Spotlight Houston

Get all the details on this year's Cinco de Mayo Celebration with the East End Street Fest as Blanca Quezada talks with Lupe Olivares, festival director.   Lupe says, this festival promises lots of fun for everyone of all ages, including children. The festival will be offering a wide variety of Mexican and Chicano Art, Music, Food and Culture! He also mentions the history of Cinco de Mayo and what...

Learn about the mysteries found in the many diverse exhibit halls from around the world that are in the five floors of the Houston Museum of Natural Science , as Blanca Quezada sits down with Kathleen Havens, director of the museum's curriculum and content to talk about the incredible discoveries that await the public. Presently, the museum has a remarkable exhibit that replicates the experience t...

In this week's episode of Spotlight Houston, we're getting literary and chatting with the fabulous Raie Crawford, from Writers in the Schools (WITS). As WITS celebrates its 40th anniversary, Raie takes us on a journey through the history of the nonprofit and shares how it has grown into the inspiring creative writing community it is today. We'll also be discussing WITS' upcoming gala on April 20th...

Get ready to get all the scoop on this year's anticipated colorful and fun 36th Annual Art Car Parade as Blanca Quezada sits down with Jonathon Beitler, director of communications and special events for Orange Show Center for Visionary Arts, presenting the art car show events and parade. More art cars are added to the line-up each year, and this year is no exception. There will be more than 250 cr...

This week on Spotlight Houston Show, we're getting ready to dive into the colorful world of the Frida Festival with our guest Lizbeth Ortiz!  Lizbeth is the driving force behind the annual celebration of the legendary artist Frida Kahlo, which takes over Houston throughout April. With events ranging from art exhibits to live performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this one-of-a-ki...

In this episode of Spotlight Houston, host Blanca Quezada invites Cissy Segall Davis, the Managing Director of Miller Outdoor Theatre, to discuss the theater's 100th anniversary season. Get ready for a year of exceptional cultural arts programming and celebratory events, all free of charge to the public. From Irish dance to a roaring 20s extravaganza, Miller Outdoor Theatre has something for every...

Get ready to immerse yourself in Houston's vibrant art scene with the Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park! In this week's episode of Spotlight Houston, our host Blanca Quezada sits down with Kelly Batterson from the Bayou City Art Festival to discuss this exciting event. Featuring the works of nearly 300 artists, this festival is not to be missed! From Friday through Sunday, March 24-26, 2023, v...

Welcome to Spotlight Houston! Today's guest is Dany Millikin, Director of Education at the Houston Botanic Garden, a living plant museum located in the heart of Houston. Danny is determined to save endangered plants and educate the public, despite the monumental task of caring for the 140 acres of gardens and the central conflict of climate change. In this episode, you will: * Discover how Houston...

Get ready for a fascinating conversation about the art and business of filmmaking on this episode of the Spotlight Houston Show. Host Blanca Quezada is joined by Dave Cebrero, the Festival Director at Houston Latino Film Festival, to discuss the exciting lineup of films and special events at the upcoming festival. Discover how the festival provides a platform for Latino filmmakers from around the...

In this episode of Spotlight Houston Show, host Blanca Quezada sits down with Armando Silva, Acting Executive Director of Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA). A well-known nonprofit in Houston, MECA provides arts education in schools, after-school programs, and summer schools. MECA's programs and events offer the Houston community access to the arts and help foster cultu...

Get ready for an informative and inspiring episode of the Spotlight Houston Show, where host Blanca sits down with Dr. Michelle Tovar, the director of education at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Join them as they delve into the fascinating history of the Buffalo Soldiers, Black military men and women who served their country with bravery and distinction. Discover how this remarka...

In this week's episode of "Spotlight Houston Show," host Blanca Quezada teams up with Visit Galveston 's Mary Beth Bassett to bring you the ultimate guide to Mardi Gras Galveston! Get ready to let the good times roll as they dive into all the exciting festivities on the island. From the parades filled with thousands of beads and trinkets to the headlining entertainment and the return of Fiesta Gra...

Join Blanca Quezada, host of the "Spotlight Houston Show," in a replay of a live recording at HMSnetradio.com. In this special episode, Blanca sits down with producer Sandra Fernandez to discuss the story behind the podcast and its mission and highlight Blanca's career as a talk show host on KRBE Radio. They also revisit some of the most memorable interviews from recent episodes. If you're a fan o...

Join us for episode 25 of the Spotlight Houston Show, where Blanca Quezada sits down with Mikaela Selley, a native Houstonian with a passion for archiving and preserving records significant to Hispanic and Latinx heritage. Mikaela shares her experiences as the Program Manager for the Periodicals in the US-Mexico Region Project at Arte Público Press, where she and her team are digitizing 200 newspa...

In this episode, Blanca talks to Joel Bangilan, librarian at the Holocaust Museum Houston, to find out what it offers visitors. Joel describes what visitors will see and learn about the Holocaust through each exhibit on all three floors of the museum and how students and researchers can use the museum's library for their studies. He mentions some history of the Holocaust worldwide and how many sur...

In today's episode, Blanca discusses the Chinese Community Center's social services, education, senior health services, and culture and community with Mei Li, director, and Elaine Yuan, marketing director. They also talk about the history of the Center's celebration of the Lunar New Year. This year the Center is celebrating its 20 th anniversary. They share what the community can expect to see and...

In this episode of Spotlight Houston, host Blanca Quezada interviews Susan Kaufman, the head of the Houston Public Library's Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus. Kaufman discusses the importance of researching one's family history and the role that the Clayton Library plays in helping individuals do so. She explains that the library is a research library focusing on geneal...

In today's episode, Blanca talks about the history of the New Year's Celebration and how the Crystal Lit-up ball drop started in New York.

In today's episode, Blanca talks about ways to keep children safe and happy during the holiday season. How to prevent children from having accidents at home and during holiday festivities.  

In today's episode, Blanca talks about National Cupcake Day happening on Wednesday, December 15, 2022. She discusses the history of cupcakes, how to make them with an easy recipe, and the origins of this unique day.

In today's episode, Blanca is sharing CDC recommendations for staying healthy and safe during the holiday season. For more information visit: cdc .gov/healthequity/features/holidayseason or visit cdc.gov .

In today's episode, Blanca is discussing ideas on how to calmly enjoy the holiday season whether it's with family, friends or alone, She shares suggestions made by mental health professionals on how takes the holiday season one day at time.   If someone is having a mental health crisis or suicide crisis call or text the help hotline at 988. The hotline is open 24 hours a day.

In today's episode, Blanca is sharing ideas on how to select the perfect artificial or fresh cut Christmas tree for the holiday season.

In today's episode, Blanca shares safety tips to keep in mind when you're out or in your home during the holiday season.

In today's episode, Blanca discusses how to prepare for holiday shopping without stress. She gives tips on how to save money without having to deal with debt in the new year.