The annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference will be in town for its 28th appearance April 20 through 24.
Each year La Frontera looks to inspire youth to continue Mariachi and baile folklórico traditions with each day's events.
Events include:
- Student Workshops
- Participant Showcase
- Serenata y Cena
- Espectacular Concert
- Mariachi Mass
- Fiesta de Garibaldi
Student Workshops, April 21-23
Mariachi and baile folklórico classes for beginning to advanced students.
Participants will perform at the Thursday showcase.
Participant Showcase, April 22
Students will perform following their workshops.
Tickets are $10. Children 12 and under are free. Tucson Convention Center, 7 p.m.
Serenata y Cena, April 23
Guests will be treated to a Mexican meal and Mariachi music prior to the Espectacular Concert.
Tickets are $40 and reservations must be made in advance, call 838-3908.TCC, 5 p.m.
Espectacular Concert, April 23
Los Camperos de Nati Cano, the conference's lead Mariachi group, will perform. Lila Downs, Mariachi Cobre and Los Arrieros will also perform.
Tickets are on sale and start at $48. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 838-3908 or at the convention center's ticket office.
TCC, 7:30 p.m
Mariachi Mass, April 24
Los Camperos de Nati Cano will perform at the Saturday mass at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave., 9 a.m.
Fiesta de Garibaldi, April 24
This day-long event will feature Mariachi and baile folklórico performances, dancing, food and arts and crafts. There is an entrance fee of $5 per person and children 12 and under are free.
DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
