Mariachi Band to Perform in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
University Programs will host a free performance by an authentic Mariachi band Friday, Sept. 21, from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Greek Theatre.
The Mariachi Band will perform at the university during Family Weekend and will help kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. To add to the theme, Burrito Loco (Colombia Mex), located off of Martin Luther King Boulevard in Fayetteville, will provide free food.
This event is free to current University of Arkansas students through the student activities fee, and students must show their university ID for entrance. Admission for general public is free and contingent upon seating availability.
For more information about this event, contact the cultures and concepts chair, Carolina Valdizon, at upc3@uark.edu or call 479-575-5255. University Programs is a student run and student funded organization within the office of student activities.
For special accommodations due to disability, please contact the office of student activities, osa@uark.edu or call 479-575-5255.
Contacts
Heather Hill, vice president
University Programs
479-575-5255,
upvp@uark.edu
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