Here's the info from the City of Temecula:
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Temecula Community Services Department along with the Old Town Temecula Community Theater and the Temecula Valley Museum invite you to celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Hispanic community with special programs throughout the month of September. Happening at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater (42051 Main Street): Colors of Mexico (México de Colores) THU, SEP 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm We invite our community to celebrate the beautiful traditional dances of Mexico! We honor the heritage of dance through this special free performance on our main stage. Presented by our resident Ballet Folklorico dance instructor Lorena Hancock. We know you will experience a colorful night of visual beauty and entertainment for the whole family. Ellas FRI, SEP 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm The theater will host a captivating performance by Ellas, a triple threat from Los Angeles, California. Ellas are ready to dazzle audiences with their unique blend of mariachi and modern music. With a guitar, guitarron, violin, and their angelic harmonies, Ellas have reached #7 on the iTunes Latin charts for their debut album. In their solo musical careers, Suemy, Nelly, and Melinda have earned Grammy nominations and a Grammy Award. They have performed at iconic venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Dolby Theater, and The Nest for the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The mixture of their musical upbringing along with some of their favorite musical genres of gypsy jazz, pop, and country will keep audiences all around wanting more.
Fandango: Featuring Conjunto Jardín and Delilah Vásquez. SAT, SEP 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm The stage will come alive with the sounds of Fandango. Audiences will enjoy an opening performance by renowned Peruvian guitarist, Ciro Hurtado and zapateado footwork by guest dancer Delilah Vasquez. Revitalizing the vibrant Son Jarocho tradition from Veracruz, Mexico, and adding a global approach, Conjunto Jardín showcases the talents of sisters Libby and Cindy Harding. They masterfully wield the traditional jarana, a compact rhythm guitar, and the requinto, a four-string guitar plucked with a long bone pua. Their harmonious sibling vocals soar above the vigorous jaranas, propelled by a dynamic Peruvian cajón-andbass rhythm section and resonant harp-like keyboards, forging a contemporary yet authentically traditional sound. Infused with rock-inspired energy and approachable allure, Conjunto Jardín's music captivates listeners with its distinctive flair. All performances will take place at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, located at 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Tickets are available at The Merc Ticket Office, and online at TemeculaTheater.org. For more information, please contact the Ticket Office at 1.866.OLD.TOWN (1.866.653.8696). Thank you for your continued support of live performing arts in Temecula. Visit Temecula Valley Museum (28314 Mercedes Street) for more special programming in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Culture Days: Mexico SAT, SEP 14, 2024 at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Come join us as we celebrate the history and culture of Mexico! We will be celebrating with food, crafts, activities, and a dance performance from Ballet Folklorico! This is a free event and open to all. Temecula Art Mural Project: Día de los Muertos @ Sam Hicks Monument Park | SEP – OCT 2024 The September and October mural recognizes the holiday Día de los Muertos, this mural was painted by students of Bigfoot Art Classes and facilitated by Bigfoot Art Classes’ Tony Moramarco. An accompanying Axolotl Alebrije craft will be available in the museum’s Art and Education Room. The craft will teach guests about Alebrijes (brightly colored Mexican folk-art sculptures of mystical creatures) and their connection to Día de los Muertos. They will also learn about the axolotl, an amphibian native to the Valley of Mexico.