Upcoming Events & Top News - Marimba Sol de Chiapas -- www.MexicanMarimba.com

Upcoming Events & Top News for 2011:

12/07/2011: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW for Sol's upcoming performance as a part of the Topeka Symphony's FIESTA concert at 7:30pm on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 in White Concert Hall, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas. Sol will be featured on James Mobberley's Fantasia Parachicos for Chiapan Marimba (eight hands) and String Orchestra. Sol will also perform during the Symphony's 2012 School Day Concerts at 10am & 1pm on Thursday, January 12th, 2012. Nos vemos at the FIESTA!!!

11/11/2011: Sol is getting up and running at Google+, with more content coming soon. Hope you will stop-by to FOLLOW & +1 us when you get a chance!

11/01/2011: A time to remember loved ones during El Día de los Muertos 2011 (November 1st & 2nd)

10/07/2011: Check out Libby Hanssen's feature article about us at KCMetropolis.org!

10/04/2011: Join Sol this Saturday, October 8, 2011 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month:

-10:15am - 11:15am: Girl Scouts Hispanic Heritage Celebration at El Centro Academy for Children in KC, KS

-2:00pm - 2:30pm: Dia de los Muertos Street Festival at the Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery in KC, MO

09/21/2011: Dear Educators, School Cultural Events Coordinators, & PTAs/PTOs: It's not too late for Sol to help your school celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by booking our 'The Musics Of Mexico' virtual musical tour of Mexico program, and, at a discount for Title I schools of up to 50% off!!! Call Kandi at Kansas City Young Audiences at 816-531-4022 for more information and to schedule your program today!!!

09/16/2011: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEXICO--Independence from Spain: September 16th, 1810! Hope to see everyone tonight & Sunday at our Plaza Library performances(SEE BELOW for details)!!!

09/12/2011: Join Sol for two events at the Plaza Library this week!!!

-Family Fun Night musical tour of Mexico presentation: Friday, Sept 16th @ 6:30pm

-Concert of traditional & popular favorites from Mexico & Latin America: Sunday, Sept 18th @ 2pm

Come help us celebrate Mexican Independence, Hispanic Heritage Month, & 20 years of Mexican Marimba in KC!

09/01/2011: Sol celebrates 20 years as Kansas City's own Mexican Marimba Ensemble with our September 2011 performances!!! (as Marimba Yajalón August, 1991 - May, 2004, & as Marimba Sol de Chiapas June 1st, 2004+)

08/22/2011: Sol is excited to take flight in the tweeting universe at Twitter! Follow us: @MexicanMarimba

08/12/2011: Several exciting performances coming up in the KC Metro in September 2011:

-Sat, 9/3, 11a-noon: Latino Festival at Oak Park Branch of Johnson County Public Library

-Sat, 9/9, 11:30a-1p: Friday In The Park Series Performance at Macken Park in North KC, MO

-Fri, 9/16, 6:30p: Children's Program at Plaza Branch of Kansas City Public Library

-Sun, 9/18, 2p: Concert at Plaza Branch of Kansas City Public Library

Come out and help us celebrate Mexican Independence Day (Sept 16) & Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15, 2011)!!!

08/08/2011: Check out Sol's new listing under MUSIC at the Missouri Arts Council's Missouri Touring Performers Directory!

08/03/2011: Liberty Tribune review of the Taste Of Liberty, 2011 event featuring Marimba Sol de Chiapas Mexican marimba band!

07/14/2011: Marimba Sol de Chiapas has just been named to the Missouri Arts Council's Missouri Touring Performers Directory! Look for a link to the updated directory to be posted just after August 1st, 2011, and CLICK HERE to learn more about the Community Touring Grant and how it supports artistic fees for Missouri communities and organizations to present performing artist(s) at public events.

06/27/2011: Several NEW and NOSTALGIC photos up at Sol's Facebook Page--stop-by, enjoy, and LIKE!!!

06/03/2011: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW to attend Taste Of Liberty, 2011 in Liberty, Missouri the evening of Saturday, June 11, 2011 -- Enjoy the cuisine of Liberty-owned and operated food vendors during this rain-or-shine street event that starts at 6pm and culminates with a feature performance by Marimba Sol de Chiapas marimba band at 8pm! Visit the event website at the LINK ABOVE for more details and ticketing information, and we'll see you in Liberty the evening of the 11th for a fabulous food and music fiesta!!!

05/07/2011: Sol will perform from noon - 1pm on Saturday, May 14th, 2011, as a part of the Kansas City Sister Cities Showcase at the Sister Cities Bridge over Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri -- Join Sol Mexican marimba band in celebrating KCSC's mission of 'Bringing Kansas City to the World and the World to Kansas City!'

05/05/2011: Sol performs today at Coldwell Banker Advantage in Overland Park, Kansas and at the d•luxe Lounge and Cigar Deck in Parkville, Missouri as a part of their Cinco de Mayo FIESTAS, 2011.

04/29/2011: CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO 2011 IN STYLE! Join Sol from 5pm - 8pm on Thursday, May 5th, 2011 at the d•luxe Lounge & Cigar Deck located at 160 South Main in Parkville, Missouri -- FIESTA, anyone?!!!

04/08/2011: Hope to see everyone in Excelsior Springs, Missouri this evening for Sol's performance as a part of the 2nd Friday Art Crawl. Also, stay tuned for some upcoming performance announcements for May & September, 2011!!!

3/25/2011: Sol will be performing from 7pm - 9pm as a part of the Excelsior Springs Second Friday Art Crawl, 5-9 p.m. on April 8th, 2011. Local and regional artists will be on display at the various galleries and businesses in downtown Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Enjoy great art, music, wine tastings and snacks. Sponsored by the Downtown Excelsior Partnership.

3/18/2011: A friendly reminder about our performance as a part of the Ruel Joyce Recital Series in the Carlson Center Recital Hall at Johnson County Community College this coming Monday, March 21, 2011, noon - 12:50pm--a very festive way to kick-off Spring, hope to see you there!!!

2/10/2011: Join us at our Facebook Fan Page: www.Facebook.com/MexicanMarimba

2/4/2011: Sol sound samples available at our MySpace site: www.MySpace.com/Marimba

1/28/2011: Sol's program is all set for the March 21st Ruel Joyce performance, and includes two Mexican Marimba-themed favorites arranged by Maestro Zeferino Nandayapa Ralda that we are performing in the Maestro's honor: Alberto Domínguez's Al Son de La Marimba and Agustín Lara's La Marimba.

1/21/2011: Check out our updated Group & Group Member photos!

1/14/2011: Marimba Sol de Chiapas invites you to our performance as a part of the Ruel Joyce Recital Series in the Carlson Center Recital Hall at Johnson County Community College on Monday, March 21, 2011, noon - 12:50pm--will be a very festive way to kick-off Spring, hope to see you there!!! Also, Group Member Professional Bios recently updated--check them out under Members at this site!!!

1/7/2011: Marimba Sol de Chiapas is pleased and excited to welcome Laura Lee Crandall as the newest member of Marimba Sol de Chiapas!!! Group Members are: John Currey--Director, James Schank, Sam Wisman, & Laura Lee Crandall. Look for updated Photos, Group Member Bios, and lots more marimba band info, COMING SOON!!!

1/1/2011: New version of

www.MexicanMarimba.com is launched!