Come and Join the Celebration of Tucson's Diversity!
What better way to do this than through the Arts!
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Tucson, AZ)--- Old Tucson is pleased to host Playing For Unity In Diversity, an Independent Music Festival, on Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m., in the Grand Palace Hotel & Saloon.  Playing For Unity In Diversity is more than a vision. Its mission is to promote peace and what better way to do this than through the Arts!    

Our intent is to create a rich and dynamic day-long cultural experience for Tucsonans and visitors alike; to celebrate, and embrace Tucson’s diversity and provide an opportunity for adults and children to spend a wonderful day together.  
 
Playing For Unity In Diversity is included with the Admission to Old Tucson. Regular admission is $16.95 for adults and $10.95 for children (ages 4-11). Discounts are available. Tickets to “Old Tucson” park may be purchased in advance online at www.OldTucson.com.  A portion of this event’s proceeds will benefit “Arts for All Tucson, a non-profit corporation, to provide accessible education, training, and experience in the Arts to children, particularly those with special needs.”
 
For more information about Playing For Unity In Diversity, please contact Ms. Annick Elziere, Founder-Program Director of the “Playing For Unity In Diversity” Music Festival or visit the festival’s official website at www.PlayingForUnityInDiversity.org.

The Playing For Unity In  Diversity music festival is brought to you by
Real People for a Real World & Old Tucson.

Saturday, March 17, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The lineup includes:

10:00 AM – OLD TUCSON - Opening Remarks
10:05 AM – THE DARRELL ELMER RODGERS TRIO
MCs / Kristin Barnes / Dez Dinero
 10:55 AM – ALAN JAMES - Americana, folk, blues, country
MCs / Kristin Barnes / Dez Dinero
11:35 PM – ROBERT GILLIES - Singer, Songwriter
MCs / Kristin Barnes / Dez Dinero
12:30 PM – PLANET DJEMBE and Dancers
MCs / Kristin Barnes / Dez Dinero
01:20 PM – FRENCH CANCAN
MCs / Kristin Barnes / Dez Dinero
01:50 PM – GABRIEL AYALA - Native American Classical Guitarist                
MCs / Kristin Barnes / Dez Dinero
02:40 PM – NASIM MAANI - Singer, Songwriter
MCs / Kristin Barnes / Dez Dinero
03:20 PM  – NGOMA ZA KONGO - Originaldrumming and dance group        
MCs / Kristin Barnes / Dez Dinero
04:10 PM – BOB WOLDIN & JEFF MCCULLOUGH - Pop, Rock, Blues
MCs / Kristin Barnes / Dez Dinero
05:10 PM – DOMINGO DEGRAZIA - Spanish Guitar; Flamenco Music
MCs / Kristin Barnes / Dez Dinero
05:50 PM – All Musicians Together!
05:58 PM  – Closing Remarks    

Founder-Program Director: Annick Elziere
Venue: Old Tucson, Tucson, Arizona

Schedule/artist line-up subject to change without notice.

CONTACT:
Annick Elziere
(520) 784-4904
Annick@OneRace.net
Tucson, Arizona