Sept. 10, 2007 :: No. 30
| What: |
Querer es Poder: Mariachi Divas Concert |
| When: |
Sunday, Sept. 16
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Where: |
Downtown Santa Ana, Main Stage at Fourth and Ross streets |
| Why: |
The free concert, which kicks off the second day of Fiestas Patrias festivities in Santa Ana, is one of Cal State Fullerton’s 50th Anniversary events. Besides providing entertainment, it aims to call attention to the university’s Hispanic Serving Institution designation and the many services offered to Latinos, who constitute 27 percent of the student population. Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido, who earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from CSUF in 1980, will introduce the Divas and deliver a “Querer es Poder” (If you have the desire, you can achieve) message. |
| Who: |
The Mariachi Divas is an all-female band that plays mariachi music with a twist. Cindy Shea, a CSUF alumna, is the leader. The multicultural group, with 20 core members of Irish, Cuban, Swiss, Argentinean, Colombian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Samoan, Italian, Anglo and Mexican descent, incorporates jazz, salsa, cumbia, boleros and tangos, among other beats. For more on the Divas, visit: www.fullerton.edu/50/events/querer_es_poder.html or www.mariachidivas.com. For more on Fiestas Patrias, visit: www.fiestaspatriascalifornia.com |
| Event Coordinators: |
Mimi Ko Cruz, 657-278-7586 or mkocruz@fullerton.edu
Frances Teves, 657-278-5188 or fteves@fullerton.edu
Silas Abrego, 657-278-3221 or sabrego@fullerton.edu
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| Media Contact: |
Mimi Ko Cruz, Public Affairs, 657-278-7586 or mkocruz@fullerton.edu |
