Friday April 27, 2012 – Tydings Auditorium 7:00 pm
Viva New Mexico! Centennial Celebration – Take a thrilling look into New Mexico’s magnificent living heritage! Fiestas Unlimited, who also produces and directs the annual holiday classic “A Mariachi Christmas” as well as the widely acclaimed Mariachi Spectacular, created “Viva New Mexico.”

Join in to celebrate the five predominant cultural influences of New Mexico showcased through an exciting multimedia journey of music, dance and song. Fierce Aztec drum and dance in elegant quetzal feathers, traditional pueblo Indian singers and dancers celebrate the eagle and the buffalo, while fiery flamenco performers embody the heart and soul of Spain. Mexican mariachi and folklorico dancers swirl in festive costumes all while the raucously industrious Cowboy and Americana culture arrives. Each story is a part of the beautifully vibrant threads that give honor to the brave and proud cultures that have made New Mexico the truly enchanted land it is today.

* Additional Youth Series Outreach Program Performance to Celebrate the New Mexico Centennial for 4th grade Lea County Students at Tydings Auditorium Friday morning before the public performance.