West End Mambo to Take the Stage at Tanglewood Park
- Arts Council
- May 25, 2022
- 2 min read
West End Mambo to Take the Stage at Tanglewood Park
Arts Council to hold free and family friendly concert June 5, 2022
Winston-Salem, NC (May 25, 2022) – Forsyth County Government and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host the seventh annual Summer Parks Concert Series at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons and Triad Park in Kernersville. West End Mambo will kick off the series on June 5 at 5pm.
Formed in 1999, West End Mambo is comprised of musicians from North, South and Central America as well as the Caribbean. The band performs a fiery mix of classic salsa from bolero and rumbas to guaracha and son montuno. Their repertoire includes original orchestral salsa arrangements which they have performed with the Winston-Salem and Greensboro Symphonies. West End Mambo features Cesar Oviedo, Atiba Rorie, Steve Blake, Oscar Oviedo, Sendy Mendez, Andy Kleindeinst, Ramone Ortiz, Jay Meachum, and James Armstrong.
During the concert, families are encouraged to enjoy free art activities sponsored by Publix Charities. Vendors and food trucks will also be at all Summer Parks Concert Series concerts including Dream Kreams, who is confirmed for the June 5 concert.
2022 marks the seventh season for the Summer Parks Concert Series which is a collaborative presentation by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Forsyth County Government. All concerts are free and family friendly. Food trucks and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Tanglewood Park: 4061 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012
The featured Community Partner for this event is Forsyth Technical Community College.
Series partners include Publix Super Markets Charities, Best of Winston, WFDD, WSNC, WTOB, YES! Weekly, and Raffaldini Vineyards.
Concerts and parking at both parks are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring a picnic or patronize food trucks onsite. Refreshments such as water, beer and wine are available for purchase with all proceeds supporting Arts Council. No outside alcohol is permitted.
Five additional concerts will take place at 5pm on the following dates:
June 19: A Juneteenth Celebration featuring Jamera McQueen-Smith and Matelyn Alicia at Tanglewood Park
July 3: Salem Band & Letters From Home at Triad Park
July 17: The Martha Bassett Show at Triad Park
July 24: ENVISION at Tanglewood Park
August 14: The Collection at Triad Park
The lineup for the Summer Parks Concert Series looks amazing—West End Mambo kicking things off with their salsa vibes sounds like such a fun way to spend a Sunday evening. It also reminded me of a conversation I had on Wheelie Life about the joy of outdoor community events. Definitely marking my calendar for this one!
This sounds like such a fun event! I’ve always loved outdoor concerts, especially ones with a vibrant mix of music like West End Mambo. It reminds me of a discussion I had on Crazy Cattle 3D about how cultural experiences like this bring communities together. Definitely marking my calendar for June 5!This sounds like such a fun event! I’ve always loved live music, especially when it’s as vibrant as West End Mambo’s salsa. It reminds me of some creative community projects I’ve come across on Crazy Cattle 3D. Free, family-friendly concerts like these really bring people together—wish I could be there!
This sounds like such a fun event! I love how they’re mixing live music with community and family-friendly vibes. Makes me think of a post I saw on Cobb Can Move about creating inclusive spaces for local arts. Definitely bookmarking this for a summer outing!The lineup for the Summer Parks Concert Series sounds amazing, especially with West End Mambo kicking things off—classic salsa always brings such great energy to outdoor events! I’ve been exploring live music ideas on Cobb Can Move and this feels like a perfect fit for summer vibes. Definitely marking my calendar for June 5!
A seven-season run says a lot—this series clearly knows how to bring people together. The mix of live orchestral salsa, local partners, and hands-on activities makes it feel more like a community celebration than just a concert. I’d probably grab something from a food truck and just enjoy the atmosphere. Later on, I switch to something quieter like Eaglercraft, a lightweight browser-based Minecraft-style game, just to relax after a lively event like this.
Beyond the music itself, the concert is designed to be a welcoming, community-centered event. By encouraging families to participate in free art activities sponsored Pokepath TD by Publix Charities and including vendors and food trucks like Dream Kreams, the Summer Parks Concert Series creates an inclusive atmosphere that blends culture, entertainment, and community engagement.