Plots keywords: Drama | Histórico | Politics | 40´
Language: Español – English subtitles
Director: Andrés Baiz
Writer: Andrés Baiz, Patricia Catañeda
Production Co: Coproducción Colombia-Argentina; Dynamo / RCN Cine / Patagonik
Runtime: 98 min.
Cast: Mauricio Puentes, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Santiago Rodríguez, Rebeca López, John Álex Toro, Carlos Manuel Vesga, Arturo Goetz, César Bordón, Jose Luis Garcia Campos, Nicolás Cancino, Julio Pachón
Awards:
2014: Premios Platino: Nominada a mejor película

2013: 5 Premios Macondo: incluyendo mejor actor (Puentes) y actriz (Hinestroza)

Roa

La historia sucede en Bogotá en los días previos al 9 de abril de 1948. Roa es el clásico agüerista que lo deja todo a la suerte, un pobre diablo sin oficio estable pero con una familia que alimentar. Cansado de buscar trabajo y convencido que ha nacido para cosas grandes, visita a su ídolo Eliecer Gaitán para pedirle trabajo.

Roa

The story takes place in Bogotá in the days leading up to April 9th, 1948, a day in history known as ¨El Bogotazo.¨  Roa is an example of a classical superstitious man that leaves everything to chance, a poor man without a stable job but with a family to feed. Tired of looking for work and convinced that he was born for big things, he visits his idol Eliecer Gaitan to ask for work.

FILM SERIES:  History Through Cinema

 

Nov
21
Thu
LA VIDA ES CORTOS/LIFE IS SHORTS FESTIVAL 2019 @ Match
Nov 21 @ 7:30 pm – Nov 24 @ 2:30 pm

TEATRX is bringing back La Vida Es Cortos / Life Is Shorts Festival for the second year! The festival will once again bring Latinx stories to the stage and screen in new and exciting ways. This year’s lineup includes a 14-minute musical, 21 Chump Street: The Musical, by Hamilton star Lin Manuel Miranda, and a short film by native Houstonian Vannessa Vasquez of Hulu’s East Los High. Along with 21 Chump Street: The Musical, TEATRX will produce two plays chosen after a nationwide call for short plays. On behalf of TEATRX, Laura Moreno will direct, The Party Favor, by Julián Mesri. The second play, A Volunteer by Marian Licha will be directed and acted by members of Teatro Indigo. This year’s festival will also feature the Spanish language play, El Espejo by Emilio Carballido directed by RS Producciones, and a dance theatre piece written and choreographed by Adam Castaneda of Pilot Dance Project.

Because of the high volume of fantastic film submissions, TEATRX will show 13 short films ranging from two to fifteen minutes. Films will be split between four performances Thursday – Saturday. Each night the audience will vote on their favorite film. The top films will be featured at the final performance on Sunday, November 24.

La Vida Es Cortos/Life Is Shorts Festival is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.

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.

If you want to become a member to enjoy this opportunity click here

Oct
29
Thu
El Arte de España – The Art of Spain @ Online Event
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Los invitamos a ser parte de nuestro segundo capítulo de Spotlight Spain. En esta ocasión compartiremos con ustedes sobre dos expresiones emblemáticas españolas; el arte Flamenco y el arte ecuestre.

Para ello tendremos como invitados a Pilar Andújar reconocida artista Flamenco, Bailaora, cantaora y performer, representante del arte Flamenco contemporáneo.

También nos acompañará Antonio Renilla con una hermosa exhibición del caballo de pura raza español.

No se pierdan este bello tributo al arte español el próximo Jueves 29 de octubre a las 7:00 pm en nuestra página de Facebook @IHCHouston

We invite you to be part of our second chapter of Spotlight Spain. On this occasion we will share two Spanish emblematic art forms; Flamenco art and equestrian riding.

We will have Pilar Andújar as one of our guests, a renowned Flamenco artist, dancer, singer and performer. She is also an important representative of contemporary Flamenco art.

Antonio Renilla will also accompany us with a beautiful exhibition of a purebred Spanish horse.

Don’t miss out on this beautiful tribute to Spanish art next Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 pm on our Facebook page @IHCHouston.

In Spanish with English subtitles