Celebrate Mexican Independence and the intersection of Arts & Science with the whole family on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza
El Grito – A Celebration of Mexican Independence
Friday, September 14, 2018
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores) was the battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain, first uttered by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, parish priest of Dolores (now Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato state), on Sept. 16, 1810. Celebrate Mexican Independence with Latin film and television star Blanca Araceli! Discover Mexico’s cultural heritage and enjoy live performances from Mariachi Infantil R.H.Y.T.M.O, Relámpago del Cielo, Mauro Calderón and many more! El Grito ceremony will be presided by Consul of Mexico in Orange County Mario Cuevas-Zamora. Presented in collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico.
Beckman Arts & Science Family Festival
Saturday, September 15, 2018
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Arts + Science = Family Fun at the first Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival coming to the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Join us for free entertainment and hands-on activities for the curious of all ages. Explore 21st Century learning and join the next generation of innovators as families come together to create, discover and explore the connections between Science and the Arts. The day will be filled with engaging performances, interactive exhibits and hands-on activities featuring Discovery Cube of Orange County, Doktor Kaboom!, Phantom Projects Theatre Group, Dino Encounters, The MoonRays and many more!
Give Back: We’re already looking forward to celebrating Veterans Day at the 3rdannual Segerstrom Center Salutes Our Veterans, where we’ll be creating 150 care packages for our military. Through September and October, we invite guests to help us collect travel-sized shampoo. Bring your donation to El Grito and the Beckman Arts & Science Family Festival, then join us for Veterans Day to assemble a care package!
WHERE: Segerstrom Center for the Arts – Julianne & George Argyros Plaza
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
scfta.org
