Mexican Fare

The past 27 years have brought a sea change within the borders of our southern neighbor. In 1982, the foundations of Mexico’s dominant PRI party were starting to crack, as voters threw out President López Portillo and installed President Miguel de la Madrid, who proved no more adept at solving the country’s economic maladies. Though it took another two decades for the PRI to fall, the seeds were sown in that election. Meanwhile, 1981 saw the inception of Lawrence’s best cultural party. Celebrate the 27th-Annual Mexican Fiesta at St. John the Evangelist Parish (1234 Kentucky in Lawrence), where you can find a two-day celebration of Mexico’s proudest traditions. Tonight, catch the dance group Fiesta Folklorica and local favorites Son Venezuela while indulging in traditional food and drinks and soaking up the atmosphere of intercultural harmony. Admission is free; for more information, see stjohnsfiesta.com.

Fri., June 20, 2008