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Diversity in Friendships

I glanced up from where I was writing this blog post and took a quick look at my two roommates watching TV in the living room. It’s around 9:00 p.m. on a Tuesday night. Each one of us has just…

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Dia De Los Muertos

When I hear someone talk about Dia De Los Muertos it’s easy for me to immediately  think of beautifully decorated sugar skulls put on display in the “Seasonal” section of convenience stores. This past week alone I’ve seen at least…

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You Can Pick Your Friends, But You Can’t Pick Family

“Families are like fudge… mostly sweet, with lots of nuts.” No family lives the perfect life. Think for a second of the movies “Cheaper By the Dozen”, “Freaky Friday”, “Mrs. Doubtfire”, and even TV shows such as “Parenthood” and “Modern…

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A Look Back at Vecinos

Vecinos, written by one of Teatro Vivo’s very own founders, Rupert Reyes, is a play that captures unforgettable bits of life, such as discovering love and passion again, and which reflects the timeless truth that love is closer than you…

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What is Teatro Vivo?

By Monica Rodriguez Culture, arts, and heritage make us who we are. Teatro Vivo brings these things to life. Driven by the power of theater, Teatro Vivo is focused on raising cultural awareness. Since its opening in 2000, Teatro Vivo…

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Austin Latino New Play Festival

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Cultura: DIY Christmas ornament

With all the Thanksgiving leftovers and black Friday sales done, the start of the Christmas season is here and it’s time to pull out the decorations. Get the family involved in the decorating process this year by making your own…

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Five things to do in Austin this Thanksgiving

By: Paige Velasquez The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving tradition?  Not sure if you want to dish out that big meal this year?…

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Historia: Día de la Revolución

By: Paige Velasquez Tomorrow is a day that is important for many who have roots in Mexico. Marking the start of a movement to overthrow the 34 year military rule of dictator José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori, Nov….

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Teatro Vivo Recap: In The Words of Rupert Reyes

By: Brenda Tobar On Thursday, Nov. 14, Teatro Vivo celebrated Rupert Reyes. The reception showcased the 20th anniversary of his recently published play, Petra’s Pecado, and his dedication to Teatro Vivo and the community. As Reyes signed copies of Petra’s…

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