A mainstay at children’s birthday parties, candy-filled pinatas are ornaments made to break, and for people of all ages who delight in Latin-based fanfare, the second annual Piñata Festival is coming back to Midtown Saturday. The festival will be held from noon - 9 p.m. along 23rd Street between I and J streets. People who turn out for the event can expect to find vendors serving traditional Mexican food and fusion food. Gourmet Mexican ice cream and other deserts will be made by Doña Coco of Sacramento. According to Mari Arreola, gallery owner of Spanglish Arte, local artists Chulo Baby, and Rachel Knipping and others will have art for sale. UC Davis Professor of Chicano Students Xico

The 4th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival was once again held at Cesar Chavez Park on Sunday, September 5. The sound of the music traveled down the empty streets of downtown Sacramento. This event was a Land Arrows Productions event with Ramona Landeros, founder and CEO on hand to ensure all attendees enjoyed the event. Several food and merchandise vendors were also on hand. Three events made up the event; the first one was a kickoff dance and party at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Ballroom on Saturday, September 4 from 8:30 to midnight. The actual festival took place on Sunday, September 5 from noon to nine. Finally, an after party was held at the Sheraton. One of the first bands I was able to

Question: Explain to me what the Tejano Conjunto Tex Mex Festival is? Answer: It is a music festival that is dedicated to preserving the Tejano Conjunto music as part of our American history. It talks about the struggles and experiences of the Mexican/American in our country. Question: What is your role in this festival? Answer: I am the founder and organizer of this festival; a dream that I have had for some time. Question: You mentioned something about Selena. How does Selena fit into this festival? Answer: Many young Mexican American young ladies grew up during the time Selena was at the top of the world. When she was murdered, it devastated the Tejano community, so in her honor and