Casselberry's Latin Jazz and Art Festival

Grammy winner Nestor Torres, Emmy-nominated singer Fabiola Mendez and their friends will headline a Puerto Rican-inspired Latin Jazz and Art Festival in the City of Casselberry on Saturday, Sept. 12, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Torres, a Puerto Rican flautist, has released 19 albums, including winning a Grammy in 2001 for “This Side of Paradise.” Torres was born in Mayaguez, PR, taking flute lessons at the age of 12. He and his family moved to New York when he turned 18 and he studied jazz and classical music at the Mannes College of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music.

In Casselberry, Torres will be joined by Mendez, whose music explores the culture and ancestry of her homeland of Puerto Rico. She began playing the cuatro, the national instrument of Puerto Rico, at the age of 6. Besides, Mendez there will be a host of other guests from their homeland joining on stage.

Prior to the concert, some of the area’s greatest Latin visual artists will showcase their works.  Everything from paintings and sculptures to mixed media masterpieces will be on display in Casselberry City Hall, Art House, Art Center and Sculpture House from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  This exciting exhibit kicks off the Latin Jazz & Art Festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Parking will be available at area businesses. For more information, call 407-262-7700 ext. 1507 or visit the website www.casselberry.org.