MODESTO – Compañía Mazatlán Bellas Artes de Sacramento brings sparkle to the holidays with “Posada Navideña” at the Gallo Center for the Arts with two performances Saturday and Sunday, December 17-18. 

This wholesome family show brought to the Center in 2009 returns to feature traditional dance and music, and celebrate the folk culture of Mexico during the Christmas season.

Tickets for this performance range from $18 to $32. A 15% discount is available for groups of 15 or more.  For tickets or more information, visit www.galloarts.org or call (209) 338-2100. 

Featuring 20 dancers and 16 musicians, this ‘south-of-the-border’ celebration is laden with seasonal accents such as a traditional Christmas processional (posada), Mexican holiday songs (villancicos), a visit from the Three Wise Men, a festive piñata scene, and a vibrant holiday finale performed in the spirit of a true mariachi fiesta.

Besides its seasonal flavor, “Posada Navideña” also gives the audience a whirlwind tour of the country’s distinct cultural regions.  Beautiful backdrops provide the setting for a show that is also a fanfare of eye-catching costumes.  Add this to a full mariachi band as well as a talented musical ensemble playing a variety of engaging Latin American rhythms, and the result is a lively passionate rendition of Mexican heritage laced with holiday sparkle.

This production is sponsored by Alfred Matthews. The Gallo Center for the Arts’ 2011-12 Premier Partner is Boyett Petroleum.