Opening Night Party with Tiempo Libre, Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández, and Samba Soul

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Event Date: 
September 12, 2014 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 
500 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, Il, 61801
Description: 

Opening Night Party with Tiempo Libre, Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández, and Samba Soul

Friday, September 12, 2014, at 6pm; food sales begin and doors open at 6pm; Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández at 6:30pm in the Lobby; Samba Soul at 7:45pm in the Lobby; Tiempo Libre at 8:45pm in the Lobby | Lobby and Terraces

¡Qué bueno!

Summer might be at its end, but at Krannert Center things are just beginning to heat up! We’re bursting into the new season with all-ages energy, a fresh mix of revelers, activity around every corner, the wafting invitation from fabulous outdoor food vendors, and a show-stopping set of Latin music masters.

Fifth-generation mariachi master José Hernández ignites the evening with his dazzling, Grammy-nominated, 13-member folk ensemble Mariachi Sol de México.® With brass fanfare, nimble strings, and powerful vocals, these cultural ambassadors preserve traditional Mexican tunes while peppering performances with novel renditions of pop, classical, and swing numbers.

After local favorite Samba Soul stirs in its trademark combination of classic Brazilian samba and sophisticated bossa nova, bandleader Jorge Gómez and the sensational Miami-based timba kings of Tiempo Libre are up. This is the third Krannert Center stop for these three-time Grammy nominees. Classically trained in Cuba’s top music conservatories, Tiempo Libre is celebrated for its sophisticated performances of timba, a joyous mix of high-voltage R&B, pop, jazz, and the seductive rhythms of son.

For our Opening Night Party, the rhythm is unstoppable, the price is unbeatable, and the fun is unforgettable!

Admission: 
$5
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