Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara is an innovative partnership between UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Marjorie Luke Theatre which permits both presenters to bring to Santa Barbara international artists of the highest stature that neither could present on its own.  This free concert series presents culturally relevant programming for the Spanish-speaking communities of Santa Barbara County.   From mariachi and son jarocho to chicano sounds and folkloric dance, this concert series has engaged Santa Barbara’s Spanish speaking community like no other.  Past artists include, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Perla Batalla, Quetzal, Grandeza Mexicana, Tlen Huicani, Los Cojolites, and many more

2009/2010 Season
All Friday night shows will be at Isla Vista School at 7:00 PM.
All Saturday night shows will be at Theater Royal, Guadalupe, at 7:30 PM.
All Sunday night shows will be at The Marjorie Luke Theatre at 7:00 PM.

Show dates and descriptions:

1. October 23-25 2009
Banda Viento de Oro
Southern California powerhouse Banda Viento de Oro is a 16 member band. Their repertoire includes rancheros, boleros and corridos in the style of traditional Mexican brass bands with a powerful sound and fantastic vocals.:
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2. January 29-31 2010
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano
The Grammy Award-Winning Los Angeles-based mariachi ensemble
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3. February 19-21 2010
Mono Blanco
The leading proponent of “Son Jarocho”, Mono Blanco is a multi-generational ensemble of musicians and dancers.
For additional information please visit: monoblanco.org

4. March 12-14 2010
Mariachi Reyna
America's first all-women maraichi ensemble.
For additional information please visit: reynadelosangeles.com

5. April 9-11 2010
Pacifico Dance Company
Folklore dancers bringing the culture of present day
Mexico
For additional information please visit: pacificodance.com

Viva el Arte is sponsored in part by:
James Irvine Foundation
California Arts Council/Department of Justice Music Presenting Grant
The National Endowment for the Arts
Hutton Foundation
Montecito Bank & Trust
UCSB Office of Academic Preparation
Santa Barbara County Arts Commission
The Marjorie Luke Theatre’s Dreier Family Rent Subsidy Fund
The Best Western Beachside inn
The Holiday Inn

co-presented by
Marjorie Luke Theatre
The Guadalupe Arts & Education Center
Isla Vista Youth Projects
UCSB Arts & Lectures in collaboration with the Isla Vista After School Grant