The Esperanza Peace & Justice Center invites you to join them on Saturday, August 17, for Noche Azul de Esperanza, their monthly concert with Azul Barrientos. Musicians TBA. Doors open around 7:30pm on Saturday. Admission is $7 más o menos at the door, but any more donations are appreciated. Azul Barrientos, a popular San Antonio musician and performer, was born in Mexico City, Mexico. Professionally trained, and inspired by her parents and singers of old, she has been the artist-in-residence at the Esperanza Center since 2007. Throughout her life she has used her music as a way to make political statements and give voice to various social justice issues.