The Ebell’s second student matinee commission, Versos y Besos, created in collaboration with Grammy-winning Suzanne Garcia and her renowned mariachi ensemble Las Colibrí, celebrates 19th-century educator Manuela C. García and her efforts to preserve Mexican music in California. With the script and music in progress, Versos y Besos will premiere in April 2026, performed by Las Colibrí. Known for uplifting women’s stories, Las Colibrí recently showcased an early version of this piece at the Autry Museum. Garcia, a seasoned leader in all-female mariachi, also founded Las Jovencitas, the first mariachi academy for young women.

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Please complete the form below to reserve tickets. Contact us directly with any questions at 323-931-1277 x131 or email amelia@ebellofla.org‍

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‍Free Student Matinees are made possible thanks to the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts, Dwight Stuart Youth Fund, Visionary Women, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, California Arts Council, David Kobrin and the Artistic Scholarship Fund for Inner City Youth, Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, Perenchio Foundation, The Ahmanson Foundation, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, and Rosenthal Family Foundation.