Cabaret Show Celebrating UConn Puerto Rican/Latin American Center

STORRS, CT – UConn’s Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Orlando Ortiz & Karibe Mambo Orchestra.

The show is scheduled for June 11. As part of the long-awaited return of Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts’ cabarets. Latin food, desserts and drinks will be available when doors open at 7 p.m. DJ Nervioso will be mixing live from the moment the doors open until Orlando Ortiz & Karibe Mambo Orchestra take the stage at 8 p.m.

Orlando Ortiz & Karibe Mambo Orchestra are a 10-piece Latin band that has been performing in the region with their unique sound for nearly two decades. The band is an ensemble of seasoned musicians who have played in some of the best musical groups throughout the U.S. and abroad. First and foremost a dance band, they project a powerful and energetic sound, specializing in Caribbean music - Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha and Son Montuno.

Rodney Rock, Jorgensen's director, said he is looking forward to collaborating with UConn’s Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center for a special event.

"We have collaborated with our colleagues from PRLACC for many years to bring numerous Latin themed events to both the UConn and greater Storrs community," Rock said. "I am thrilled we are able to come together again to celebrate this wonderful moment for PRLACC, as well as the triumphant return of Jorgensen’s cabarets."

Fany D. Hannon, director of PRLACC, is excited for the Latin cabaret.

"I love all of the special events we have collaborated on with Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in the past, but I am particularly thrilled for this one," Hannon said. "We will be reconnecting with the alumni from the 1970s as we celebrate PRLACC's 50th anniversary. We are also grateful to Rod and everyone at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts for their continued support and collaboration."