MPAC Grand Opening to Launch with Emilio Estefan Produced Musical Tribute
Posted by Elena del Valle on January 26, 2006
Gloria and Emilio Estefan
Photo: Alberto Tolot
Miami, Florida – Grammy Award-winning Miami resident Emilio Estefan will be executive producer of a star-studded celebration on October 5, 2006 to launch the Miami Performing Arts Center’s (MPAC) highly anticipated, four-day Grand Opening. International singer Gloria Estefan will lead the performance along with other celebrities to be announced. Organizers want to create a musical tribute to Miami to highlight the many world-renowned artists who have played a major role in transforming the city into an arts and entertainment center.
"It is with great pride, passion and love for the city of Miami that I will produce the launch event for MPAC’s grand opening,” said Emilio Estefan. “Gloria and I have had the honor of witnessing the growth and evolution Miami has experienced over the years and have shared with the world the cultural diversity and uniqueness that has made our hometown an international centerpiece for arts and entertainment. The opening of MPAC will give Miami the opportunity to showcase the many talents that have risen from our great city."
Michael C. Hardy, president and chief executive officer of Miami Performing Arts Center
Photo: Miami Performing Arts Center
“Emilio and Gloria Estefan represent the creative energy that drives the city of Miami, and their names are synonymous with high-voltage entertainment,” stated Michael C. Hardy, president and chief executive officer of Miami Performing Arts Center. “We are very pleased that they are playing a central role in our grand opening. We could not celebrate our beautiful city, its abundance of talent, and the stunning diversity that gives it such worldwide appeal without them.”
Estefan will produce MPAC’s inaugural evening in association with Fred Stein, who serves as executive producer of the entire Grand Opening from October 5-8, 2006. Estefan, a producer, entrepreneur, and songwriter, is recognized as a leading force in the Latin music scene. Estefan, who received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004, founded the Miami Sound Machine, owns and operates local hotels and restaurants, is co-publisher of Miami-based Ocean Drive en Español, and directs and produces television specials and music videos. He has produced special events such as the closing ceremonies for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics and various Super Bowl Halftime shows. As a member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, Estefan has produced musical events at the White House.
Based in Pennsylvania, Stein and his company, The Creative Group, Inc., have led event production for grand openings such as the Paris Las Vegas resort and the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia; as well as national year-long celebrations such as the 200 anniversary of the U.S. Constitution; the bicentennial of Columbia, South Carolina; the tricentennial of Mobile, Alabama; and the 50th-anniversary celebrations of Israel held concurrently in Philadelphia, New York and Washington, DC.
The Miami Performing Arts Center is Miami-Dade County’s largest ever public/private-sector partnership. Miami Performing Arts Center leaders expect the Center to greatly enhance artistic and educational opportunities in South Florida and offer significant and long-term economic benefits for the city and the region. Designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, MPAC will include the 2,400-seat Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House, the 2,200-seat Carnival Concert Hall, a 200-seat black box Studio Theater, the Peacock Education Center, a restored Art Deco Tower, and an outdoor Plaza for the Arts. More information is available at Miami Performing Arts Center.
hola ,para el sr. emilio estefan, nosotros somos el grupo alienses de la sierra, nesecitamos alluda urgente, nesecitamos que alguien nos lleve a producir nuestra musica, nuestro estilo lla es muy bien aceptado, nuestras canciones son ineditas y con mucho romanticismo, nuestro Email: losaliensesdelasierra826@hotmail.com tambien nos pueden visitar en myspace ver las fotografias , videos y escuchar nuestra musica.
Los Angeles California
Hora Para Sr Emilio Estefan Mi hija canta y en los eventos que canta la piden y piden su disco pero desafortunadamente no tengo los recursos para grabarla si por favor la escuchan para que vean el gran talento y las ganas que traemos por trabajar
muchas gracias
Mayra Bastidas Mama
Marisa Ayala Hija
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Estimado Sr Estefan,me dirijo a usted esperando que pueda ayudarnos a mi hermana y a mi ya que somos personas humirdes pero con muchos deseos de superarnos.Escribimos y cantamos nuestras propias canciones.Nuestro genero es reggaeton romantico y movido.A la gente le gustan lo que hacemos.Emos cantado en festivales y argunas actividades privadas pero necesitamos su ayuda para poder salir adelante.Esperamos en dios que usted nos pueda ayudar y le estaremos totalmente agradecidos.
Esperando su respuesta atentamente La Organizasion Secreta
Sr. Emilio Estefan
Con mis consideraciones:
Es para mi un momento de orgullo latino el dirigirme a usted por este medio y a breves pero muy honestos comentarios contarle el porque de esta carta.
Soy Ecuatoriano de nacimiento soy cantante y músico desde creo yo ese tiempo en que vi la luz del sol en mi querido Ecuador.
He luchado arduamente por conseguir mis sueños, lo he logrado parcialmente desde que arribe a este país en los anos 1970, con una ilusión de triunfar, pero como todos sabemos eso no ocurre por una u otra razón, estaba recién casado y mi responsabilidad era de mantener a mi nueva esposa y con ella el advenimiento de mi primera hija, si tuve la oportunidad de hacer música en varios restaurantes del área con muchas satisfacciones, pero eso no me daba para mantener a mi nueva familia que estaba formando.
El tiempo pasa uno se hace mas viejo y esos sueños se desvanecen, ahora y después de haber perdido a mi esposa con Cáncer, me encuentro con una nueva ilusión y vida, pues he formado otro hogar con una dama de altura en bondad y cariño para mí, en mis últimos anos que me quedan.
Con la nueva tecnología he logrado poner unas 52 canciones en Youtube, con la esperanza a que sean escuchadas y poder recobrar ese sueno que mis canciones sean aceptadas por alguien como usted.
Estoy pasando momentos económicos muy serios, estamos en el lumbral de perder nuestro hogar nuestra casa, ya que mi esposa ha perdido su retiro total que recibía desde Ecuador y solamente hay una entrada la mía, que no abastece los pagos y responsabilidades adquiridas.
Mi pedido es de que usted escuche una de mis canciones y si son aceptadas por usted ya sea por la interpretación y estilo me de una mano en promocionarlas y así creo yo abriría
Esa puerta de la oportunidad financiera que aliviaría este dolor actual.
A demás de eso tengo mis propias composiciones como Ritinia, Paseito Campestre, Quiero ser, que están en los videos.
Se que tengo de uno a un millón los chancees a que esta carta sea leída por usted, pero tengo que tomar ese riesgo y la suerte de ser escuchado.
Repito no quiero limosna quiero saber si en verdad soy capaz de tener un Hit una canción que me habrá esa puerta ya indicada.
Mi dirección enYoutube es Edgar G Ramos Houston Texas, y mi dirección electrónica es
edgargramos@hotmail.com
Dear Mr. Estefan:
Congratulations.
I was hoping that you would be willing to meet with me as per the promises of your A/R department.
Starting in 1999 and for many years thereafter, the A/R department said that I had an “excellent” project, and that you loved it and were going “to do it”.
The meeting was cancelled each time I arrived(I am a disabled vet).
in 2007 Frank Amadeo told me that you never heard of me or the project.
If this was an honest mistake by the President of your company, would it be possible to meet with you even if it is nine years later?
Emilio,
I want closure.
How long were you aware of me and my trips to see Jairo Martinez at your office on Jefferson Avenue?
Why would Frank Amadeo tell me you never heard of me when all along for many, many years I was told that my concept ideas were being discussed with you?
Why would you continue to ignore this matter?
Are you that “out of touch” with the “going ons’ at Estefan Enterprises?
I WASTED my time and at the very least have earned an explination as to how and why this happened.
Frankie telling me you never heard of me and my project is not quite enough.
Show a little more courtesy and respect for someone who served YOUR country Emilio.
If your employees have kept this from you, than shame on them!
Just learned something new by accident.
As I was watching Kathy Griffin’s show which showcased Star Island and had Gloria and Rosie on, I found out that Frank Amadeo is related to Gloria Estefan.
That means that both Gloria and Emilio have to be aware of my situation.
Hum….
Jesse Abad was suppose to respond to Ms. Brown eary October about my concerns. It is nearing the end of October and Abad has not, as promised kept her word.
This has been the history of “EEI”.
Promise something then not follow through.
hey elimio me llamo JCO me gustaria mandarle un demo ya ke soy un amante ala musica y un joven muy talentoso el cual se encuentra en su auge pero ke desafortunada mente no ha tenido la opportunidad de ser descubierto. aki le dejo con unos de mis temas puedes bajarlo en uno de estos 3 links
mediafire.com/?gzdqe3mdmqj
usershare.net/5nf8hez6bjq4
depositfiles.com/es/rmv/1006191964855798
mi contact 845-536-1159
etmail: trujillo716@hotmail.com
myspace.com/jcokinkan
Emilio,
I have left several messages for Jesse Abad to return my call so that a resolution discussion can take place.
Do any of your high ranking employees return calls or does one have to be an “A Lister” for this to happen?
Ignoring this issue will only continue to have me comment.
I am asking for you to respect my request.
Distinguido Sr, Emilio Estefan Me dirijo a Usted , Me llamo Elvin Polanco, soy de la Rep Dominicana y Fundador y creador del grupo mas importante de Bachata Aventura, tengo una trayectoria de 23 anos en el mercado del Disco y me gustaria que me des una oportunidad de presentarle varios proyecto que tengo en varios genero pero en especial bachata Urbana aqui les dejo mis telefonos por si les interesa es 917 420 1081 cell 718 537 3376 ofic mi imail es elvin polanco@gmail.com o si deceas saber mas de mi persona entre a youtube y busque elvin polanco una entrevista que me hiso despierta america sobre la verdadera Historias de los tinellers de la Bachata hoy mejor conocido como el grupo aventura espero su respuesta
Emilio can you please have Jesse respond to CS with my answer ASAP.
I really want to move on and this will help bring closure.
Thanks.