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Release Date: April 3, 2008
City of San Antonio Communications and Public Affairs Department:
207-7234
Stellar musical lineup
taking part in
Main Plaza Opening Celebration
The opening ceremony for Main Plaza – The Heart of the City
promises to be a night you won’t forget as an eclectic musical lineup will
take various stages to celebrate this monumental event. Next Sunday, April
13, Main
Plaza will be filled with the sweet sounds of some of Texas’ best artists.
The festivities kick-off at 6:15 p.m. with Tejana legend Rita Vidaurri “La
Calandria” and San Antonio’s accordion queen Eva Ybarra with Azul. At 6:30
p.m. Henry Brun & the Latin Playerz will offer up their unique style of
Latin Jazz. The internationally renowned group is known for their
integration of rhythm and blues, swing, and straight ahead jazz with a
Latin beat.
As night falls upon the event and the official ceremony wraps up, the San
Antonio Symphony will take center stage playing a collection of musical
greats as the lighted Tobin Fountains dance to their timeless beat.
The evening comes to a close with the distinct sounds of Spot Barnett and
the New Breed Band featuring Will Owen Gage. Their cool R&B sounds with a hint of swing makes all
that hear their style of Jazz want to get up and dance.
Come out and enjoy the Opening Day Celebration of Main Plaza, the night
promises to offer something for every type of music lover. Opening day
festivities are free and open to the public. For more information, visit
www.sanantonio.gov/mainplaza.
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