It has now been one week since the BBVA Compass Iron City Showdown’s details were announced, including who would face the Houston Rockets in the preseason game to be held in Birmingham on October 2 (Memphis Grizzlies).
Life and Culture
Life and Culture
Whether you’re into a red or white, dry or sweet, or Sonoma or Napa Valley product - whimsical, wine-related holidays like National Moscato Day is something most wine enthusiasts can appreciate.
Travelling is one of the greatest pleasures in life. Visiting new cities, learning about new cultures and other languages is a dream for many. But travelling across the globe is not as easy as it seems. Fortunately, paintings have the power of taking us to other places and eras. BBVA Collection has set out to bring all corners of the world together, so that we can have them at hand’s reach.
BBVA Compass and the Houston Rockets teamed up on Thursday, May 3, at a press conference held at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame to announce the date, location and opponent of the BBVA Compass Iron City Showdown.
The preseason game, which was initially announced in August 2017 by Houston Rockets superstar James Harden in front of 800 Parker High School juniors and seniors, is slated for October 2 at 7 p.m. at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The 2018 BBVA Compass Dynamo Charities Cup will feature the Houston Dynamo and C.F. Monterrey in the second match of the MoneyGram SocioMX Tour, the two clubs and Sports Marketing Monterrey announced today.
As a child, Niria Garcia dreamed of being a firefighter. When she was old enough to try, she was told she couldn’t. But she pursued her dream anyway. Today, she remembers those who did not believe in her with a smile.
Jessie Liu, a 24-year-old chef from Taipei, Taiwan, has been announced as the first ever recipient of the 50 Best BBVA Scholarship. The scholarship, developed in conjunction with global financial group BBVA, has been created to nurture the legacy of culinary excellence which the annual awards promotes, with entries open to aspiring chefs from across the globe. Over 1,000 ambitious cooks from 82 different countries applied for the single scholarship.
The Walkman, MP3s, outdoor music festivals, intimate music venues, special meet & greet passes... Some ways to listen to music have endured, while others have evolved over time, and still others have disappeared. What is clear is that this art form has cemented its position online. It seems music triumphs in both hearts and web pages.
BBVA Compass and AEG have officially kicked off the BBVA Music Session concert series, with the first event being held yesterday at the Renaissance Dallas. The concert featured rising country music artist Luke Pell, who crooned in front of 150 die-hard fans and BBVA Compass clients.
As the playoffs quickly approach, BBVA Compass and the Houston Rockets are creating clutch opportunities for a local small business to rise up against the competition, officially starting the BBVA Compass Small Business Opportunity contest today, April 2.