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Aug 12

Mark your calendar for this year’s Mariachi Extravaganza Nov. 16-18, 2022

A date has been confirmed for this year's Mariachi Extravaganza. The event will be held the week prior to Thanksgiving - November 16-18, 2022. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for the 28th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOXkHT8PjQU This year's event has been rebranded as the Mariachi Extravaganza.... read more →

Jul 27

Ballet Nepantla premieres “Mistica” in S. TX this fall!

Ballet Nepantla announces the premiere of “Mistica” in South Texas this fall. BALLET NEPANTLA is a New York City-based dance company founded by South Texas native, ANDREA GUAJARDO and MARTIN RODRIGUEZ. In Ballet Nepantla’s newest production, Mística ignites the senses and accentuates the cultural significance of Día de Muertos (Day... read more →

July 27, 2022
Cynthia Muñoz
Dance

Jul 12

Kudos to the Velasquez brothers for their appearance in “Father of the Bride!”

Congratulations to Ruben and Robert Velasquez for their appearance in “Father of the Bride.” The HBOmax film features Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, Diego Boneta and a whole slew of top notch Latino actors and actresses. I had a chance to catch up with Ruben via phone recently and here’s what... read more →

May 24

Mariachi Sol de Mexico to Perform in San Antonio

Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez will perform in San Antonio this summer as part of the Texas Bandmasters Annual Convention July 21-23, 2022. Jose Hernandez, founder of the California based mariachi group, has participated in the conference for many years as a master instructor and lecturer, however, this... read more →

May 24

THE INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET GUILD PRESENTS THE BEST OF MARIACHI AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán, and winners of the Mariachi Extravaganza, will perform at the International Trumpet Guild's 46th Annual Conference May 31 - June 4 in San Antonio. The concert, billed as Mariachi Madness, takes place Tuesday, May 31 and features award-winning groups from the Mariachi Extravaganza and Mexico. “This is... read more →

Mar 29

Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán and winners of the MVE to perform at the ITG Conference in May

The International Trumpet Guild will host its 46th Annual Conference in San Antonio May 31 - June 4, 2022. Helping to inaugurate the 5-day event will be an opening concert featuring Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and winners of the 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. The International Trumpet... read more →

Mar 29

The Public Theater of SA is looking for mariachi musicians to audition for American Mariachi this fall

The Public Theater of San Antonio recently announced their 2022-2023 season that includes "American Mariachi" as one of 8 plays they will present. The play, written by José Cruz González, will run September 9 - October 2, 2022 at the Russell Hill Rogers Theater at the San Pedro Playhouse. Auditions... read more →

Mar 29

Mariachi Vargas’ Arturo Vargas returns to San Antonio for performances at the Guadalupe Theater

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's premier mariachi event, Noche de Romance, returns to the Guadalupe Theater on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 8 pm and Sunday, April 24, at 5 pm, featuring the award-winning Mariachi Azteca de America performing an array of traditional Mexican love songs, boleros, baladas, and rancheras. Audiences... read more →

Mar 29

The Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez to perform in San Antonio

The Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez will perform in San Antonio at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 7:00 pm. This is a much anticipated show for many locals who enjoy experiencing authentic Mexican culture and traditions through dance. In 1952,... read more →

March 29, 2022
Cynthia Muñoz
Dance

Feb 17

Mellanie Olivares selected Grand Champion Vocalist at the 27th Annual MVE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl53BsfVmX8 Video performance of Mellanie Olivares during the 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. Congratulations to La Joya, Texas native Mellanie Olivares who was selected as the Grand Champion Vocalist during the 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in 2021. Her award-winning song – Yo Nací Pa Cantar – is a song... read more →

February 17, 2022
Cynthia Muñoz
Mariachi Extravaganza, Mariachi Music, Mariachi Vargas, Other Mariachi Events

Mark your calendar for this year’s Mariachi Extravaganza Nov. 16-18, 2022

Ballet Nepantla premieres “Mistica” in S. TX this fall!

Kudos to the Velasquez brothers for their appearance in “Father of the Bride!”

Mariachi Sol de Mexico to Perform in San Antonio

THE INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET GUILD PRESENTS THE BEST OF MARIACHI AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán and winners of the MVE to perform at the ITG Conference in May

The Public Theater of SA is looking for mariachi musicians to audition for American Mariachi this fall

Mariachi Vargas’ Arturo Vargas returns to San Antonio for performances at the Guadalupe Theater

The Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez to perform in San Antonio

Mellanie Olivares selected Grand Champion Vocalist at the 27th Annual MVE

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