Category: Local Events

By Liz Lopez Austin based Chelsea Hernandez’s documentary feature, “Building the American Dream,” premiered at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival in Austin and other film festivals, most recently was featured at the CineSol Film Festival last month in the Rio Grande Valley.

By Liz Lopez The Austin Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), now in its 17th year, exists to highlight incredible filmmaking and to make cross-cultural alliances throughout the Austin community, building bridges with thoughtful engagement and entertaining audiences through the medium of Jewish films and Jewish filmmakers. “This festival is for everyone, even those who aren’t Jewish,”… Continue reading Film Festival News: The Austin Jewish Film Festival Offers Screenings and Programs November 2nd – 8th

By Liz Lopez Learning that Austinite Gabriel Luna was to star as the Rev-9 Terminator in “Terminator: Dark Fate,” it was some of the best news I have read this year. I have had the opportunity to meet and interview him since his starring role as Nate Hitchins in the Narrative Feature “Dance with the… Continue reading Terminator Dark Fate Interview: Austinite Gabriel Luna stars as the Rev-9 Killing Machine

By Liz Lopez Austin City Limits announced new tapings of their Season 45, featuring artists who are highlights of the namesake ACL Festival this year.  Among them making her ACL debut is the groundbreaking singer/songwriter Rosalía from Spain.

By Liz Lopez The Austin Public Library’s Hispanic Heritage Month activities feature The Bronze Community Band Project that presents “Tribute To La Musica Chicana, The History and Influences on Music by Mexican American Musicians,” the second of a series with a music performance art piece that chronicles the influence and history on the Mexican American… Continue reading Austin Local News: Bronze Community Band Project to Explore the History and Influences on Music by Mexican American Musicians

By Liz Lopez Austin based singer/songwriter, Gail Everett, presents the History of My Latin Music showcase that will feature a performance of songs from her new CD to be released at the event titled “Latin Fun.” The CD release show will be held at Mexic Arte Museum on August 24th, 2019, from 7-9 pm. 

By Liz Lopez Source: Broadway in Austin Lexus Broadway in Austin presented by Texas Performing Arts announces single tickets for “HAMILTON” go on sale Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available for performances May 28 – June 16, 2019. Please read more below for details and some “HAMILTON” responses to frequently asked… Continue reading Theater News: “Hamilton” Single Tickets on Sale April 12th in Austin

By Liz Lopez The “Mujeres de Canción” concert is hosted by La Peña and Tish Hinojosa, as part of the City of Austin’s Cultural Arts programming, featuring San Antonio born Hinojosa who has a career spanning more than three decades and has toured extensively in the U.S. and Europe. Hinojosa has recorded in English and… Continue reading Music News: Tish Hinojosa and Katia Cardenal in “Mujeres de Cancion” Concert at La Peña March 30th

By Liz Lopez Source: CineClub México CineClub México is a new initiative aimed at promoting Mexican cinema in Austin, TX. On the third Thursday of every month, a Mexican film will be screened and an expert of the film’s topic will be invited to have a conversation about it after the screening. Snacks and wine will be… Continue reading Film News: Austin’s Consulate General of Mexico offers Third Thursday Free Film Evening

By Liz Lopez Source: Twentieth Century Fox “Passport to Iron City” is a live immersive event, inspired by the sci-fi film “Alita: Battle Angel,” adapted from “Battle Angel Alita,” and directed by Robert Rodriguez. The event is operating in Austin, Los Angeles, and New York City and appears as a recreation of the film’s set.… Continue reading Film News: “Passport to Iron City” Can Provide Mixed Results from the Experience