Episode 135: Houston Cinco de Mayo 2025 – Celebrate at East End Street Fest!
Get ready to fiesta, Houston! This week on Spotlight Houston, we’re taking you inside the 2025 Cinco de Mayo East End Street Fest, one of Houston’s biggest family-friendly celebrations! Host Blanca Quezada chats with Lupe Olivares, Festival Director, about everything this FREE event has to offer. Experience live shows from Grammy-winning Sunny Sauceda, the rock-Latin […]
Episode 134: Festival Fun in Sugar Land
Looking for a vibrant, family-friendly event in the Houston area this spring? In this episode of Spotlight Houston, host Blanca Quezada interviews Stacy Borgfeldt, co-founder of the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation, about the highly anticipated 2025 Sugar Land Arts and Music Fest. Taking place April 26–27, 2025, at the Smart Financial Centre Plaza, the […]
Episode 127: Everything You Need to Know About Houston Rodeo 2025
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo returns for its 93rd year in 2025, bringing world-class rodeo competitions, an impressive concert lineup, and tons of exciting activities for all ages. Beyond the action-packed events, the Houston Rodeo contributes significantly to Houston’s economy by awarding millions in scholarships to students, supporting local businesses, and preserving the region’s […]
Episode 107: Celebrate Dia de Muertos at MECA
Get ready for Houston’s most colorful celebration of life! In Episode 107 of Spotlight Houston, host Blanca Quezada chats with Luis Gavito, curator of MECA’s Dia de Muertos Ofrendas exhibition. They explore the vibrant events leading up to MECA’s 24th Annual Dia de Muertos Festival. Here’s what you can expect: MECA (Multicultural Education and Counseling […]
Episode 99: Viva la Música! The 5th Annual Mariachi Festival!
In this week’s episode of Spotlight Houston, Blanca Quezada brings the vibrant sounds and traditions of Mexican mariachi music to life. Join us as we explore the 5th Annual Mariachi Festival at the beautiful Wortham Center’s Brown Theatre. Get ready to experience the best mariachi groups, talented Mexican folk singers, and colorful folkloric dancers in […]
Episode 93: Celebrate Independence Day in Pearland, Texas
Get ready to don your red, white, and blue gear and join the City of Pearland for a spectacular 4th of July celebration! This week, we’re spotlighting the Celebration of Freedom event at the newly renovated Independence Park, proudly presented by Bayway Chevrolet. Blanca Quezada is joined by Lindsey Taylor, special events coordinator for the […]
Episode 85: East End Houston Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Aztec Dance and Drum Group
Join us this week on Spotlight Houston as we dive into the colorful and vibrant East End Street Fest for Cinco de Mayo! Host Blanca Quezada chats with Lupe Olivarez, the festival’s director, and Abuela M’api Rainflowa, founder of the Aztec Dance and Drum Group. Together, they unfold the festive spirit awaiting in Houston’s East […]
Episode 78: Bayou City Art Festival, Celebrating Creativity and Community
Get ready to dive into a world of color, creativity, and community with Spotlight Houston’s latest episode! This week, we’re featuring the vibrant Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, happening on March 23-24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. under the stunning Houston skyline. Join us as we chat with Kelly Batterson, the executive director […]
Episode 59: Experience the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Parade & Festival in Houston
Join us for the premiere of Spotlight Houston’s second season as we delve into the cultural richness of Houston. In this episode, our host, Blanca Quezada, sits down with Mauricio Navarro, the managing partner of Houston’s 3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Parade and Festival. It’s a fascinating cultural event that […]
Episode 46: Rock the 4th with “Shell Freedom Over Texas”
Join the fun at the City of Houston’s Official 4th of July Event, “Shell Freedom Over Texas” The 4th of July will be here before you know it, so get ready to hear all the fun things to do with your friends or family at this year’s City of Houston’s official 4th of July event […]