The traditions of our culture and heritage is tightly woven into our community and to the Southern

New Mexico region. Join us for a night of cultural celebration as the Las Cruces International Mariachi

Conference prepares for our 29th Annual Conference. Attendees will enjoy a fashion show of regional

Mexican mariachi and ballet folklorico attire, dinner, dancing, and bidding on our wonderful silent

auction.

Noche de Fiesta will be headlined by Bárbara Padilla! Vibrant classical crossover soprano, Bárbara

Padilla, dazzles audiences with her powerful transcendent voice and turns timeless songs into

enchanting adventures that ignite the imagination, exhibit her extraordinary vocal technique that

makes joyful hearts dance. Celebrated globally as “America’s Angel,” her vocal performances resonate

with the healing energy of music. Painting pictures of human resiliency and hope, Barbara’s fame

reached center stage as she achieved outstanding reviews for her performances on “America’s Got

Talent.” By emphasizing the most memorable, transformative moments of her own emotional journey,

her soaring vocals inspired fans throughout America and abroad.

This year our gala is themed, "Nuestras Tradiciones." Attendees are invited to dress in traditional

Mexican clothing as we celebrate Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Mexico's Independence against Spain and

kicks-off Hispanic Heritage Month.

Gala proceeds will support the 2022 Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference. Celebrating 29

years of promoting, enhancing, and preserving cultural arts through education, performance

opportunities, and community involvement. The Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference

annually impacts the regional community with a month of activities that draw attendees from across

the US and Mexico. Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference is a program of New Mexico

Adocates for the Arts, Inc.