MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican artistic director Jorge Díaz used to have a unique selection of bedtime stories for his son.

Aside from adapting the Maya myth and directing fellow artists, one of Díaz’s jobs in “Mortal Leap into Xib’alb’a” is rigging work. That is, as Yareli Reyes performs while being suspended from a rig ...

When Vanessa Ramírez heard mariachi music for the first time when she was seven years old, her heart began to beat in a way she never imagined it could. Walking the streets of Venice, California, she ...

Mexico is famous for its beaches, tequila, and ancient Mayan ruins. But did you know it’s also rich in myths and legends? Yes, you heard right, Mexican urban legends are spine-tinglingly good. From ...

THE BOOK OF LIFE: This animated feature is a cheeky celebration of Mexican folklore, with a solid cast and gorgeous visuals. Young Manolo (Diego Luna) would rather sing and play guitar than follow ...

Colorful creatures will greet visitors to Cantigny Park this summer when a new outdoor exhibition showcasing dozens of mythical animals inspired by Mexican folklore opens in June. “Alebrijes: ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --You don't need to be asleep to experience dreams, at least for the next few months. An outdoor sculpture exhibit called "Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World" just opened at Cantigny ...

A fictional children’s book based on real New Mexican folklore started as a dream for two local brothers and now they’re trying to make it a reality—but they’ll need your help getting it onto ...

EAST CHICAGO | The Xel-Ha Escuela De Danza is bringing over 40 years of experience in the traditions and folklore of Mexico to Northwest Indiana with free Mexican Folklore Dance Workshops later this ...