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7th Annual Latino Heritage Award Celebration
The City of Seattle's Latino City Employees (LCE) organization is hosting the 7th Annual Latino Heritage Celebration and presenting its Latino Heritage Award (LHA) on October 15, 2011. The LHA will be awarded to a Latino community member and presented by Mayor McGinn. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the Seattle Latino community. LCE seeks to recognize an individual who displays leadership, initiative, creativity and dedication. Through their contributions, he/she inspires others to be involved in the Latino community and make a difference.
Advance ticket price: $15
Ticket price after October 7 and at the door: $20
VIP Packages (include: entrance, 1 bottle of wine, and antipasto for 4 people)
- VIP Booths: $200.00
- VIP Tables: $180.00
Evening will include keynote speaker Luis R. Fraga, PhD, award presentation by Mayor McGinn, live entertainment by Bailadores de Bronce, Festejo Peruano and salsa dances by Vanessa Villalobos (Balorico), Tondero Peruano by Sonia Porra (Academy of Peruvian Folk Dances),live music by Susan Harper Conspiracy,Sonora La Rebelion and DJ. For more details, visit our website and "like" us on Facebook.
21 and over event / No-host Bar/ Dinner menu
PROGRAM AGENDA
7:00 p.m.: Guests arrive / Mix and Mingle (Dinner Menu a la Carte Available)
7:30 p.m.: Welcome - Sonia Palma, Latino City Employees - Keynote Speaker Luis R. Fraga, PhD will discuss "Latinos and the Reshaping of American Politics"
8:00 p.m.: Latino Heritage Award Presentation - Mayor Mike McGinn
8:30 p.m.: Cultural Presentation - Bailadores de Bronce: Mexican Folkloric Dances
Vanessa Villalobos: Festejo Peruano (Balorico)
Sonia Porras: Tondero (Academy of Peruvian Folk Dances)
Susan Harper Conspiracy, Seattle Artist
Christian Paquin & Vanessa Villalobos: Salsa (Balorico)
10:00 p.m.: Formal program ends
10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.: Sonora La Rebelion / DJ Diego
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LocationClub SUR (View)
2901 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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