On Thursday, July 25, Adultish Whines podcast host Paige Crutcher celebrated 100 episodes with a live show in Downtown Houston. Even though the podcast has been in existence since 2021, it was her first-ever live show with an audience present. The show included four special guests: Carolina Sánchez, TV Personality Chris Young, Retired Baseball Player/Analyst…
As soon as I found out that AARP was partnering with the New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF) to host a free screening of Say a Little Prayer at Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E, I knew I just had to see it and immediately registered with my guest. This film was written by Nancy De Los…
By Jackie Ibarra AUSTIN, Texas — There are about 28 different ways to cook Tilapia fish. I have seen my parents do everything they possibly can to it —diced, grilled, fried, seasoned and pretty much everything humanly possible to a fish. When Tilapia fish came home I knew it meant dollars had to be stretched…
Latino Indie Rock band Vortxz has moved from their hometown, Houston, to Austin, and we spoke with them about what their fans can expect from them after the move. I’ll confess that I had not heard of this band until they were set to be the headliner for one of the University of Houston-Downtown Thursday…
HARLINGEN, Tx.—L.A.-based Mexican-American musician MONOGEM, also known as Jen Hirsh, grew up in a family that not only loved music but celebrated it. Specifically, Hirsh’s abuelita would play the timeless bolero track “Bésame Mucho” by Consuelo Velázquez on repeat throughout the house. “I have the most beautiful memories of my abuelita singing and admiring the…
(Danny Burgos is on the far right.) Danny Burgos has done it all; On Your Feet, West Side Story, and now he’s portraying the iconic Santiago in the Broadway National Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Later this week, Burgos will make his debut as Santiago in Austin at Bass Concert Hall, but a few…
Recently, The Washington State Summer Con was held at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, (South of Seattle) from Friday, June 21st to Sunday, June 23rd. Like many comic cons and fan expos held around the country, Washington’s Summer Con was similar and just as fun, filled with so many comic book artists, actors, and celebrities from all…
This past weekend Latinitas partnered up with AVANCE and Con Mi Madre to throw a Salsa event benefiting all three local organizations. The event, which took place this past Saturday, was hosted by Telemundo’s very own News Anchor Lorena Placencia. Doors opened at 6 PM, and so did the outdoor dance floor. On the main…
This Saturday on June 8th, 2024, Mariachi USA will hold its 35th anniversary music festival at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA. Founded around 1990 by Producer and Entrepreneur Rodri Rodriguez, the festival is a cultural celebration of traditional Mexican Mariachi music and will feature performances from some of the most dynamic Mariachi ensembles from within the…
