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Cultura: Hecho con Amor

With the cold front moving in tomorrow giving Austin a projected high of 55 and low of 37, we wanted to give you a way to keep your home and bodies warm.  Chili con Pollo is a quick and budget…

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Familia Feature Friday: Rupert Reyes

By: Paige Velasquez Co-founder and artistic director of Teatro Vivo, Rupert Reyes is being honored on November 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the ESB-MACC. Rupert will be celebrated with an evening that includes a reception, readings from his…

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Teatro Vivo News: ESB-MACC Partnership

By: Paige Velasquez The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) celebrates and supports Latino arts in the Austin community. The ESB-MACC created a residency program in August 2011 to increase awareness of local Latino arts organizations. The creation…

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Familia Feature Friday: Aisha San Roma

  By: Paige Velasquez Congratulations are in order for Teatro Vivo’s production, “Mariachi Girl!” Nominations for The B. Iden Payne Awards were announced for the 2012-2013 season on Oct. 9. The B. Iden Payne Awards Council recognizes excellence in Austin’s…

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A Cultura Series Post: Día de Los Muertos

By: Paige Velasquez The Latino community is gearing up to celebrate the tradition that originated in Mexico, Día de los Muertos. On October 31, November 1 and 2, we celebrate the cycle of life and the loved ones that have…

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Cultura: Hecho con Amor

(Photo by: http://www.number-2-pencil.com) This year, Hispanic Heritage Month was celebrated from September 15th  through October 15th. Some gathered with la familia, others with fiestas y música. No matter the tradition, food is always on the table. What better way to…

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Meet Yadira De La Riva

Teatro Vivo is honored to present “One Journey: Stitching Stories Across the Mexican ‘American’ Border,” a one woman show written and performed by Yadira De La Riva.   Yadira De La Riva is an artista and educator from El Paso,…

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ALNPF 2013 Spotlight: Q&A with Rupert Reyes

What is a Pastorela in your own words and why is it so important in the Latino community? “The Pastorela has a long history in the Latino community. Brought here by the Spanish priest, it is a Christmas tale of…

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ALNPF 2013 Spotlight: Caroline Dobson Chavez

By: Monica Rodriguez Our next spotlight for this year’s Austin Latino New Play Festival (ALNPF) is Caroline Dobson Chavez. She is the playwright for “Quincea-What?,” playing Friday, May 17, at 8 p.m. at The Long Center Rollins Theatre. Inspired by…

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ALNPF 2013 Spotlight: Ariana Mendez

By: Monica Rodriguez If you haven’t heard las noticias, Teatro Vivo is proud to present this year’s Austin Latino New Play Festival (ALNPF) in collaboration with The Long Center for the Performing Arts and ScriptWorks. The festival features three playwrights…

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