Thursday, October 13, 2011

Latina Legend Celia Cruz Honored with Month Long Exhibition at the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education: Opening Celebration October 20th


Here is information related to an exhibition and opening reception celebrating a Latina performer loved by many. The opening reception will be held in celebration of Celia Cruz’s birthday on October 20th, 2011. The exhibition will run through November 22nd.

For Celia Cruz fans or anyone interested in learning more about the Latina singing sensation, please read on. Please note this is a free event.

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October 20, 2011 - November 22, 2011

Opening Celebration
October 20th at 6:00 PM

Opening Reception Preceded by Panel Discussion led by Elena Martinez of City Lore

Panelists include: Licia Fiol-Matta, scholar from Lehman College
Leon Gast, filmmaker
Ruth Sánchez, Celia's hairdresser

This evening's event is presented in collaboration with Whedco, Bronx Music Heritage Center and City Lore with special thanks to Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery and Celia Cruz High School of Music.

Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education
928 Simpson St., Bronx, NY 10459

This event is FREE, but please RSVP by email info@casita.us or call 718-589-2230 x.6191.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

The photographs are by internationally renowned, Cuban-American photographer, Alexis Rodriguez-Duarte who photographed Celia for 15 years.

Anonymous said...

The photographs are by internationally renowned, Cuban-American photographer, Alexis Rodriguez-Duarte who photographed Celia for 15 years.