Mariachi Campanas de America

Campanas de America concert packs Thiry Auditorium

Mariachi Campanas de America performed their annual Valentine’s concert in Thiry Auditorium on Saturday in front of a packed crowd. The spectacular event was nearly sold out.

Opening for Campanas was Southwest Legacy High School and Lanier High School mariachis. Special guests included Johnathan Palomar, of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán fame, and Mateo Lopez, the world’s youngest mariachi (son of Janelle Lopez, OLLU alumna).

The is the first Campanas Valentine’s concert since the passing of Belle Ortiz. One of the founders of Campanas, Belle helped bring the Valentine’s concert to OLLU, her alma mater, almost 20 years ago. There was a special tribute to Belle during the show and her favorite front-row seat was left empty in her memory.

The annual concert is produced by Elizabeth Longoria, OLLU Director of Campus and Community Engagement, and the University Events team.

Special guests Mateo Lopez and Johnathan Palomar perform “Llorar y Llorar” during the concert.

OLLU faculty/staff get $5 off Campanas de America Valentine’s Day concert tickets

The acclaimed musical group, Mariachi Campanas de America, will present its annual Valentine’s Day concert on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in Thiry Auditorium.

Ticket prices range from $5-$20 and can be purchased online at www.ticketriver.com. OLLU faculty and staff will receive $5 off the ticket price, but tickets must be purchased in person in Casa Caritas, Room 9, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.

For more information, contact Liz Longoria at elongoria@ollusa.edu.

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.