IV Symphony presents “An Evening with Arturo Márquez” in El Centro on Oct. 10

# Event overview

An Evening with Arturo Márquez comes to the Imperial Valley on October 10. The concert is presented by the Imperial Valley (IV) Symphony and will be held at the Jimmie Cannon Theater for the Performing Arts at Southwest High School in El Centro.

Márquez is a Mexican composer whose music is performed internationally and who has won Grammy Awards. Local coverage calls him a national cultural treasure. His appearance in the Valley follows a family connection: his parents once lived in the area and his brother, George Márquez, serves as Imperial County District Attorney.

# What the concert means for the IV Symphony

# Artist context and local ties

That family link helps explain why a composer of his stature is performing at a local high school theater rather than a major metropolitan hall. For the IV Symphony, landing a named composer with an international reputation is an opportunity to raise funds and raise the orchestra's profile locally.

# Logistics and tickets

Date and venue: October 10, Jimmie Cannon Theater for the Performing Arts, Southwest High School, El Centro.

The story indicates tickets are on sale and provides a purchase link through the original coverage. Proceeds go to the IV Symphony.

# Why readers in Imperial County should care

• Local fundraising: Money raised supports the IV Symphony's season and community programming.
• Cultural access: Residents get a chance to see a high-profile composer with local family ties perform in person.
• Community connection: The event ties a prominent cultural figure to the county through familial roots and a brother who is an elected official.

# Practical takeaways

• Save the date: October 10 at Jimmie Cannon Theater.

• Buying tickets supports the IV Symphony financially and increases access to live orchestral performances in the Valley.

# Bottom line

This is a one-night, benefit concert that brings an internationally known composer to the Imperial Valley in a show tied to his family history in the area. It's a fundraising and cultural opportunity for local audiences and for the IV Symphony.