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

 

 

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.

Oct
7
Wed
Education Day @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Oct 7 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

#Winning and Success: Beyond School and Snapchat

Education Day- Onsite program.

Applying for college is a highly competitive and complicated process, from career focus discernment to selecting the educational institution, financial concerns, standardized test readiness and developing the communication strategies to best represent yourself in writing and in person.

This one-day workshop will focus on the academic discernment process, developing a strong resume and personal statement, interview skills, and the power of social media -both negative and positive impact.

After a morning session with experts in the field of education and communication, students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts in practical exercises demonstrating the different skill sets.

We look forward to working with you to make this journey a success!

  • THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE INSTITUTE OF HISPANIC CULTURE OF HOUSTON.
  • BREAKFAST SNACKS AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
  • PARKING IS AVAILABLE ONSITE AND ON THE STREET.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. All participants are required to bring a signed copy of the Authorization form you will receive after registration through Eventbrite. The Parental Authorization form is required for Minors under 18 years of age.
  2. Please send the link to a one-minute video of introduction by Thursday, November 5 to: president@ihch.org
  3. Please bring a tablet/smartphone for videos.

Faculty

George Santos, M.D. Program coordinator, community leader, IHCH Board Member.

Escarle Silva. Businesswoman, IHCH Board President.

Andrew Harper, M.D. Clinical Professor, A & M College of Medicine.

Rita Garza. Consultant, Communication expert.

Carmen Herrada. Consultant, Leadership Advisor, IHCH Board Member.

Mayte Weitzman. Marketing executive. IHCH Board Member.

 

*Limited seats available to comply with social distancing requirements.