A Hispanic Heritage Month Pre-Concert Experience

Monday, October 12, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 PM
Historic Turnage Theatre | 150 West Main Street, Washington, NC

Take a journey through Spain—one glass at a time.

Before An Evening with Quincy Jones, experience a special Spanish wine tasting at the Turnage featuring wines from different regions of Spain. Wine & Words will guide guests through the tasting, offering an opportunity to discover the distinctive wines and regions of Spain.

Alongside the wine tasting, Maribel Tellez will prepare tamales and chocoflan and share the history and cultural traditions connected to the dishes.

Come early to sip, taste, and discover while celebrating the food, wine, and traditions of the Hispanic world.

The experience includes:

• A tasting of wines from different regions of Spain with Wine & Words

• Tamales and chocoflan prepared by Maribel Tellez

• History and cultural context surrounding the featured foods

Continue the Evening with Latin Funk

Following A Taste of Spain, An Evening with Quincy Jones brings Latin Funk to the Turnage.

Please note: An Evening with Quincy Jones is a separate, ticketed concert. Admission to A Taste of Spain does not include admission to the concert. Concert tickets must be purchased separately.

Presented by Arts of the Pamlico in partnership with the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum and Blue Cross Blue Shield Building Integrated Communities (BIC).