Los Pinguos, also known as the South American Beatles, performs in the Mitchell Auditorium

Release Date: 10/12/09

Los Pinguos, a musical act known as the South American version of the Beatles, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 in the Mitchell Auditorium on The College of St. Scholastica campus. The concert is part of the 2009-2010 Mitchell Performing Arts Series.

Originally from Buenos Aries, Argentina, Los Pinguos came to the United States with a mixture of Latin rhythms, performed with Spanish, Cuban and Peruvian instruments, alongside harmonizing vocals. The group's Latin sounds have claimed fans worldwide, from their hometown to the streets of Los Angeles.

Los Pinguos was the winner of "The Next Big Star," hosted and produced by Ed McMahon. They have recorded five albums. Their music has appeared in the TV series "The Shield," and is featured in the Antonio Banderas and Emma Thompson film "Imagining Argentina." The band also participated in the award-winning documentary on street musicians entitled "Playing for Change."

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and students, and $10 for age 12 and younger. The same prices apply for individual shows in the rest of the Performing Arts Series. Receive a 20 percent discount when purchasing tickets for all six shows. For tickets call (218) 723-7000 or (800) 447-5444, ext. 7000, or order online at www.css.edu/mitchell.xml.

The rest of the 2009-2010 Mitchell Performing Arts Series:
All performances are at 7:30 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium.

Nov. 20
Yang Ying
Traditional Chinese music from the founder of the first all-women rock band in China
www.yangying-music.com

Dec. 4
Katie McMahon's Celtic Christmas
Celtic holiday music and Irish dancers
www.katiemcmahon.com

Feb. 16-19, 2010
The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music, Sacred Art
The famed multiphonic singers of Drepung Loseling Monastery
www.drepung.org

April 30, 2010
Montreal Guitar Trio
The hottest guitar ensemble in Canada
www.montrealguitaretrio.com

FAMILY SHOWS - ALL TICKETS $8

10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Feb. 25, 2010
Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing
www.twusa.org

12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
April 1, 2010
Seussical
www.twusa.org