Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts I Latin Dance Cabaret I Sat, June 11, 8 pm

Saturday, June 11, 2022, 8:00 pm University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts Alain Frogley, Interim Dean Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Rodney Rock, Director presents

LATIN DANCE CABARET ORLANDO ORTIZ & KARIBE MAMBO ORCHESTRA with SPECIAL GUEST DJ NERVIOSO

Co-Presented with UConn Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center

Media Sponsors Rebecca McDonagh (813) 484-7864 soneandoyo@yahoo.com

Welcome to our special Latin Dance Cabaret!

Thank you for joining us for this special evening of music, dance, and merriment, celebrating UConn Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center's (PRLACC) 50th anniversary. Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts and PRLACC are so thrilled to be collaborating once again on live in-person events. In addition to the long-awaited return of Jorgensen cabarets, we come together and celebrate this important milestone for PRLACC and the University of Connecticut.

In 1972, UConn PRLACC (then Puerto Rican Student Movement) was founded in response to the civil and economic turmoil experienced by many communities and campuses across the United States. Here at the University of Connecticut, the reactive Puerto Rican Student Movement (PRSM) was spearheaded by four Latinx students with the goal of drawing the University’s attention to the injustices faced

by Latinx populations at UConn and across the United States.

Jorgensen and PRLACC, together with this evening’s audience, celebrate the passion and resilience of the Puerto Rican and Latin American communities on the UConn campuses, as well as PRLACC’s overall mission of promoting “awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the richness and diversity of Latinx individuals and Latin American cultures.”

You are in for a fun-filled evening of delicious food and drink, dancing, and vibrant music performed by Orlando Ortiz & Karibe Mambo Orchestra, along with special guest DJ Nervioso.

Thank you for coming out to celebrate with us! Have a most wonderful evening!

Sincerely, Rodney Rock, Jorgensen Director Fany Hannon, PRLACC Director

ORLANDO ORTIZ & KARIBE MAMBO ORCHESTRA Though he never formally studied music, rhythm was in Orlando Ortiz’s blood since his first heartbeat. Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, his family later migrated to the South Bronx where his family’s apartment shared the block with the main concert spot for Latino performers – the famed Teatro Puerto Rico. The Latino musicians attracted by the Teatro Puerto Rico are the same musicians that shaped the Latino music scene of New York today.

Upon returning to Puerto Rico, Orlando once again found himself surrouned by musical influences. One of his childhood friends was the son of the salsa legend Cheo Feliciano. He spent many lazy afternoons listening to Cheo practice his music, blissfully unaware he was in the midst of a musical great who would later become one of his idols. As fate would also have it, that same Carolina neighborhood was also home to numerous other Latino music celebrities such as Jose Nogueras and Edgardo Morales of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.

Orlando moved to the United States in search of a better future and started his music career in Texas. In 2005, he formed a salsa band by the name of Karibe Mambo. The ten-piece Latin band Orlando Ortiz & Karibe Mambo Orchestra has been setting the tri-state area on fire with their unique sound for almost 20 years. The band is an ensemble of seasoned musicians who have played in some of the best musical groups in the nation and abroad. As a dance band, they project a powerful and energetic sound, specializing in Caribbean music — Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, and Son Montuno.

He is also a member of the Grammy-nominated band The New Swing Sextet, where he sings lead vocals. He has traveled the world performing in countries such as Croatia, Colombia, Canda, Belgium, Bulgaria and Mexico.

Orlando has also collaborated with talented producers, directors and artists including Willy Torres, Marcos ‘Kilo’ Torres, Henry Knowles, Bobby Allende, and Richie Bastar, and will be recording a new single with NSS in June 2022.

DJ NERVIOSO

Alex Merced spent his childhood in Puerto Rico where he discovered a variety of Latin music. He grew up admiring DJ Tony Touch and how he mixed songs in different ways. Merced moved to Connecticut in the early 2000's. DJ Cowboy showed him the ropes and basic techniques to DJing, leading to the birth of DJ Alex. DJ Alex DJed at private parties and weekly at the local bar "Mi Bar." In 2008, DJ Alex became DJ Nervioso. DJ Nervioso represents two things: the natural euphoria of a crowd or just one person reacting to the story one tells while DJing and being able to take a label or a unflattering personality trait of yourself and taking full ownership of who you are so no one has that power over you.

With special thanks to Frankie Lopez and salsa instructor Joey Huertas, DJ Nervioso started to DJ salsa nights, such as long term gigs for Salsa Sundays at Hot Tomatoes in Downtown and Salsa Sundays at Casa Mia Hawthorne in Berlin Turnpike with salsa instructor Willie Rios. Today, he DJs all types of events, including Vibe on Sundays for Salsa Haven with salsa instructor Jeff Hudson.

UCONN PUERTO RICAN / LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER UN SENTIDEO DE PERTENENCIA In 1970, three UConn students drafted and submitted a constitution to form the Puerto Rican Student Movement. Carmen Castro '73 (CLAS), Ana Isabel Lopez '75 (CLAS), and Isonel (Ino) Rios '71 (CLAS) planned to celebrate Puerto Rican history, culture, and literature and to recruit students to UConn.

After months of protests and sit-ins at the President's office, the University gave us a building. La Casa Borinqueña opened on December 10, 1971, and became our home away from home.

In the interveing 50 years, the Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center has changed locations, but never our focus.

Today, PRLACC welcomes and empowers Latinx/a/o students who come from diverese ethnic backgrounds; who could be the first in their families to go to college; who speak English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese; and who long for a sense of belonging at UConn.

But this is only the beginning. If you'd like to contribute to the Center's future, please visit latinx.uconn.edu or call at (860) 486-1135.

"PRLACC really creates a sense of belonging for us at the University. We all bond over our shared ethnicity, but we all learn about each other's cultures at the same time." - Marissa Naclerio '22 (CANHR) MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to improve the status of Latinx students and to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the richness and diversity of Latinx individuals and Latin American cultures.

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2021 - 2022 Chair: Lin Klein $500 per person, $1,000 per couple Elena Sevilla & Paul Aho Mona & Greg Anderson Deborah Walsh Bellingham In Memory of Dr. Bruce A. Bellingham Honey & Harry Birkenruth Ruth Buczynski Carol Colombo In Memory of Paul Colombo Anne D’Alleva Madison & Bob Day Susan & John DeWolf Pamela Diggle Judy & Peter Halvorson Patricia Hempel

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Join the CoStars, Jorgensen’s Active Volunteers!

The CoStars is a special group of volunteers who generously donate not only $500 per person, but also their talent and time. The invaluable CoStars support Jorgensen through community advocacy by creative fund-raising activities, and by hosting pre- and post-concert receptions that often feature world-class luminaries. The CoStars have been instrumental in the purchase of the new portable chamber stage and acoustical shell, a new Steinway Model D Concert Grand Piano, funding the JOY! Conservatory Program, the installation of the exterior Jorgensen message center, the renovation of the Jorgensen Gallery, and continued support of Jorgensen programming. By becoming a CoStar, you’ll join with other vibrant, thoughtful and devoted arts lovers who have made Jorgensen’s success a priority.

CoStars receive an honorary membership in the Jorgensen Circle of Friends at the Producers Circle level. Benefits include early ticket ordering privileges for one full year from the date of enrollment; reserved lower-level parking in the North Garage, providing a speedier exit after each Jorgensen event; and recognition in the Jorgensen playbill.

As a Special Thank You... An Invitation to the CoStars CoStar members receive an exclusive invitation to attend the Annual Sneak Peek hosted by Jorgensen Director Rodney Rock. This party offers attendees an exciting preview of the coming season – prior to the public announcement. Join the CoStars and be the first to know what’s new!

If you are interested in becoming a CoStar, please contact Rodney Rock at 860-486-1983, or by e-mail at rodney.rock@uconn.edu.

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We invite you to join Jorgensen’s Circle of Friends, a group of generous arts supporters who over the years have made vital contributions to Jorgensen’s special projects, commissioned works, and interior restorations. Your membership in the Circle of Friends entitles you to early ticket ordering privileges for one full year from the date of your enrollment; you will be recognized in the Jorgensen Playbill; and if you contribute at the Directors or Producers Circle levels, you will enjoy reserved parking in the North Campus Parking Garage for each Jorgensen performance you attend.

Please consider making your tax-deductible donation and become a Circle of Friends member today. Simply call 860-486-4226 for more information.

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Producers Circle

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Elena Sevilla & Paul Aho* Mona & Greg Anderson* Deborah Walsh Bellingham* In Memory of Dr. Bruce A. jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjBellingham* Honey & Harry jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjBirkenruth* Lynn & Marjorie Brown Ruth Buczynski* Carol Colombo* In Memory of Paul Colombo* Dr. Michael Cucka Anne D’Alleva* Madison & Bob Day* Susan & John DeWolf* Pamela Diggle* Kenneth A. Doeg Ms. Joan N. Gionfriddo Judy & Peter Halvorson* Patricia Hempel* Shareen Hertel & Donald Swinton* Marsha Hilsenrad* Jan Huber* Blair T. Johnson & jjBlanche Serban* Lynn & Harry Johnson* Janet & George Jones* Catherine & Davey Kalonia* Lin & Waldo Klein* James Knox*

Becky & Scott Lehmann* Jean & John Lenard* Gene E. Likens & Leola G. Spilbor* Sue & Lester Lipsky* Margarethe & Matthew Mashikian* Joan McGuigan* Antonia Moran* Jane & Robert jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjMoskowitz* Craig & Karen Nass Rita Pollack* Barbara Rhein & Stan Shaw Constance & Rodney Rock* Nancy & John Silander* Beverly Sims & William Okeson* Anne & Win Smith* Maurice Thompson* Maureen & John Zavodjancik Two Friends * Members of the Jorgensen CoStars

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David & Carol Jordan Ann & Youssef Kouatly Tom Martin & Susan Spiggle Carl Nawrocki Cheryl & Mark Roy Bonnie Ryan Paul & Susan Schur Nancy Swiacki Ms. Gretchen Wiedie Keith Wilson & Majorie Hayes

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Daryl & Paul Ramsey Mrs. Kristin D. Santini Eric Schultz & Stella Ross Harriet Walker

Susan & Julian jjStoppelman Adeline Theis Ms. Susanna Thomas Dr. & Mrs. Joel jjZuckerbraun

Patrons Circle $50/person, $100/couple

Critics Circle

Anonymous Roger & Tina Abell Sheila Amdur & Marcia Neff Rosemary Andle Robert Bittner Susan & John Boland Paul M. D’Italia Mr. & Mrs. Michael Donnelly Ms. Joyce Donohoo Mr. & Mrs. Rudy J. Favretti Lorraine B. Gallup Jeanne Haas Richard & Karin James Mrs. Joseph E. Kenyon Shoshanna Levinson & jjChris Crossgrove John H. Mayer & Irwin Krieger Rev. & Mrs. Donald & jjMarilyn Miller Dr. & Mrs. Clark Moseley Sean Mulcahey Susan Phillips Ms. Janet Scussel Jacqueline Seide Paul & Annette Shapiro John & Marilyn Shirley Dr. Jay Shivers In Memory of Rhoda Shivers Joanne Sousa

$25/person, $50/couple

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Director’s Fund

Anonymous Mona & Greg Anderson In honor of Giovanni Favretti & in jjsupport for the Arts Deborah Walsh jjBellingham Diane & Joseph Briody Maidie Cohen Carol Colombo Mr. Thomas French Marsha Hilsenrad Jennifer & Eric Person

Mr. Allen Schmied & Ms. Tina Polttila-Schmied Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz & jjMs. Merle Potchinsky Nancy & John Silander NICABM: Donation from j jDr. Ruth Buczynski The Verizon Foundation

In Memory of Joan McGuigan

Altrusa International of jjNortheastern CT Deborah Walsh Bellingham Jan Blackburn Honey & Harry Birkenruth Ramona M. Chaffin Carol Colombo Mr. & Mrs. Allen & Risha Deary Jean Esselink Barbara Gibson Mrs. Helen Hill Janet & George Jones Christine Lamb Mrs. Lucinda Lukens Harry & Janice Mazadoorian Charlene & Sean McLaughlin Mr. Jeffrey Moore Theresa Muxie Marilyn & Richard Neumayer Charles & Carole Norrish Todd Patrick Piro Lois Procopion Lisa & Thomas Rollins Jacqueline Seide Joanne Sousa Dr. Sheryl Speilman

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John Mayer & Irwin Krieger

Endowed Sponsorship Program The Endowed Sponsorship Program provides individuals and families with the opportunity to support Jorgensen by sponsoring any concert or other program. Benefits to Endowed Sponsors will include name recognition in the Jorgensen playbill, additional recognition in the community through press releases provided by the University, and an opportunity to visit with the guest artist.

Sponsorship could be a means of celebrating a special holiday or anniversary, or of dedicating an event to a loved one. Most importantly, by contributing to the cost of current programs, sponsors would help ensure that the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts will continue to present wonderful music and other programs in the future. Your gift would benefit not only Jorgensen, but also the community at large. Patrons interested in sponsoring an event should contact Rodney Rock at 860-486-1983 or rodney.rock@uconn.edu for further information.

Jorgensen Outreach for Youth Funded through private contributions as well as corporate support, JOY! provides school-age children, many from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with access to live performances and special enrichment programs. Now in its 15th season, the JOY! Conservatory program offers instrumental and vocal students in grades 9-12 the opportunity for a rigorous course of study including private lessons, ensemble rehearsals and coaching, and basic musicianship courses. For more information, contact Jorgensen director Rodney Rock at 860-486-1983.

Corporate / Foundation Sponsors SBM Charitable Foundation

Diamond / $1000+ Carol Colombo Jean & John Lenard Nancy & John Silander Nora Stevens

Emerald / 600 +

Honey & Harry Birkenruth

Ruby / $300+

James Knox Becky & Scott Lehmann The University of Connecticut League, Inc.

Sapphire / $100+

Anne D’Alleva Carol & David Jordan Lin & Waldo Klein Jane & Robert Moskowitz

Pearl / up to $99

Gail & Lawrence Ash-Morgan Gail & Neil Christopher Gracie Martin

Lenard Chamber Music Endowment Fund The Lenard Chamber Series is made possible through the generosity of longtime patrons Jean and John Lenard and the Lenard Chamber Music Endowment.

Thanks to the generous philanthropy of patrons Jean and John Lenard, chamber music, one of the hallmarks and most dearly loved elements of the programming at Jorgensen, is secure well into the future. Also thanks to the Lenard Endowment, UConn students, non-UConn students, and area youth are invited to attend all chamber music events for free.

Please join this giving community and make your contribution today. To make a gift, contact Jorgensen Director Rodney Rock at rodney.rock@uconn.edu or 860-486-1983, or visit jorgensen.uconn.edu/online/article/lenard-endowment.

Jean & John Lenard Elena Sevilla & Paul Aho Greg & Mona Anderson Deborah Walsh Bellingham Ruth Buczynski Carol Colombo Anne D’Alleva Kenneth Doeg Judy & Peter Halvorson Patricia Hempel

George & Janet Jones Carol & David Jordan Lin & Waldo Klein James Knox June & Henry Krisch Becky & Scott Lehmann Shoshana Levinson & Chris Crossgrove Julia J. & Carl W. Lindquist, MD

Joan and Austin McGuigan Jane & Robert Moskowitz Lauren & Eric Prause Donald Shankweiler & Ruth Garrett Millikan John & Nancy Silander Beverly Sims & William Okeson Marilyn & Arthur Wright