Apr
4
Thu
Ricardo Parra Folk Music from Chile @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Apr 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

On behalf of the Institute of Hispanic Culture, Consulate General of Chile and Amigos de la Cultura Chilena, we have the honor to invite you to the concert Ricardo Parra in Houston.
Music performance event will held at Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston, 3315 Sul Ross St., this Thursday, April 4th, at 6:30 p.m.
The program including folk songs from South America and England (with original arrangements) and his own songs (in genres of jazz fusion and folk).
We look forward to seeing you!
En nombre del Instituto de Cultura Hispana, el Consulado General de Chile y Amigos de la Cultura Chilena, tenemos el honor de invitarlo al concierto Ricardo Parra en Houston.
El evento musical se llevará a cabo en el Instituto de Cultura Hispana de Houston, 3315 Sul Ross St., este jueves 4 de abril, a las 6:30 p.m.
El programa incluye canciones populares de América del Sur e Inglaterra (con arreglos originales) y sus propias canciones (en géneros de fusión de jazz y folk).
¡Los esperamos!
General Admission:
$10 Eventbrite // $15 at the door

Apr
10
Wed
La Corona Partida @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Apr 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Country: Spain 2016
Plots keywords: Drama | Histórico//History | Siglo XVI//16th Century | Reinos//Kingdom
Language: Español – English subtitles
Director: Jordi Frades
Writer: José Luis Martín
Production Co: Televisión Española (TVE) / Diagonal TV
Runtime: 113 m.
Cast: Rodolfo Sancho, Irene Escolar, Raúl Mérida, Eusebio Poncela, Ramón Madaula, Jordi Díaz, Fernando Guillén Cuervo, Jacobo Dicenta, Úrsula Corberó, José Coronado, Silvia Alonso, Pedro Mari Sánchez, Ramón Barea, Fernando Cayo, Jesús Noguero, Arón Piper, Michelle Jenner, Antonio Gil, Ainhoa Santamaría, Carolina Lapausa, Moncho Sánchez-Diezma

La Corona Partida
Comienzos del siglo XVI. Tras la muerte de Isabel la Católica en 1504 comienzan tiempos de incertidumbre en los que se viven luchas de poder entre Fernando el Católico y Felipe el Hermoso, cuya principal víctima fue Juana la Loca, hija de Isabel y legítima heredera al trono de Castilla. 

The Broken CrownAt the turn of the 16th century, after the death of Isabella I of Castille (Isabel la Católica) there are times of uncertainty in which power struggles between Ferdinand II of Aragon (Fernando el Católico) and Philip I of Castille (Felipe el Hermoso) whose main victim was Joanna of Castille (Juana la Loca), daughter of Isabel and legitimate heir to the throne of Castile.

 

 

Aug
24
Sat
O’Higgins “El perfil de un Héroe” @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Aug 24 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

O’Higgins, El Perfil de un Héroe

Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme: 20 de Agosto 1778 – 24 Octubre 1842

Amigos de la Cultura Chile en Houston en colaboración con el Consulado General de Chile y el Instituto de Cultura Hispana de Houston, presentan: “O’Higgins El Perfil de un Héroe” con motivo de la conmemoración de su Natalicio.
(SÓLO CON INVITACION)

Sep
19
Thu
5th Annual Latino Health Summit 2019 @ Rice University - Glasscock School of Continuing Studies College & University
Sep 19 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

The Latino Health Summit brings together experts in the fields of health, education and policy, to engage in a conversation about challenges facing the Latinx community. 
Using the strengths of the community, experts will prioritize and explore strategies that leverage Latino cultural strengths, and discuss societal barriers with the goal of supporting solutions to improve the health and well-being of the 4.5 million Hispanics in the Greater Houston -Area.

For sponsorship and/or exhibitor opportunities please go to: 

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Oct
6
Sun
Quien vive en Chile de Magdalena Esparza @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Oct 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Quien vive en ChileLos invitamos al lanzamiento del libro para chicos y grandes?? ¿Quién vive en Chile? de @magdance
Ven con tus niños este #domingo 06 octubre a las 11:30AM a @ihchouston
¿Quién vive en Chile? Es un libro para colorear que a través de su formato reúne ilustraciones con información didáctica de los pueblos originarios de Chile. ✌?
Se realizará una presentación interactiva del libro junto a un show de títeres para los más pequeños.
Seguido de un cóctel y venta de libros.
Evento gratuito ????
Con el apoyo del Consulado de Chile ??

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.

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.

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