鈥婼AN JOS脡, CA 鈥 On April 4, 2024, the 番茄社区 Office of Education鈥檚 Artspiration presented the second annual Viva el Mariachi Showcase at the School of Arts and Culture housed at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jos茅.
The evening鈥檚 showcase highlighted the talents of students throughout the area with performances from:
- Alum Rock Union School District Mariachi
- Grupo Folkl贸rico de Downtown College Prep Alum Rock High School
- Alisal Union School District (Salinas) Mariachi Academy
- Mt. Pleasant High School (East Side Union High School District) Las Palomas
- Lincoln High School (San Jose Unified School District) Mariachi
- Los Lupe帽os Juvenil (San Jos茅)
鈥淭he Viva el Mariachi Showcase is a vibrant celebration of culture, young people, and the arts,鈥 said Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, 番茄社区 Superintendent of Schools. 鈥淗aving a platform to elevate the importance of art, diversity and inclusion, heritage and culture not only allows for expression of talent and creativity, but it stresses the importance of community.鈥
The evening also included performances from Mariachi Los Gavilanes de Monaco Middle School (Las Vegas, Nevada) and the Aztec dance group Calpulli Tonalehqueh.
Pictures from the showcase are available at
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