Short film: “Águilas”
Award-winning documentary from Kristy Guevara-Flanagan and Maite Zubiaurre is chilling look at the tireless volunteers who search for human remains of Latino immigrants in the desert Continue reading Short film: “Águilas”
Tag: Mexico
Photo of the Week: Chichén Itzá
Today, I begin a new feature on Hispanophilia: The Photo of the Week. As the name suggests, at the beginning of each week, I’ll upload a single photo from one of my travels, with minimal description. All photos are my … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Chichén Itzá
Event Review: Día de los Muertos Celebration at Western Illinois University
With some thoughts on the most Mexican of traditions Continue reading Event Review: Día de los Muertos Celebration at Western Illinois University
Concert Review: Faculty Recital by Brenda Iglesias Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Thrilling performance at Western Illinois University demonstrates richness of music from Spain, Argentina, and Mexico Continue reading Concert Review: Faculty Recital by Brenda Iglesias Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Art Exhibition Review: “Toward Common Cause: Art, Social Change, and the MacArthur Fellows Program at 40”
Art from Wendy Ewald and Amalia Mesa-Bains in Weinberg/Newton Gallery Gives Poignant Glimpse of Chicago’s Vibrant Mexican Community Continue reading Art Exhibition Review: “Toward Common Cause: Art, Social Change, and the MacArthur Fellows Program at 40”
In Praise of the Guayabera
When you love something, it’s easy to write poetry in its honor Continue reading In Praise of the Guayabera
Art Exhibition Review: “Frida Kahlo: Timeless”
A chance to view the Mexican surrealist’s works first hand should not be missed Continue reading Art Exhibition Review: “Frida Kahlo: Timeless”
The Clásico That Changed My Life
Reminiscing About the US vs. Mexico Soccer Rivalry and What It Means to Me Continue reading The Clásico That Changed My Life
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