Opera Cultura is proud to highlight Latinx composers and librettists whose operas will be represented through featured arias in the upcoming Chicanísima concert. These selections complement Carla Lucero’s chamber opera Chicanísima , the central work of the program, and offer audiences a glimpse into the diverse voices shaping contemporary Latinx opera. June 27 at MACLA in San JoséPerformances at 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Hashtags #Chicanisima #OperaCultura #LatinxOpera #LatinxCo

Every December in several towns across Mexico, something magical begins to unfold. As the nights grow colder and the streets glow with warm lantern light, families gather to watch a yearly ritual: the pastorela —a dramatic retelling of Los Pastores , the story of humble shepherds who hear the news of a child’s birth and set out into the night to find him.” These plays aren’t just performances. They’re full of laughter, music, and a little mischief. It’s a tradition that feel