In small towns around Mexico, community members come together informally on the night of the full moon to share stories, poetry and music. Join us as this tradition is celebrated several times throughout the year. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., performances are from 6 to 7:30 p.m, and open Mic begins around 7:40 p.m. Scheduled Performers: Crying Uncle, Olga Loya, Aguilitas de Bachrodt, and Los Lupeños Juvenil.
Performances
Crying Uncle: This bluegrass duo consists of the Quale brothers, Miles, 13, and Teo, 10. Both young men are state and national champions in fiddle and mandolin. Though they’ve only been together for three years, they’ve played festivals all over northern California as well as radio gigs. In 2016 and 2017, both brothers were chosen to represent the California Bluegrass Association’s Kid’s on Bluegrass program at the annual International Bluegrass Music Association’s: World of Bluegrass Festival in Raleigh North Carolina. Find them on Facebook at Crying Uncle.
Olga Loya: We are thrilled to welcome back this dynamic storyteller. She specializes in everything from folktales, myths, and her own personal stories. Olga has performed and taught workshops at festivals all over California and all across the country. To learn more about Olga, visit her Web site.
Aguilitas de Bachrodt: Directed by Maestra Delia Trejo, a second grade teacher at Bachrodt Charter Academy in San Jose, these young dancers will perform colorful folk dances of Mexico.
Los Lupeños Juvenil: Directed by Maestro Samuel Cortez, dancers range in age from 10 to 15. Dancers explore folk dance in a professional environment that prepares them to join the main performing company of Los Lupeños de San Jose. The group makes its home at the School of Arts and Culture in east San Jose. For more information, visit their Web site.
But wait, there’s more! Visit the Art Loft where you will learn to make yarn art!
Don’t forget the free food and drinks.