Christmas celebrated Mexican style

LA MIRADA - "Fiesta Navidenas: A Mexican Holiday Spectacular," featuring the Ballet Folklorico Costa De Oro and Mariachi Mexicanisimo, will be presented at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts on Dec. 21.Two performances are scheduled at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. "Fiesta Navidenas" features 30 folklorico dancers and 10 mariachis in a Mexican celebration laden with seasonal accents, including a traditional Christmas processional (posada), Mexican holiday songs (villancicos), a visit from the Three Wise Men, a festive pinata scene, and a vibrant holiday finale performed in the spirit of a true mariachi fiesta. Tickets to see "Fiesta Navidenas" start at $15 and can be purchased by calling the theater box office at (562) 944-9801 or online at lamiradatheatre.com.

********** Published: Nov. 21, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 32