El Centro hosts grand opening for JoCo location
Story by Chara and photos by Michael AlvaradoOn Nov. 4, El Centro Inc. hosted the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new satellite office, located at 201 E. Louis St. in Olathe, Kansas.Public figures attending included Olathe Mayor John Bacon, Olathe Police Chief Mike Butaud, Johnson County Manager Penny Postoak Ferguson, and Johnson County […]
Voces Consulares: Resolver problemas y hacer mejor nuestro trabajo
By Alfonso Navarro Bernachi Desde la apertura del primer consulado de México en Estados Unidos, en 1824 en Nueva Orleans, hasta los 51 actuales, la red consular de nuestro país se ha venido extendiendo y fortaleciendo con el tiempo para ofrecer mejor servicio a la población mexicana.Así, el gobierno de México realizará mejoras a los […]
Dúo muralista se recupera del golpe de la pandemia
Muralist duo rebounds from pandemic hitBy Angie BaldelomarAs part of #WhoNeedsArt, ArtsKC’s new campaign, Dos Mundos spoke with muralist duo Isaac Tapia and Rodrigo “Rico” Alvarez — better known as IT-RA Icons — about their experiences with art.Tapia and Alvarez started working together about four years ago, when Alvarez was commissioned to paint a mural […]
More COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available in Wyandotte County
Now COVID-19 booster shots are available for eligible people living in Wyandotte county, from all three types of COVID vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J (Janssen/Johnson & Johnson). These new booster shots are available following authorization by the FDA, as well as recommendations by the CDC and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Here […]
Choral foundation launches Spanish-language choir
The William Baker Choral Foundation has its first Spanish-language choral ensemble.Voces Festivas was unveiled on Oct. 8 during the foundation’s recruiting event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Leilani Velasco, Voces Festivas music director, gave a short presentation describing her vision for the Spanish-language choir and explained how it will fit a unique niche in […]
Editorial : Backing Fisher House, honoring veterans
The 69-year-old Kansas City Veterans Hospital serves active duty military personnel and veterans. Some live locally; others travel from as far away as Larned, Kan., or Nevada or Warrensburg, Mo. Until last month, out-of-towners seeking treatment at the KC hospital and their families either stayed at a local hotel or commuted as many as 200 […]
Catholic school motivates students to explore cultures
Story by Tere Siqueira and photos by Michael Alvarado Our Lady of Hope Catholic School is giving students opportunities to explore the world and its many cultures in the classroom through its Knight’s Passport program.The program focuses on the performing and fine arts, including folkloric, culinary and musical activities. One way the Kansas City, Missouri-based […]
University Health partnered with TACC and Westside CAN Center to provide Covid-19 Pfizer booster vaccine to seniors of the Westside.
On Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., University Health (formerly Truman Medical Center) partnered with Tony Aguirre CC and Westside CAN center to provide Covid-19 Pfizer booster vaccine to seniors of the Westside.The vaccination day focused on making the 1st and 2nd doses to anyone 12 years and older and the Pfizer […]
Kansas City Museum reopens after seven years of renovation work
By Tere Siqueira After seven years of renovation efforts, the Kansas City Museum staged a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Oct. 21 to celebrate its reopening.The reopening follows the completion of work on Corinthian Hall, one of five buildings that comprise the museum. Built in 1910 and occupied for 20-plus years by Robert Alexander Long […]
Voces Consulares: Copalli, Catrina y Kansas City
By Alfonso Navarro Bernachi El copal, o copalli en náhuatl, y la calavera catrina son parte de los incontables objetos, imágenes y tradiciones que componen la celebración de Día de Muertos. Centenaria, sorprendente y cada vez más presente en varias partes del mundo, esta tradición es reflejo de la diversidad cultural de México y, en particular, […]