Viva la Musica | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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About Viva la Musica

Join the fiesta at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for Viva la Música each Sunday from April 15 through May 6. Viva la Música also features food, drink and fun for the entire family. This event blends live performances from award-winning Latin artists with popular, regional Latin cuisine and authentic arts and crafts. The festival begins at 12 p.m.

Concerts include Victor Manuelle (April 15), Grupo Mania (April 22), Dyland & Lenny (April 29) and Jerry Rivera (May 6). Concerts begin at 3 p.m. on Gwazi Field.

Pick up a 2012 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay & SeaWorld Orlando Fun Card to enjoy Viva la Música at both parks. Check out the lineup at Viva la Música at SeaWorld Orlando.

Viva la Música is included with any daily admission, Fun Card or Annual Pass to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Artists

Viva la Música features the following artists:

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Jerry Rivera
May 6, 2012

Concerts begin at 3 p.m. on Gwazi Field.

Pick up a 2012 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando Fun Card to enjoy all of Viva la Música along with admission to each park throughout 2012. Viva la Música at SeaWorld Orlando features live music by Elvis Crespo, Grupo Niche, RKM Y KEN-Y and Gilberto Santa Rosa.

Artist lineup subject to change.

Food & Beverages

The following restaurants will be providing food and drink at Viva la Música:

The Columbia

Family owned for over 107 years, The Columbia in Tampa’s Historic Ybor City is Florida’s oldest restaurant. This award-winning restaurant features Spanish / Cuban Cuisine, an internationally-acclaimed wine list and flamenco dance performances nightly (except Sunday).

The chefs From The Columbia will be serving up the following specialties:

Paella de Pollo	Ensalada “1905” Original de Columbia™

Crujiente lechuga con Juliana de jamón, queso suizo natural, tomate, aceitunas, queso Romano rallado, y nuestro aderezo de ajo famoso (casi un siglo de antigüedad familiar; receta de ajo fresco, orégano, vinagre de vino y aceite de oliva español) The traditional dish from Valencia, Spain. Boneless chicken baked with Valencia rice, smoked ham, artichokehearts, green peppers, Spanish onions, tomatoes, white wine and virgin olive oil. Topped with green peas, pimentos and white asparagus.	El plato tradicional de Valencia, España. Pollo deshuesado al horno con arroz de Valencia, jamón ahumado, corazones de alcachofa, pimientos verdes, cebollas españolas, tomates, vino blanco y aceite de oliva virgen. Rematado con guisantes, pimentos y espárragos blancos Crisp lettuce with julienne of ham, natural Swiss cheese, tomato, olives, grated Romano cheese and our famous garlic dressing. (Nearly a century-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish olive oil)

La Teresita

The Capdevila family founded La Teresita Restaurant in 1972. For over 40 years, La Teresita has become a major landmark in the Tampa Bay area, known for its authentic Cuban Spanish dishes and great prices. The restaurant has turned many Tampa locals into loyal regulars. La Teresita will be serving the following specialties:

Filete Salteado	Pollo y arroz amarillo

Cortes de lomo a la plancha mezclado con cebollas asadas, pimientos y patatas Servido con arroz amarillo, frijoles negros y plátanos. Grilled filet cuts mixed in with grilled onions, peppers and potatoes. Served with yellow rice, black beans and platanos.	Nuestro tradicional pollo condimentado con arroz amarillo, frijoles negros y plátanos. Chicken and yellow rice. Traditional seasoned chicken with yellow rice, black beans and platanos.

Arroz con Leche.

Rice pudding. A traditional Cuban dessert.

The Chefs at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Our very talented chefs at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be cooking up their special Viva la Música menu. Items include:

Pinchos de Pollo servido con arroz y frijoles negros Chicken Skewers served with Rice and Black Beans	Ropa Vieja servida con arroz y frijoles negros Shredded beef in our chefs own tomato based sauce, served with Rice and Black Beans

Arroz y frijoles negros Rice and Black Beans	Plátanos Plantains

Quesadilla de Pollo Chicken Quesadilla	Mazorcas de maíz a la parrilla Grilled corn on the cob

Empanada de Carne servida con arroz con gandules Beef Empanada with rice and Pigeon Peas	Pincho de cerdo Pork skewer

Bocados de pretzel (jalapeño, rellenos con queso crema o queso cheddar) con su elección de salsa Pretzel Bites (Jalepeno, Cream Cheese or Cheddar Stuffed) with your choice of Dipping Sauce	Donas Fritas servidas con o sin azúcar y canela Fried donuts served plain or with cinnamon sugar

Churros	Papas

VIP

Reserve the best seat in the house for your favorite acts with the Viva la Música VIP Ticket or Reserved Seating. Both are available online and in-park at the Adventure Outpost store, located at the front gate. VIP and Reserved Seating Ticket productions do not include admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

VIP Ticket ($25.99)

The best way to experience Viva la Música? As a VIP! This is the ticket that takes the Viva la Música experience to a whole new level. Sit right in front of center-stage, in the Priority Reserved Section to enjoy hot Latin concerts up-close. Also, satisfy your appetite with a meal at our *Busch Gardens Restaurants or Viva la Música food sampling areas.

*Meal Certificate is valid at all Viva la Música food locations, for one platter and one non-alcoholic beverage, and at all park dining locations (except Crown Colony Restaurant) for any entrée and any one item from a selection of side salads, side dishes or deserts and a regular-sized non-alcoholic beverage.

Reserved Seating ($19.99)

Busch Gardens invites you to sit right in front of center-stage to take in a fantastic show from the day’s featured Viva la Música Artist. Enjoy hot Latin concerts in the Priority Reserved Section. You’ll be front and center for an incredible day full of music you’ll never forget.