The program is instructed by seasoned Mariachi veterans and spearheaded by prominent figure in the community, Gino Rivera. Rivera is a third generation Mariachi performer, and has been involved in the genre since he was 10 years old. He has been passing his knowledge of the craft along to others since 2000. For the past 16 years, Rivera has served has the Traditional Music Program Director at Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. In 2006, he founded Mariachi Azteca de America, a group he still performs with to this day.
This year brings the sixth iteration of the Mariachi camp program. The repertoire will involve traditional music, including polkas, rancheros and the stylings of artists like Javier Solis.
The McNay Art Museum has partnered with the Guadalupe Dance Company to celebrate its current exhibition “Limitless! Five Women Reshape Contemporary Art.” The exhibition, which.
10 Fun Things to do in San Antonio this Weekend: May 13-16
Tim Duncan’s Hall of Fame Photo Walk
Celebrate Tim Duncan’s Saturday induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame with a visit to the AT&T Center. The Spurs are giving fans the chance to honor Duncan by viewing memorabilia (including all five championship trophies that Duncan helped to earn) and participating in various photo opps. Donations to the San Antonio Food Bank are being accepted at the entrance and the Spurs Eats food truck will be on-site from 4-7 p.m. Friday.
Thursday, noon-6 p.m.; Friday 2-7 p.m. 1 AT&T Center Pkwy., nba.com/spurs
Live concerts, shows set San Antonio apart from most of the country during coronavirus pandemic
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Members of the San Antonio Symphony played in masks for their first concerts of the pandemic era. The performances came nearly a year after the symphony went dark because of the pandemic.Robin Jerstad /Robin JerstadShow MoreShow Less
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When the symphony performed, musicians were spread out on the stage, and rather than sharing music stands, each musician had their own. The string players were masked the entire time.Robin Jerstad /Robin JerstadShow MoreShow Less
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Unlike the San Antonio Symphony, almost have of the performing arts groups that responded to a recent national survey said they have no idea when they will return to live performances.Robin Jerstad /Robin JerstadShow MoreShow Less