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VIKKI CARR .. JUNE 2008 ... PBS TV SPECIAL ... "FIESTA MEXICANA" ... VIKKI CARR HOSTING ... CD AND DVD TO BE USED AS A PLEDGE INCENTIVE FOR PBS TO COINCIDE WITH THE PBS SPECIAL. CHECK YOUR LOCAL PBS STATION FOR AIR DATE. UPDATED INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.

ORDER YOUR COPY BELOW & SUPPORT PBS-TV!

COMBO: 2 DVD + 3 CD: Fiesta Mexicana
 
Choose A Gift    To order, call 
Member Services for WTTW-TV
(773) 509-1111, ext. 6
(9:00 am-5:00 pm, M-F Central Standard Time)   

The DVD includes bonus footage of Vikki Carr being interviewed backstage!

"FIESTA MEXICANA"
Directed by Leo Eaton. Eaton Creative, Inc. 


VSP congratulates Vikki on reaching her Spectacular 50th Anniversary in Show Business!

                         


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2008

  • February

    Taping PBS Special in Mexico - to be announced

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  • November

  • December


2007

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E003EA48AD95C41 

  • September 15 - 8:00 p.m. Vikki Carr w/ Mariachi Sol - SOLD OUT!
    Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

    Formerly the Aladdin Resort & Casino

    Theatre for the Performing Arts

    3667 Las Vegas Blvd.

    Las Vegas NV 89109

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  • October 13 

    California Theatre of Performing Arts, Sinfonia Mexicana


    Saturday, October 13th - "Classics Revisited" - Starring Vikki Carr and the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Frank Paul Fetta. Program begins at 7:30 P.M. and ticket prices are $45, $60, $70, $80.
     

    Sinfonia Mexicana - What's New

  • November 2
Vikki Carr
November 2, 2007
Jacob Brown Auditorium
8:00 p.m. CST
Brownsville, Texas
Call at (956) 882-7945 to purchase tickets.
Call now to reserve your tickets  this show will sell out fast!
Vito & Cookie

 
Arts & Entertainment 2007 Season / Vikki Carr
Friday, November 02, 2007, 8:00 pm CST at  Jacob Brown Auditorium
Important: Vikki Carr is one of the best loved and most accomplished entertainers in the United States, Latin America and Europe. The three time Grammy Award winner, whose international success spans four decades, has released 59 best selling recordings. She has performed for the Queen of England, five United States Presidents, wartime soldiers in Vietnam and sold out audiences around the world. She has worked in radio, television, film and theater. Her music embraces two languages and she is among the first artists to bridge the cultures of the United States and Latin America, paving the way for many performers today.
 
 Members attending Vikki's Nov. 2,  concert please email Mary vsp847@aol.com & Vito vsp773@aol.com   Thanks!
 
SA Opera New Year's Eve Vikki Carr Concert

  -Traditional concert benefiting musicians and opera to be held at the Majestic Theater-

WHAT:   San Antonio Opera presents Vikki Carr’s Night in Vienna New Year’s Eve Concert on December 31, 2007 at the Majestic Theatre.  Join the San Antonio Opera Orchestra and members of the San Antonio Symphony in a traditional concert of Viennese waltzes and marches.  San Antonio’s own Vikki Carr will add to the celebration with a special performance of her greatest hits.In addition, one of San Antonio Opera's visiting conductors, Frank Graffeo, will be leading the orchestra through the performance. Graffeo, served as the general director of the Knoxville Opera from 2000-2005. The event is underwritten by the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts.

                An elegant pre-concert dinner and festive post-concert package at the Sheraton Gunter Hotel ballroom is available for $100.00 per person, not including concert ticket.  Special hotel room rates are available.  Call 210.225.5972 for reservations.

Tickets for Vikki Carr’s Night in Vienna New Year’s Eve Concert are available for purchase October 29, 2007, at www.ticketmaster.com. Prices for the concert tickets are as follows:

$35.00   Balcony Level
$45.00   Mezzanine
$60.00   Side Orchestra
$70.00   Center Orchestra
$80.00   Dress Circle

For ticket prices and reservations to the pre-dinner and post-concert celebration, contact Bonnie Victor-Fried at the San Antonio Opera, 210.225.5972.

                WHEN:   Monday, December 31, 2007
                Concert- 8:00 p.m.
               
WHERE:  Concert-               

The Majestic Theater 

208 E Houston St.

San Antonio, Texas 78205

Dinner & Post-Concert Celebration-

                Sheraton Gunter Hotel Ballroom 

205 East Houston Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205

 

 


2006

 

  • February 18 -  

    Engagement: WBCA – Washington Birthday Celebration Festivities in Laredo, TX
    - by the Lulac Council of Laredo Texas

    PARADE – 9:00AM
    Starting at Garden Street (across the Civic Ctr. ) ending in the downtown area.
     
    MATINEE MEXICANO – 7:30PM performance
    At the Civic Center Auditorium – 1100 North 6th Steer Abilene, TX  79601
     
    NOCHE MEXICANA CONCERT – 8:30PM performance
    At the Laredo Civic Ctr. Ballroom – 500 San Agustin Ave. Laredo TX  78040
     
    VIKKI will be attending the PARADE (9:00AM) and perform at the MATINEE (7:30PM) mini concert and at the NOCHE MEXICANA (8:30PM) concert.  All 3 events are part of the Washington Birthday Celebration Festivities  done by the Washington Birthday Celebration Association
     
    VERY IMPORTANT... VIKKI will be performing accompanied by 'Mariachi Regiomontano'.
    These will be 35 min. performances


  • May 13at the California Theatre of Performing Arts located at 562 W. 4th Street - San Bernardino, CA - 92401. She will be accompanied by Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano  Please call 1-800-901-5002 toll free to obtain ticket information or go to www.seatadvisor.com 

http://www.sinfoniamexicana.com/

 

Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano 2005 Grammy Nominee

  • September 9, 2006 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Sold Out!

    "Gran Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi y la Charreria" Vikki will appear September 9th at the Degollado Theatre. This is a cultural gala event sponsored by the Guadalajara COC. Vikki will also be presented with the Ruben Fuentes Gasson award for her artistic collaboration to Mexican Music. Vikki will perform with Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitan backing her onstage.
  • November 6 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Sold Out!

    Vikki will appear in concert at the Santo Domingo Country Club at 10:00PM


2007

  • May 6 - Cerritos Center - California (click link below for details)

http://www.cerritoscenter.com/event_calendar/events_detail.cfm?id_event=46017452 

 

 


2005

  • February 25 - in Beverly Hills, California

    National Hispanic Media Coalition 8th Annual Impact Awards Gala. Vikki Carr will receive the Lifetime Achievement award.

    Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel 9500 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90212 6:00 p.m. - Reception 7:00 p.m. - Dinner & Awards Presentation Black Tie 

    Please contact Vito Cifaldi Vito661@aol.com  for further details on VSP special ticket prices.

     "The Impact Awards Gala celebrates the artistic achievement of American Latino artists whose work is so creative and outstanding that it must be recognized. We also take pride in honoring those individuals or entities whose achievements, generosity of spirit, and courage under fire, have greatly benefited the welfare of the Latino community both in front and in back of camera."

     
    Master of Ceremonies is Eva Longoria of Desperate Housewives


  • March 6 - Bridging the Gap - San Antonio, Texas

    Vikki is the keynote speaker at the third general session on Sunday March 6th from 10:30-11:30AM. Takes place at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Celebrating Educational Opportunities for Hispanic Students "Bridging the Gap" is hosted by the Texas Association of School Boards. Also scheduled to start filming "Travis and Henry" starring Martin Landau & Charles Durning in March 2005.

  • March 29 - Premios a la Musica Latina Awards Charline McCombs Empire Theater, in San Antonio, Texas Merit awards will be presented to Vikki Carr, DJ Guero Polkas and Ana Barbara. New Latin-music awards hit stage Tuesday by Ramiro Burr San Antonio Express-News

  • April 5 - Texas Cultural Trust Unveils Honorees of the 2005 Texas Medal of Arts Awards Texas Stars to be Honored in Austin, Texas April 5, 2005 at Historic Paramount Theatre.

    Lifetime Achievement: Vikki Carr (El Paso) Three-time Grammy Award winner whose international success spans four decades. She has released 59 best-selling recordings.

    Click link for details: http://www.txculturaltrust.org/tmaa/news02.html 
  • August  6 - Vikki performs at Santa Barbara, CA Mariachi Festival

    10th Annual Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Featuring Mariachi Vargas, Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Divas and special guest Vikki Carr Saturday, August 6 - 6:00PM Reserved Floor and Preferred $83.25/78.25 G,H,I : $58.25 D,E,F: $43.25 A,B,C: $33.25

     

  • September 25 - VIKKI CARR - Miami-Dade County Katrina Relief Concert 
    8 p.m., at the American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.

    www.local10.com/news/4950344/detail.html (click for details)


  • September 28 - VIKKI CARR - The Spirit of California Exhibit opening reception

    The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts

    (formerly the California State History Museum )

    1020 O Street
    Sacramento CA 95814

    www.californiamuseum.org 



  • October 1 - University of Texas – Pan American 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, Texas 78541  HESTEC Community Day 

    10/1/2005    (Saturday )
    Time: 4-10 p.m. 
    Location: Quad 
    Information: During Community Day, visit science exhibits, tour the UTPA Science, Engineering and Education Buildings, and participate in hands-on activities. Free entertainment will be provided by VolumenX, a Latin Grammy-nominated music group, 5:30 p.m.; Elefante, a Latin Grammy-nominated music group, 6-7 p.m.; and three-time Grammy award winner Vikki Carr, 9-10 p.m. In addition, Cheech Marin, actor, director and humanitarian, will be presenting at 7:30 p.m. with an autograph session scheduled for 8 p.m. All families are invited to attend FREE.  
    Contact: Division of External Affairs 
    Phone: 956/381-3361 
    Cost: Free 

    Also: The California Museum Project opens to the Public September 29, 2005


  • October 21 - Library's Latino awards Oct. 21, 6 p.m. Convention Center. The San Antonio Public Library Foundation's Latino Leadership for the Library Committee, in partnership with the Instituto de México, presents the Latino International Literature Award to Carlos Fuentes. Guest readers will include Vikki Carr. Tickets cost $150 with tables at the $1,500, $3,000 and $5,000 level. For reservations, call (210) 225-4728, ext. 5. Funds benefit the Library's Latino Resource Center.

  • December 10 -

     

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    Click here for tickets to Vikki's December 10 performance!

    A Valley of the Sun holiday tradition that you will not want to miss... The 14th Annual Mariachi Festival will once again feature the magical sounds of the Christmas season and the rich pageantry and musical traditions of old Mexico . 

    The 14th Annual Christmas Mariachi Festival will showcase stellar performances by the finest Mariachi groups in the world: the legendary Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán formed in Jalisco , Mexico in 1898, Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez,   America ’s Premier Mariachi, And the incomparable Mariachi Cielo de Mexico.   Also featured multi grammy winner Vikki Carr and Mexican recording star Humberto Herrera!

    Special appearances by the spectacular Ballet Folklorico San Juan, over 600 Dancers and Mariachi Musicians, a tribute to Mexico ’s matron saint, Our Lady of Guadalupe and much more!

     


    Doors open time: 06:00 PM
    Camera policy: No Cameras, Video or Audio allowed

    Adult ticket price: $67.50, $57.50, $47.50, $37.50 

     

 

2004

  • March 7 - - MARIACHI SPECTACULAR 2004
    in Kansas, City, Mo.

    Featuring the world famous Mariachi Vargas along with special guest Vikki Carr

    Midland Theatre
    1228 Main Kansas City, MO 64105
     (816) 471-9703 Box Office

    Tickets are $35, $40, $45 and $55 

    Click the link below for more information:

    Doubletree Hotel Kansas City-Downtown

    Mariachi melodiesSpanish tenor Placido Domingo, who once hired mariachi singers to help him woo his wife, hosted a PBS tribute to mariachi music last spring.
    The full article will be available on the Web for a limited time:
    http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/living/8096306.htm
    (c) 2004 Kansas City Star and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved.

  • April 

    Vikki Carr at "The Alamo" movie premire at the Majestic
    Theatre
  • June 27 - NCLR National Conference in Phoenix on Sunday, June 27, 2004 at the Phoenix Civic Plaza Ball Room for another outstanding Mariachi concert. VIKKI CARR will be accompanied by SOL DE MEXICO DE JOSE HERNANDEZ. The event will be hosted by Comedian Gabriel Inglesias. It will be a tickets.com event for those interested in buying tickets - tickets are available. Many thanks to: David & Sarah Chavez LatinPointe Communications & Events. Click the tickets.com link below to order your tickets:

                                  



September 18 - Las Vegas

 www.eliasentertainment.com

 

October 23 - Telemundo Television Concert

 

December 15 - Performs live at the Orange County, CA Performing Arts Center

Click here for details: http://www.philharmonicsociety.org/show30.htm

Click here for Philharmonic press release: Press Release


2003

  • January 8 - Vikki will be filming a PBS commercial promoting The Mexican-Americans Special - details to follow.
  • February 5 - Vikki will present an award and sing at the televised Premio Lo Nuestro Music Awards 7:00 P.M. CST. (Check your local Univision channel for details).
  • April 23 - A CELEBRATION OF REPRISE!
    An Intimate Evening

    with a special guest appearance by k.d. lang

    and the dazzling stars of REPRISE!

    VIKKI CARR
    KEVIN EARLEY
    DAVIS GAINES
    SAM HARRIS

    MAUREEN MCGOVERN
    VALARIE PETTIFORD
    DOUGLAS SILLS
    JENNIFER LEIGH WARREN

    Hosted by CAROLE COOK
    and Guest of Honor MARILYNN LOVELL MATZ

    Wednesday, April 30, 2003

    The Penthouse at LACMA West

    Join in the celebration of American Musical Theatre in Los Angeles and the launching of THE PETER MATZ EDUACTION PROGRAM


    Click here: Reprise

  • May/June  -   PBS TV Special - Check local listings for details. The Mexican Americans
  • May 5  Vikki Carr presented with Latino Spirit Award in California
  • May 13 -  Perform the National Anthem for the San Antonio Spurs 
  • May 31 - The Hispanic Heritage Society presents its third annual Tito Guizar award to Vikki Carr May 31 at the Charline McCombs Empire Theater. The ceremony will include an award presentation to Mexican composer Consuelo Velasquez, who wrote "Bésame Mucho." Mexican singer/actors Irma Dorantes and Alejandro Tomassi are scheduled to perform. Tickets cost $30-70.

  • June 1 - Arneson River Theatre
    Vikki Carr's Homage:  "Asi Es Mi Tierra" Musical review
    Voces de San Antonio:
    Patti Malcom
    Marcus David Saenz
    Nataly Pena
    Mauricio Guizar
    Hildegard Castaneda
    Rabiel Mojica
    Guest Artists:
    Flamenco Dancers - ESPANA VIVA  Director Beatriz Aguilar
    San Antonio Dance Academy director Rose Marie Cavazos
    Ballet Ensemble
    Mariachi Azteca, Director Juan Rocha
    Pianist and Musical Arrangements Jorge Infante
    Musical Concept and Artistic Direction Cristina Ortega
    Tickets:  $12.50; S. Citizens $10; Children under 12 $5

    Mexicana Airlines and the St. Anthony are Sponsors

    Hispanic Heritage Society
    P. O. Box 90136
    San Antonio, Texas 78209
    210-822-3247

  • July 8 - Vikki's LIVE chat in the Chat Room 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (CST)
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Vito Cifaldi and Kathryn Robinson, Las Vegas, 2001.

Please note that all dates are subject to change - please verify dates before making your plans!

 
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