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WADA Press Release

August 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Markus Gottschlich

Executive Director, Warehouse Arts District Association

markus@wadastpete.org | (727) 289-1420


WADA Launches “Under the Stars” Concert & Dance Series — Culminating in Grand “Tango Under the Stars” Fundraiser


St. Petersburg, FL , 9.29.2025


The Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA) is proud to present its Under the Stars music & dance series at the ArtsXchange campus, running from October through November 2025 and culminating in the signature fundraising gala, Tango Under the Stars, on November 20.

Timed to coincide with the celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month, the series showcases the depth and diversity of Latin music and culture, featuring Brazilian bossa nova, flamenco, salsa, experimental jazz, and Argentine tango. Each evening is staged under the night sky at the ArtsXchange campus (515 22nd Street South), where art, rhythm, and community converge.


Event Lineup & Highlights

  • October 10: O Som Do Jazz — A warm, rhythmic evening of Brazilian bossa nova, samba, and jazz. Tickets $15 general, $10 members.
  • October 17: Rumba Flamenco Night — Guitarist Rodolfo Troncoso and Sebastián Fox bring fiery flamenco, with a free Spanish guitar workshop earlier in the day.
  • October 24: Tito Puente Jr. — A salsa spectacular filled with high-energy rhythms that invite the whole crowd to dance. Tickets $20 non-members, $10 members.
  • November 14: The Fractal with Rex Sheppard — An adventurous night of free jazz and experimental soundscapes.
  • November 20: Tango Under the Stars (Fundraiser) — WADA’s elegant annual fundraiser, featuring a Latin Grammy–nominated tango ensemble, authentic Argentine barbecue, live painting, and surprises throughout the evening. Milonga-only tickets $35 (includes drink and parking). Presented in partnership with the Consulate General and Argentine Promotion Center.


About WADA

The Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA) is a nonprofit arts organization committed to sustaining a vibrant arts ecosystem in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District. Through affordable studios, gallery programming, and public events, WADA supports over 300 artists and connects the community with the power of the arts.

For full details and tickets, visit www.wadastpete.org/events.



Warehouse Arts District Association

515 22nd Street South

St. Petersburg, FL 33712

727-256-0821

info@wadastpete.org

www.wadastpete.org