Don’t miss the Big Squeeze Showcase, a celebration of accordion excellence, presented by Texas Folklife! La Calma headlines this FREE event at The Bullock Texas State History Museum on May 11. This showcase is outdoors, so bring a blanket or chair for comfortable lawn seating. The Bullock Texas State History Museum is wheelchair accessible! Prepare to be entertained by a talented lineup of performers, including Rodrigo Gonzalez with students Jayden Bucio, Adiel Vazquez, Alyssa Villarreal, and Ruby Acosta; Juan Longoria Jr. with Federico Longoria; Ashley Almanza; Abby Rodriguez; and Levi Burroughs. Special Performance by Los Fresnos High School Conjunto Halcón and hosted by Percy Cardona.
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The Big Squeeze 2024 is made possible thanks to the generous support of Texas Folklife Board Members, members statewide, Texas Commission on the Arts, and H-E-B. We extend our gratitude to our regional partners: Bullock Texas State History Museum, Rancho Alegre, The City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, The City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board, Hohner Inc., Dallas College, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, Whole Earth Provision Co., The Texas Rangers, and other stakeholders dedicated to preserving and continuing the accordion tradition.
