Nuestra Palabra


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GeneralCheck back for updates on the schedule of author panels and workshops for the

6th Annual Edward James Olmos Houston Latino Book & Family Festival

September 20th & 21st, 2008
George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.


For more info, visit www.nuestrapalabra.org


Music RETURNING TO THE AIR WAVES OF HOUSTON after 2 weeks of convention coverage – WE’RE BACK!!! And we missed 2 weeks of giving free stuff away so we’re catching up tonight!

For our big return, we HAD planned to bring you, not one, BUT TWO Pulitzer Prize winners this evening, but unfortunately, Junot Diaz will not be able to make it tonight…..boo hoo. However, we will be bringing him to you later in October as The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is Las Comadres’ October Book of the Month! We will however be giving away tickets to his Houston speaking engagement next Monday the 15th at Hobby Center’s Zilka Hall - brought you by the Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series.

So, there will be only ONE Pulitzer prize winner on tonight’s show, a courageous survivor of the NYC 9/11 attack and one of our very own NP Alumni who’s returning to Houston to put on a show all for you - our wonderful listening (and supporting) audience.

And tons of giveways to make up for the 2 weeks of vacation we enjoyed.

And you guessed it, you can meet all of tonight's guests at Nuestra Palabra’s Edward James Olmos Latino Book and Family Festival:
September 20 and 21, 2008
George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A-3
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
Admission is FREE

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This week on the NP Radio Show - Tues., Sept. 9th!!
7:30pm - 8:30pm CST
90.1 FM or www.KPFT.org

Fabiola Santiago, Pulitzer Prize winner for coverage of the Elian Gonzalez story and founding city editor of El Nuevo Herald, talks about her new book Reclaiming Paris.

Alissa Torres, who was pregnant when her husband died in the 9/11 NYC attack on his 2nd day of work, talks about her need to express her experiences in her new graphic novel, American Widow. You may have read the article about her in in yesterday’s USA Today.

Also joining us tonight is NP Alumni Alvaro Saar Rios AND he's bringing another play to Houston - for one night only: Mexicans in Milwaukee. Win tickets to the play tonight!

Tune in tonight. Or catch us later via iTunes Podcast!!

     Nuestra Palabra's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking
Hometown:Houston, TX
Ethnicity:Latino / Hispanic
Zodiac Sign:Gemini
Occupation:Literary/Cultural Arts Organization

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Welcome to the Latino Literary Renaissance........

Founded in 1998, Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say has gone from the party hall of Chapultepec Restaurant to Exhibit Hall F of the George R. Brown Convention Center. When we began, we were told that there was not an audience for Latino literature. We are thrilled to say that today the largest book events in Houston are Latino events. We are proud to bring you Houston's contribution to the Latino Literary Renaissance. Tune into 90.1 FM KPFT Houston every Tuesday at 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM CST for our radio show, or visit www.kpft.org to download the show.


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The 3rd Annual Word Around Town Poetry Tour - 2008
July 20th - 26th



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Thank you ALL for make the 5th Annual Edward James Olmos Houston Latino Book & Family Festival such a HUGE SUCCESS

2008 BOOK FAIR: September 20 & 21, 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
George R. Brown Convention Center
MORE UPDATES TO COME ASAP!
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The Ultimate Father's Day Gift: A Pair of Boxing Gloves Signed by Oscar De La Hoya.
Join Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say for a book signing with Oscar De La Hoya, Sunday, June 15, 2008, 7 pm, at Barnes and Noble, 7626 Westheimer @ Voss. Admission is free. This is part of Nuestra Palabra's tenth anniversary season.
Oscar de La Hoya will be signing copies of his life story titled American Son. Everyone who purchases a copy of the book will also be entered into a raffle for a pair of boxing gloves signed by Oscar De La Hoya. A portion of book sales will be donated to Nuestra Palabra.
De La Hoya is part owner of the Houston Dynamos who will be on hand for the event. Dynamo paraphernalia will also be raffled.
This event is made possible through grants from the Texas Commission for the Arts, Houston Arts Alliance and our media partners Univisión Television, Univisión Radio, and KPFT 90.1 FM.
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Lila Downs - Divinas Concert (Sor Juana Festival 4-22-07)
(pics by Gabriel Guzman Medina)


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Who I'd like to meet:
Always searching for writers, poets, visual artists, and musicians.
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2006 Word Around Town Poetry Tour in Htx



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Organizers of the W.A.T. Poetry Tour: Zelene Pineda & Joe B.



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The W.A.T. Troupe of Poets (minus some folks)

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Frida De Mi Corazon - The 99th Birthday Celebration of Frida Kahlo
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Bohemeo's

Callout for poets/musicians/Djs. New space for art exhibits, music, plays, poetry, etc in Houston's East End. Check it out.
708 Telephone Road Suite E Houston, Tx. 77023
713.923.4277
www.bohemeos.com
www.myspace.com/bohemeos
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Every Wednesday....Acid Jazz w/ the Defenestration Unit

Open Mic/Spoken Word on Thursdays. Sign up 7:30 Pm


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Oct 9 2008 2:40 PM

What's up!! How things going?

Thanks for adding us!

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Heights Books-Libros





Oct 5 2008 7:07 PM

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Oct 3 2008 5:46 PM

thanks for the Happy B-day wish. hope to see the NP crew sometime before the year is out. Binx invited me to do something, around thanksgiving week.
abrazos!
Goddess Maria





Sep 25 2008 1:43 PM

My Nuestra Palabra Family:

Thank you for the opportunity of sharing my story on your radio show. I feel truly blessed to be loved by the Nuestra Palabra crew and our beautiful Latino community.

With Love and Appreciation,

Maria Palacios
The Goddess on Wheels :-)
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Sep 20 2008 11:35 PM

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Maria's electric is on; however, her computer is not working so she will be using a friend's when she can.
But if u have a message for her I will be calling her to leave them* hugs, Diva*
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Sep 20 2008 5:20 AM

Thanks for the add. Check out my tracks and tell me what ya think. Thanks for the love and support.
Angie





Aug 20 2008 6:42 PM

Thanks for the bday wishes! I love and miss NP!!!!!!

-Angie M.
Alberto





Aug 19 2008 3:14 AM

thanks for the b-day wish!!
"A La Vista With Dr Ana"





Jul 29 2008 1:29 PM

FINALLY THE NEW ANGELS OF HOPE AWARDS VIDEO PROMO IS UP! CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS WITH DOCTOR ANA AND THA A LA VISTA TV SHOW CHECK IT OUT! FULL INTERVIEWS COMING SOON.
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Jul 23 2008 6:13 PM

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Thanks for having Heights Books-Libros on your radio show. www. myspace. com/heightsbooks
Immigration Songs





Jul 16 2008 11:55 PM

Thank you for supporting our cause, Nuestra Palabra!

Immigration Songs
Alisa Valdes





Jul 8 2008 6:17 PM

Hey you guys! Let's do an event in Houston!!!

Dirty Girls on Top came out today!!!
Undocumented





Jul 3 2008 12:13 AM


Undocumented: the Trailer from Undocumented the Movie on Vimeo.
Angie





Jul 2 2008 4:10 AM

Great show tonight! Thanks for letting me talk about "A Declaration of Immigration" at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago!

Nuestra Palabra RAWKS!!!!!

www. nationalmuseumofmexicanart. org
Love ya Bobby





Jun 29 2008 4:02 PM

Hey guys. Thanks for the add and letting me be on the show. it was a great experience and everyone was great. i'm a fan for life now. have a good one.
Natalia Clavier





Jun 22 2008 5:58 AM

Hi! My debut album Nectar: OUT June 10th
In stores and available on iTunes.
Yeah! :)
Hola! Mi disco debut Nectar: SALE el 10 de Junio
En tiendas y disponible en iTunes.
Siii! :)
***La fecha de salida para España y América Latina será anunciada muy pronto!

THANX! GRACIAS!
Angie





Jun 17 2008 4:33 AM

Hey NP!!!! How was the Oscar De La Hoya event on Father's Day?

-Angie M.
Terijian





Jun 13 2008 10:36 PM

Genaro "the story teller"





Jun 8 2008 4:01 PM

Announcing my new novel/minibook entitled "Pretty Brown"! Check it out in myspace! -- Genaro
Angie





May 24 2008 8:01 PM

Way to go Eva Suarez and Chuy Benitez!

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Houston Arts Alliance, on behalf of the City of Houston, invites you and your guests to the opening reception of

Vibrant: Houston Artists in City Halls
Showcasing 32 different artists' works

Date: May 28th, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM -1:30 PM
Location: the City Hall Rotunda

The reception will include docent-led tours, refreshments, and remarks by Emily Todd, the Mayor's Assistant for Cultural Affairs, at 12PM.

32 artists will be represented in this year's show which will be on view in City Hall from May 28th, 2008 to February 20th, 2009. Viewing of the art is open to City staff, visitors, and general public Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM.

City Hall, 901 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002

Selections finalized on May 15, will proudly represent the following Houston artists: Chuy Benitez, Joan Breckwoldt, Sandi Seltzer Bryant, Valerie Burkes, Lim Chung, Sheng Kuan Chung, Margaret Colvin, Theresa DiMenno, Joseph Blanco EsPinola, Ryan Geiger, Greg Haas, LA Holloman, Abraham Ibanez, Melissa Klotz, Rona Lesser, Wendy Levine, Ken Mazzu, Joy Mullett, Michelle O’Michael, John O’Fiel, Kate Petley, Lisa Qualls, Debbie Riddle, Lynne Rutzky, Marlo Saucedo, Louise Schlachter, Charlie Jean Sartwelle, Eva Luz Suarez, Matthew Sullivan, Alex Wilhite, Mary Beth Woiccak, and Bobby Wallace Wright.
Angie





May 24 2008 7:57 PM

Happy Birthday Tony D! Miss you guys. Chi-Town is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

Paz,
Angie M.
E y G





May 24 2008 4:10 PM

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!