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Get ready for Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education’s Fiesta 2017, taking place Tuesday, October 17th at New York’s luxurious Plaza Hotel.

At this year’s annual benefit, an elegant and fun evening that begins with cocktails at 7:30, followed by seated dinner, music and dancing at 8:30, the Dinner Chairmen are Jacqueline Weld Drake and Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia.

Each year at Fiesta, the Casita Maria Gold Medal of Honor is awarded to outstanding individuals in recognition to their contribution to the worlds of arts, education, and philanthropy.

This year, Casita Maria honors three exceptional women: Rosaura Henkel, the Mexican philanthropist extraordinaire for her work with “Duerme Tranquilo” and service to numerous hospitals; New York’s own Elizabeth T. Peabody for her dedication to mental health and compassionate leadership to The Maria Droste Counseling Services; Julia Salvi, the co-founder and visionary behind the renowned Cartagena International Music Festival.

The evening’s host is FOT TV’s  Audrey Puente. daughter of great Latin percussionist, Tito Puente, himself a Casita alumnus and former honoree.

TABLES:

GOLDEN SPONSOR @ $75,000

Two premium tables for ten guests each

Recognition on invitation, program, and website

Back cover Celebration Page in the journal

SILVER SPONSOR @ $50,000

One premium table for twelve guests

Recognition on the invitation, program, and website

Inside cover Celebration Page in the journal

BENEFACTOR TABLE @ $25,000

One prime table for ten guests

Recognition on the invitation, program and website

One Full Celebration Page in the journal

PATRON TABLE @ $15,000

One preferred table for ten guests

Recognition on invitation and program

SUPPORTER TABLE @ $12,500

One table for ten guests

Recognition on invitation and program

TICKETS:

SILVER TICKET @ $5,000 each with premium seating

BENEFACTOR TICKET @ $2,500 each with prime seating

PATRON TICKET @ $1,500 each

SUPPORTER TICKET @ $1,250 each

PACHANGA (LIMITED AVAILABLITY FOR THOSE 40 AND UNDER)

PACHANGA PATRON TABLE OF 10 @ $5,000

PACHANGA SUPPORTER TABLE OF 10 @ $3,500

PACHANGA PATRON TICKET @ $500 each

All commitments received by September 1st will be listed on the invitation. Please note the non-deductible portion of each ticket is $225.00.

To purchase table & tickets or to receive more information about Fiesta 2017, please contact: MK Event Studio, Ms. Mary Keating <Mary@Mkeventstudio.com>

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Jacqueline Weld Drake