Tag: Maria Ferrer

Events, Local Event

Rudy Ruiz Wins Texas Institute of Letters Award

by Dr. Charley Ferrer • June 12, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS to award-winning author RUDY RUIZ,
one of the sponsors for Las Comadres’ 2023 Worldwide Comadrazo.

Rudy’s book, VALLEY OF SHADOWS, has won the Texas Institute of Letters Award for Best Book of Fiction.

The novel sheds light on the dark past of injustice, isolation, and suffering along the U.S.- Mexico border.

AND! more congratulations are in order as he just sold his next novel, THE BORDER BETWEEN US, to Blackstone Publishing. The book is due out in September 2024.

“It’s wonderful to build momentum with readers and fans of literary fiction,” Rudy Ruiz states. “I’m particularly excited to share this novel with them. I’ve been working on it for the past decade. While fictional, it draws inspiration from my experiences coming of age on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border as well as in the Northeast.”

THE BORDER BETWEEN US is narrated in first person by a character named Ramón Lopez, whom the novel follows from childhood to adulthood. Ramón is a sensitive and gifted child who wholeheartedly embraces the American Dream. Growing up as a first-generation American along the US-Mexico border in the 1970’s and 80’s, he is inspired by his father’s optimistic ambition and tireless drive. But as his family’s prospects are battered by poor decisions and a bad economy, Ramón’s aspirations and ideas lead him in a direction which diverges from that of his family.

Read the press release for the new novel here: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rudy-ruizs-border-between-us-130900558.html

Visit Rudy’s website here: https://rudyruiz.com/

Maria C. Ferrer
Executive Director
Las Comadres Para Las Americas

Events, Las Comadres Kitchen

Cocinando with Las Comadres

by Dr. Charley Ferrer • May 14, 2023

Las Comadres Kitchen/ Cocinando with Las Comadres

Join La Comadres Para Las Americas and Lola’s Cocina for a culinary experience where we’ll explore the art of crafting refreshing aguas frescas just in time for summer!

Agua frescas are traditional Mexican drinks made with water, sugar, and fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, grains, or flowers. The ingredients are blended together to create a refreshing beverage that can be served over ice – it’s a great alternative to super sweet soft drinks and juices and also works well as the base for cocktails!

WHAT: In this one-hour virtual workshop, you will be immersed in the vibrant world of traditional Mexican beverage-making and master the technique of blending, straining, and sweetening your homemade drinks to perfection.

DATE: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

TIME: Check your time zone: 5pm PST/ 6pm MST/ 7pm CST/ 8pm EST & PR

Be sure to tune in at the right time! Class will last approximately 1 hour.

WHO: Hostess Lola Wiarco Dweck of Lola’s Cocina

(IMPORTANT! you will receive a PERSONAL zoom link to use for the meeting. Save it.)

ABOUT OUR HOSTESS: LOLA WIARCO DWECK
Lola is a Mexican-American recipe developer, writer, and cooking instructor who loves sharing her culture with the world. Lola develops original recipes for national brands and teaches themed cooking classes while educating her audience about Mexican food and travel through her blog, Lola’s Cocina. Her online marketplace, Lola’s Mercadito, specializes in gourmet and personally curated items that celebrate Mexico. Visit her at www.lolascocina.com.

Events

Been to the Barrio Recently?

by Dr. Charley Ferrer • March 31, 2023

Hola Comadres,

Have you had a chance to get to the Barrio in the Bronx, New York City? No…well join us for an interview with LA REINA DEL BARRIO an amazing latina who seems to have done it all, Produce, Director, Dancer, single mom and more. Check out our interview, learn more about this amazing woman, and get inspired for more, more, more as she gives you ideas on how to get it all.

Newsletter, Speakers Series

Speakers Series

by Dr. Charley Ferrer • January 25, 2021

Dear Comadres,

You are cordially invited to the launch of the Las Comadres Speaker Series on Wednesday, January 27, at 7pm EST (4pm PT; 5pm MT; 6pm CTS).

Our inaugural speaker is Comadre Sylvia Acevedo. Corporate Board Director, C-Suite Executive, Community Leader, Author, Rocket Scientist, and Comadre.

Her topic: New Year, New Outlook for Latinas in America

Sylvia Acevedo is a devout believer in the power of transformation to change and improve lives, communities, organizations – and the world. She is a recognized leader whose innovation and growth strategies have been hallmarks of her career. Author of PATH TO THE STARS: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist, which details Sylvia’s personal journey from the dirt streets of Las Cruses, New Mexico to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the top executive tiers of Apple, Dell, IBM, Qualcomm and other U.S. technology leaders. Most recently, Sylvia served as CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. She was also Chair of President Obama’s White House initiative for Educational Excellence for Hispanics in early childhood leadership, and driver of the Administration’s Early Childhood Dual Language Education Policy. Sylvia is a national speaker on cybersecurity, workforce and leadership.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 27! Below is the zoom link. Check your time zone.

See you there!

Maria Ferrer
Director of Programming

PLEASE CONFIRM ATTENDANCE HERE