Month: October 2015

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35th Annual Tejano Music Awards Held October 24th

35th Annual Tejano Music Awards Held October 24th   By Liz Lopez – The Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA), producers of the 35th Annual Tejano Music Awards (TMA’s) held the gala event on Saturday, October 24 at the Tobin Center of the Performing Arts in San Antonio. The awards were hosted by the comedian Efrain “Happy “Guerrero. The Special Lifetime Achievement Award was given to … Continue reading 35th Annual Tejano Music Awards Held October 24th

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CD RELEASE, MUSIC

Grupo Fantasma Celebrates New CD

Grupo Fantasma Celebrates New CD By Liz Lopez – Grupo Fantasma was formed in 2000 and the musicians come from Latin American and Texan backgrounds. This year marks the band’s 15th anniversary since they played their first show as Grupo Fantasma at the Empanada Parlor in Austin. Known far beyond the Austin music scene, they have been heard on national stages for their work as … Continue reading Grupo Fantasma Celebrates New CD

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Viva La Vida Fest 2015 – Parade and Festival

Viva La Vida Fest 2015 – Parade and Festival October 31 – Exhibitions September 12 to November 22 Austin’s largest and longest–running Day of the Dead event and features a grand procession, artist vendors, live music, a grand float by local piñata artisans, an exhibition with community altars inside the Museum, and educational programs. Attendees can also enjoy food from Chi’Lantro and Veracruz All Natural, … Continue reading Viva La Vida Fest 2015 – Parade and Festival

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

UT – 17TH ANNUAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

The Eta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta would like to coordinally invite you to our This year, Eta Alpha will once again host one of the biggest Dia de los Muertos events in Austin, and we want you to be a part of it!!!The purpose of this event is to bring cultural awareness to the community about a holiday highly celebrated within Latin America … Continue reading UT – 17TH ANNUAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

6th Annual Austin Tequila Fest Fright Night

Saturday, October 31st at 6pm Casa Chapala | 9041 Research Blvd, Austin, TX  The 6th Annual Austin Tequila Fest is just around the corner! Get your EARLY BIRD tickets before they run out!The Austin Tequila Fest is a cultural experience where agave lovers, enthusiasts, novices, and connoisseurs gather to learn, taste, and enjoy many 100% de Agave spirits including tequila, mezcal, and sotol. Learn, taste, and enjoy … Continue reading 6th Annual Austin Tequila Fest Fright Night

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MOVIES

Ladrones (Movie Review)

By Liz Lopez In the fall of 2007, audiences in the United States were introduced to the Spanish language feature film, Ladrón que roba a ladrón(Thieves Who Rob Thieves), directed by Joe Menendez and written by JoJo Henrickson. It has a huge draw featuring several Latin American telenovela and film heart throbs including Fernando Colunga, Miguel Varoni, Saúl Lisazo (who I like to say reminds … Continue reading Ladrones (Movie Review)

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