The Laredo Cultural District’s (LCD) upcoming Concierto en El Jardin – Bolero Jazz Bajo La Luna Llena and the art exhibit of Bethany House residents is set for April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Casa Ortiz (915 Zaragoza).
The outdoor Lunada concert features Esther Tovar, la dama del bolero, accompanied by Los Jazzdelics. Members of Los Jazzdelics are Ric Cortez, Bobby López, Luis Angel Pérez, Carlos Morales, and José Luis Vara III.
The art exhibit, which is made possible by a collaboration of the LCD with the Texas Commission on the Arts, features the art of Bethany House residents who have participated in LCD workshops that began in January with Laredo artist Christina Zorilla Speer as instructor.
The artwork of eight men who reside at Bethany House debuted at Casa Ortiz at the February Caminarte event. Thirteen women who participated in the March workshop for Bethany House residents will exhibit their work April 1. An April workshop of family art will correspond to a May exhibit.
“We are fortunate to have this relationship with Bethany House that presents the art and narratives of its residents,” noted LCD creative manager and director Jorge Santana.
“Esther Tovar’s performance is the first of the 2026 Garden Series. Visitors will enjoy the full moon evening in the beautiful, recently restored gardens of Casa Ortiz,”, “The public is invited to this free concert that promises to be a magical night downtown at historic Casa Ortiz, which will mark its 200-year milestone in 2030,” he added.
