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Join us for an evening of storytelling, art, and community as we delve into the haunting legend of La Llorona.
Llorona, a short film screening by Silvia Vera @verahuesca.mx
Llorona Artwork presentation by Dr. José Luis Canó @jl.canojr
Open mic: Participants are welcome to share their own stories, poems, or reflections inspired by La Llorona and cultural memory.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Búho Bookstore
1140 E Washington St, Brownsville
Special Giveaway: 15 attendees will receive a copy of Gloria Anzaldúa's Prietita y La Llorona
Refreshments will be provided.
GOING VARSITY IN MARIACHI - FILM SCREENING & PANEL
Celebrate the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month with Us!
The Center of the Borderlands proudly presents a special screening of Going Varsity in Mariachi, a powerful documentary by Alejandra Vasquez and Sam Osborn. Join us for an inspiring evening as the filmmakers present their work, followed by a panel discussion offering behind-the-scenes perspectives and reflections on their creative journey.
About the Film:
In the competitive world of high school mariachi, the musicians from the South Texas borderlands reign supreme. Under the guidance of Coach Abel Acuña, the teenage captains of Edinburg North High School’s acclaimed team must turn a shoestring budget and diverse crew of inexperienced musicians into state champions.
- Date: Wednesday, October 15
- Location: UTRGV Student Union Theater, Edinburg Campus
- Audience: Free and open to the community
- Time: 5:30pm – 9pm
- 5:30 PM – Welcome & Introduction
- 6:00 PM – Screening of Going Varsity in Mariachi
- 7:30 PM – Panel Discussion & Q&A
- RSVP form: https://forms.office.com/r/0z2GUaUTGi
A special thank you to our co-sponsors: UTRGV's Center for Latin American Arts (CLAA) and Literature & Cultural Studies Department - Mexican American Studies and Film Studies.
Únete a este espacio creativo en el que estudiantes, docentes, personal universitario, emprendedores y miembros de la comunidad exploraremos juntos cómo fomentar una conexión más profunda con nuestro entorno académico, social y cultural.
VIP Idea Lab Workshop 
VIP Idea Lab: “Del Aula a la Comunidad: Diseñando Participación Activa”
Fecha: Viernes, 19 de septiembre de 2025
Hora: 10:30 am-12:45 pm. Refrigerio: 1:00 pm
Lugar: UTRGV Campus Brownsville Interdisciplinary Academic Building (BINAB), Room 1.2211 W. University Blvd., Brownsville, TX
Taller facilitado en español | Cupo limitado
Registro: https://forms.office.com/r/xrA9aqnL3p
¡Acompáñanos en el primer VIP Idea Lab en Español en UTRGV Brownsville!Estudiantes, docentes, personal universitario, emprendedores y comunidad nos reuniremos en un espacio creativo para:
Aplicar el de Diseño del Pensamiento y co-crear soluciones que fortalezcan nuestra conexión cultural, social y académica Romper con la apatía e inspirar una participación activa y sostenida en Brownsville Compartir tu voz, tus ideas y tu energía para impulsar el cambio Cupo limitado. ¡Confirma tu participación hoy!
Download the 2024-2025 Center for Mexican American Studies Newsletter (PDF).
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