Friday, November 1, 2024, 7pm – 11pm

Venue: The Lucy by Cescaphe

Join us in celebrating 50 incredible years of artistry, education, and community impact!

Gala Highlights:

• Cocktail Reception
• Top-Shelf Open Bar
• Three-Course Dinner
• Honored Guests Program
• Dancing and Entertainment
• Silent Auction

As we mark this golden milestone, we’ll honor our past with recognition of past Executive Directors and the exceptional artists and educational programs that have defined Taller Puertorriqueno’s legacy over the past five decades.

Dress to impress and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating El Corazón del Barrio, Taller Puertorriqueno.

Keynote Speaker: Quiara Alegría Hudes is a Philadelphia native, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright known for Water by the Spoonful, author of the memoir My Broken Language, and screenwriter of In the Heights.

Emcee: from Nbc10 and Telemundo 62, Emmy-nominated anchor and reporter Valeria Aponte Feliciano.

Raíces Literarias Award: Honors Dr. Yonaira Rodriguez for establishing a literacy partnership with the Julia de Burgos Bookstore that deeply roots students in their cultural heritage through literature.

Legacy of Service Award: Honors Manuel Berrios for his unwavering dedication and over 20 years of service to Taller Puertorriqueño

Spirit of Fairhill Award: Honors Jose Ortíz Pagán for his artistic work on the Memorializing Fairhill project, celebrating the resilience and history of the Fairhill neighborhood.

Liderazgo Pionero Award: Honors past Executive Directors Domingo Negron, Johnny Irizarry, Dr. Carmen Febo San Miguel, Nasheli Juliana Ortíz González, and in memorandum Pedro Perez and Carmen Puigdollers for their pioneering leadership and lasting impact.

Thank you to our sponsors