Final CNY Jazz in the City Concert Moves to New Location

CNY Jazz in the City finishes its summer concert series at a new location in Syracuse’s Near Westside district. Themed to celebrate the cultural and economic contributions of the Hispanic community, the event is scheduled for Thursday August 20 from 6 to 9pm on the 100 block of Otisco Street at La Casita.

The concert will feature the prize-winning 12-piece Alex Torres y su Orquesta, with opening act, La Familia de la Salsa, performing and giving lessons to all who wish to learn Latin dance.

Healthcare Village members will table and Syracuse Community Health professionals will give screenings incentivized by $5 lottery scratch-offs. Craft vendors, advocacy groups, and Johnny Gee’s food truck will be on hand.

Special Community Service Awards

will be given to two community leaders.

Luz Encarnacion, known for her outstanding career serving Planned Parenthood, La Casita, the League of United Latin American Citizens, P.E.A.C.E. Inc, Syracuse University, the YWCA, and Vera House, will be honored as she takes the helm at the Spanish Action League.

Service by small business will also be honored with an award to Angela Rijo, owner of Tayshi’s Beauty Salon for 27 years, who has faithfully kept her business open without missing a day of service while building a loyal and growing clientele.

“This event caps off an incredible summer of spreading culture and public health awareness to urban Syracuse, and we’re excited about our new location," said Larry Luttinger, CNY Jazz leader. “Th is was a recent location change, so we need help spreading the news. Come one, come all, as they say. Just go to WCNY on West Fayette, turn into Wyoming Street, go down one more block, and you’re there, with acres of parking, thanks to our friends at Hillside. Our good friend Alex Torres will bring his powerhouse salsa band back to Syracuse, Roberto Perez and his troupe will dance up a storm and be on hand to show newbies a step or two, and we’re celebrating our deserving community movers and shakers. Folks like this coming together are what makes Syracuse a great city. I’m just proud to be able to put it all together.”

For more information about CNY Jazz in the City, visit cnyjazzinthecity.org.

All events are free and open to the public.

No alcohol is served.

Some folding chairs are supplied.

Lawn chairs are suggested.

Special Community Service Awards

﻿will be given to two community leaders.

will be given to two community leaders.