Festival Schedule

September 21	Mariachi 101 *Martin Luther King Library* *150 East San Fernando Street, San José, CA 95112* *7:00 pm – 9:00 pm* Gil Sperry, author of "Mariachi for Gringos," can turn mariachi novices into aficionados with this fun and interactive presentation. Free and open to the public.
September 23	Educator's Symposium *Wyndham Hotel* *1350 North First Street, San José, CA 95112* *10:00 am – 3:00 pm* A conversation about "Math through Mariachi." Registration Fee is $10 at the door.
September 24	Student Showcase Concert *Theatre on San Pedro Square* *29 N. San Pedro Street, San José, CA 95110* *7:00pm* Students from our Mariachi Music and Dance Workshops show off for family, friends, and the community. This concert is free to attend, but space is limited.
September 24-25	Adobe and Strawbale Construction Workshops *Peralta Adobe* *175 West Saint John Street, San José, CA* *Time TBA* Bill and Athena Steen, internationally respected adobe and strawbale builders and educators, will put their techniques into action in San José as they complete a mini-construction project on site. Drop by to see them work or even get your hands dirty helping them. www.caneloproject.com
September 24-25	Mariachi Music and Folklórico Dance Workshops *Wyndham Hotel* *1350 North First Street, San José, CA 95112* Students from all over the U.S. attend master classes in mariachi and ballet folklórico with Mariachi Cobre and ballet folklórico maestros Maria Luisa Colmenares and José Tena. Registration is $75 and opens May 15, 2009.
September 25	Our Tribute to the Heroes of our Heritage continues with An Evening with Joan Baez *San José Center for the Performing Arts* *255 Almaden Blvd., San José, CA 95113* *8:00 pm* Join music legend and civil rights activist Joan Baez for an intimate musical evening. Tickets on sale now.
September 26	Mariachi Goes to the Movies Concert A Tribute to the Golden Era of Mexican Film *San José Center for the Performing Arts* *255 Almaden Blvd., San José, CA 95113* *8:00 pm* Mariachi superstars Aida Cuevas and Mariachi Cobre perform a tribute to the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, joined by Mariachi Festival Workshop students and MHC’s own Los Lupeños de San José, celebrating their 40th anniversary! Tickets on sale now.
September 27	Feria del Mariachi Presented by *Downtown San José's Plaza de Cesar Chavez* *Market Street between San Fernando and San Carlos* *10:00 am – 6:30 pm* Three stages of Mexican regional and traditional music, folk dancing, family activities, artisans, Mexican food, and much more. Thanks to a generous contribution from Target, this year, we are able to open up the outdoor feria for FREE to the public! Bring the whole family and enjoy the best of Mexican culture.
September 27	A Concert Tribute to Cesar Chavez With special guests Los Lobos and Carlos Santana *HP Pavilion* *525 W. Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95113* *8:00 pm* A special music tribute to the civil rights legacy of Cesar Chavez from artists who believe in his message. Tickets on sale now.

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