Jun
1
Sat
Sounds of Venezuela by Karine Gil @ Houston Piano Company
Jun 1 @ 6:30 pm

HOUSTON Reg $25 100% benefit Cuatro Por Venezuela

“Sounds of Venezuela”

A piano and strings concert featuring acclaimed classical pianist & composer, Karine Gil.  
Accompanied by Luis José Silva (cuatro & guitar.)  Traditional Venezuelan music & original  landscape-inspired compositions.  For more information about the artist, visit www.karinegil.com.
100% of concert proceeds benefit Cuatro Por Venezuela, a 501.c.3 foundation.  All donations are tax deductible.  If you cannot attend but wish to donate directly, visit www.cuatroporvenezuela.org
 
“Sonidos de Venezuela
Un concierto de piano y cuerdas por la aclamada pianista clásica y compositora, Karine Gil.  Acompañamiento de Luis José Silva (cuatro y guitarra).  Música tradicional venezolana y composiciones originales inspiradas en paisajes.  Para más información sobre la artista, visite www.karinegil.com.

100% de los recaudos benefician a Cuatro Por Venezuela, una fundación 501.c.3 sin fines de lucro.  Todas las donaciones son deducibles de los impuestos.  Si no puede asistir pero desea realizar donaciones directas, visite www.cuatroporvenezuela.org.
Jun
20
Thu
Tributo a Gardel @ Institute of Hispanic Culture in Houston
Jun 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fernando Pirez Lenzuén, cantante uruguayo, acompañado al piano por Hector Bisio.
Precio: $15

Oct
9
Wed
La Vida Loca @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Oct 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm

Country: Spain 2008
Plots keywords: Documentary | Gangs
Language: Español – English subtitles
Director and Writer: Christian Poveda
Production Co: Coproducción España-México-Francia; Aquelarre Servicios Cinematograficos / El Caiman / La Femme Endormie
Runtime: 91 min.

La vida loca

Documental sobre la Mara 18 y, colateralmente, sobre su enconada rival, la Mara Salvatrucha, bandas creadas a partir de modelos surgidos en la ciudad de Los Ángeles, que siembran el terror en El Salvador. Una historia de una imaginería contemporánea creada en un mundo globalizado y que describe los orígenes de uno de los probables mitos fundadores del crimen organizado. Por último, como dato trágico y escalofriante, su director, Christian Poveda, fue asesinado de un tiro en la cabeza en septiembre del 2009 por un miembro de las maras.
Esta película contiene lenguaje e imágenes que pueden afectar su sensibilidad.

 La vida loca

“La Vida Loca” reflects a depressing and hopeless reality. The documentary, by photojournalist and filmmaker Christian Poveda, follows some of the members of “la dieciocho”, the so-called 18th Street gang in a poor San Salvador neighborhood.
This movie contains language and images that can affect your sensitivity.

 

FILM SERIES:  The History Through Cinema

 

 

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

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.

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

Discount only available for December 20th show.

 

Jan
25
Sat
Tango Time Celebration @ University of St. Thomas (Jones Hall)
Jan 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Casa Argentina de Houston
in collaboration with
the Consulate General of Argentina in Houston
the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston

present:

“Tango Time Celebration”
Casa Argentina de Houston 50th Anniversary
Music, Dance, and Singing with René Casarsa  
 with the special participation of :
Michael Fahey & Stratford Tango Strings Orchestra
Pablo Donatti (violin), Matt Tavilson (bass) & Charles Olivier (bandoneon)
Andrea Berri & Giancarlo Piletti (vocalists)
Susana Collins & Gonzalo André (dancers)
Winners of 2019 CAH “Young Musician Scholarship” program: Rion Tojo (flute), Francisco Grimoldi Calo (viola), Andrew Askounis (violin) & Emily Gladstone (violin)
Saturday, January 25th, 2020, 7:00 pm
University of St. Thomas (Jones Hall)
Join us and enjoy the unforgettable music of Buenos Aires, from the “Guardia Vieja” to Astor Piazzolla
 General Admission: $25
CAH / IHCH members: $20
Students: $10   
Sale of appetizers and drinks
Net proceeds from the event will fund the 2020 Young Musician Scholarship Program, sponsored by Casa Argentina and organized by René Casarsa
Jul
16
Thu
Gracias a la vida – Un tributo a Mercedes Sosa @ Online Event
Jul 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Nacida el 9 de julio de 1935 en San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, Mercedes Sosa es considerada la mayor muestra del folklore en Argentina. Fundó el “Nuevo Cancionero” y cuenta con 35 álbumes de estudio, dos EPs y 11 álbumes en vivo.

Favorita de más de cuatro generaciones en Latinoamérica, hoy queremos recordar su música.

Blu Internacional – Musical Duo

In 1992, Patricia Gras (USA/Argentina) and María Rimbau (Spain, Ecuador) founded Barandúa, a Latin folk and pop ban, with Carlos Gonzalez Rimbau, María’s brother, Luis Silva and Antonio Mazu both from Chile. Together they produced two CD’s, Barandúa Live and Our Songs. Later, Carlitos Gonzalez Blum (US/Spain) and Luis Montes de Oca (Méjico) replaced Luis and Antonio. In 2009, both María and Patricia were struck with breast cancer. To raise money for breast cancer survivors, the Barandúa band held a concert at the University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall to a full house. Following María’s treatment, they decided to become a duo, this time playing international music with the collaboration of sound engineer Mariela Massuh. They sing in Spanish, English, French, Italian, Russian, Arabic, and Portuguese. Blu International music duo performs at parties, weddings, concerts, and on ZOOM under quarantine!
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

Nov
5
Thu
Cepas Españolas – Spanish Varieties @ Online Event
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Nov
12
Thu
Culinaria ibérica – Iberian Cuisine @ Online Event
Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm