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Carnaval de Etiqueta Gala

Presented by Talento Bilingue de Houston at TBH Center (Talento Bilingüe de Houston)

August 15, 2009

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Talento Bilingüe de Houston (TBH) announces their Carnaval de Etiqueta Gala to be held on Saturday August 15th 2009 at 7:00 pm at Talento Bilingüe de Houston. This exciting and magical evening will bring together Houston’s cultural business leaders in a gala event inspired by TBH’s calendar season.

The evening begins with a collection of inspirational Amazon rhythms and carnaval choreographies...

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The evening begins with a collection of inspirational Amazon rhythms and carnaval choreographies through live performances. Awards will then be awarded to Mayor Bill White (Humanitarian Award), Carlos de Aldecoa Bueno from Maximus Coffee Group (Corporate Leadership Award) and Gilda Ramirez from Port of Houston Authority (Corporate Executive Award). Following the awards, guests will be entertained with choreographies from Ballet de Barranquilla and Ballet Garifuna.

Following the last performance inside the theater, guests will be lead into different themed rooms that include a Carnival de Rio Room where guests will be entertained with Samba performances from Ballet de Brazil, a Carnival de Mazatlan Room for a taste of soul African rhythms & sounds by Ballet de Garifuna, and a Carnival de Barranquilla Room where guests can enjoy entertainment inspired by Latin America while interacting with the Ballet de Barranquilla group. Each room will be embellished to fit each theme with cultural cuisine, live entertainment, and cocktails.

Our underwriters include, Exxon Mobile, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, H-E-B, Metro, Silver Eagle Distributors, CenterPoint Energy, Northwestern Mutual, Olshan Foundation, Port of Houston Authority, Maximus Coffee Group and many more to be announced.

If you would like to purchase tickets or are interested in sponsorship levels please contact Mr. Juan Esquivel at Jesquivel@tbhcenter.org or by calling 713.222.1213. Talento Bilingüe de Houston is located on 333 S. Jensen Dr. Houston, TX 77003. (Space is limited).

Gala Chair: Frances Castañeda Dyess from the Houston Rockets,
Gala Co-Chairs: Sherriff Adrian Garcia and Council Member James G. Rodriguez
Honarary Gala Chair: Council Member Edward Gonzalez

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TBH Center (Talento Bilingüe de Houston)

333 S. Jensen
Houston, TX 77003

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Tickets:

Individual ticket $250

If you would like to purchase tickets or are interested in sponsorship levels please contact Mr. Juan Esquivel at Jesquivel@tbhcenter.org or by calling 713.222.1213. (Space is limited).

Times:

7pm

Phone: 713.222.1213

Parking:

After turning on to Franklin
Follow Franklin to the LEFT under the Rail Road bridge, where the road becomes Jensen.
After 2 lights (Canal & Navigation) you will see a Pink Park.
Turn Left into the Parking lot after the park

Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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