Latino Leadership Network- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration September 28, 2024

Latino Leadership Network invites you to join us for the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month in-person celebration!

10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept 28 at Millersylvania State Park, 1224 Tilley Rd. Sw, Olympia, WA 98512.

The festival features:

  • Musical performances by:

    • Correo Aereo: (Air Mail), pronounced, Core-ay-o Eye-air-e-o, is an award winning multi-instrumental and vocal Latin/World trio, performing traditional music from Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, Cuba and beyond, as well as their own original music. Correo Aereo combines a stunning array of string, reed, and percussive instruments with silken vocal harmonies described as “…locked in carnal embrace.” by the Austin Chronicle. Hailed for exciting musical virtuosity and profoundly moving performances through landscapes of Latin America, their music is both viscerally ancient and vibrantly contemporary. Abel Rocha sings & plays Venezuelan and Mexican harp, guitar, cuatro, quinta huapanguera and vocals. Madeleine Sosin offers voice, violins, maracas, bombo, jarana, quijada and vocals. Amy Denio, (Kulture Shock & The Tiptons), is on accordion, clarinet and vocals.  

Correo Aereo’s music is richly polyrhythmic and soulfully melodic. Soaring, fiery, haunting and joyful. Gorgeous and intoxicating Latin/World music to decolonize your mind, celebrate life & free your soul! 

    • Mariachi Ayutla PNW: Mariachi Ayutla is an 11-member mariachi band. Mariachi Ayutla began in Chicago back in the year 2000 with eight musicians playing with different mariachi groups. Later, they moved to Washington estate to try new opportunities. Look for their newest album, "Mariachi Ayutla 5to Aniversario." 

    • La Nueva Novedad: La Nueva Novedad is a Mexican band based in the Seattle area. The group is made up of three high school students getting established in the music scene. They play two, twelve string guitars and a bass. Their repertoire includes various styles of regional Mexican music, such as clásicas, corridos, cumbias, zapateados, and corridos tumbados, bringing enjoyment to any event. 

Free lunch: Registered attendees are invited to enjoy a free lunch at 12 p.m. featuring foods from local Latino-owned businesses. Lunch will include omnivore, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

BRG members and the general public are welcome to join this celebration of our Latine cultural heritage.

Register by Sept. 25 to attend in person: https://forms.office.com/g/nt2U7znTJF 

For more information about the event: https://parks.wa.gov/find-activity/event-calendar/2024/sep/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration. 

CHA Washington