Casa Ramirez FOLKART Gallery

06/17/2026

📹 WATCH!
Mil gracias to Stages and the Sin Muros Latinx Theater Festival for honoring Casa Ramirez FOLKART Gallery with the El Estreño Puente Prize for our contributions to culture, arts and building community from diversity throughout our decades in Houston.

We hope you’ll enjoy owner Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez’s remarks as she accepted the award on behalf of her late husband, the legendary Macario Ramirez.

Special thanks to Cesar Jaquez and Tené Carter, not only for their generosity but for once again staging a splendid festival with exciting productions, readings and performances that celebrated culture and creativity and lifted our souls.

06/17/2026

💜 WATCH!

We loved this brave and inspirational message about his life’s journeys from Houston Chef Adrian Torres as he was named the U.S.’s top “Emerging Chef” by the James Beard Foundation Monday in Chicago.

Repost Instagram : “Last night I stood on the James Beard stage and shared a piece of my story.

“Thank you to my family, my team at Maximo, and everyone who helped make this possible. This one is bigger than me.

“To every brown kid with a dream, ojalá se cumpla tu ojalá 🇲🇽🇲🇽🫶🏽”

06/16/2026

🔪 Spotlight on Houston chefs, taking home prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards today in Chicago! These are considered the Oscars of the restaurant world.

Congratulations to Chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu of Jūn Restaurant on 20th Street in the Heights, named “Best Chefs: Texas,” and Adrian Torres of Maximo ( Viva Maximo Houston) in West University, who took home the national “Emerging Chef” honor. Torres delivered part of his speech in Spanish and paid tribute to his Northside Houston roots.

We’re also proud of Nick Wong and Agnes & Sherman on 19th Street, and Tracy Lee Vaught and Hugo Ortega of Hugo's, finalists in the “Best New Restaurant” and “Best Restaurateurs” categories respectively.

🔗 Read more here: https://www.houstoniamag.com/eat-and-drink/2026/06/james-beard-adrian-torres-maximo-emerging-chef-2026

06/15/2026

⛈️ Definitely a week to stay vigilant. 🙏🏼

Houston will face the threat of heavy rainfall every day this week, but at the same time we also have some uncertainties. It is worth paying close attention to the weather in the coming days. There is a fair bit of nuance in the forecast, so please read carefully.

https://spacecityweather.com/although-some-uncertainty-remains-a-very-real-flood-risk-exists-across-the-houston-region-this-week/

06/12/2026

🪅 It’s time for the annual Sin Muros (Without Walls) Latinx Theater Festival at Stages Theater, and we were deeply honored on opening night Thursday for Casa Ramirez to receive the El Estreño Puente Prize for "exceptional contributions…in the Houston area Latinx arts community.'

Theater, dance, readings, and community workshops continue tonight through Sunday at Stages Theater, 800 Rosine 77019— with an arts market all day Saturday — and we would urge you to take a look at the Stages page for more details and the link to purchase a $10 all-festival pass.

The offerings have always been especially rich and interesting because they are typically fresh work that is in development and delving into unique cultures and perspectives..

Photos: Casa Ramirez’s owner Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez with artist Joseph Blanchard and the El Estreño Puente Prize, and with Cesar Jaquez and Tené Carter.

🔗 Details: https://stageshouston.com/event/2026-sin-muros-festival-pass/

06/10/2026

💗 Take a stroll Thursday evening, and support this unique business community!

🗺️ Plan your stroll before you hit the block ✨
The Small Business Stroll is packed with local favorites, craft brewery tastings, food stops, games, shopping, bubbles, and more, so trust us, you'll want a game plan.
Use the map to map out your must-visit shops, brewery stops, and snack breaks before June 11.
🍺 Pre-order your signature pint glass now, supplies are limited and they will sell out.
📍 Glass pickup starts at 4PM in front of Jubilee.
⏰ Last glass pickup is at 7:15PM.
Plus:
🎲 Life-sized games
🫧 Bubbles floating down 19th Street
🍧 Wonder Pops
🛍️ Local shops & special in-store features
🍴 Neighborhood food favorites
And while you're here, grab your White Linen Night wristband and skip the lines later this summer.
📅 June 11
⏰ 4PM–8PM
📍 200 & 300 Block of 19th Street
Save this map, send it to your stroll crew, and we'll see you on 19th Street. 💖

06/09/2026

The Miller Outdoor Theatre has released its events calendar for this season. And while we have to wait until September-October for the signature events celebrating Latino and Chicano cultures (to mark national Hispanic Heritage Month), the summer months are alive with the music, dance and theater pieces of the rich cultures that are woven into the fabric of Houston.

It’s always a great, free, family-friendly way to spend a night under the stars — as long as you remember a cold beverage and mosquito repellent!

The Hispanic Heritage-themed programs include El Grito, the annual celebration of Mexico’s Independence on Sept. 15, with Mariachi Herencia de Mexico in the spotlight, along with 3 nights (and 3 headliners) for the 47th annual Festival Chicano, Oct 1-2-3, including Marcos Orozco, David Lee Garza y los Musicales, and Little Joe Y La Familia.

Check the schedule below ⬇️ for dates and times, info about when to line up for free seating in the covered area, and which performances will be live-streamed.

https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance-list/?fbclid=IwZnRzaASVdjlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR77LvI5inzI-IQn8i0C1BUhDjcPjfcafLGSFzPtwGI6rYcSYZmcSiwzJ3sI3g_aem_8JOxGfEk9xuP0tisuZ91Yg

05/27/2026

🥇A new honor for a hero: The Houston City Council voted today to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard after Army M/Sgt. Joe E. “Chaco” Ramirez, a Korean War hero and Prisoner of War. The new name will take effect in 30 days.

Ramirez was shot and captured during his war service, spending 3 years in captivity before returning to his family in Houston, where he lived in Magnolia Park.

Learn more about Ramirez and his life in this Houston Public Media story and links:

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2026/05/27/552996/houston-joe-ramirez-boulevard-cesar-chavez-renaming/

…and this lovely account of a tribute to him in the days before his death from cancer in 2020, at the age of 89.

https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/blog/Houston-Lions-help-honor-ailing-war-veteran

05/27/2026

🫧We miss our friends at Shop Heights 19th Street and still intend to support the lively events they sponsor to make shopping the small businesses in the stretch along the 200-300 blocks a unique experience.
As summer approaches, here’s a fun one to put on your calendar. Purchasing the special glass will entitle you to sample pours from breweries, and there will be bubbles floating through the air and treats from wonderpopshtx. 🫧

05/26/2026

Opening minds and doors: Mourning the loss of Dr. Richard Tapia, a local legend whose genius and reach extended around the globe.

Richard A. Tapia, a distinguished professor at Rice and a trailblazing mathematician renowned for his dedication to increasing the participation of underrepresented minorities in science and engineering, has passed away at age 88.