• Amongst Art and Elation, Cinequest Turns Focus Towards Those Involved in Homelessness Relief  

    Arturo Hilario El Observador Recently I had the opportunity to get a sneak preview from some of the people responsible for turning Downtown San Jose, and now some of Redwood City, into a popular and down to earth film mecca for about two weeks in March. Along with the...
  • Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival Latinx Film Lineup

    FANDANGO AT THE WALL WORLD PREMIERE; COUNTRY: UNITED STATES Showtimes: SAT 3/14 1:30PM HAMMER THEATRE Showtimes: Follow the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to the remotest regions of Veracruz, Mexico, where they jam with the masters of son jarocho, a 300-year-old musical tradition. A captivating new experience, executive produced by...
  • “Soy Como Soy”: Evolving Identity in Art

    Arturo Hilario El Observador Y La Bamba is a self-described indie folk pop group from Portland, Oregon, spearheaded by vocalist and songwriter Luz Elena Mendoza, a first-generation Mexican American trying to make sense of coming from two vastly different worlds. The music of Y La Bamba, an amalgamation of...
  • HELADO NEGRO: Feelings Made Sound

    Arturo Hilario El Observador I spoke to Roberto Carlos Lange recently, who goes by the name Helado Negro when he dives deep into the depths of his emotions and sound. Based out of Brooklyn by way of Florida, the Ecuadorian American musician recently gave us some insight into the...
  • Cuba recurre al turismo interno, aliados en medio de la caída de visitantes extranjeros

    Trinidad, Cuba – El embargo comercial de EE. UU. Y el colapso del operador turístico Thomas Cook han provocado pérdidas masivas para Cuba, un país que depende del sector turístico. En 2019, ambos eventos significaron que Cuba tenía 500,000 turistas menos llegando a sus costas. Para revertir la situación,...
  • Cuba turns to domestic tourism, allies amid drop in foreign visitors

    Trinidad, Cuba – The US trade embargo and collapse of tour operator Thomas Cook have led to massive losses to Cuba, a country that is reliant on the tourism sector. In 2019, both events meant Cuba had 500,000 fewer tourists reaching its shores. To reverse the situation, the industry...
  • Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México DE SILVIA LOZANO

    HAMMER THEATRE CENTER SAN JOSE, CA – Hammer Theatre Center presents a vivid production featuring traditional Mexican dance, music, and costumes, starring internationally acclaimed Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de Silvia Lozano. The ensemble has spent the past 56 years entertaining and enlightening, performing for kings, presidents, and prime...
  • “Como Caído del Cielo”

    Arturo Hilario El Observador El actor Omar Chaparro ha sido conocido en su carrera como un imitador cómico, un cantante, actor y, más recientemente, como Sebastián el DJ en la película “Detective Pikachu”. Para su nuevo papel, en “Como Caído del Cielo” de Netflix, Chaparro paso por una transformación...
  • 2020 Buick Enclave Essence: A Versatile Ride Through Orange County and Beyond

    Arturo Hilario El Observador On first approach, the 2020 Buick Enclave Essence has a stealth appearance. The curves of the SUV’s exterior would easily be considered a blend with a sports car of a much smaller stance. As you approach it, get inside of it, and learn all its...
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