HOOD RIVER — Local bands from the Latino community will perform at a free, all-ages concert June 29, sponsored by Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA). The performance will take place at Jackson Park, Hood River at 6 p.m.
The bands will be Los Renegados, Grupo Blindado, and a new band, Nueva Tradición. The performers will bring together music fans and families from different demographic groups.
This event will provide new opportunities for up-and-coming Latino ensembles to become better known and appreciated by Gorge residents who might not have heard about their talents or attended one of their performances.
CGOA worked with Alcance Consulting, a local Latino-owned company, that is organizing and producing this event, including recruiting local musicians and providing a bicultural experience for the audience. Both English and Spanish will be spoken and food will be offered for sale by Lake Taco.
“We strive to create connections that bring people together. As a team, we are dedicated to fostering understanding, unity, and a sense of belonging within the diverse tapestry of our community through our partnership with CGOA, presenting Noche de Verano and these very talented local bands,” said Yeli Vargas-Boots from Alcance Consulting.
CGOA would like to thank the following for their support of this performance: Hood River Rotary Club, Gorge Community Foundation/Salvador Fund, Hood River Cultural Trust, Roundhouse Foundation, anonymous donors.
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