VIVA MEXICO! A Celebration of Mexican Independence

VIVA MEXICO: Celebrating 200 Years of Mexican Independence, will take place on the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence, Thursday, September 16, from 5 until 8 p.m., in three museums in Balboa Park. A festival of the food, drink, music, art and dance of Mexico, the event is sponsored by Balboa Park neighbors Mingei International Museum, The San Diego Museum of Art and Timken Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico, San Diego, The Prado Restaurant, XEWT-TV and KPRI-FM.

The exuberant music of roaming mariachis on the Plaza de Panama, the grace and energy of colorful folkloric dancers and the flavors of Mexican cuisine will enthrall attendees’ senses while exhibitions and programs at the museums will engage their imaginations. The Prado Restaurant will offer a different Mexican delicacy at each museum, which will be paired with its complementary beverage — tantalizing Mexican wine or refreshing beer. The museums, which will stay open until 8 p.m., will feature exhibitions and programs that reflect the Independence Day theme.  They are listed below.

•Mingei International Museum

¡ VIVA MÉXICO! – Heroes and Artisans
TEQUILA BOTTLES
On view until January 2, 2011
www.mingei.org

•The San Diego Museum of Art

Generations: Paintings by Raúl Anguiano
On view until February 6, 2011
www.sdmart.org

•Timken Museum of Art

Bilingual docents available in the galleries.
www.timkenmuseum.org

Tickets: $15 prior to and on the day of the event