Outdoor Feria del Mariachi (FREE!)

September 16th, 2012
11:00 am – 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 Mariachi Azteca, Los Texmaniacs, Ronstadt Generations, Guelaguetza performers from Santa Cruz, 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.

VivaFest welcomes this year a very special guest of honor: Irene Chavez, Senior Vice President and area manager for Kaiser Permanente, who will introduce fellow Texans, Los Texmaniacs on Stage 1.

Location

HP Pavilion – Arena Green
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

Mariachi Nuevo Luz de San Marco

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

Stage One

- Mariachi Azteca
- Los Texmaniacs
- Trio Ellas
- Mono Blanco
- Santa Cecilia (invited not confirmed)
- Ronstadt Generations
- Las Cafeteras
- La Misa Negra

Stage Two

- Mariachi Mi Tierra Linda-Oakland, Ca.
- Mariachi Nuevo Luz de San Marcos-Richmond, Ca.
- Mariachi Apantzigan-San Jose, Ca.
- Mariachi Cilhaulteco-San Jose, Ca.

ALL SET TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Film & Community Conversations:
Dr. Adriana Ayala
Film & Community Conversations:
Dr. Humberto Morales
Film & Community Conversations:
Reyna Grande
Music:
Maestro Andrés Cárdenes

Film & Community Conversations:
Graciela Tiscareño-Sato
Monday, June 10, 2013:
A Conversation with Author of “Latinnovating,” Graciela Tiscareño-Sato
Saturday, May 11, 2013:
A Conversation and Violin Master Class with Maestro Andrés Cárdenes
Friday, May 10, 2013:
A Conversation with National Book Critics Nominee Reyna Grande

Friday, May 3, 2013:
From the Battlefield to the Plaza
Concerts:
Dia de los Muertos Community Concert and Family Activities
Friday, September 21, 2012:
California History Walking Tours
Special Events:
Maya Calendar Revealed

Cine y Cena - Dinner and a Movie @ VivaFest!:
20th Anniversary Como Agua Para Chocolate Diner
Thursday, September 13, 2012:
The Weight of the Nation
Film & Community Conversations:
Irene Chavez
Music:
Las Cafeteras

Music:
La Misa Negra
Film & Community Conversations:
Aurora Guerrero
Dance:
Guelaguetza performers from Santa Cruz
Cine y Cena - Dinner and a Movie @ VivaFest!:
20th Anniversary Like Water for Chocolate

Saturday, September 15, 2012:
The Renaissance of Mata Ortiz
VivaFest! Film Series @ theTech Museum IMAX Theatre:
Mosquita y Mari
Monday, September 10, 2012:
Mexican Movie Night (In Spanish)
Film & Community Conversations:
Isaac Artenstein

VivaFest! Film Series @ theTech Museum IMAX Theatre:
Tijuana Jews
Film & Community Conversations:
Rick Najera
Saturday, September 8, 2012:
Taco Shop w/ Rick Najera
Concerts:
Domingo Gigante: A Night Of Stars

Music:
Los Texmaniacs
Music:
Trio Ellas
Music:
Paquita la Del Barrio
Music:
Ozomatli

Music:
Lila Downs
Music:
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan
Music:
Ronstadt Generations
Film & Community Conversations:
Ruben Navarette

Film & Community Conversations:
Javier Sicilia
Special Events:
VivaFest 2012 Spring Events – Conversations with Javier Sicilia Ruben Martinez and Ruben Navarrette
Concerts:
VivaFest 2012 Spring Events – An Evening of Comedy!
Dance:
Calpulli Tonalehqueh