Performance
Benefit Performance for the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights
The Library 190 S LaSalle Street, Chicago, ILCelebrate immigrant children, their resilience, and their human rights at the annual Chicago fundraiser for the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights. The Grammy-Nominated Sones de México Ensemble joins Stand Up Comic Meghana Indurti, and Young Center Founder and Executive Director Maria Woltjen. The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights protects and advances the rights and […]
St. Benedict Fest
St. Benedict School 2339 York St, Blue Island, IL 60406, Blue Island, IllinoisA 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. Free Admission Fun for the entire family! Festival starts at […]
Fiesta Mexicana Family Concert
LIncoln Home National Historic Site 426 S 7th St., Springfield, ILFiesta 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. The group embarks on a journey through Mexican music and the magic world that surrounds […]
Chicago Immigrant Stories II: Finale
Jay Pritzker Pavilion 201 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesGreek 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 […]
Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago
Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls W9010 Hwy 54 East, Black River Falls, WISones de México Ensemble joins the The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago for a special evening celebrating Mexican culture, music and dance. The 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 […]
Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico
Sauk Valley Community College 173 IL Route 2, Dixon, Illinois 61021, Dixon, IllinoisExperience 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 […]