Calling All Actors!

MECA presents 

Papí, Me and César Chávez written by Tony Garcia
April 1 - 2, 2011

 

This interactive play tells the story of César Chávez and the United Farm Workers of America movement through the eyes of Gloria, the ten year-old daughter of migrant farm workers.  As the play develops, Gloria witnesses protesters led by César Chávez advocating for safe working conditions and fair wages through strikes and nonviolent rallies.  The story is interspersed with scenes led by a Teatrista, who further explores the life of a farm worker through dialogue with the audience and short demonstrations with student participants.  Material is appropriate for elementary through high-school aged students.

AUDITIONS ONGOING, if interested contact Estevan Azcona

From our friends at MECA: Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

MECA Celebrates Sor Juana

Visual Art Exhibit honoring Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz  

 

March 18- April 29, 2011 

This exhibit features artwork inspired by seventeenth century Mexican nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1651-1695), one of the greatest poets and playwrights of her time, and the first person in the Americas to argue in writing for the rights of women to be educated. 
 

Reception to be held March 18, 8 p.m. at MECA, 1900 Kane, Houston
 

Participating artists are:

Alma Soto

Lorena Alvarez

Yolanda Buccio

Ruth Sosa Bailey

Renee Rodriguez

Artista Elisabet

Melanie Kane

Diana Muniz

Lilibeth Andre 

From our friends at MECA: Pachanga!

 PACHANGA!

(another word for "Fiesta")

Saturday - March 5, 2011/ 12 - 5pm

   

An outdoor, family friendly mini-fest featuring live music, handmade art & food!     

Admission:  $2.00
Free for Children 12 Years & under

Pet friendly event!

Location:  MECA Dow School Green -
1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007

713-802-9370   www.meca-houston.org 

This outdoor musical festival will feature the best of Houston's live music, handmade art as well as food. Performers include local musical acts-the Breadwinners and Devil Killing Moth, with a headline performance by Los Pistoleros de Texas. 

The music of Los Pistoleros de Texas evokes the essence of Gulf Coast music: part Tex-Mex, Cumbia, Cajun, Blues, and even Bluegrass.  The band's use of regional ethnocentric instruments; button accordion, pedal steel, harmonica and banjo - craft a unique sound.  Los Pistoleros de Texas have shared the stage with international acts such as Flaco Jiménez, the Texas Tornadoes, Ozomatli, and Los Skarnales. The band's organizer features a notable MECA music instructor, Roberto Rodriguez.

Art booths-showcasing the artwork of local talent: David Lippold, Levi Rosen, Mike Hernandez, Christian Navarrete, Dot Dot Dash, Kyle Fu, Stephen Kelly and Linda Hinojos.