“FIESTA MEXICO-AMERICANA”
A Celebration of Mexican-American Heritage
Featuring LOS LOBOS
With Special Guests: Ballet Folklorico Mexicano
Friday, January 22, 2016 – 8 pm – Performing Arts Center
In this new musical, multimedia production, the Mexican-American experience is celebrated through song and dance and stars multiple Grammy Award-winners LOS LOBOS and 12 talented dancers from BALLET FOLKLORICO MEXICANO. The evening will be filled with Mexican-American pride, featuring brilliant music, stunning costumes, perfectly-staged choreography and images of famous Mexican-Americans who have contributed so much to this country. (High volume performance)
Los Lobos: the award-winning east L.A. band that has consistently evolved artistically while never losing sight of their humble roots. With hits like “La Bamba” anchoring their 30+ year career, Los Lobos has come to be known for their powerhouse mix of rock, Tex-Mex, country, folk, R&B, blues and traditional Spanish and Mexican music – effectively creating “the soundtrack of the barrio.”
Ballet Folklorico Mexicano (De Carlos Moreno): Founded in 1967 in Oakland, CA, the group has achieved considerable recognition both in the United States and in Mexico for their mission to empower their community and educate the general public by providing a greater understanding and appreciation for Mexican culture and folklore through music, dance and traditional art forms.
Student/Adult tickets range from $35.20 – $64
This evening is sponsored by KCBX 90.1 FM, Popolo Catering, Radiology Associates
“DR. SEUSS’ THE CAT IN THE HAT”
Sunday, January 24, 2016 – 3 pm – Performing Arts Center
This high energy, hilarious live stage adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat – one of the most famous children’s books of all time – will performed by Childsplay, a leading national professional children’s theatre troupe.
From the moment his tall, red-and-white striped hat appears at their door, Sally and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischievous cat they will ever meet. Suddenly a rainy afternoon is transformed by the Cat and his antics. Can the kids clean up before Mom comes home? With some tricks (and a fish) and Thing Two and Thing One, with The Cat in The Hat, the fun’s never done!
“You can boil everything down to fun… simple and clear. The Cat wants to have fun. And so do we!” says The Cat in the Hat Director David Barker. “The show feels just as youthful and exhilarating as reading a Dr. Seuss book.” (Ages 3+)
Adult tickets: $24; student/child $12
This afternoon is sponsored by Ron Bell, Lois Cleworth, Sharon & John Dobson in memory of Carolyn J. Stalcup, Holiday Inn Express, KJUG 98.1 FM, KSBY TV, Tablas Creek Vineyard