(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- On October 5, 2024, Raíces y Ritmos, a dynamic evening celebrating Hispanic heritage through music, art, and storytelling will take place at Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC). The event, organized by Siara Mirabel and Juana Penson, highlights the deep cultural roots (raíces) and vibrant rhythms (ritmos) that define the diverse Hispanic community. This celebration promises an evening of reflection, connection, and joy through the powerful expression of Latin American and Caribbean traditions. Showtime is 7:00pm.

The event will feature performances from acclaimed artists, including the soulful sounds of singer-songwriter Giselle Bellas and the energetic performances of Los Hermanos Garcia Band. Attendees will experience a rich tapestry of traditional and contemporary works, encompassing music, dance, and stories that celebrate the beauty and resilience of Hispanic cultures.

“Raíces y Ritmos” is a celebration of identity, history, and unity. Through this event, we aim to honor the heritage of Hispanic communities and bring people together through shared experiences of music and storytelling,” said Olga Levina, Executive Producer of Jersey City Theater Center. “It is not just a performance; it is a tribute to the rich legacies that continue to shape our society and future.”

Whether you come to dance, learn, or immerse yourself in the celebration of Hispanic culture, this special evening will leave you inspired. Raíces y Ritmos offers something for everyone, fostering a deeper appreciation for the shared heritage that unites us all.

Tickets are available for purchase online.  Jersey City Theater Center is located at 339 Newark Ave in Jersey City, New Jersey. For additional accommodations or more information, please contact info@jctcenter.org or call 201-795-5386.

​Coming soon to JCTC… The Bread & Puppet Theater presents The Beginning After the End of Humanity Circus on October 11, 2024 at 7:00pm. Experience the iconic Bread & Puppet Theater as they bring their visually stunning and politically charged circus to Jersey City. This performance, complete with stilt dancers, paper maché creatures, and a riotous brass band, will address contemporary social and political issues in a celebratory and thought-provoking spectacle. Join us for an evening of artistic activism, followed by the sharing of Bread & Puppet’s famous sourdough rye bread with aioli and an opportunity to purchase “Cheap Art” memorabilia.

​Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organization committed to inspiring conversations about important issues of our times through the arts. Co-founded by Executive Producer Olga Levina, an immigrant from Belarus, Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) produces and presents universal yet locally relevant works, emphasizing social justice and human rights. Since 2006, JCTC has provided a platform for all artistic voices to be heard in Jersey City, with the aim of sparking meaningful cross-cultural dialogue that helps build a greater understanding, mutual respect and better communities in New Jersey.

Programming made possible by numerous supporters, including the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, Hudson County, the City of Jersey City, and the Office of Cultural Affairs. For those who are interested in attending any of the performances, sponsoring any of the upcoming productions, or purchasing tickets for large groups, please email info@jctcenter.org.