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
23
Thu
Coctel: 10 años del Carnaval de Barranquilla en Houston @ Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

About this Event

Donde hay un barranquillero hay un carnaval y ese es el caso del Carnaval de Barranquilla en Houston, creado hace 10 años en la Ciudad Espacial con el objetivo de mostrar la gran riqueza histórica, cultural y folclórica que representa el segundo carnaval más importante del mundo, declarado por la UNESCO como patrimonio Oral e Intangible de la Humanidad, un orgullo para los colombianos.

Durante esta velada podrá conocer a nuestras Reinas del Carnaval, disfrutar de un rico coctel típico costeño, se realizará el lanzamiento de la Revista 10 años del Carnaval de Barranquilla en Houston y disfrutar la película “Polvo Carnavalero”

Reservar llamando al 281.250.0260

www.carnavaldebarranquillaenhouston.com

Jan
25
Sat
Venezuelan Folk Music with Eddy Marcano @ MATCH in Midtown
Jan 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm


Celebrating Venezuelan Folk Music with Eddy Marcano

Apollo Chamber Players welcomes Latin Grammy-winning violinist Eddy Marcano with Baden Goyo (piano) and Sebastian Marcano (cuatro) for a program featuring new compositions and arrangements of Venezuelan folk music. Continuing our Bartók string quartet cycle, we highlight the Hungarian composer’s exuberantly primal fourth string quartet, considered by many to be among his greatest compositions and most deeply connected to his lifelong exploration of folk music.

Program:

· Albert Hernández/Trino Jimenez: Venezuelan Suite, for string quintet and piano

· Trino Jimenez: Canciones varias Venezolanas, Polo margariteno & Golpe Amalia Rosa

· Fuga con Pajarito: A. Romero

· Béla Bartók: String Quartet No. 4

Guest Artists:

Eddy Marcano, violin

Baden Goyo, piano

Sebastian Marcano, cuatro

Feb
29
Sat
Alegría – Cirque du Soleil @ Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park
Feb 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

Dates and Location:

Performances now scheduled from February 29, 2020 – April 12, 2020
under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park

More about Alegría:

Alegría (‘joy’ in Spanish) takes audiences at the heart of a once glorious kingdom now in decay led by the king’s fool and a dusty aristocracy. Carried by an intangible wind of change, an emerging movement from the streets strives to shake this established order, instilling hope and renewal to bring light and harmony to their world. With its joyful spirit, Alegría is a vital, energizing force driven by a thirst for a brighter tomorrow.

In true Cirque du Soleil fashion, Alegría unfolds soul-touching clown antics and remarkable acrobatic performances in a whimsical and immersive visual universe. Perched at the top of the Big Top, gymnasts fly from one High Bar to the next, and leap into the void to reach the hands of mighty catchers suspended on a cradle swing.  Using all her limbs, an artist dazzles with her ability to spin and twirl a multitude of hoops while contorting her body with otherworldly ease. Other Jaw-dropping highlights include a daredevil Fire Knife Dancer eating, breathing, touching and juggling with flames; a sublime couple on Aerial Straps soaring through a delicate snowstorm; and fourteen tumblers bouncing off a Powertrack (trampoline tracks) embedded into the stage to perform crisscrossing series of daring somersaults.

 

For more information about Alegría, visit cirquedusoleil.com/alegria.

Follow #Alegria and #cirquedusoleil on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

To watch a preview video of Alegría, visit cirk.me/alegriatrailer.

May
26
Tue
Artes Plasticas Mexicanas en Houston @ Online Event
May 26 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Invitado especial Artista Betirri

En esta charla, Betirri nos habara de su trayectoria como Artista Plastico Mexicano en la ciudad de Houston y Estados Unidos.

 

May
28
Thu
México a través de las letras con el Dr. Guillermo De los Reyes @ Online Event
May 28 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Íconos culturales mexicanos en la literatura, el cine y la música.

Jun
4
Thu
Viajando a Tiaquepaque, Jalisco de la mano del cantautor Paco Padilla @ Online Event
Jun 4 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Que tal una tarde llena de música, artesanías y tradición?
Junto a Taller Paco Padilla estaremos este Jueves 4 de Junio a las 5:00pm celebrando de la mejor manera la cultura tradicional Mexicana desde Jalisco.
 
Esperamos que se conecten para esta visita virtual a su taller de cerámica acompañado de sus mejores interpretaciones!
 
Jun
11
Thu
Boleros y Rancheras con Fernando Moguel @ Online Event
Jun 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Los invitamos a acompañarnos y disfrutar de una cita con Fernando Moguel y con la tradición musical de Mexico . Estamos seguros les tocará el corazón y nos transportará en el tiempo.

 

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!
Jul
28
Tue
Secretos de la Yerba Mate @ Online Event
Jul 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

La yerba mate es una infusión originaria de la cultura guaraní del Río de la Plata.

Considerada como alimento ancestral, esta bebida era consumida sorbiéndola en calabacines mediante bombillas de caña.

Hoy en día, Argentina y países cercanos comparten y mantienen la tradición del mate, el cual se ha convertido en bebida de costumbre popular y es conocida por ser sostén de conversación, reflexión y hasta debate; el mate ha sido desde siempre compañero de emociones identificado con las raíces argentinas.

Este legado de pueblos originarios, es un tesoro exclusivo e invaluable para la región y la cultura argentina; y hoy se reinventa con nuevos blends gourmet.

Evento 100% online en Español

www.ihch.org ↔️ www.casaargentina.org

*”This program is made possible with funding from Humanities Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the federal CARES Act.”
“Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.”