Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Announces November Events

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has announced the following upcoming events:

La Gran Fiesta: A Celebration of Hispanic and Latin Cultures
Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra with Herman Olivera
Friday, November 2, 2012, 8 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater

Tickets: $29, $39, $59

Known as “The Sun of Latin Music,” pianist Eddie Palmieri has a musical career that spans more than 50 years as a bandleader of salsa and Latin jazz orchestras. His charismatic power and bold innovative drive have earned him nine Grammy Awards. Palmieri and his toe-tapping orchestra are joined by vocalist Herman Olivera, one of the great soneros, for a soul-shaking night of fiery, red-hot salsa.

Presenting Sponsor: Wells Fargo

Signature Sponsor: APS

Supporting Sponsor: Distrito at the Saguaro

La Gran Fiesta: A Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Cultures
Saturday, November 3, 2012, Noon – 9 p.m.
Outdoors at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Free Admission

An action-packed celebration of Latin music, dance, food and more, La Gran Fiesta takes audiences on a journey from the rich artistry of neighboring Mexico to the cultural vibrancy of the Caribbean and South America. This free community festival features performances by Arizona’s top Latin bands, activities for children and families and an arts-and-crafts Mercado. Latin-inspired food and drinks are available for purchase. Highlights of the event include Miami-based band Tiempo Libre performing a free concert at 7 p.m.

Presenting Sponsor: Wells Fargo

Signature Sponsor: APS

Supporting Sponsor: Distrito at the Saguaro

Presented in partnership with the City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Human Relations Commission and Scottsdale Sister Cities Junior Board

La Gran Fiesta: A Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Culture
Tiempo Libre

Saturday, November 3, 2012, 7 p.m.

Outdoors at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Free Admission

One of the hottest young Latin bands today, Miami-based Tiempo Libre is equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs and dance venues. The band’s members were classically trained in Cuba’s premier conservatories and are the heirs to their native country’s rich musical traditions. Now a worldwide sensation with three Grammy nominations, Tiempo Libre is celebrated for its incendiary, joyful performances of timba, an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz, and the seductive rhythms of Cuban son.

Presenting Sponsor: Wells Fargo

Signature Sponsor: APS

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