This is my first fundraiser & I would like 2 pay my respects 2 the Cuban iconic vocalist & one of my biggest influences, Celia Cruz. With the help of Olga Rivera we will bring you a night of pure dance & entertainment; focusing on the legendary diva who's birthday falls on October 21. Celia left a foundation where most of her royalties was passed down 2 grant musically gifted latino students with scholarships. On March 31, 2012 we lost Thomas Luciano during a tragic car accident. Thomas was an e...
This is my first fundraiser & I would like 2 pay my respects 2 the Cuban iconic vocalist & one of my biggest influences, Celia Cruz. With the help of Olga Rivera we will bring you a night of pure dance & entertainment; focusing on the legendary diva who's birthday falls on October 21. Celia left a foundation where most of her royalties was passed down 2 grant musically gifted latino students with scholarships. On March 31, 2012 we lost Thomas Luciano during a tragic car accident. Thomas was an exemplary latino student & after his passing a scholarship was created in his honor with the help of Olga Rivera (mother) & Maggie Giraud (President of PRCSC). It is my wish that all the proceeds of this event goes 2 these 3 sources as they all (locally & nationally) attribute 2 the enrichment of education & the arts for our future generations; which was one of celia's lifelong passion & has also become mines. Please accept my most humblest invitation & help me give back to the arts while we celebrate the life of a true legend! Please also take a few moments & read up on our participants below as they all are leaders in our community & great role models in each of their professions.
Cover: $15
< 16: $10
Tickets pre-sold @ http://prcsc.net
Location: The World Dance Center
855 Sam Newell Road #205 Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 449-8112
dj lEbRon & dj pEpiTo
Angela Lopez (Carlos Capps) - She is Charlotte's latin sweetheart & one of the top latin female impersonators in Charlotte. She has been awarded numerous titles & just recently was feautured in the cover of the Creative Loafing. Angela will be doing a surprise appearance during the night in honor 2 the queen.
www.facebook.com/angelalopeznc
WDC (World Dance Center) - A true leader through the art of dance & its currently the largest dance studio/group in Charlotte that teaches all genres of dance, specializing in latin dance. Their owners, Rodrigo & Wendy, highly respected in Charlotte have competed & traveled internationally representing our beautiful city & culture in true artistic dignity! A few of their instructors will be putting a special dance choreography in tribute 2 the queen.
http://worlddancenc.com
PRCSC (Puerto Rican Cultural Society of Charlotte) - It's a 501c3 non-profit founded several years ago by Maggie Giraud & a small group of board members; its purpose its to promote & enrich the culture & arts of Puerto Rico in Charlotte; primarily to our children. Magge Giraud was awarded 2 years ago by La Noticia Spanish Speaking Newspaper an Excellente award as community person of the year, one of the highest honors given to a latino in the city of Charlotte. Through her help & Olga Riveras wish the Thomas Luciano Scholarship was created.
http://prcsc.net
http://livelikeluciano.com
Dj lEBron (C'leb Entertainment) - If you are a salsa lover you will immediately recognize the Lebron name. YES! Family member to the legendary Lebron Brothers, a band that helped fine tune the sounds of salsa & expose to the world. These guys r simply hardcore & did all the dirty work so that this generation would enjoy a rich vibrant blend of sounds we are so proud to claim as our music! Lebron is a very respected DJ & has agreed 2 plant his seed of contribution in honor of the queen.
http://www.clebent.com
Celia Cruz Foundation - The Foundation’s mission is to offer financial aid to Latino students who wish to study music. It will also be a great contributor in the fight against Cancer. Founded by music industry legend Celia Cruz, The Celia Cruz Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for underprivileged students wishing to study music. During her 50-year span in the music industry, Ms. Cruz was a tireless supporter of music education issues in the Hispanic community.
http://celiacruzfoundation.com
