Sones de Méxco Ensemble schedules and information are subject to change without notice. Please call venues to confirm.
2010
12 Thursday, 7pm—CHICAGO, IL: The National Museum of Mexican Art presents a concert with Sones de Mexico Ensemble and Mayan contemporary ensemble Sak Tzevul (watch video) at the Navy Pier Beer Garden, 700 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL. Admission Free. For more information visit nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
14 Saturday, 7pm—SOUTH BEND, IN: Concert for the 2010 Arts Everywhere Series at the Chris Wilson Performing Arts Pavillion at Potawatomi Park, South Bend, IN (between Greenlawn Ave and Cesar Chavez Dr.) Come early at 6pm and learn something new at "Beyond the Music" a pre-concert lecture/demo on Mexico's regional folk music styles with band member live demonstrations sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. FREE and open to the public. For more information visit artseverywhere.com
21 Saturday, 7pm—CHICAGO, IL: [Postponed until a later date] The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago presents another special concert presentation with Sones de Mexico Ensemble in the series "Folclórico en la Comunidad" at Saucedo Academy, 2450 W. 24th Blvd, Chicago, IL. Admission $20. For advance tickets call (312) 203-7819. This concert is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information visit mexfoldanco.org
25 Wednesday, 6:30pm-9pm—CHICAGO, IL: This series at Moe's Cantina-River North has been POSTPONED until September 15.
28 Saturday, 9pm—CHICAGO, IL: Sones de Mexico in concert at the annual Tardes en El Zócalo festival, 1818 S. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60608 (Pilsen Neighborhood). Admission is free. For more information call (312) 493-6992 or visit resurrectionproject.org
29 Sunday, 3pm & 5:30pm—CHICAGO, IL: DuSable Museum presents the African Presence in Mexico exhibit August 13-November 14. On August 29 it presents the Yanga Festival, named after a Black hero in Mexican history. Sones de Mexico Ensemble participates with two programs: (a) 3:00pm - "Beyond the Music" a lecture/demo sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts on Mexico's regional styles of folk music, and (b) 5:30pm - a main stage concert. In observance of this exhibit Sones de Mexico will make a special emphasis on the African roots of Mexican music in both programs. The DuSable Museum is located in Washington Park, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637. For more information visit dusablemuseum.org
4 Saturday—INDEPENDENCE, OR: Stay tuned for more information about Sones de Mexico's participation in the Fiesta Mexicana Festival in Independence, Oregon co-presented by Grupo Cultural Huitzilin & Compañeros de Polk.
15 Wednesday, noon—VERNON HILLS, IL: Sones de México Ensemble returns to the College of Lake County Southlake Campus for another intimate noon time concert in the Student Atrium at 1120 South Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Admission is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
15 Wednesday, 5:30pm—CHICAGO, IL: Ceremonia El Grito de Independencia (Official Mexican Independence Day Civic Ceremony). A proud day in Mexican history, today marks the Bicentennial of Mexico's Independence from 300 years of Spanish rule. Sones de Mexico will open the celebrations with a concert at the Pritzker Pavillion, Millennium Park, Chicago. The event is coordinated by the Consul General of Mexico in Chicago. For more information visit mexico2010inchicago.com
15 Wednesday, 8:00pm-10pm—CHICAGO, IL: Special Mexican Independence Day Fiesta. Celebrate the Bicentennial with Sones de Mexico Ensemble while drinking a "cold one" at the new Moe's Cantina-River North, 155 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654. This special program, sponsored by Cervecería Cuauhutemoc, will feaure the best in Mexico's live music, tapas and beverages. No cover. For more information visit moescantina.com
16 Thursday, 12:15pm—WAUKEEGAN, IL: Join us for the 2010 Annual "Latino Day at the Mall" at the College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus at 33 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL 60085. Admission is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
16 Thursday, 7:30pm—GRAYSLAKE, IL: Sones de Mexico Ensemble in concert at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Main Stage,19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030. Come early and enjoy "Beyond the Music," a pre-concert lecture/demo where the ensemble will take the audience on a guided tour through Mexico's many folk music styles, instruments, techniques, etc. This pre-concert lecture starts at 6:45pm, it is free and sponsored by a grant form the National Endownment for the Arts. Tickets for the concert go on sale August 23 at tickets.com. For more information visit jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
17-18 tbd—CHICAGO, IL: Stay tuned for more information about Sones de Mexico participation in Viva Chicago!
23 Thursday, 9:30am/11:30am—PADUCAH, KY:The Carson Center Class Acts series presents two educational performances of "Fiesta Mexicana" for kids with Sones de México Ensemble, based on the award winning album of the same name. The Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42003.For information call (270) 443-9932, ext. 250. For school group reservations call Mary Katz at (270) 443-9932, ext. 212. For more information visit thecarsoncenter.org
23 Thursday, 2pm—PADUCAH, KY: The Carson Center presents"Beyond the Music" a one-hour lecture/demo with Sones de Mexico Ensemble at WKCTC West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY. The ensemble will take the audience on a guided tour through Mexico's many folk music styles, instruments, techniques, etc. This lecture is free and open tothe public and it is sponsored by a grant form the National Endownment for the Arts.
23 Thursday, 7pm—PADUCAH, KY: Sones de Mexico Ensemble in concert at The Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42003. Box Office (270) 450-4444. For tickets and more information visit thecarsoncenter.org
29 Wednesday, 6:30pm-9pm—CHICAGO, IL: Join us at Moe's Cantina and enjoy Sones de Mexico Ensemble while drinking a "cold one" at the new Moe's Cantina-River North, 155 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654. This special promotional series sponsored by Cervecería Cuauhutemoc will feaure the best in Mexico's live music, food and drink. No cover. For more information visit moescantina.com
30 Thursday, 10am/1pm—SPENCER, WI: The Lucille Tack Center for the Arts presents two educational performances of "Fiesta Mexicana" for school groups only with Sones de México Ensemble, based on the award winning album of the same name. The Lucille Tack Center for the Arts is located at 300 School Street, Spencer, WI 54479. Please call the Arts Adventure coordinator (715) 659-4499 for registration information. For more information visit www.lucilletackcenter.com/educational
8 Friday, 7:30pm—BURLINGTON, VT: The University of Vermont's popular Lane Series presents Sones de México Ensemble in concert at the UVM Recital Hall, Music Building, 384 South Prospect St. Burlington, VT (click here for parking & directions). Come early at 6pm and learn something new at "Beyond the Music" a pre-concert lecture/demo on Mexico's regional folk music styles with band member live demonstrations sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts.Tickets go on sale September 8. Box Office: (802) 863-5966 or flynntix.org. For more information visit uvm.edu/laneseries
9 Saturday, 8pm—CANTON, NY: Stay tuned form more information about Sones de Mexico Ensemble's concert performance at the new Peterson-Kermani Recital Hall in St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617.
6 Saturday, 7:30pm—QUINCY, IL: The Quincy Civic Music Association presents Sones de México Ensemble in concert featuring some of their classical repertoire including J.S. Bach's "Brandenburg 3-3," J.P. Moncayo's "Huapango," and some original works by music director Victor Pichardo in a chamber style program using Mexican folk instruments and rhythms. Come early and enjoy "Beyond the Music" a free pre-concert lecture/demo with Sones de Mexico Ensemble as a guide through Mexico's many folk music styles, instruments, techniques, etc. Sponsored by a grant form the National Endownment for the Arts. The concert begins at 7:30pm and will take place at St. John's Parish, 701 Hampshire St., Quincy, IL 62301. For tickets and more information visit quincycivicmusic.org or call (217) 224-5499.
20 Saturday, tbd—CHICAGO, IL: (save the date) Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution with a SPECIAL CONCERT at the House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610 featuring Sones de Mexico Ensemble and special guests from Mexico in a special co-production with the Old Town School of Folk Music. Endorsed by the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicaco and the 2010 Mexico celebrations. More information to come. For sponsirship opportunities contact us at (773) 728-1164.
5 Sunday, noon—CHICAGO, IL: What do a crawfish, a cowboy mouse, and a 100-year-old woman have in common? Come and find out at Sones de México Ensemble's "Fiesta Mexicana" Kids Concert, based on the award-winning album of the same name. Presented by the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. For more information call (773) 728-6000 or visit www.oldtownschool.org. For purchase tickets online go to oldtownschool.tix.com
2011
25 Tuesday, 7:30pm—WILMINGTON, OH: Sones de Mexico will be visiting the campus of Wilmington College and spend some time with students and friends in the World Music and Spanish class before topping off the evening with a concert. Wilmington College is located at 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, OH. For more information visit wilmington.edu or call (937) 382-6661.
18 Friday, 7:30pm—HOUGHTON, MI: The Rozsa Center for the Perf Arts, Michigan Tech University presents Sones de Mexico Ensemble in concert for two nights. Location: 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931 Box office: (906) 487-2073 rozsa.mtu.edu. For information about daytime outreach programs for schools call (906) 487-2844.
19 Saturday, 7:30pm—HOUGHTON, MI: The Rozsa Center for the Perf Arts, Michigan Tech University presents Sones de Mexico Ensemble in concert for two nights. Location: 1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931 Box office: (906) 487-2073 rozsa.mtu.edu. For information about daytime outreach programs for schools call (906) 487-2844.
29 Friday, 10:00am/12:30pm—DES MOINES, IA: Attention educators! For school groups grades K-6 only: two performances of "Fiesta Mexicana," a festive concert celebrating the traditional sounds of son, a rich and lively Mexican music and dance tradition. The show is based on the Parents' Choice Silver Award-winning album of the same name. Presented by the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309. For reservations, study guides, and more visit civiccenter.org.
30 Saturday, 1:00pm—DES MOINES, IA: What do a crawfish, a cowboy mouse, and a 100-year-old woman have in common? Come and find out at Sones de México Ensemble's "Fiesta Mexicana" family concert, based on the award-winning album of the same name. Open to the general public and presented at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines' Main Stage, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309. For tickets for the Family Series and more information call the box office at (515) 246-2300 or visit civiccenter.org/events.
