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AVON PARK, Fla. – Nov. 17, 2025 – Orquesta Caribeño Tropicale, an 11-piece Latin band led by Miguel Lucas, joins Mexico Lindo Orlando Folkloric Ballet and Mariachi Nuevo Guadalajara, for a Spanish/English Christmas celebration at the Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts at South Florida State College (SFSC) in Avon Park on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Betzaida Santana, owner of P2P Music Studio Academy, and Lett-Marie Perez, community relations specialist at SFSC, narrate the story in Spanish and English. Local students from P2P Studio Vocal Academy and Center Stage Dance will be featured in the performance.
“This is a performance for families,” said Cindy Garren, director of cultural programs at SFSC. “Narrators will share the legend of the miracle of the poinsettia in English and Spanish with the orchestra performing Christmas music with a Latin flair. Garren conceived and wrote the production about a young girl who has no gift to bring to the Christmas Eve mass. “I find it interesting that churches and homes are decorated with poinsettias during the holiday and so few people know the legend of ‘The Flower of the Holy Night.’”
Poinsettias, which originally came from Mexico, bloom in December and their vivid color make them a perfect holiday decoration. The star shaped pattern of the leaves represents the Star of Bethlehem and the red leaves symbolize deep love for the Christ Child.
“This Christmas celebration is an ideal performance for church groups and families,” Garren said. Groups of 12 or more can purchase tickets for $5 each. Adult tickets are $10 and youth are $5. Tickets are available online at SFSCarts.org, by calling 863-784-7178, or in person at the SFSC Box Office at 600 West College Drive in Avon Park.
After intermission, the audience is invited to dance salsa, merengue, bachata, and more with live music from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominica, and more. This is more than a performance—it’s a joyful experience celebrating Latin cultures.
Flor de la Noche Buena is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.
