Big Squeeze Party January 2009

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Photo 1: from left: Anthony Ortiz, Jr; Hector Galan; Leah Ross; John Ramirez
Photo 2:  Joel Guzman with 2008 winner, John Ramirez
Photo 3: John Ramirez plays with Anthony Ortiz, Jr. & Anthony Ortiz, Sr.
Photo 4: Proud parents, Herminio & Blanca Ramirez
Photo 5: Anthony Ortiz, Jr. and Mariachi Corbetas
Photo 6: from left: Herminio & John Ramirez, Hector Galan, Nancy Bless

Photos courtesy of Texas Folklife supporter: David Dodd
Big Squeeze Invite

Sunday, January 18th 2009 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.

BIG SQUEEZE PARTY!
It’s a film! It’s a fundraiser!
Join us for an evening of food, film, conversation and music with renowned filmmaker Hector Galán at a beautiful private home in Austin.


RSVP -- ASAP: Space is limited
Tickets: $75 or $125 for two

Reserve your place by phone 512-441-9255, or mail Texas Folklife

Hector Galán, director of The Forgotten Americans, Los Lonely Boys, and numerous films for PBS will be present for a private reception and special sneal preview of The Big Squeeze. Be among the first to see Galán’s joyful, 26 minute video about talented young accordion players competing in Texas Folklife’s statewide contest.

And then -- hear one of these extraordinary young players, live! Austin’s own Big Squeeze semi-finalist from 2008, Anthony Ortiz, Jr., will play with Mariachi Corbetas featuring his dad, Anthony Sr., on guitarron, grandfather Guadalupe “Lupe” Ortiz on guitar and award-winning vocalist Jose Gonzales.


Proceeds benefit Texas Folklife programs


Download the RSVP Form