In what is considered to be the busiest bar night of the year, Tejano Sound Band offers a night entertainment at the Veterans for Foreign Wars (VFW) 701 Hall located at 123 S. Rosemary St. Lansing, Michigan 48917. With a cash bar and only a $10.00 cover charge at the door, the dance will run from 8:00pm to 12midnight. Food will also be served.
Community Events
Salinaz Promotions will be hosting a Pre-Thanksgiving dance at the Causeway Bay Ballroom Saturday, November 23, 2024. Come celebrate with friends and family a little early with the doors opening at 7:00pm. Dance the night away from 9:00pm to 1:30am with La Corporacion providing the music.
Cover charge $15.00 and a cash bar. The Causeway Bay Hotel is located at 6820 S. Cedar St. Lansing, Michigan 48911. For more information, please contact Corina Salinaz.
Salsa Verde, founded in 2008, was created for students to practice and perform Afro-Cuban music. Over the years, they’ve played concerts, festivals, cultural events, and more across Michigan. Their performances feature music by legends like Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, Tito Puente, and Gloria Estefan, with many original arrangements by the band. Salsa Verde is made up of students and faculty from the MSU College of Music.
Doors open at 5pm, with a dance lesson at 8:30pm, and the show starting at 9pm. Arrive early to grab a table, as these shows often sell out!
$15 ADV, $20 doors
https://urbanbeat.ticketspice.com/nov-salsa-verde
UrbanBeat
1213 Turner Rd
Lansing, MI
Enjoy our dinner menu and full bar for an additional cost.
Salinaz Promotions will celebrate Corina Salinaz birthday Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Causeway Bay Ballroom with two great bands. Motivo and Grupo Dezeo. Costume contest so come dressed for Halloween and ready to dance the night away while celebrating Corina’s birthday!
Ages 21 and up.
Admission: $15.00
Doors Open at 7:00pm
Address: Causeway Bay Hotel 6820 S. Cedar St. Lansing, Michigan 48911
Mariachi de Herencia Mexico to Perform at the Wharton Center December 12, 2024
¡Viva el mariachi! Celebrate the holidays with A Mariachi Christmas featuring Mariachi Herencia de MĂ©xico. The 2x Latin GRAMMY-nominated band performs Mexican and American Christmas favorites, including the group’s reimagined holiday hits It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, Winter Wonderland, and many more. Filled with music and holiday cheer, this colorful celebration of holiday traditions is perfect for the whole family.
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5n8f2pd6
$19 Student/Youth Tickets!
Wharton Center: Mariachi Herencia de MĂ©xico: A Mariachi Christmas | Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Wharton Center Facebook Event Page: Mariachi Herencia de MĂ©xico | Facebook
The Lansing School District, Lansing Community College (LCC), Michigan State University and the Lansing Promise have teamed up to offer a workshop complete with dinner, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the Gannon Building. Located right on the campus of LCC, the workshop is free and open to all Lansing School District (LSD) students. The workshop will run from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with offering academic pathways and resources so that LSD students can learn how to go to college.
For more information, please contact LCC at 517-483-9804.
Mi ALMA returns for their Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Reception to be held at “The View” which is located right behind Jackson Field, home of the Lansing Lugnuts. Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Mi ALMA will provide dinner with a cash bar (credit or debit card only) available. Start time will be 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
Paid parking will be available across the street by the Lansing Center and Lansing Shuffle. There is limited parking around the stadium after 6:00 for free.
There is no cost to join but please RSVP to Maximo Anguiano at 517-899-1412 or email him at maximoamax@gmail.com.
Monday, September 16, 2024, at Lansing’s City Hall in downtown Lansing, the City will host a celebration recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month. On the agenda will be entertainment, food and speakers. More details to come as they are made available.
The 2nd Annual Latino Business Expo will take place Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Lansing Mall. With the success of last year’s inaugural Expo, the Latino Business Conexion’s of Michigan (LBCM) looks to once again host up to 100 vendors highlighting Latino owned businesses and professionals in the Mid-Michigan community.
Last year over 60 vendors and a few hundred curious people navigated around the Lansing Mall finding not only restaurants, insurance agencies and roofing companies, they found several tables with plenty of would be gifts, barbers, salon owners, and professionals. Credit Unions, Michigan State University and Davenport University were other vendors that provided information.
Are you ready to showcase your business to a vibrant and engaged community? The Latino Business Expo is just around the corner, and the LBCM is looking for dynamic vendors to join them on October 12, 2024.
Items provided include 1 8ft table, table cover, and 2 chairs. Completed form & payment deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024.Â
Vendor Fee: $50
Venmo: @lbcofmi
CashApp:$lbcofmi
Other: link for payment can be emailed upon request
For questions and more information email lbcofmi@gmail.com You can also contact Elena Herrera at 517-442-3650 or Pedro Gonzalez 517-213-6420 (Hablo Spanish).
Latino Business Conexions of Michigan Facebook Page: Facebook
Orquesta Ritmo to Perform at Jackson Symphony Orchestra Building October 5, 2024
Orquesta Ritmo, founded by Director Michael Eyia in the late 70s, brings vibrant Latin music to American audiences, drawing from Eyia’s Cuban heritage. Starting as a 5-piece group, it has evolved into a ten-piece ensemble, performing alongside renowned artists like Oscar D’Leon and Los Lobos. Recognized for promoting Cuban culture, Ritmo continues to entertain at events across the Midwest.
Come enjoy their music at Weatherwax Hall at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra building in downtown Jackson, Michigan. It is a casual environment with a cash bar and various tables to sit at with friends.
Doors open to the building at 7p.m., Concert begins at 8p.m.
Ticket Price: Before the Saturday of, $20.
Day of event $25.
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Get Tickets or Subscribe here: https://www.jacksonsymphony.org/…/salsa-night-with…/
Tickets available online
Or buy in person/phone at:
JSO Box Office
215 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-3221
Seating is first come, first served. There are no assigned seats when you purchase your tickets.
Handicapable access.
Parking Information/Handicap/Wheelchair Accessibility details:
Parking- There is no designated parking lot for the event, but many do not struggle to find parking. Parking on the street is free with no time restrictions in downtown Jackson after 5pm, with free 2-hour parking before 5pm. There are some marked handicapable parking spaces on the street located on Michigan Ave and on Jackson Street within view of the venue. There is no valet parking for this event.
From the car to your seat- Sidewalks are wide in downtown Jackson and gently slope down into crosswalks for easy travelling. Our doors have handicap buttons to open doors automatically. The hallway is wide and easy to maneuver. The distance to travel once in the building is quite short. Weatherwax Hall is on the ground floor so no stairs or elevators are needed to get to your seat. There is a balcony view as well, available only to those who can use the stairs.
Seating- There will be tables set up to sit at, as well as individual seats set up in row formation. A variety of seats to choose from! All seats are moveable so it is easy to adjust and make room for a wheelchair. Flag down a volunteer or JSO member to remove a chair for you if needed. We’re happy to help!
Elevators- There are no elevators needed since Weatherwax Hall, the bar, and the bathrooms are located on the ground floor. If you would like a balcony seat, this can only be accessed using the stairs.