Mariachi Fénix is the First Student-Based Mariachi Group at the University of Chicago

Founded January 2004


2005 Mariachi Fénix Past Performances

February 19th - Serenade, Navy Pier, Stained Glass museum: Congradulations to Richie and Alba on their new life together!

April 15th - M.E.Ch.A Cesar Chavez Commemoration Performance, with guest speaker Edward James Olmos

April 16th - OLAS Culture Show

April 23rd - Felíz Cumpleaños, Mrs. Flores!!!

May 5th - Fundraiser for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School at the Merchandise Mart, downtown

May 9th - Kinder Care performance in Aurora, IL.

May 14th - Safe Spaces *postponed due to illness*

May 21st - Wedding reception; Vernon Hills

June 19th - Festival de San Pablo performance in Pilsen; plus, we played during the evening Father's Day Mass; gracias, Padre José Marino


2004 Mariachi Fénix Performances

April 8 - M.E.Ch.A Cesar Chavez Commemoration Event

April 12 - OLAS Study Break

April 17 - OLAS Culture Show, Mandel Hall, 8pm

April 24 - Consolidating Democracy in Mexico Conference in I-House

April 27 - Birthday Performance, Ogden School at State and Harrison

May 2 - Playing for the MaxP Language Commons in the MaxP West courtyard.

May 5 - Cinco de Mayo!!! Dining hall tour: We played in BJ, then Pierce, and finally at Bartlett for the students eating supper.

May 14 - Medical School Fundraiser at Ida Noyes Hall

June 4 - Alumni Association lunch in the Hutch fountain area

June 5 - Hyde Park Arts Festival at the SMART Museum Courtyard

June 16th - It is our great honor to perform for University of Chicago President Don Michael Randel and his guests, including Mexican President Vicente Fox and his wife. Some photos can be seen below.

Here are two articles from the University of Chicago News Office describing the event, including additional photos of President Fox, his wife, University President Randel, honored guests, and Mariachi Fenix: first article ; and second article

November 5th - Dia de los Muertes celebration in Hutch Commons

November 13th - Micheal Reese Hospital cancer research charity fundraiser at the AON Building; a future performance by Mariachi Fénix was also auctioned off for $300! :)

December 1st - Divinity school performance


Playing at President Fox's arrival

President Fox and his wife

Posing for pictures

UC President Randel and dignitaries on hand


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