Frida Kahlo: TREE of HOPE

03/25/2026

What an incredible experience at City Terrace Library!
Presenting Harmony in Canvas: The Music in the Visual Work of Frida Kahlo was truly special—an interactive journey where we explored the popular songs Frida wove into her paintings… and even sang them together
Thank you to everyone who joined, shared, and brought such beautiful energy to the space
If you missed it, you have another chance!�Join us tomorrow, Thursday, March 26 at the Mark Twain Branch Library for this unique experience as part of LA Made: Women’s History Month.
Let’s celebrate art, music, and the powerful creative world of Frida together

03/24/2026

Join me for Harmony in Canvas: Music in the Visual Work of Frida Kahlo, an engaging multimedia talk exploring how Mexican popular music lives within Kahlo’s paintings. Through images, sound, and storytelling, we’ll uncover the rich cultural rhythms that shaped her artistic voice.

Tuesday, March 26
5:00 PM
City Terrace Library
🎟️ Free admission

Come experience art, music, and history woven together in celebration of Women’s History Month!

03/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined me yesterday for my presentation “Frida Kahlo: Tree of Hope.” It was a pleasure to share this multimedia exploration of the music that inspired the art of Frida Kahlo with such a wonderful audience. My sincere thanks to All Saints Church, Pasadena, for hosting the event, and a special thank you to the organizer, Carlos D. Carrillo, for making it possible. I truly appreciate your support and enthusiasm!

03/11/2026

Join me for Harmony in Canvas: Music in the Visual Work of Frida Kahlo, a multimedia presentation exploring the connections between Frida Kahlo’s art and Mexican popular music.

Through images, music, and stories, we’ll celebrate the creativity of this extraordinary icon during Women’s History Month.

📅 Tuesday, March 26
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 City Terrace Library

Free and open to all.

03/04/2026

¡Invitación especial!
¿Cuántos de ustedes jugaron -o juegan a la lotería?
Conocida como "Mexican Bingo", la lotería es uno de los juegos de mesa más populares en México y Centroamérica. En mi libro exploro los orígenes de las 54 cartas de la versión más conocida, creada por el inmigrante francés Clemente Jacques. Algunas imágenes, como El Negrito, El Apache o La Sirena, pueden resultar ofensivas, por lo que también reflexiono sobre su contexto histórico y cultural. Acompáñenme el sábado 21 de marzo en una actividad gratuita, cultural y familiar:
la Feria de Autores Locales de Temecula.
¡Será un espacio maravilloso para conversar, aprender y celebrar nuestras tradiciones!

11/04/2025

Día de Mu***os: A Joyful Celebration — honoring life through music and tradition. 🌼

At the Los Angeles Main Library, I shared stories, images, and live music celebrating the beauty of remembrance.
With Javier Arjona on guitar and bass, we performed traditional favorites like La Llorona, La Bruja, and La Martiniana — songs that remind us that love and memory never die.

✨ A joyful tribute to our ancestors, to culture, and to the spirit that unites us all.

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Featuring beloved songs such as “La Llorona,” “La Bruja,” “Viene la muerte,” and other traditional pieces that celebrate life beyond death.Through words, ima...

11/03/2025

“Songs of Aztlan” this afternoon !

Join Dr. Gloria Arjona for an enriching evening of storytelling and traditional songs in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Through music and narrative, this program highlights the deep cultural connections between the Indigenous peoples of Mexico and Native American communities in the U...

10/30/2025

Día de Mu***os: Embracing Tradición with Joy! Sunday, November 2 • 2:00 PM Los Angeles Central Library Free & open to all! lapl.org/dia-de-muertos
Join Dr. Gloria Arjona for a vibrant and heartfelt presentation that explores the meaning of Día de Mu***os through music, storytelling, and images.Celebrate this beloved Mexican tradition that honors life, love, and remembrance — with colorful ofrendas, calaveras, and songs that make this celebration truly unforgettable.

Celebrate Day of the Dead with stories, music, and art, in Spanish and English, at this fun event for the entire family. Free and open to all. Celebra el Día de Mu***os con cuentos, música y arte en español y en inglés, en este divertido evento para toda la familia. Entrada libre y gratuita. Sun...

10/22/2025

Join us on Thursday October 23, 4 PM Pacoima Branch Library - Los Angeles Public Library for a family-friendly presentation all about Día de los Mu***os! We'll explore where it comes from, what it means, and why it's so important culturally. Afterwards, you can make your own Día de los Mu***os lotería board.

09/26/2025

Tomorrow I’ll be presenting a theme that I feel passionate about “Soldaderas: Unveiling the HERoes of the Mexican Revolution.” Sat. September 27th, 3 PM @ Wilmington Branch Library. See you there!

This event aims to highlight the contributions of women who played crucial roles in the Mexican Revolution, as they are often overlooked in traditional narratives. To bring their stories to life, Dr. Gloria Arjona will incorporate live music through corridos, or revolutionary ballads, which will evo...

09/25/2025

✨ Today at 4 PM! ✨
Join me at Sun Valley Branch Library for an interactive lecture on Diego Rivera’s 1934 watercolors for the Popol Vuh—a work unpublished until recently.

📍 Free & open to all—don’t miss it!