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Music Under the Stars and Alfresco! Fridays
Application Process
Applications for the 2009 season for both Music Under the Stars and Alfresco! Fridays has closed for 2009. MCAD will begin to accept applications for both concert series from August 1-October 31, 2009. Application forms can be downloaded as a PDF or Word file from this site during this period.
For more information, Please Contact Victor Guerrero, Summer Programs Specialist at 915.541.4942 or guerrerov@elpasotexas.gov
Music Under the Stars
Bringing the World's Music to El Paso
Location: Chamizal National Memorial
Dates: Sunday evenings, June 14 to August in 2009
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cost: Free
No glass containers allowed. No Pets Allowed
Entering our 25th Silver Season, Music Under the Stars World Music Festival, has become one of El Paso's premier family events and one of the largest free music festivals in Texas. Boasting performances by both internationally acclaimed and local artists, Music Under the Stars' 2008 season will feature evenings of Rock Classics, Swing, Jazz, Flamenco, German Folk, and Latin Reggae.
Certain visiting artists will give free master classes, fostering El Paso's budding musicians. The upcoming season will feature a "4th of July Spectacular" with a patriotic concert by the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and a closing fireworks display.
MUS Schedule of Artists for the 2009 Season:
June14th: Salsa and Merengue - Sobredosis del Sabor
June 21st: Jazz - Davis and Dow
June 28th: Country Night - Texas Alibi
July 4th: Patriotic Selections - El Paso Symphony Orchestra with Fireworks Finale
July 12th: Latin Rock - Del Castillo
July 19th: Tribute Band - KISS Mania
July 26th: Cocktail Pop - Lascivious Biddies
August 2nd: Reggae - Border Roots
August 9th: Tribute Band - Windy City
August 16th: Noche Ranchera with Mariachi Tapotio and the El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra
Unsure if the show will go on? Call us at 915-541-4481 to find out. A recorded message will advise of any cancellations to Music Under the Stars due to inclement weather such as rain, lighting storms or wind storms.
Directions to Chamizal
From West El Paso to the Chamizal
1. Take ramp onto I-10 E
2. Take exit #22B/PATRIOT FRWY/ALAMOGORDO/FT BLISS/JUAREZ toward JUAREZ/PAISANO DR/US-62
3. Turn Right on E PAISANO DR
4. Take ramp onto E PAISANO DR(US-62 W)
5. Turn Left on S SAN MARCIAL ST
From East El Paso to the Chamizal
1. Take Left ramp onto I-10 W
2. Take exit #22B/PATRIOT FRWY/ALAMOGORDO/JUAREZ/FT BLISS toward JUAREZ/PAISANO DR/US-62
3. Turn Right on E PAISANO DR
4. Take ramp onto E PAISANO DR(US-62 W)
5. Turn Left on S SAN MARCIAL ST
From Northeast El Paso to Chamizal
1. Take ramp onto US-54 W
2. Take exit #0A/PAISANO DR (US-62) onto GATEWAY BLVD S
3. Turn Right on E PAISANO DR(US-62 W)
4. Turn Left on S SAN MARCIAL ST
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Alfresco! Fridays
Location: Arts festival Plaza, adjacent to the Plaza Theatre and El Paso Museum of Art
Dates: Friday evenings, from May 15 to mid August 28 in 2009
Time: 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
No Outside Food or Beverages Allowed. No Pets Allowed.
In 2009, Alfresco! Friday’s enters its 7th season. Alfresco Friday’s provides a casual way to experience some of the best established and upcoming local bands. Originally conceived as a way of keeping employees downtown at the start of the weekend, the concerts quickly became a draw for visitors to downtown. The upcoming season will feature Big Band Jazz, Reggae, Classic Rock, Ska, Blues and more. The upcoming season will also feature an Artist Market, providing local artists and artisans a venue to connect with the community.
Alfresco! Friday's Schedule of Artists for the 2009 Season:
May 15th: Latin/Salsa - Azucar
May 22nd: Jazz - Mike Hamilton
May 29th: Rock - 202
June 5th: Latin/Cumbias - La Imperial Sonora
June 12th: Blues - Austin Jimmy Murphy & The Blues Alliance
June 19th: Latin - Rock Mexicans at Night
June 26th: Mariachis - To Be Determined
July 4th: NO SHOW DUE TO ST. FEST
July 10th: Rockabilly - Raw Deal
July 17th: Salsa - Marcelo Y Friends
July 24th: Classic Rock - Captain Radio
July 31st: Rock - Brown Betty
August 7th: Rockabilly - Slackabilly
August 14th: Tejano - Exito
August 21st: Adult contemporary - Liquid Skin
August 28th: Classic Rock - Route 66
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