Tickets for the Campanas de America concert now available

The highly acclaimed musical group, Mariachi Campanas de America, will present a Valentine’s Day concert on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in Thiry Auditorium.

Founded in 1979 by Juan and Belle Ortiz, Campanas de America (Bells of America) is an innovative 12-piece musical group that combines traditional Mexican mariachi music with Latin and mainstream pop rhythms. The group has performed at the White House, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Hollywood Bowl and the “Mariachi U.S.A. Festival.”

Ticket prices range from $10-$25 and can be purchased online at www.ticketriver.com. Tickets can also be purchased in person with cash or credit card in Casa Caritas, Room 9, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. OLLU faculty, staff and students will receive a $5 discount, but tickets must be purchased in advance in person with proper University ID.

Those interested in making a marriage proposal on stage with the help of the Campanas, contact Elizabeth Longoria at elongoria@ollusa.edu. Proposal couples will receive two front row tickets and a gift card for dinner.

For more information, call 210-528-7152.