Hispanic Heritage Month celebration features Latin Heartbeat Orchestra in free concert Sunday

Mrs. Rockwell's Amphitheater, pictured here during on a Tuesday night summer concert, is the location of the Hispanic Heritage celebration this Sunday. | David Fortier

Posted By: Staff October 4, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month will be celebration with a free concert by the Latin Heartbeat Orchestra at the Rockwell Park amphitheater this Sunday, Oct. 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. Opening the event will be Bristol DJ E-Nice. 

The Latin Heartbeat Orchestra’s (LHO) commitment to sustaining its cultural music has been the driving force behind this talented ensemble of dedicated musicians, according to the release from The Bristol Historical Society, sponsor of the even with several local businesses.

This group has taken pride in being recognized as a preservation band, and the cultural responsibility that comes with it, the release states.

“There is a little history lesson built within the music during the concert,” said Maya Bringe, historical society president. 

Eric Sapp of Sapp Productions, also known as DJ E-Nice, will also be on stage. DJ E-Nice has a following throughout Central Connecticut, according to the release.

Among the sponsors is Scott Rosado, who is the owner of MR Homecare and also the endorsed Democratic candidate running for mayor. Rosado is the first person of Hispanic descent to run for the office. He previously served for three years on the City Council.  

In addition to the Bristol Historical Society and MR Homecare, others sponsors incluced the Bristol NAACP Chapter, Bristol Rotary Club, United Way, Sapp Productions, Real Cafe, Barber Slash Artist, Better Life Homecare, Quality Homecare, Liberty Recycling and Primo Press.

Those who are planning on attending should bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on; food trucks have been invited to participate. 

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