Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway stopped by the University of Texas’s Bass Concert Hall this past February while on their North American tour, and I had the privilege of being in attendance. The Broadway version of Aladdin premiered in 2011, with music from Alan Menken and a book by Chad Beguelin. Since its premiere, the show…
El vibrante color rojo de las flores de pascua y villancicos nos preparan para la fiesta global que es la Navidad. De niña creciendo en Honduras, recuerdo anticipar con mucha emoción la noche del 24 de diciembre, más que la del 25. Consentida por la cocina sabrosa Navideña hondureña como montucas, piernas de cerdo horneadas…
Here at Latinitas, we’re interested in letting our students grow starting at the STEM, and this week’s lesson was no different! Latinitas runs weekly clubs in schools in Austin and San Antonio for girls between the ages of 9 to 14, and I was lucky enough to visit the Latinitas at Widen Elementary for their…
I don’t know what it is about life lately. Maybe it’s the time of year, the hues of red and pink that cover Target’s Valentine’s section, or maybe it’s just my little brain searching for peace–either way, nothing is bringing me comfort like a good Romance Novel. To escape the harshness of the real world,…
Get ready for the next princess of Pop and R&B! Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, singer Mandi Castillo is an emerging young talent who brings a fresh and captivating presence with her beautiful harmonies and vocal range. Of Mexican and Cuban heritage, Castillo comes from a diverse Latin background and is a proud Latina….
Latin Grammy-nominated artist Bruses musical journey has been quite spectacular. From overcoming a horrific car accident at the age of 20 to blossoming into her own as an artist, the young Mexican singer/songwriter shows true depth and authenticity in her lyrics which reflect genuine introspective feelings while evoking an array of emotions. Tackling issues such…
The Texas Tribune held their twelfth annual Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin from September 22nd to the 24th, a three-day celebration of politics, panels, and pandemonium as speakers from differing partisan sides shared their opinions on a variety of topics and fields. While the festival is obviously a state event, the panels provided covered…
The following is a transcript of the conversation I had with the incredible, heartfelt, and insightful Vianai “Vee” Austin! To read an article based on this conversation you can click here. Okay, so can you introduce yourself and give some background on where you grew up and what your upbringing was like? My name is…
I would love nothing more than to tell you this title, and the subsequent emotional pain that has come out of it, isn’t true. That this is something I, along with hundreds of people who knew them either in passing or deeply, are not currently navigating. That I was given this topic and, with no…
