2003 Mervyn's Tucson International Mariachi Conference


		WHAT: 21st Anniversary Tucson International Mariachi Conference WHEN: April 22-26, 2003 WHERE: Downtown Tucson OBJECTIVE: To continue Hispanic musical and cultural traditions and to raise funds for the Children's Services at La Frontera Center Inc., a nonprofit community behavioral health center serving the Tucson community since 1968. As it celebrates 21 years of musical excellence and cultural pride, this event reaches out to Hispanic and non-Hispanic populations alike in cities across the country. It offers training to young mariachi and folklÃ3rico students and promotes understanding of Hispanic culture. EVENTS: WHAT: Baile Folklórico WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 COST: To be announced This event is new to the conference. The world class baile folklÃ3rico group from the University of Colima will perform. It's guaranteed to be an evening of excitement with extraordinary dancing. For more information, please call Lolie Gomez, Conference Coordinator, at (520) 838-3908. WHAT: Mariachi and Baile Folklórico Workshops WHERE: Tucson Convention Center WHEN: Wednesday, April 23 through Friday, April 25 REGISTRATION: Students of all ages are invited to sign up for traditional classes taught by professional mariachi musicians and folklórico instructors. For two-and-a-half days they will be provided materials, the opportunity to play with their peers and will have total immersion in their disciplines. For registration information, please contact Lolie Gomez, Conference Coordinator, a (520) 838-3908. WHAT: Mariachi Participant Showcase WHERE: Tucson Convention Center Music Hall WHEN: Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m. COST: $9 The Showcase Concert is a culmination of the mariachi and baile folklÃ3rico workshops featuring the participating student groupsâ¤"a must-see and thrilling exhibition! For tickets, please call the Mariachi Conference Office at (520) 838-3913. WHAT: Espectacular Concert WHERE: Tucson Convention Center Arena WHEN: Friday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. COST: $26, $36, $56 and $76 (includes T.C.C. Facility Fee). The 21st Anniversary Extravaganza will again see the world's greatest mariachis sharing a stage at this breathtaking performance. Slated to appear are Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Cobre, with special appearance by Pablo Montero and his mariachi group. For tickets, please call the Mariachi Conference Office at (520) 838-3913. WHAT: Fiesta de Garibaldi COST: Free! WHERE: Armory Park, South Sixth Avenue and 13th Street, Downtown Tucson WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 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, booths, mariachis and baile folklórico dancers. It is truly an event for the whole family. Anticipated attendance is more than 40,000.