Did you know that there have been eleven Nobel Literature prizes awarded to authors from Spain and Latin America since the 1900s? And, that most of these authors are widely available in English translation? This webinar will explore the work of these authors, including possible approaches to reading and understanding the works in translation or in Spanish, and the author’s connections with the United States.
Dr. María E. Pérez is a retired professor from the Department of Hispanic Studies of the University of Houston. Since her retirement, she has been active in Hispanic organizations in Houston, including the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston, where she currently serves as a Board Member.
Previous registration required.
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*This event is presented by AARP *Event in English
GALA NOCHE DE LAS AMERICAS
En este capítulo haremos la apertura de estos 4 episodios de Spotlight Spain, donde iremos a un recorrido dinámico por algunos de los aspectos más destacados de España.
Dentro de los temas en esta serie presentaremos arte flamenco, arte ecuestre, gastronomía y nuestros vinos. En adición, se ofrecerá un marco de conversación de otros aspectos de nuestra cultura y de nuestra historia resaltando los enlaces culturales e históricos entre los Estados Unidos y España.
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In this chapter, we will open with these four episodes of Spotlight Spain, where we will go on a dynamic tour of some of the highlights of Spain.
Among the topics in this series, we will present flamenco art, equestrian art, gastronomy, and our wines. In addition, it will offer a framework for a conversation about other aspects of our culture and history, highlighting the cultural and historical links between the United States and Spain.
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
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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
