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Posted on Wed Dec 18, 2013
At Momma's at Sengelmann's Restaurant, Garrett Pettit and his team take pride in offering handmade pizza, inspired by his Momma's recipes, Angus beef burgers, Czech and Texas cuisine, amazing atmosphere, culture and music. We combine down-home goodness with innovative flavors and an unmistakable Texas taste. -
Posted on Wed Dec 18, 2013
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Posted on Wed Dec 18, 2013
Contest Rules: http://www.texasfolklife.org/media/571 Entry Form: http://www.texasfolklife.org/media/570 -
Posted on Tue Nov 26, 2013
Join us as we travel across Texas to find yound accordion players for our annual Big Squeeze program. We will be holding one of our talent showcases at Los Fresnos Highschool with accordion instructor and past Big Squeeze champ, Juan Longoria Jr. -
Posted on Tue Nov 26, 2013
Each year, Sembrando Herencia combines live music, dance, and theater to raise awareness of often-forgotten elements from Puerto Rico's rich heritage. Our original plays bring history to life for the audience, actors, dancers, musicians, and performing arts students who share in the experience.Join them on December 8th for the debut of Sembrando Herencia 2013 - Boricua Spirit. Tekina-eiru'... -
Posted on Tue Nov 26, 2013
Join us as we travel across Texas to find young accordion players for our annual Big Squeeze program. We will be holding one of our talent showcases at the Houston Creole Festival for young accordionists in Houston. Participants may be invited to perform at the Big Squeeze finals in Austin in May. Participants may be invited to perform at the finals in Austin in May. - See more at: http://www.... -
Posted on Tue Nov 26, 2013
Join us as we travel across Texas to find young accordion players for our annual Big Squeeze program. We will be holding one of our talent showcases in Dallas at the Latino Cultural Center. Featuring special performances from Michael Salgado and our reigning champ, Michael Ramos. Participants may be invited to perform at the finals in Austin in May. Past finalists from Dallas include Nachito... -
Posted on Tue Nov 26, 2013
BIG SQUEEZE PARTY! It’s a film! It’s a fundraiser! Join us for an evening of food, film, conversation and music with renowned filmmaker Hector Galán at a beautiful private home in Austin. Dont miss the private screening of never seen before conjunto concert footage from the archive of Hector Galán, director of The Forgotten Americans, Los Lonely Boys, and numerous films for PBS. Tickets: $35 or... -
Posted on Fri Nov 22, 2013
Photos by David Dodd: David Lee Garza with Johnny Ramirez (2008 Big Squeeze Champion) and Isaiah Tellez Texas Folklife is proud to announce that one of its board members, Armando Sanchez, has produced a Latin Grammy Award winning CD, David Lee Garza's "Just Friends." Garza won the award last night at the 14th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. A highly regarded and... -
Posted on Fri Nov 15, 2013
The Big Squeeze is a documentary film that follows the newest generation of young accordion players as they compete for Texas Folklife’s annual Big Squeeze Accordion Contest held as part of the Accordion Kings and Queens Festival in Houston, Texas. The Big Squeeze was produced and directed by Hector Galan and is a co-production of Galán Inc and Texas Folklife. It was released on DVD in...
