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Festival Schedule
This year the Festival is excited to celebrate and tell the story of the women of mariachi and the “cancion ranchera” – the Mexican song of the countryside – throughout our festival events. As our festival press release explains below, our Gala Mariachi Concert will present a tribute to three women pioneers of mariachi whose singing and passionate artistry have inspired millions – Lucha Reyes, Amalia Mendosa and Lola Beltran. And it is the singers themselves, perhaps, who can explain why their voices and the cancion ranchera should be celebrated and remembered – by recalling the words of Amalia Mendosa:
Lo importante es que uno viva lo que está cantando..." "(The important thing is that one lives what one is singing...)"
| September 7 |
Los Tigres Del Norte and Pepe Aguilar will co-headline with El Chapo de Sinaloa
Evening concert at the HP Pavilion, downtown San Jose. For tickets, call
Ticketmaster at (408) 998-TIXS or (415) 421-TIXS or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
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| September 21 |
Mariachi Day at the Children’s Discovery Museum
All day family fun at one of the nation’s premiere hands-on children’s museums including mariachi music and dance performances, workshops, arts & crafts and much more. Featuring a special presentation of children’s music and Pee Wee Mariachi classes.
Admission is FREE. www.cdm.org
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| September 24 |
One day conference for music educators, mariachi fans and the general public on the women pioneers of mariachi.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Wyndham Hotel, 1350 North First Street, San José, CA.
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| September 25-26 |
Adobe and straw bale construction workshop, Peralta Adobe, 175 West Saint John Street, San José, CA, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Taught by Bill and Athena Steen, internationally respected adobe and straw bale builders and educators. Drop by any time to watch the Steens' construction techniques in action. www.caneloproject.com
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| September 25-27 |
Education Workshops: Mariachi Music and Dance, Wyndham Hotel, 1350 North First Street, San José, CA.
More than 400 students from all over the U.S. will attend three days of master class instruction in mariachi and ballet folklorico with Mariachi Cobre and ballet folklorico maestros Maria Luisa Colmenares and Jose Tena. To register visit www.sanjosemariachifestival.com/workshops.php and fill out the online registration form.
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| September 25-26 |
Education Workshops: Mariachi for Beginners, Theatre on San Pedro Square, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm
No experience is necessary to attend this special demonstration workshop with Eugene Rodriguez, Music Director of the international Mexican music group Los Cenzontles. To register visit www.sanjosemariachifestival.com/beginning-workshops.php and fill out the online registration form.
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| September 25 |
Student Showcase Concert.
Theatre on San Pedro Square, 7:00-9:00pm.
Students attending the Education Workshops have a chance to show their stuff. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Space is limited.
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| September 26 |
Ersi Arvizu and her All Star Big Band including Ry Cooder, Joey Navarro and The Sisters with San José’s own Mariachi Azteca
Montgomery Theater, 8:00 pm
271 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA 95110
For tickets, call Ticketmaster at (408) 998-TIXS or (415) 421-TIXS or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
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| September 27 |
Downtown Mariachi.
Some of the best local mariachis and folkloric dancers in the bay area will perform at various hotels and restaurants all around downtown San José. Stop in for great food, great ambience, and great mariachi music.
San Jose Marriott
301 South Market Street
San Jose, California 95113 |
| 11:00am – 11:30am |
Mariachi Colima |
| 12:30pm – 1:00pm |
Mariachi San Jose |
| 1:00pm – 1:30pm |
Mariachi Alma |
| 2:00pm – 2:30pm |
Mariachi Alma |
Crowne Plaza
282 Almaden Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95113 |
| 5:00pm – 5:30pm |
Mariachi Azteca |
| 6:00pm – 6:30pm |
Mariachi Alma |
Gordon Biersch
33 East San Fernando Street
San Jose, CA 95113 |
| 12:00 noon – 12:30pm |
Mariachi Colima |
| 1:30pm – 2:00pm |
Mariachi San Jose |
Smoke Tiki Lounge
152 Post Street
San Jose, CA 95113 |
| 12:00 noon – 12:30pm |
Mariachi Alma |
| 1:00pm – 1:30pm |
Mariachi Colima |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm |
Mariachi San Jose |
| 4:00pm – 4:30pm |
Mariachi Azteca |
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| September 27 |
Noche de Serenata Gala Concert
San José State Event Center, 8:00 p.m.
Linda Ronstadt, Lila Downs and Aida Cuevas perform with Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Cobre, and MHC’s own Los Lupeños de San José. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at (408) 998-TIXS or (415) 421-TIXS or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
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| September 28 |
Feria del Mariachi at downtown San José’s Plaza de Cesar Chavez on Sunday, September 28, 9:00 am (Mariachi Mass) and festival 11:00 am-7:00 pm. Outdoor music and community festival with music and dance, food and family activities. Admission is $10 for ages 13+. Children 12 and under are FREE. Tickets will be sold at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Feria del Mariachi entrances. Floreo de soga workshop presented by Los Hermanos Escamilla at the
outdoor festival. The outdoor festival will showcase different genres of Latin music and will feature Lila Downs, Los Cenzontles, Quetzal, Los Pinguos, and traditional Mariachi music and dance including, at the El Mexicano Main
Stage, performances by Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Azteca, Los Lupeños de San José, Mariachi Las Pioneras, Mariachi Ellas Son, Mariachi Internacional Guadalajara, and a GRAND FINALE WITH ALL MARIACHI.
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