19th Annual Bank One Tucson International Mariachi Conference Schedule

April 22-28 in Downtown Tucson

Sunday, April 22

WHAT: Mariachi Brunch Alfresco

WHERE: the Barrio, 135 S. Sixth Ave.

WHEN: 11:30 a.m.

COST: $50 per person or $400 for a table of 8

Kick up your heals and watch a preview of the upcoming. Open to the public on first-come-first-serve ticket availability. For ticket information, please call Lolie Gomez, Conference Coordinator, at (520) 884-9920 ext. 243

Wednesday, April 25 to Friday, April 27

WHAT: Mariachi and Baile Folklorico Workshops

WHERE: Tucson Convention Center

REGISTRATION: For registration information, please contact Lolie Gomez, Conference Coordinator, at (520) 884-9920 ext. 243. Students are invited to sign up for traditional classes taught by professional Mariachi musicians and Folklorico instructors. Each year 100 workshop scholarships are awarded to students nominated by their schools. Scholarship applications are available at local school offices.

Thursday, April 26

WHAT: Participant Showcase

WHERE: Tucson Convention Center Music Hall

WHEN: 7 p.m.

COST: $8.75. For tickets, call Ticketmaster 520/321-1000 The Showcase Concert is a culmination of the Mariachi and Baile Folklorico workshops featuring the participating student groups--a must-see and thrilling exhibition!

Friday, April 27

WHAT: The Mariachi Espectacular Concert

WHERE: The Tucson Convention Center Arena

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

COST: $21, $31, $56 and $76 (includes T.C.C. Facility Fee) For tickets, call Ticketmaster 520/321-1000. Headlining the most popular names in Mariachi, the Mariachi Espectacular Concert is designed for an in-the-round performance so everyone will enjoy a breathtaking experience. The Bank One Tucson International Mariachi Concert is proud to announce one of Mexico's favorites Herencia Mexicana appearing for the first time at the Espectacular Concert.

Saturday, April 28

WHAT: The Fiesta de Garibaldi

WHERE: Armory Park, South Sixth Ave. and 13th Street Downtown Tucson

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Fiesta de Garibaldi is a traditional re-creation of the Garibaldi Plaza in Mexico City featuring food, game booths, Mariachis and Baile Folklorico dancers -- an event for the whole family. Anticipated attendance is more than 50,000.

WHAT: Mariachi Mass
WHERE: St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave.
WHAT: Art Exhibit
WHERE: Armory Park
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Art Exhibit features highly skilled artists exhibiting their Hispanic and Southwestern art.

PROCEEDS: Proceeds benefit The Child/Family Center at La Frontera. The Center offers child care, preschool and summer programs for special needs children as well as programs for at-risk youth and support groups for parents/caregivers of special needs children. La Frontera is a nonprofit community-based behavioral health center for residents of Southern Arizona.

Information: For specific information regarding the 19th Bank One Tucson International Mariachi Conference, please contact Lolie Gomez at (520) 884-9920 ext. 243.