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
5
Sat
Tatiana Escallon Artist Talk – Opening Reception
Oct 5 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Colombian-American Artist Tatiana Escallon will unveil her most recent paintings, Taste and Contrast – Large Scale (8×12 feet aprox) each.

A work of 3 paintings, Two of them belonging to the collection Taste and Contrast; and the third one, a figurative work inspired by an inevitable moment during the Artist life.

Please Join me for my most important event as an artist, let me share with you my work and celebrate the arts with a toast!
This project is funded in part by The City of Houston, Through Houston Art Alliance.

I will talk about the experience of creating for the first time a large-scale work, the processes, and the meaning of the work as well as the challenge.
The purpose of this project is to share my work with the community, the neighborhood, the city, the world, I hope it inspires others to keep dreams alive and to make them real! It is my contribution to the arts today, and a great opportunity to grow as an artist confronting new challenges that will help me move forward.

It is a honor for me as an artist with an independent studio to be one of the few recipients of the prestigious Support for Artist and Creative Individuals grant from the City of Houston .
The exhibition will be at my studio, a gem from the 1940’s located in the historic Thirdward, Houston, TX.

TASTE & CONTRAST Exhibit on view days/hours
October 5 Saturday, Opening Reception 2:30-5:30pm talk at 3:30pm
October 9, Wednesday 6:00 -8:00pm
October 19 , Saturday 2:30-6:30pm
October 26, Saturday Closing reception 5:30 – 8:30 pm

This program is free and open to the public.

 

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