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Santa Barbara, California — A special joint concert will take place on Thursday, August 29 at 18:00 at the Plaza Del Mar Band Shell, 131 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara. This family-friendly event features the highly acclaimed bilingual children’s music duo, Andrés and Christina.

The duo is known for their engaging and interactive performances that invite the audience to sing, dance and play along. Their music is aimed at young Spanish and English learners.

In addition to the concert, there will be a Community Resources Fair takes place, offers fun for the whole family and celebrates the grand reopening of Plaza Del Mar.

“Our bilingual school community thrives on shared experiences that unite us, and the 123 Andrés concert is a perfect example of that. It is an opportunity for our community to celebrate our cultural diversity through music, and we are excited to be able to work together to host such a vibrant and exciting event,” said McKinley Principal Daisy Ochoa.

This is a picnic style event, so bring your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets to enjoy a lovely evening outdoors. Food will also be available for purchase on site.

The event is hosted by McKinley Elementary and Santa Barbara Unified, Adelante Charter School, First 5 Santa Barbara County, the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, and the Santa Barbara County chapter of the California Association of Bilingual Educators.

Event details:

• Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
• Time: 18:00 hrs
• Location: Plaza Del Mar Band Shell, 131 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (across from Los Baños Pool, near the harbor)

Parking information:
Visitors may park in the Carriage Museum parking lot, park off-street, or use metered parking in nearby city lots. Families are also welcome to park at McKinley Elementary School and walk to the concert.

Interviews available
For event preview interviews, please contact Ed Zuchelli, Santa Barbara Unified Communications Manager, at [email protected].