Noches Tropicales free concert: Carlos Oliva & Los Sobrinos del Juez band

Feb 052013
 

Latin music artist Carlos Oliva and his band Los Sobrinos del Juez will perform at Tropical Park on Friday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m.as part of the free Noches Tropicales/Tropical Nights concert series presented by the Miami-Dade County.

The concert offers a casual, family-style atmosphere with open field seating. Admission and parking are free for this event.

For more information on Noches Tropicales/Tropical Nights, call 305-271-0812.

Upcoming Concerts:

Feb. 8 at 8 p.m.
Artist: Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez (The Judge’s Nephews)
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40 Street, Miami, 33156

March 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Artist: Velvet Rope – R & B
Goulds Park
21805 SW 114th Avenue, Miami, 33157

April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Artist: Tony Swing – Merengue
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40 Street, Miami, 33156

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Free Concert: Retro Swing Music Band ‘TK Blu’

Dec 252012
 

Enjoy a free family-style concert at Country Village Park on Friday, January 18 at 8 p.m., featuring South Florida’s popular Swing music band—TK Blu. This live musical performance is part of the season’s expanded Noches Tropicales/Tropical Nights free concert series. Parking is free.

TK Blu delivers a high-energy stage performance and keeps the dance floor packed playing a savory mix of Swing and Rock-and-Roll classics by music legends like Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Supremes and Aretha Franklin.

The band consists of a trio of dynamic female vocalists (Sabrena Rich, Sandra Deal, and Jeanne Lynn Gray) and musicians led by famed musical director and bass player Tony Kessler.

Country Village Park is located at 6550 NW 188 Ter., Miami. For more information, call 305-271-0812, or visit www.miamidade.gov/parks.

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Free Salsa Concert: Edwin Bonilla at Tropical Park

Dec 072012
 

Bring the kids along for a family friendly night of salsa dancing with Grammy-nominated Edwin Bonilla on Friday, December 7, at Tropical Park at 8 p.m., as part of the free Noches Tropicales concert series. Admission and parking are free for this event. 

Recognized among the top percussionists, songwriters and producers in the world, the Puerto-Rican born Bonilla has achieved multiple solo albums and concert tours, collaborating with such music industry giants as Gloria Estefan, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Marc Anthony, Arturo Sandoval, Celia Cruz, Stevie Wonder, Ricky Martin and more.

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Free Noches Tropicales Free Concert: Salsa Artist Elaine Hernandez

Oct 162012
 

Enjoy free tropical and salsa music night at Tropical Park on Friday, October 19, led by Miami’s own “Siren of the Salsa” Elaine Hernandez.

All ages are invited and make it a picnic under the stars. It’s all part of the season’s free Noches Tropicales concert series presented by the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department and sponsored by Target.

Admission and parking are free for this event. Showtime is 8 p.m.

Hernandez, a Cuban-born singer/songwriter is known for her vocals, lyrics and stage presence. She can sing a bolero, a guaguancó or timba and it will become a whole new sound, as she infuses her own unique rhythm, soul and style into each and every song she sings.

Noches Tropicales concert goers are encouraged to bring along a blanket, chairs and snacks to better enjoy the festivities. In the event of rain concerts may be cancelled. For more information on Noches Tropicales/Tropical Nights concerts, call 305-271-0812, or visit www.miamidade.gov/parks.

Tropical Park,  7900 SW 40 St., Miami

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Free Noches Tropicales Concert Features Salsa Music Artist Elaine Hernandez

Oct 102012
 

Enjoy free tropical and salsa music night at Tropical Park on Friday, October 19, led by Miami’s own “Siren of the Salsa” Elaine Hernandez.

All ages are invited and make it a picnic under the stars. It’s all part of the season’s free Noches Tropicales concert series presented by the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department and sponsored by Target.

Admission and parking are free for this event. Showtime is 8 p.m.

Hernandez, a Cuban-born singer/songwriter is known for her vocals, lyrics and stage presence. She can sing a bolero, a guaguancó or timba and it will become a whole new sound, as she infuses her own unique rhythm, soul and style into each and every song she sings.

Noches Tropicales concert goers are encouraged to bring along a blanket, chairs and snacks to better enjoy the festivities. In the event of rain concerts may be cancelled. For more information on Noches Tropicales/Tropical Nights concerts, call 305-271-0812, or visit www.miamidade.gov/parks.

Tropical Park,  7900 SW 40 St., Miami

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Noches Tropicales: Free Latin jazz concert

Sep 172012
 

Enjoy a free a Latin jazz concert on Friday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m., at Miami-Dade County Auditorium.

Performers include Grammy award-winning and nominated artists Joan Cartwright, Nicole Yarling, Carlos Averhoff, Kiki Sanchez, Edwin Bonilla, Andy Harlow, Niki Orta, Nomar Negroni, and Daniel Berroa.

The evening will feature a tribute to late Cuban music legends Celia Cruz and Cachao, who performed with many of the artists during their career.

Free tickets for the opening concert are available at the Miami Dade County Auditorium Box Office, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., or at the Tropical Park Office, 7900 SW 40 St., Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Limit four tickets per person. It’s the first concert in this season’s Noches Tropicales series of free concerts.

Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler St., in Miami, 33135

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Free concert by Tiempo Libre

Dec 012011
 

Classically trained in Cuba, now based in Miami, the Grammy-nominated musicians Tiempo Libre will  play salsa  on Friday, Dec. 2,  at 8 p.m.
It’s the second in this season’s Noches Tropicales series of free concerts. You’re encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to Tropical Park,  7900 SW 40 St.
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Free salsa dance party

Oct 192011
 

On Friday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m., celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at a salsa dance party. Performing will be Orquesta la Tradicion, featuring Andy Harlow of the Fania All-Stars and WDNA radio.

The concert is the first of this season’s Noches Tropicales events presented by Miami-Dade Parks. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40 St.

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Free Latin jazz concert

Feb 102011
 

Latin jazz artist Kiki Sanchez will perform on Friday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m. as part of the Noches Tropicales concert series. The Peruvian-born pianist will play at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40 St.

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