A forward-thinking 16th-century Mexican poet, playwright and nun is at the center of ยSor Juana Inรฉs de la Cruz Festival and Visual Exhibit,ย opening today at MECA. All of the works, by local Latina artists, are inspired by the life of Cruz, the first person in the Americas to write in support of womenยs right to education. Todayยs opening reception is at 7:30 p.m.; regular viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays. 1900 Kane Street. For information, call 713-802-9370 or visit www.meca-houston.org. Free.
Wed., March 18, 7:30 p.m.; Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Starts: March 18. Continues through April 17, 2009
This article appears in Mar 12-18, 2009.