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LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T205228Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Music\, A Musical Geography of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Experience a guided tour through Mexico’s folk music regions with music\, dance\, narration\, and multimedia. Different regions of the country have unique instruments\, repertoire and techniques rarely heard outside these regions. Some of the styles covered include son jarocho\, son huasteco\, gusto\, son istmeño\, chilenas\, and a dozen other styles. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about Mexico’s regional folk culture and music. \nThe presentation takes place at the College of Lake County’s Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills\, IL. \nThis is a free\, pre-concert lecture for the upcoming September 22 show at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County. \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/beyond-the-music-a-musical-geography-of-mexico-15/
LOCATION:College of Lake County Southlake Campus\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave.\, Vernon Hills\, Illinois\, 60061
CATEGORIES:Beyond the Music,Education,Lecture,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190730T204359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T165312Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Music\, A Musical Geography of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Experience a guided tour through Mexico’s folk music regions with music\, dance\, narration\, and multimedia. Different regions of the country have unique instruments\, repertoire and techniques rarely heard outside these regions. Some of the styles covered include son jarocho\, son huasteco\, gusto\, son istmeño\, chilenas\, and a dozen other styles. \nDiscover everything you ever wanted to know about Mexico’s regional folk culture and music. \nThe presentation takes place at the Dorothy U. Dalton Center Recital Hall\, 1903 Western Michigan Ave. \nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and by Western Michigan University’s: Office of Diversity & Inclusion\, School of Music\, Department of Spanish\, Office of Student Transitions\, and WMUK 102.1 FM.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/beyond-the-music-a-musical-geography-of-mexico-14/
LOCATION:Western Michigan University\, Dorothy U. Dalton Center Recital Hall\, 1903 Western Michigan Ave.\, Kalamazoo\, Michigan\, 49008
CATEGORIES:Beyond the Music,Education,Lecture,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190914T151500
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190730T203628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T210601Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Music\, A Musical Geography of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Sones de Mexico Ensemble kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month and the Frankfort Hispanic Heritage Festival with our signature “Beyond The Music” lecture demonstration. \nExperience a guided tour through Mexico’s folk music regions with music\, dance\, narration\, and multimedia. Different regions of the country have unique instruments\, repertoire and techniques rarely heard outside these regions. Some of the styles covered include son jarocho\, son huasteco\, gusto\, son istmeño\, chilenas\, and a dozen other styles. \nDiscover everything you ever wanted to know about Mexico’s regional folk culture and music. \nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/beyond-the-music-a-musical-geography-of-mexico-13/
LOCATION:Frankfort Community Public Library\, 208 W Clinton St.\, Frankfort\, Indiana\, 46041
CATEGORIES:Beyond the Music,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190909T122000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190909T132000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190904T181744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T182149Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Experience a guided tour through Mexico’s folk music regions with music\, dance\, narration\, and multimedia. Different regions of the country have unique instruments\, repertoire and techniques rarely heard outside these regions. Some of the styles covered include son jarocho\, son huasteco\, gusto\, son istmeño\, chilenas\, and a dozen other styles. \nDiscover everything you ever wanted to know about Mexico’s regional folk culture and music. \nThe presentation takes place at the Dillon Mall Student Center \nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/beyond-the-music-a-musical-geography-of-mexico-17/
LOCATION:Sauk Valley Community College\, 173 IL Route 2\, Dixon\, Illinois 61021\, Dixon\, Illinois\, 61021
CATEGORIES:Beyond the Music,Concerts,Lecture,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190826T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190716T165732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T181759Z
UID:5758-1566844200-1566847800@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Juan Díes: Beyond the Music\, A Musical Geography of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Mexican folk music but were afraid to ask. Juan Dies is a 2019 USA Fellow\, a folklorist\, ethnomusicologist\, and co-founder/producer of the two-time GRAMMY™ Award Nominated group Sones de Mexico Ensemble\, now on its 25th Season. His visit to the Chicano Resource Center at the East Los Angeles Library is part of a lecture tour sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nUsing a map and sound recordings Juan will take you on a quick tour of Mexico’s diverse traditional music and dance styles\, explain their history and geography\, and point out what to listen for. Some of the styles covered include son jarocho\, son huasteco\, gusto\, son istmeño\, chilenas\, and a dozen other styles. Different regions of the country have unique instruments\, repertoire and techniques rarely heard outside these regions. \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/juan-dies-beyond-the-music-a-musical-geography-of-mexico/
LOCATION:East Los Angeles Public Library\, 4837 E 3rd St.\, East Los Angeles\, California\, 90022
CATEGORIES:Beyond the Music,Education,Lecture,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190815T194500
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190716T164457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T140011Z
UID:5755-1565893800-1565898300@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Navy Pier Quinceañera Concert
DESCRIPTION:Señioritas quinceañeras\, join us for Quinceañera at Navy Pier! On the 17th of August\, celebrate your 15th birthday with us and enjoy an unforgettable experience like only Navy Pier has to offer. \nAfter meeting in the Crystal Gardens\, all participating young ladies will be treated to a free\, professional photo to commemorate the occasion\, along with one complimentary ticket to ride the Centennial Wheel. \nSones de México Ensemble will celebrate along with them by performing a concert at 6:30 (after the photo shoot) at the Navy Pier’s Wave Wall Performance Platform. \nA popular Latin American tradition\, quinceañera is a celebration of a girl’s coming of age\, marking the transition from childhood to young adulthood in the Latin American culture. As a mission-driven cultural district\, Navy Pier is proud to celebrate diversity and inclusion of people from all walks of life with free\, year-round programs and offerings such as these. \nMore information\, including a registration link to be in the photo\, is at https://navypier.org/event/quinceanera-2019/2019-08-15/
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/navy-pier-quinceanera-concert/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E. Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190604T150751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T150751Z
UID:5691-1564250400-1564257600@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Sones de México Ensemble joins the The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago for a special evening celebrating Mexican culture\, music and dance. \nThe Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago was founded in 1982 by José Luis and Matie Ovalle\, its present artistic directors and choreographers. As Chicago’s oldest Mexican dance institution\, MFDC has received countless recognition and awards\, has performed for three presidents and represented Mexico in the 1994 USA World Cup opening ceremony. \nThe company has collaborated with Sones de México many times over the years\, including the Ensemble’s historic 20th Anniversary Concert in Chicago’s Millennium Park.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/mexican-folkloric-dance-company-of-chicago/
LOCATION:Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls\, W9010 Hwy 54 East\, Black River Falls\, WI\, 54615
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Folkloric Dance,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190501T184414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T133214Z
UID:5671-1563820200-1563829200@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Immigrant Stories II: Finale
DESCRIPTION:Greek saxophonist and composer Athanasios Zervas and Sones de México Ensemble join Orbert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic for the culmination of this years edition of the CJP’s Immigrant Stories project. The concert also features immigrant members of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic\, Argentinian pianist Leandro Lopez Varady\, Bulgarian violinist Zara Zaharieva and Lebanese oud player and percussionist Suzanne Osman. \nThe series kicked off with workshop performances by members of the CJP with Athanasios Zervas on January 24 at the National Hellenic Museum in Greektown and continued with Sones de México on February 21 at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen. \nThe work now culminates with the world premiere by lead composer Orbert Davis of a full orchestra work formed out of this musical melting pot. The music will be the soundtrack to resonate across all Chicago citizens as they comprehend what it means to be ‘American’. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/chicago-immigrant-stories-ii-finale/
LOCATION:Jay Pritzker Pavilion\, 201 E. Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Jazz,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190721T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190711T135211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190721T142328Z
UID:5748-1563714000-1563717600@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico: Art Institute of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Sones de Mexico Ensemble will give an outdoor presentation of its musical and geographical national tour program with this presentation hosted by the Art Institute of Chicago’s 2nd Annual Block Party. \nEnjoy live renditions of at as many as 12 different folk music and dance styles from different areas of Mexico\, each unique and often unknown outside of its local region. Hear live samples of son jarocho\, son huasteco\, gusto\, son istmeño\, chilenas\, and a half dozen other styles. \nDifferent regions of the country have unique instruments\, repertoire and techniques. The GRAMMY™ nominated Sones de Mexico Ensemble owns a vast collection of folk instruments and is a specialist in the performance of these regional styles. Let them be your guide as we explore Mexico’s musical geography. They will speak about what to listen for in the major regional styles and take questions form the audience at the end. \nFree with museum admission. Discounted tickets available until July 20. Open to the public. \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/beyond-the-music-a-musical-geography-of-mexico-12/
LOCATION:Art Institute of Chicago – Fullerton Hall\, Modern Wing Entrance\, 159 E Monroe St\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60603
CATEGORIES:Beyond the Music,Concerts,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190719T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190719T164500
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190711T134154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T165926Z
UID:5742-1563551100-1563554700@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Sones de Mexico Ensemble continues this national NEA funded tour program with this free presentation at Chicago State University in Chicago’s South side\, hosted by the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic\, Jazz Academy. \nMexico’s folk music and dance styles are very diverse and largely unknown outside of Mexico. There is son jarocho\, son huasteco\, gusto\, son istmeño\, chilenas\, and over thirty other styles. Different regions of the country have unique instruments\, repertoire and techniques rarely heard outside these regions. \nLet the GRAMMY™ nominated Sones de Mexico Ensemble\, a specialist in these regional styles\, be your guide in this special lecture/demo on Mexico’s musical geography. They will speak about what to listen for in the major regional styles\, give live demonstrations on as many as 12 different regional musical styles from Mexico and take questions form the audience. \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/beyond-the-music-a-musical-geography-of-mexico-11/
LOCATION:Chicago State University\, 9501 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60619
CATEGORIES:Beyond the Music,Concerts,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190523T191652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T170208Z
UID:5687-1563390000-1563395400@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico: Springfield\, IL
DESCRIPTION:The Lincoln Home National Historic Site presents our lively and informative musical lecture demonstration Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico. \nExperience a guided tour through Mexico’s folk music regions with music\, dance\, narration\, and multimedia. Learn about regional styles like Tapatíos\, Jarochos\, Regios\, Chilangos\, and Calentanos and the people that created them. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about Mexico’s regional folk culture and music. \nTHIS FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. It is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/beyond-the-music-a-musical-geography-of-mexico-10/
LOCATION:LIncoln Home National Historic Site\, 426 S 7th St.\, Springfield\, IL\, 62701
CATEGORIES:Beyond the Music,Concerts,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190523T190959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T170533Z
UID:5683-1563372000-1563375600@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Fiesta Mexicana Family Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fiesta Mexicana is an interactive concert for kids and their parents based on our Parents Choice Award-winning album of the same name. The program includes songs\, storytelling and interactive games between the songs that are delivered in English and Spanish. \nThe group embarks on a journey through Mexican music and the magic world that surrounds it. Children begin by learning about the four sacred elements of nature for the Aztecs: Earth\, Wind\, Fire\, and Water. Then they learn songs about different animals that inhabit the Mexican ecosystem\, including the acamaya (a crawfish)\, the crocodile\, the legendary mermaid\, a mouse\, a buzzard\, a duck\, and even a cat! Kids will clap Mexican rhythms and learn the difference between a slow and a fast tempo with the help of Doña Sabina\, a 100-year-old special guest. First and foremost\, everyone in the audience will learn how fun it is to play and dance Mexican music. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/fiesta-mexicana-family-concert-4/
LOCATION:LIncoln Home National Historic Site\, 426 S 7th St.\, Springfield\, IL\, 62701
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190711T132914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T132914Z
UID:5735-1563049800-1563057000@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:St. Benedict Fest
DESCRIPTION:A Catholic School Fundraiser sponsored by the Sánchez family in memory of Gregorio and Josefina Sánchez\, a teacher immigrated from Irapuato\, Guanajuato in 1914 and whose descendants continue to make a strong impact on the community. All proceeds benefit the students of St. Benedict School. \nFree Admission \nFun for the entire family! Festival starts at 2pm
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/st-benedict-fest/
LOCATION:St. Benedict School\, 2339 York St\, Blue Island\, IL 60406\, Blue Island\, Illinois\, 60406
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Concerts,Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190705T222637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T222637Z
UID:5724-1563022800-1563044400@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Orbert Davis' Jazz & Family Fun Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sones de Mexico Ensemble is the guest of Chicago jazz composer\, trumpeter and Chicago Jazz Philharmonic leader Orbert Davis at his first annual Jazz & Family Fun Festival. \nWe are also collaborating with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic for the world premiere of Chicago Immigrant Stories II July 22 at Millennium Park in Chicago. \nEnjoy an afternoon of Food\, Family\, Fun\, and Music at Momence Island Park in Momence\, IL (near Kankakee). \nAlso performing are the Swing Kids\, The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Youth Ensemble and Orbert Davis & Friends. \nAdmission is free!
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/orbert-davis-jazz-family-fun-festival/
LOCATION:Island Park\, P O Box 665 79 Mill St.\, Momence\, Illinois\, 60954
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Family Friendly,Festival,Jazz,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190501T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T171935Z
UID:5664-1559152800-1559160000@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Benefit Performance for the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate immigrant children\, their resilience\, and their human rights at the annual Chicago fundraiser for the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights. \nThe Grammy-Nominated Sones de México Ensemble joins Stand Up Comic Meghana Indurti\, and\nYoung Center Founder and Executive Director Maria Woltjen. \n\n\n\nThe Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights protects and advances the rights and best interests of immigrant children according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and state and federal law. \nThe Young Center is a champion for the best interests of children who arrive in the United States on their own\, from all corners of the world. We serve as trusted allies for these children while they are in deportation proceedings\, advocating for their best interests\, and standing for the creation of a dedicated children’s immigrant justice system that ensures the safety and well-being of every child.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/benefit-performance-for-the-young-center-for-immigrant-childrens-rights/
LOCATION:The Library\, 190 S LaSalle Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190524T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190524T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190501T163645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T223227Z
UID:5657-1558728000-1558733400@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Mole de Mayo Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sones de México Ensemble headlines on the first day of this three-day festival in Chicago’s historic Pilsen neighborhood. We’ll have a few surprises in this special performance as well as recieve recognition from the Mole de Mayo organizers for our 25th Anniversary of promoting Mexican folk music through award-winning programs and performances. \nWe’ll be performing on the Luna (east) stage at the corner of 18th Street & Blue Island Avenue. \nThe Mole de Mayo Festival celebrates its 10th edition in 2019. Local chefs and restaurants face off against one-another to find out whose version of the Mexican staple dish is the best in the city. Meanwhile\, an open-air Mercado/market will be filled to the brim with local businesses and crafters\, while music\, dancing\, and live lucha libra create a truly unique atmosphere. The festival runs May 24-26. For more information visit moledemayo.org.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/mole-de-mayo-festival-2/
LOCATION:18th Street\, Pilsen\, 1400 W 18th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190502T153148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T153148Z
UID:5675-1557943200-1557946800@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Fiesta Mexicana Family Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fiesta Mexicana is an interactive concert for kids and their parents based on our Parents Choice Award-winning album of the same name. The program includes songs\, storytelling and interactive games between the songs that are delivered in English and Spanish. \nThe group embarks on a journey through Mexican music and the magic world that surrounds it. Children begin by learning about the four sacred elements of nature for the Aztecs: Earth\, Wind\, Fire\, and Water. Then they learn songs about different animals that inhabit the Mexican ecosystem\, including the acamaya (a crawfish)\, the crocodile\, the legendary mermaid\, a mouse\, a buzzard\, a duck\, and even a cat! Kids will clap Mexican rhythms and learn the difference between a slow and a fast tempo with the help of Doña Sabina\, a 100-year-old special guest. First and foremost\, everyone in the audience will learn how fun it is to play and dance Mexican music. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/fiesta-mexicana-family-concert-3/
LOCATION:Wood Dale Junior High School\, 655 N Wood Dale Rd\, Wood Dale\, IL\, Wood Dale\, IL\, 60191
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190501T161328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T161328Z
UID:5647-1557513000-1557520200@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Ballet Folklorico Estrella Del Mar 4th Anniversary Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Sones de México Ensemble will provide the live music for this dance spectacular. \nBallet Folklorico Estrella del Mar (BFEDM) will be celebrating its fourth anniversary. Please join them as they showcase the Mexican culture through dance with special live musical performances. \nBFEDM is a Mexican Folkloric dance group from St. Mary Star of the Sea School. Founded in August 2015\, BFEDM consists of over 60 schoolchildren. In addition to encouraging discipline\, teamwork\, attention to detail\, and an appreciation for the arts\, the children learn about their culture through music and dance. They have performed in various festivals and cultural events for the school and their community. They have recently been invited to perform at the Archdiocese of Chicago Annual Celebrating Catholic Education Breakfast and the National Catholic Educational Association Convention.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/ballet-folklorico-estrella-del-mar-4th-anniversary-showcase/
LOCATION:Mother McAuley High School Auditorium\, 3737 W. 99th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Folkloric Dance,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballet Folklorico Estrella del Mar":MAILTO:BFEDM@stmarystaroftheseaschool.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T194500
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20190129T191105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T191105Z
UID:5622-1550773800-1550778300@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Chicago Immigrant Stories: Pilsen
DESCRIPTION:Sones de Mexico Ensemble’s Juan Dies\, Victor Pichardo\, Eric Hines and Erendira Izguerra join forces with Orbert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic to explore the Mexican experience in Chicago through a jazz perspective at the National Museum of Mexican Art February 21. \nCJP’s artistry of cross-genre collaborations will meld with the musical culture of some of Chicago’s immigrant communities\, in a series of small group “Innovation Lab” workshop performances that will culminate in a large orchestral event at Millennium Park in Summer 2019. The collaborations will be led by Orbert Davis working with select musicians across the city\, and supported by CJP orchestra musicians including Leandro Lopez Varady (pianist from Argentina)\, Zara Zaharieva (violinist from Bulgaria)\, and Suzanne Osman (oudist and percussionist from Lebanon). \nJoin us for this one-night-only event to witness jazz\, classical\, and diverse music of the Mexican ‘son’ tradition meld and connect in new and unexpected ways. The musicians will share their stories and their music to create a shared experience of what it means to be a Chicagoan and an American. \nThe National Museum of Mexican Art will be available for self-guided tours prior to the performance. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/chicago-immigrant-stories-pilsen/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mexican Art\, 1852 W. 19th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Jazz,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sonesdemexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/50550838_10156985761874188_771733446165790720_n.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20181024T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T164231Z
UID:5528-1544889600-1544893200@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:La Posada (Rogers Park)
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating our guitar program graduation with a traditional Christmas posada open to the public. friends\, Families and neighbors are welcome! \nOur graduating students will play seasonal songs with help from members of Sones de México Ensemble. \nBring a dish to share: atole\, tamales\, ponche\, cookies\, turrón\, colación\, etc. We’ll provide the piñata! \nStudents will also be able to register in person for our Winter class session (starting January 5\, 2019)\, Registration online is also available at sonesdemexico.com/school.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/la-posada-rogers-park/
LOCATION:Centro Romero\, 6216 N. Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Posada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20181024T164645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181123T005624Z
UID:5531-1544871600-1544875200@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:La Posada (Pilsen)
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating our guitar program graduation with a traditional Christmas posada open to the public. friends\, Families and neighbors are welcome! \nOur graduating students will play seasonal songs with help from members of Sones de México Ensemble. \nBring a dish to share: atole\, tamales\, ponche\, cookies\, turrón\, colación\, etc. We’ll provide the piñata! \nStudents will also be able to register in person for our Winter class session (starting January 5\, 2019)\, Registration online is also available at sonesdemexico.com/school.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/la-posada-pilsen/
LOCATION:St. Ann School Gym\, 2211 W. 18th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Family Friendly,Lessons,Mexican Music,Posada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20181023T222653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T222653Z
UID:5522-1544806800-1544817600@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Family Night: Fiesta Mexicana and Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Sones de México Ensemble and Berwyn North School District 98 present a free night of workshops followed by Fiesta Mexicana\, a concert based on our Parent’s Choice Award-winning album of the same name. \n5pm – 7pm Free workshops with Sones de Mexico Ensemble members\n• Danza de Viejitos Mask Making Workshop\nWATCH VIDEO: youtu.be/hTzrax3zOLk\n• Mexican Percussion Workshop\nWATCH VIDEO: youtu.be/kTihc7mQsJM\n• Danza del Sol: Aztec Dance Workshop\nWATCH VIDEO: youtu.be/G4gPelVMCe0 \n7pm: Fiesta Mexican interactive family concert. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/family-night-fiesta-mexicana-and-workshops/
LOCATION:Prairie Oak School\, 1427 Oak Park Ave\, Berwyn\, IL\, 60402
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Family Friendly,Folkloric Dance,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sonesdemexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2010-Sones-de-Mexico_by-Alec-Dempster-1-e1540333520170.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20181023T202718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T202945Z
UID:5517-1544209200-1544216400@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Blues & Sones: Cross Cultural Concert with Billy Branch
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago History Museum presents Blues & Sones: Cross Cultural Concerts with Chicago’s Billy Branch and Sones de México Ensemble \nTwo Chicago based GRAMMY® nominated artists will share one stage when Mexican folk music ensemble Sones de México Ensemble joins forces with blues harmonica master Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. \nThe concert\, presented by the Chicago History Museum in support of “Amplified”—a current exhibit on the history of the Chicago Blues\, now through August 2019—will bring Sones de México and the Sons of Blues together for an exploration of the commonalities and differences between two musical traditions that arose out of the African experience in the Americas. \nFree admission. RSVP at chicagohistory.org/event/blues-sones-crosscultural-concerts-with-chicagos-billy-branch-and-sones-de-mexico-2/ \nThere is also a special matinee performance for schools at 11am. School groups should call Nancy Villafranca (312) 799-2150 for tickets.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/blues-sones-cross-cultural-concert-with-billy-branch-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mexican Art\, 1852 W. 19th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago Blues,Concerts,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20181023T202028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T202839Z
UID:5510-1544122800-1544130000@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Blues & Sones: Cross Cultural Concert with Billy Branch
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago History Museum presents Blues & Sones: Cross Cultural Concerts with Chicago’s Billy Branch and Sones de México Ensemble \nTwo Chicago based GRAMMY® nominated artists will share one stage when Mexican folk music ensemble Sones de México Ensemble joins forces with blues harmonica master Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues at DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago. \nThe concert\, presented by the Chicago History Museum in support of “Amplified”—a current exhibit on the history of the Chicago Blues\, now through August 2019—will bring Sones de México and the Sons of Blues together for an exploration of the commonalities and differences between two musical traditions that arose out of the African experience in the Americas. \nFree admission. RSVP at chicagohistory.org/event/blues-sones-crosscultural-concerts-with-chicagos-billy-branch-and-sones-de-mexico/ \nThere is also a special matinee performance for schools at 11am. School groups should call Nancy Villafranca (312) 799-2150 for tickets.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/blues-sones-cross-cultural-concert-with-billy-branch/
LOCATION:DuSable Museum of African American History\, 740 E 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago Blues,Concerts,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sonesdemexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Publication11.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20181125T173443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T170427Z
UID:5543-1543669200-1543676400@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Corridos: Taller de Baladas trágicas mexicanas-Dec 1-Winfield\, KS
DESCRIPTION:*Este taller será impartido en ESPAÑOL \nReserva tu lugar en Meetup:\nhttps://www.meetup.com/Corridos-Mexican-Ballad-Songwriting-Workshop-Winfield-KS/events/256680277/ \nAprende a escribir un “corrido” original en este taller gratuito de 2 horas con Juan Díes\, co-fundador de Sones de México Ensemble\, nominados a los premios GRAMMY™ y Latin GRAMMY. En este taller los estudiantes ayudarán a escribir un corrido original basado en un hecho local. El corrido es una tradición musical mexicana de mas de 150 años: un género de balada trágica que narra historias basadas en hechos y personajes heroicos de la vida real. Aprende algo sobre la historia de este género y sobre las reglas poéticas que rigen la escritura de estas cautivadoras composiciones. Este taller es gratuito y esta abierto a personas que cualquier edad. El programa está patrocinado por un subsidio federal del Fondo Nacional Para las Artes (National Endowment for the Arts). \nENTRADA GRATIS \nEscucha algunos de los corridos que hemos escrito:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbZcHH4xptWf_tUDcx8lr9WBdpiEEnx8 \nSigue nuestra gira de corridos en Facebook:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/tours/311224359429018/
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/corridos-taller-de-baladas-tragicas-mexicanas-dec-1-winfield-ks/
LOCATION:Southwestern College\, 100 College St.\, Winfield\, Kansas\, 67156
CATEGORIES:Education,Lessons,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sonesdemexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Corrido-Banner-01.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20181125T172907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T170540Z
UID:5539-1543602600-1543609800@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Corridos: Mexican Ballad Songwriting Workshop-Nov 30-Winfield\, KS
DESCRIPTION:*This workshop will be taught in ENGLISH \nRSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Corridos-Mexican-Ballad-Songwriting-Workshop-Winfield-KS/events/256679928/ \nLearn to write an authentic Mexican “corrido” in this free\, two‐hour workshop with Juan Díes\, co-founder of the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Nominated Sones de México Ensemble. By the end of this workshop the class will have written an original song in a corrido form. The corrido is a 150‐year-old Mexican ballad tradition that narrates tragic tales based on true events and honors folk heroes. Learn about the history of this tradition and the rules for writing the poetic lyrics of these captivating songs. This workshop is free and open to all ages. This program is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nFREE ADMISSION \nView other corridos written so far on the tour:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbZcHH4xptWf_tUDcx8lr9WBdpiEEnx8 \nFollow our corrido tour on Facebook:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/tours/311224359429018/
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/corridos-mexican-ballad-songwriting-workshop-nov-30-winfield-ks/
LOCATION:Southwestern College\, 100 College St.\, Winfield\, Kansas\, 67156
CATEGORIES:Education,Lessons,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sonesdemexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Corrido-Banner-01.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20181023T180745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T180745Z
UID:5507-1543431600-1543435200@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Erendira & Juan: Master Apprentice Duo Recital
DESCRIPTION:Sones de México Ensemble members Juan Dies & Erendira Izguerra present a duet recital to show their work completed under their 2018 IACA Master/Apprentice Grant featuring Mexican folk music for violin\, clarinet\, saxophone\, guitars\, and bass. \nMusician and Executive Director of Sones de Mexico Ensemble\, Juan Dies (guitars/bass/voice)\, and musician Erendira Izguerra (violin/clarinet/sax/voice)\, will perform selections from various regions in Mexico and showcase their wok together under the 2018 Illinois Arts Council Agency Master/Apprentice Program. \nErendira met one-on-one with Juan Dies and studied various aspects of the geography\, history\, and music in Mexico. They both attended a folk festival in Mexico City: Son Para Milo 2018 featuring folk artists from all across Mexico. Erendira will present a short video report of her trip at this recital. A native from the Back of the Yards Neighborhood herself\, Erendira chose this event as an opportunity build a community through the arts in this neighborhood. \nThe program will include original music and selections from the Calentano region (hot lands in Michoacán)\, the Huasteca region (northern Veracruz\, southern part of San Luis Potosi and southern part of Tamaulipas)\, also selections from states Jalisco\, Yucatán\, Oaxaca and more. In addition to performing beautiful tunes\, this concert will also include informative educational content. \nFree admission! \nThis program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/erendira-juan-master-apprentice-duo-recital/
LOCATION:Back of the Yards Coffeehouse & Roastary\, 2059 W. 47th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20181002T164646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T164646Z
UID:5488-1542472200-1542472200@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Ballet Folklórico Xochitl 18th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Ballet Folklórico Xochitl celebrates its 18th season with “Mexico de Mis Recuerdos”\, a public performance in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. The show will feature 45 company dancers and a special guest appearance by the GRAMMY-nominated Sones de Mexico Ensemble. Our goal is to exhibit our rich and diverse Mexican Heritage through dances from all around Mexico.
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/ballet-folklorico-xochitl-18th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Little Village Lawndale High School Campus\, 3120 S Kostner Ave.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60623
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Family Friendly,Folkloric Dance,Mexican Music,Performance,Traditional Mexican Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20180929T170040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T170707Z
UID:5483-1542218400-1542218400@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Corridos: Mexican Ballad Songwriting Workshop-Nov 14-Las Vegas\, NV
DESCRIPTION:RSVP on Meetup:\nhttps://www.meetup.com/Corridos-Mexican-Ballad-Songwriting-Workshop-Las-Vegas-NV/events/254716398/ \n*This workshop will be taught in Spanish \n“CORRIDOS: Mexican Tragic Ballad Songwriting Workshop”\nLearn to write an authentic Mexican “corrido” in this free\, two‐hour workshop with Juan Díes\, co-founder of the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Nominated Sones de México Ensemble. By the end of this workshop the class will have written an original song in a corrido form. The corrido is a 150‐year-old Mexican ballad tradition that narrates tragic tales based on true events and honors folk heroes. Learn about the history of this tradition and the rules for writing the poetic lyrics of these captivating songs. This workshop is free and open to all ages. This program is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nView other corridos written so far on the tour:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbZcHH4xptWf_tUDcx8lr9WBdpiEEnx8 \nFollow our corrido tour on Facebook:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/tours/311224359429018/ \n———————————–\nESPAÑOL\n———————————–\n*Este taller será impartido en español \n“CORRIDOS: Taller de composición de baladas trágicas mexicanas”\nAprende a escribir un “corrido” original en este taller gratuito de 2 horas con Juan Díes\, co-fundador de Sones de México Ensemble\, nominados a los premios GRAMMY™ y Latin GRAMMY. En este taller los estudiantes ayudarán a escribir un corrido original basado en un hecho local. El corrido es una tradición musical mexicana de mas de 150 años: un género de balada trágica que narra historias basadas en hechos y personajes heroicos de la vida real. Aprende algo sobre la historia de este género y sobre las reglas poéticas que rigen la escritura de estas cautivadoras composiciones. Este taller es gratuito y esta abierto a personas que cualquier edad. El programa está patrocinado por un subsidio federal del Fondo Nacional Para las Artes (National Endowment for the Arts). \nEntrada Gratis \nEscucha algunos de los corridos que hemos escrito:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbZcHH4xptWf_tUDcx8lr9WBdpiEEnx8 \nReserva tu lugar en Meetup:\nhttps://www.meetup.com/Corridos-Mexican-Ballad-Songwriting-Workshop-Las-Vegas-NV/events/254716398/ \nSigue nuestra gira de corridos en Facebook:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/tours/311224359429018/
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/corridos-mexican-ballad-songwriting-workshop-nov-14-las-vegas-nv/
LOCATION:Winchester Cultural Center\, 3130 McLeod Dr.\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, 89121
CATEGORIES:Education,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sonesdemexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Corrido-Banner-01.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20181103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20181103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T170044
CREATED:20181023T174645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T223141Z
UID:5496-1541242800-1541264400@sonesdemexico.com
SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos Concert and Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Sones de Mexico Ensemble celebrates Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos with a day of activities for kids and adults at the Angel Mounds State Historic Site in Evansville\, IN. All activities are free and open to the public.\n\n11:00am: Danza del Sol Workshop\n11:30am: Corrido Songwriting Workshop\n1:30pm: Viejitos Mask Making for Kids\n3:30pm: Día de los Muertos Concert \n\nThe Corrido Songwriting Workshop is presented with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts. \nMore information is at evansvilledayofthedead.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/224121301335890/
URL:https://sonesdemexico.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-concert-and-workshops/
LOCATION:Angel Mounds State Historic Site\, 8215 Pollack Ave.\, Evansville\, Indiana\, 47715
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Education,Family Friendly,Mexican Music,Traditional Mexican Music,Workshop
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