Where Education and Entertainment Meet Cultura y Familia
Our first family visit to San Antonio’s Magik Theatre could not have been for a better play. Tomás & the Library Lady is one of the most heart-filling stories that could have been brought to the stage. Tomás & the Library Lady is based on the award-winning book by Pat Mora. My family already loves Pat Mora because she does an amazing job writing our stories Mexican-American families’...
In my quest to learn more about my own Mexican heritage, I’ve studied and have even adopted a few Mexican traditions. One tradition and holiday that I haven’t yet studied enough is the The Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe or Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Is it a Mexican holiday? Is it a Catholic holiday? Or is it a Mexican Catholic holiday? I don’t have all...
[Update] WATCH the Ceremony here: Our Reina de Tejano Music is finally getting her star! Selena Quintanilla will be honored with the 2,622nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. “Since day one of Selena’s selection into the Walk of Fame, not a day went by that we were not asked by fans when Selena would get her star. This...
“I think what’s cool about this movie is that it encourages seeing life through someone else’s eyes and having empathy and compassion for someone who may have an entirely different view of things,” Zendaya starring as Meechee in SMALLFOOT. SMALLFOOT turns a myth upside down when a bright young yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist — a human. News of this “smallfoot” throws the simple yeti community...
Our family recently drove the familiar route from San Antonio to Houston. We visit Houston regularly for family or friends’ special events. So, we obviously love Houstonians but we’ve never visted Houston’s best family fun attractions. Thanks to our hosts Big Oak Tree Media and Visit Houston who invited us to experience Houston in this very family-friendly way. I’m that mom who insists all traveling experiences be equally...
Almost every holiday season, I watch a performance of The Nutcracker. It’s usually live performance by our local ballet and symphony. This year, I’m happy to head to the movie theater to watch the magic come alive on the big screen in Disney’s THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS. All Clara wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless...
Join Crown Princess Elena as she soars through a hidden gateway into Vallestrella, the mysterious, dazzling domain of the jaquins. On the way there, she accidentally releases a mythical forest sprite that could endanger Avalor! Now Elena must find the jaquins’ magical, legendary Sunbird Oracle to save the kingdom! Voice Cast of Elena of Avalor Realm of the Jaquins The Voice Cast includes some of our favorites! Aimee...
An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age, ALPHA tells a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the origins of man’s best friend. While on his first hunt with his tribe’s most elite group, a young man is injured and must learn to survive alone in the wilderness. Reluctantly taming a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, the pair learn to rely on each...
“I don’t feel so good.” How many of those memes have you seen since AVENGERS INFINITY WAR?! My kids and I get plenty of good laughs from them. That is until our discussions take a turn and we share 1,001 meanings of the ending of this movie. We need to know what happens next, Queridos! But until then let’s watch it again in our casitas! DYK that Marvel...
I liked ANT-MAN AND THE WASP more than ANT-MAN. There I said it. I just appreciated the story line and the action scenes more. Maybe it was all the talk about quantum realms or the frequent size-changing Ant-Man that had my attention throughout the movie. The first ANT-MAN had to take the time to set up the story, the cast, and why there were ants working for humans....
Summer time means movies and mangonandas! A mangonanda is a frozen mango treat similar to a snocone or raspa but add chamoy – a savory and picoso Mexican sauce. This summer I’m making homemade chamoy and mangonadas inspired by HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION! It’s called the Vampire Mangonanda. Queridos, gather your familia and channel your inner vampiro by enjoying this refreshing HT3-themed treat. Homemade Mangonanda with Chamoy...
I’m always the fan of the OG crew returning for the win. I hope this is what happens in the UNCLE DREW movie. GET YOUR PASSES TO THE ADVANCED SCREENING OF UNCLE DREW After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax (Lil Rel Howery) is dealt a series of unfortunate setbacks, including losing his team to his...
Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. The Chevrolet Equinox was on loan as part of media coverage. Summers are the best times for road trips. I’ve been making summer road trips for as long as I can remember. I specifically remember when I was a teenager and began driving my family across Texas during the summers. We would drive from the West Texas Plains, through the Texas Hill...
Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and meets the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one...
“Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.” Capt. Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean This weekend, SA Symphony and POTC fans can watch the adventures of their favorite pirate unfold on the big screen while the San Antonio Symphony orchestra simultaneously performs the electrifying score on stage. This Disney in Concert performance is a treasure in itself. In PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK...
This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Prudential and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own. The 2018 Hispanicize Event was extra special for so many reasons. Along with celebrating special moments with many of my friends who create amazing content, I had meaningful conversations about how we financially plan for our future. As Latinos in the United States, we can do better in building...
“The only chance you’ve got is the both of you.” ~ Dr. Hank Pym to Ant-Man and The Wasp. We all noticed – and it was even addressed in the movie – that Ant-Man was absent in AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. As we all catch our breath from that box office record-breaker, we can prepare for ANT-MAN AND THE WASP. In the aftermath of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, Scott...
Get ready to experience something special in San Antonio! The NCAA Final Four Weekend is upon us. This is the fourth time San Antonio has hosted the Final Four.* Previous years include 1998, 2004, and 2008. There will be, of course, basketball games, including the NCAA Championship on Monday, April 2; a Fan Fest to celebrate all collegiate sports; and a Music Fest with some great headliners. Here’s...
Mother’s Day is coming early this year. Almost every year for the last 10 years, my family and I go watch the latest Marvel movie for Mother’s Day – either the day of or sometime leading up to it. In 2008, when my first son was still a baby, I wanted to go see IRON MAN but no one would go with me. So, I waited until my...
When it comes to Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time, I don’t know what I’m most excited about – the diverse cast, seeing Oprah in this made-for-her role, or the fact that this young adult novel had been adapted for the big screen. Synopsis of A Wrinkle In Time From visionary director Ava DuVernay comes Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time, an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic...
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Strayer University. All opinions are my own. “I don’t have any talent or skills. What am I going to do?” This is what I said to myself when I knew that I was done with my unfulfilling career in sales. My boys were babies and I was chasing a career that made me miserable most days. I knew I...
Having an active presence on social media can be an easy and fun way to connect with friends near and far. It is also an opportunity for you to create a personal brand and a community that represents who you are and what your values are. Here are some guidelines that I suggest for parents and young people to use when you’re ready to build an online community....
One of the reasons that I’m so proud to be a Tejana is that our state has so many places to explore. I consider myself lucky to get to live in one of the most beautiful areas of Texas to explore – San Antonio, TX. And we do a lot of exploring around here. Pero what about the rest of the state? Give me some gas money, the...
