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Concerts Calendar 11/20: holiday concerts, major event shows

Just before the December whirl, we get another batch of top shows and special events.

Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza World's top Mariachi Vargas headlines

annual shindig. Saturday, Nov. 21. Municipal Auditorium. Also group and vocal competition today and Saturday. Winners performing Saturday. On Thursday, the Serenata en el Rio featured various school based mariachi groups and vocalists performing along Rivercenter Mall Lagoon.

Indeciso Conjunto groups unload. Also Alerta. Red Stone Reception Hall, 1201 Strawberry, Pasadena, Texas. Nov. 20.

Janies' Record Shop Grand Opening After 20 years Mrs Janie has decided to relocate to a better facility.Grand opening 10a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Janie's Record Shop (Since 1985), 1012 Bandera Rd. Artist Autograph - Meet & Greet Schedule Rudy Palacios (11am-Noon); Raulito Navaira (Noon-1pm)l; Ram Herrera (1pm-2pm); Chente Barrera (2pm-3pm); Los Desperadoz (3pm-4pm); TexManiacs (4pm-430pm); Ricardo Castillon (430pm-5pm); Henry Rivas, Grupo Alamo, Percy Cardona and Miguel Hernandez (5pm-6pm)
Music by Los Banger Broz. www.janiesrecordshop.com (210) 735-2070

Top Shelf Veteran group offers classics, oldies and more. Nov. 20. Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. (210) 223-5533. Also Artie V on Thanksgiving Night, Nov. 26; Jesse D y New Variety Nov. 27.

Thanksgiving Fest Featuring Eddie Gonzalez, Chente Barrera, Linda Escobar, Los Enmascarados, Los Texas Wranglers, Johnny And The Heartbreakers, Conjunto Romo, Frank Gomez Band and many others. Market Square. San Antonio Thanksgiving weekend -Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Free (210) 227-2727

Thanksgiving Eve Dance Ramiro Herrera and Hometown Boys in Thanksgiving Eve Party. Wednesday, Nov. 25. Lone Star Ranch, Angleton. $12 (979) 848-3400. http://www.qmpevents.com/

New Years Eve Dance Featuring Roberto Pulido, DJ Zazz. Dec. 31. KC Hall, Angleton. (979) 848-3400. http://www.qmpevents.com/

Hometown Boys Solid conjunto group teams up with Los Dos Gilbertos. Mikey Mike Promotions After Thanksgiving Bash @ El Rodeo Disco, 10531 Gulf Freeway @ Edgebrook, Houston. Friday, Nov. 27. www.mikeymikepromotions.com

ZonArte El Mercado de Aztlan Every year the Centro Cultural Aztlan presents this Christmas fine-arts and fine-crafts market featuring works by Rita Abrego, Maria Isabel Aguilar, Rose Arriaga, Robert Botello, ugenia Silva, Clara Villarreal, Esther Guajardo, Diana Flores, Sandra S. Garcia, Frank W. Harris, DiAnne Garza, Janet Garcia, Raul Servin, Yolanda Reyes, Emma G. Ortega, Jane Madrigal, Tim Palomera, Laura Salazar, Joan Fredrick, NUEVO HUEVO, Roxanne Markline, Pancho Villanueva Lecocke, Stella Marroquin, Irma A. Hernandez, David Hamilton / Sally Hamilton, Maria Contreras-Pinto, Diane M. DeLeon, Israel Rico, Tillie Serrata, Norma L. Gomez, Oscar Galvan, Ruth Guajardo, Larry Steven Aguilar, Becky Cuevas, Theresa Koslow, Favian Diaz, Charleen Gonzales, Diana Estrada, Aida Niño, Dolores Zapata Murf, Maria Guadalupe Ortega, Violet Tijerina, Stephanie Zapata, Imelda Maldonado, Don Nuñez, Eddie Muñoz and more. Galeria Expresión, Centro Cultural Aztlan, 1800 Fredericksburg Rd., Ste 103. Nov. 20-22. at (210) 432-1896

Doug Adair & Take Back Texas Solid band headlines stage. Lone Star Saloon, Uvalde. Nov. 20.  Also Saturday Nov. 21, Michael Salgado; Nov. 28 Ramon Ayala; Dec. 4, Wade Bowen.

Jingle Jam featuring Houston's top Latin performers with DJ Cubanito in the mix. Also face painting, moonwalks, autographs by the Houston Dynamo Girls and a photo opportunity with a very special guest direct from the North Pole, Santa Claus. $10-$20. Free admission for kids who bring an unopened new toy for Toys for Tots. Moody Gardens Expo Arena, Galveston. 5-10 p.m. Nov. 28

Cool Arrows Mainstay nightclub run by Chris Estala - that serious looking but friendly owner - features  Los Desperados Nov. 27. 1025 Nogalitos (210) 227-5130 Also Stampede Tex-Mex outfit lands at Cool Arrows. Friday, Nov. 20

David Lee Garza y Los Musicales Band teams up with Roberto Pulido. Nov. 26, Thursday. Graham Central Station. Also Nov. 27 Tejano Ranch, Austin.

Remembering When Dance Rudy T CD Release featuring Rudy T and Red Gonzalez, Paul Valero, Hector Tobias, Ralph Cortez. Also Tribute Band and Rico Del Barrio. Nov. 25. Pueblo Hall, 3315 Northwestern. (210) 520-7400. $7.

Jose Feliciano Legendary pop singer is back in town to play his hits including "Light My Fire," "Che Sera (Que Sera)" and "Feliz Navidad." Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University. Presented by San Antonio Opera. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29. Tix, $25-$85, at Ticketmaster or 800-982-2787, or (210) 225-5972 or www.saopera.com. Proceeds benefit the San Antonio Opera. 

Son's of Hercules Rockers descend at new venue, Sunday, Dec. 13. Nightrocker, 605 San Pedro. 

Baile Grande in Port Lavaca will feature La Mafia in concert at the Bauer Community Center, 2300 Highway 35 in Port Lavaca on Dec. 11. $15.  (979) 665-1923. http://www.qmpevents.com/