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Turner Hall to host Milwaukee benefit concert for Mexico and Puerto Rico
The goal is to bring hope to those affected by the earthquake in Mexico and Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean Islands.
The United Community Center (UCC) and Latino Arts in partnership with the Pabst Theater Group, American Red Cross and many other community partners, will host Los Sonidos Unidos — a benefit concert for Mexico and Puerto Rico — on Sunday, Oct. 15 at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. 4th St., Milwaukee.
The concert features the Latino Arts Strings Program musicians, members of De La Buena, Bahia, Bombazo with Pandanza Dancers, Cache, as well as other local bands. Restaurant vendors including Cubanitas, Café el Sol, Antigua Latin Café, and WWBIC Coffee will also be on hand.
The evening will showcase the strength and unity of Milwaukee and its solidarity with friends and family in Puerto Rico and Mexico. The goal is to bring hope to those affected by the earthquake in Mexico and Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean Islands.
A minimum of a $20 donation per person is requested at the door (cash or check to “Red Cross” is preferred). Also available at the concert will be a “Text to Give” phone number. Guests who are unable to attend the event will have the opportunity to donate online. The American Red Cross will be the beneficiary of the concert.
Community Partners include The American Red Cross, The Pabst Theater Group, Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, Catholic Financial Life, UWM’s Roberto Hernandez Center, Carroll University, The Office of Mayor Tom Barrett, Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, County Executive Chris Abele, United Way of Greater Milwaukee, St. Anthony’s School and La Casa de Esperanza.
For more information, visit pabsttheater.org/event/puertoricomexicobenefit2017.
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