Latin Drag Performers in Seattle Celebrate Culture and Resilience
“Our community is at the best it’s ever been, period,” said drag performer Queen Andrew Scott.
‘Tonantzin Guadalupe’ Film Explores Origins of Mexico’s Patroness
The beloved Virgin of Guadalupe has united people of Mexican heritage for centuries, but its complex history reveals ‘the power of stories’ and how one image led to the creation of a nation.
Pepe Montero steps to the center of Seattle’s creative scene with two leadership roles
Nearly 15 percent of Washington identifies as Latino, but according to Pepe, the cultural grants given out by Washington state to artists are not distributed evenly across demographic groups
Orquesta Northwest Empowers Latinx Youth Through Free Music Classes
“Nobody in the youth orchestras looked like me,” Madrigal said. “ I didn’t see any Latinos or African American kids in the orchestra.”
Spanish language on the Seattle stage: A look at making live theater authentic and accessible
Creators of Latinx theater face a difficult challenge in bringing their productions to a largely monolingual community.
He was once a high school dropout. Today, he is one of Washington’s award-winning poets
Ricardo Ruiz won the Washington State Book Award in poetry this year for “We Had Our Reasons.” The book shares migrant farm workers’ stories.
‘El Noroeste’ exhibit at TAM offers a must-see glimpse into Chicano/a and Latine culture
Tacoma Art Museum’s “El Noroeste” exhibit is filled with colorful and personal artwork created by local Chicano/a and Latine artists
Q&A: Actor Cheech Marin answers seven questions about Chicano art
Richard “Cheech” Marin, who has built a Chicano art collection of 700 pieces over 30+ years, spoke at the Tacoma Art Museum.
Western WA Latine artist brightens up neighborhoods with over 2 dozen vibrant murals
Angelina Villalobos is breaking barriers in a male-dominated space and has created 25 murals in WA, including one at a park in Lakewood.
Grammy award-winning Mexican singer Peso Pluma is bringing his ‘Exodo’ tour to Washington
Grammy award-winning Mexican singer Peso Pluma has announced dates for the North American leg of his “Exodo” tour, which includes
Jude Caminos: Discovering Sound
The rhythm and beat of ping, clunk, crunch, bam, and “STOMP” is coming to Washington! Touring the U.S. since 1994, the show
Author Jennifer De Leon details her new book “Borderless,” being Latina, and feeling like an ‘imposter’
Jennifer De Leon was preparing for her creative writing class in 2010, rummaging through her bag, when a student approached