… Concierto Bajo Las Estrellas, 5-10pm tonight at The Long Center for the Performing Arts’ City Terrace
As a sometimes Spanish speaker (as in, I can speak the Spanish but don’t very often), I get excited when I read things in Spanish. Even when they’re as simple as “Concert Under the Stars,” KAKW Univision 62’s celebration of the 5th annual “Premios Texas” awards. The FREE open-to-the-public pre-party (the Awards are tomorrow night) has a live music lineup of nominated artists including El Guero y Su Banda Centenario (“Mejor Artista Vocal Masculino” – Best Male Vocal Artist), Foco Rojo (“Mejor Banda de Austin” – Best Austin Band) and La Clave de Mexico (“Mejor Banda de Austin”). Also set to perform are Austin-based mariachi band Mariachi Estrella and Mexican regional folk dance group Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklorico. Making special appearances at the event will be “Premios Texas 2009” co-host Sissi, nominee Makano (“Mejor Artista Hip-hop/Urbano” and “Mejor Artista Revelacion”) and nominee Tati (“Mejor Artista Revelacion”). The final round of the talent show “Idolo del Pueblo” will also take place, with the winning finalist earning a trip to Miami to compete on the international TV show “Sabado Gigante” with Don Francisco.
So walk yourself on down to 701 W. Riverside Drive and enjoy some Latin beats tonight. Snag some nibbles from P. Terry’s or Whole Foods or anywhere else close and make it a picnic. Or just enjoy the tunes.