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about activities at the Celia Cruz Foundation:


2008

June 18, 2008
Adrienne Arsht Center | Miami
Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz
Miami Premier of Off-Broadway Musical

2007

November 27, 2007
Harper Collins Publishing
Smithsonian Steps Out Buy it Now
America's Treasures: from Heels to High-tops
by Amy Pastan & Linda Mcknight

November 27, 2007
Harper Collins Publishing
Smithsonian Star Power Buy it Now
America's Treasures: from Rock Stars to Movie Stars
by Amy Pastan & Linda Mcknight

October 13, 2007
Experience Music Project | Seattle
Latinos in US Popular Music
Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame
Experience music project with a Celia Cruz stage dress on display through September 7, 2008.

September 26, 2007
Museo Alameda | San Antonio
¡Azúcar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz
Traveling exhibit organized by the National Museum of American History on view through April 27, 2008.

September 12, 2008
New World Stages Theater | New York
Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz
Premier of Off-Broadway Musical

May 16, 2007
Bass Museum | Miami Beach
¡Azúcar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz VIP Opening Reception
Traveling exhibit organized by the National Museum of American History opening. On view through August 19, 2007.

2006

October 21, 2006
Madison Square Garden | New York
4th Annual Grant Presenations
Two $7500 Grants Awarded to Two Lehman College Students by Heineken and the Celia Cruz Foundation during Johnny Pacheco’s 50th Anniversary at the Theater at MSG.

August 15, 2006
California African American Museum | Los Angeles
¡Azúcar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz Exhibit
Traveling exhibit organized by the National Museum of American History debuts

.June 7, 2006
La Liga Contra el Cancer | Miami
League Against Cancer Annual Telethon
The Celia Cruz Foundation Donates $50,000

April 27, 2006
Billboard Latin Music Awards | Miami
Heineken Green Ribbon Initiative
The Celia Cruz Foundation receives a $15,000 donate.

2005

October 25, 2005
6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards | Miami
Heineken Green Ribbon Program
The Celia Cruz Foundation received a donation of $10,000

October 21, 2005
ASCAP | Miami
3rd Annual Grant Presenations
6 Students Awarded Celia Cruz Foundation Scholarships

September 30, 2005
Lectorum Publications | Scholastic
¡Azúcar! Buy it Now
by Ivar Da Coll

September 26, 2005
2005 Kellogg’s Concert Tour
Kellogg’s announces partnership with the Celia Cruz Foundation, announcing a $25,000 donation.

September 8, 2005
University of Miami Libraries Cuban Heritage Collection | Coral Gables
Presenting Celia Cruz
An exhibit of photographs by Alexis Rodriguez-Duarte.

August 20, 2005
Digital Domain Publishing
Salsa Talks: A Musical Heritage Uncovered Buy it Now
by Mary Kent

June 5, 2005
La Liga Contra el Cancer | Miami
League Against Cancer Annual Telethon
The Celia Cruz Foundation Donates $50,000

May 18, 2005
The Smithsonian | Washington DC
¡Azúcar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz
An exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz at the National Museum of American History.

April 26, 2005
Miami Dade College | Miami
Celia Cruz Foundation and Heineken Green Ribbon Initiative
The Celia Cruz Foundation & Heineken donate $5,000 to MDC students.

April 19, 2005
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship | Miami Beach
Ribbon of Hope Awards Gala
Tribute to Celia Cruz

February 18, 2005
Corner of Hollywood Blvd & Argyle Street | Los Angeles
Celia Cruz Square
Dedication by the Honorable Mayor James K. Hahn

2005
Bay Shore High School | Long Island
Student Council
Student fundraising effort raise $1,000 for The Celia Cruz Foundation.

2004

December 12, 2004
Voices for Children Foundation | Coral Gables
A Festival of Voices
The Celia Cruz Foundation Donates $10,000

November 2004
Amigos for Kids Foundation | Miami
13th Annual Toy Drive

October 24 , 2005
Clakson Potter Press
Presenting Celia Cruz Buy it Now
by Alexis Rodriguez-Duarte

October 21, 2004
Tavern on the Green | New York City
2nd Annual Celia Cruz Foundation Gala
5 Students Awarded Celia Cruz Foundation Scholarships

October 21, 2004
The Smithsonian | Washington DC
¡Azúcar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz View Online Exhibit
National Museum of American History announces upcoming exhibitions exploring the life of the legendary Celia Cruz.

July 17 , 2004
Univision Radio | Miami
Salsa 98.3 : Celia Cruz Studio
Miami station WRTO Salsa 98.3 dedicates a broadcast studio in honor of Celia Cruz .

July 5, 2004
Rayo | Harper Collins Pubilshing
Celia: Mi Vida An Autobiography Buy it Now
by Celia Cruz & Ana Cristina Reymundo

June 7, 2004
La Liga Contra el Cancer | Miami
League Against Cancer Annual Telethon
The Celia Cruz Foundation Donates $50,000

April 29, 2004
Billboard Latin Music Awards | Miami
Live Telecast
7 students from New York City performed in a tribute to Celia Cruz.
 
March 30, 2004
Billboard Latin Music Awards | Miami
Heineken Green Ribbon Program
The Celia Cruz Foundation received a donation of $

March 29, 2004
Voices for Children Foundation | Miami
Gal Program
The Celia Cruz Foundation Donates $2,150

January 27, 2004
Bongos Cuban Café | Miami
Celia Cruz ¡AZUCAR! DVD Release Party
DVD sales to benefit the Celia Cruz Foundation Buy it Now

2004
Miami
Juan Pablo Torres
Musician/Cancer Patient
The Celia Cruz Foundation Donated $5,000

2003

November 25, 2003
House of Representatives | Washington DC
Legislation  HR3109, to Honor Celia Cruz
Congressman Jerry Weller announces bill to honor the Queen of Salsa has over 150 bi-partisan co-sponsors.

October 21, 2003
200 Fifth Club | New York City
Celia Cruz Foundation Inaugural Gala
7 Students Awarded Celia Cruz Foundation Scholarships

September 17 , 2003
108th Congress| Washington DC
Celia Cruz Commemorative Coin Act, HR3109
Introduced in the House of Representatives
Congressman Jerry Weller and Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Devin Nunes and Robert Menendez introduce bill to mint coins in honor the Queen of Salsa with proceeds going to the Celia Cruz Foundation.

September 3, 2003
4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards | Miami
Heineken Green Ribbon Program
The Celia Cruz Foundation received a donation of $10,000

August 2003
Bronx | New York
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music in Memory of the Queen of Salsa
Opening announced by Mayor of the city of New York, Michael R. Bloomberg.

July 17, 2003
The Cacique Foundation
Donated $100,000 to The Celia Cruz Foundation

June 23,  2003
Telemundo Network | Miami
Celia Cruz Tribute “Celia Cruz AZUCAR!”
Telemundo network presents a $145,000 donation to The Celia Cruz Foundation.

May 12, 2003
Billboard Latin Music Awards | Miami
Heineken Green Ribbon Program
The Celia Cruz Foundation received a donation of $10,000

April 22, 2003
Heineken USA| White Plains NY
Heineken Green Ribbons Program Launched
Heineken and Celia Cruz Foundation create community tie-in.

March 12, 2003
Azucar Music | New York
Creation of The Celia Cruz Foundation Announced
Omer Pardillo and Pedro Knight make official announcement of foundation’s mission.

March 13, 2003
Telemundo Network | Miami
Celia Cruz Tribute “Celia Cruz ¡AZUCAR!”
All-star concert recorded & aired live on Telemundo network.

2003
Bay Shore High School | Long Island
Student Council
Student fundraising effort raise $2,700 for The Celia Cruz Foundation.


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