Student Showcase Concert

September 22nd, 2011
8:00 pm

Admission is free but space is limited, so arrive early!

Every year, the San José Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival welcomes some of the best young mariachis and folkloric dancers from all over the Bay Area, the state of California, and the entire country to study with master instructors. The Student Showcase Concert gives them a chance to show off for the community.

Theatre on San Pedro Square
29 N. San Pedro Street, San José, CA 95110

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The Sound of East LA Meets the Kings of Latin Swing

September 23rd, 2011
8:00 pm

A concert with The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, special guest Tito Puente, Jr., and Los Lobos direct from East LA.

The United States Postal Service, in conjunction with the issuance of five commemorative Forever stamps dedicated to Latino musicians and performers — Selena, Carlos Gardel, Carmen Miranda, Tito Puente, and Celia Cruz — are sponsoring the Friday, September 23 concert of ¡VivaFest! at San Jose State University Event Center. The USPS’ stamps are a tribute to the music of Tejano, tango, samba, Latin jazz and salsa, and will include a special presentation to Tito Puente, Jr. at the concert.

Tickets are $25-$115 and are available now through Ticketmaster online, by phone at (800) 745-3000, and at Ticketmaster outlets or in person at the San José State Event Center Box Office.

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A Special Offer for SJSU Students

The Festival is pleased to offer students at San Jose State a great opportunity to attend the Spanish Harlem Orchestra concert with Los Lobos and Tito Puente Jr on Sept. 23

Premium level seat tickets are $20 for SJSU students!
That is a savings of over $50!

Limit two per student with valid SJSU ID.
Internet promo code is SPARTAN

San José State Event Center
290 South 7th Street, San José, CA 95192

– A Proud VivaFest! Stage Sponsor

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Outdoor Feria del Mariachi (FREE!)

September 25th, 2011
NOON – 7:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate the American Dream Latino style with a full day of music, food, community events and cultural celebrations with UTPA Mariachi Aztlán, Mariachi Véritas de Harvard, Mariachi Azteca, and many more!

Before the Feria, stop by Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph (80 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA) for a special Mariachi Mass at 10:00 am.

Location

HP Pavilion
525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95110
(at the intersection with Autumn Street – across from the park)
For directions, please visit www.hppsj.com

Feria Schedule

 

Mariachi Mass

10:00am – Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph
(80 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA)

 

 

Community Stage

sponsored by Kaiser Permanente

12:00am – Aztec Dancers
12:40am – Mariachi Harvard
01:20pm – Ballet Folklorico Flor de Mexico
01:50pm – Mariachi Aztlan UTPA
02:20pm – Ballet Folklorico Oro
03:10pm – Mariachi Mi Tierra
03:50pm – Ballet Folklorico Los Meztisos
04:30pm – Mariachi Mexicanismo
05:10pm – Mariachi Azteca

 

 

Safeway Stage

sponsored by estrellaTV

01:00pm – Manuel Romero
02:00pm – Salto Norteno
03:00pm – Tocayos Dela Sierra
04:00pm – Los Sakas De La Banda
05:00pm – Banda Corazon Ranchero

ESTRELLA TV LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ON STAGE
DURING MUSICIANS’ BREAKS

 

 

ALL SET TIMES APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Once Upon A Time… A Mariachi Musical

September 25th, 2011
7:00 pm

presented by El Mexicano Brand Cheeses

Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there lived a pair of star crossed lovers named Popocatepetl and Iztaccíhuatl … and a mother named Maria who had two adventurous children … and a beautiful immigrant from the Orient who transformed her adopted home with color and music ….

Once Upon a Time .. A Mariachi Musical …. is an original musical commissioned by the Festival with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Once Upon A Time … A Mariachi Musical celebrates the enduring folktales of Mexico, directed by Dan Guerrero and featuring the celebrated Vikki Carr, with a very special appearance by Los Lobos’ Cesar Rosas, and the world’s most celebrated mariachi ensembles – Mariachi Cobre, Mariachi Sol de Mexico, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles and from Guadalajara, Mexico – Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan.

Featuring original choreography by Susan Cashion performed by Los Lupeños de San Jose, California’s finest folklorico company…

And the special talents of hundreds of musicians and dancers from our festival workshops!

Tickets available now through Ticketmaster online, by phone at (800) 745-3000, and at Ticketmaster outlets or in person at the HP Pavilion Box Office.

– A Proud VivaFest! Stage Sponsor

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Latina on the Loose

This production has been cancelled by Teatro Vision due to scheduling conflicts.

Please contact Teatro Vision staff for refunds or with any questions at 408-294-6685.

Official Website:
www.teatrovision.org

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