MEX I AM – Live it to believe it

LAM is extremely honored to be a co-host of MEX I AM and we invite you to join us. MEX I AM: live it to believe it is the first festival of its kind in the Bay Area, showcasing the best performing arts, culture, and ideas from Mexico. This four-day multi-disciplinary festival will feature some of the best Mexican performers from various genres and traditions, as well as presentations from some of the most influential Mexicans in their fields of expertise around the world. EVENTS Dance Gala with Elisa Carrillo and Opera Gala with Alfredo Daza Jul 31, 2014 7:00pm Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater $15-25 General Admission / $12-20 YBCA Member, Senior, Teacher, Student / $10 12 & Under / FREE for YBCA:You The festival begins with a star-studded evening of classical music and dance with performances by ballerina Elisa Carrillo, soloist at the State Ballet of Berlin, and baritone Alfredo Daza of the State Opera of Berlin with pianist Ángel Rodríguez, followed by a cocktail reception. RSVP - http://lam-network.com/events/mex-i-am-live-it-to-believe-it/ Ideas: North and South of the Border Aug 1, 2014 5:00pm Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater FREE w/ RSVP Mexico is an inventive, entrepreneurial, and avant-garde country in the fields of science, art, and culture. This section of the festival is a symbolic display of that innovative spirit. Featuring: Horacio Franco’s flute concert, the keyboard path; Andres Roemer; José Hernández conference, Stars harvest; Juana Alicia, Eloquent Walls, Ranulfo Romo, Do we have freewill or are we only our neurons puppets?; Diana Gameros concert, Melodies of a long return; Rosario Marín conference, A leader between two worlds. RSVP - http://lam-network.com/events/mex-i-am-live-it-to-believe-it/ Latin Jazz with Héctor Infanzón and Percussion Ensemble Tambuco Aug 1, 2014 8:00pm Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater $25 General Admission / $20 YBCA Member, Senior, Teacher, Student / $10 12 & Under / FREE for YBCA:You Four-time Grammy nominees Tambuco and internationally renowned jazz pianist Héctor Infanzón light up the night with their smooth sounds and fascinating rhythms. BUY TICKETS - http://lam-network.com/events/mex-i-am-live-it-to-believe-it/ Vicky Araico: Juana in a Million Aug 2, 2014 2:00pm Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater $25 General Admission / $20 YBCA Member, Senior, Teacher, Student / $10 12 & Under / FREE for YBCA:You Actress, dancer, and performer Vicky Araico took first prize at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2012 for her riveting solo performance Juana in a Million, about an illegal immigrant’s quest to find a place to belong. Directed by Nir Paldi. BUY TICKETS - http://lam-network.com/events/mex-i-am-live-it-to-believe-it/ Music with Natalia Lafourcade and Electronic Art by Murcof + Simon Geilfus (Antivj) Aug 2, 2014 8:00pm Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater $25 General Admission / $20 YBCA Member, Senior, Teacher, Student / $10 12 & Under / FREE for YBCA:You Singer, composer, and two-time Latin Grammy award-winner Natalia Lafourcade brings her production Mujer Divina to the stage in a double bill with composer Murcof in collaboration with artist and software developer Simon Geilfus, for an eclectic and energetic evening of contemporary music from Mexico. BUY TICKETS -http://lam-network.com/events/mex-i-am-live-it-to-believe-it/ 60 Years of Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández Aug 3, 2014 5:00pm Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater $15-25 General Admission / $12-20 YBCA Member, Senior, Teacher, Student / $10 12 & Under / FREE for YBCA:You The festival closes with a spectacular performance by the world famous Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández—a symbol of Mexican culture worldwide—performing traditional and modern dance as well as music. BUY TICKETS - http://lam-network.com/events/mex-i-am-live-it-to-believe-it/