2007 Smithsonian Con Sabor!
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¡Smithsonian Con Sabor! 2007
Celebrating 10 Years of Latino Heritage, Culture and Achievement at
The Smithsonian Institution
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Smithsonian Latino Center which is dedicated to highlighting Latino culture, heritage and achievement in America. This important milestone will be celebrated at a very special event on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at ¡Smithsonian Con Sabor!, the Center’s annual benefit gala. Funds raised from the gala will support the Smithsonian Latino Center’s operations, public programming and educational outreach.
Event details are as follows:
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Buffet Dinner and Dancing
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street and Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C.
Black tie Valet parkingavailable at 3rd Street & Maryland Avenue, S.W.

MEXICO LINDO
Each year the Smithsonian Latino Center celebrates a different Latin culture at its annual !Smithsonian Con Sabor! Gala. In 2007, the Center pays tribute to the rich influence of Mexico on our society. In addition to featuring the very best in Mexican cuisine, culture and entertainment at the gala, the Smithsonian Latino Center has partnered with the Mexican Cultural Institute and other organizations in Washington, D.C. to create “Mexico at the Smithsonian,” a series of more than 20 public programs, exhibitions and film screenings that highlight the influence of Mexican culture on our collective heritage.
Special Gala performances by:
Nortec Collective
Los Tigres del Norte
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles
Ballet de Monterrey
*Celebrity Mexican Chef Zarela Martinez
Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
$75,000 Jade Sponsor
- 4 invitations to Mexico at the Smithsonian Celebratory Dinner, September 4, 2007 (fair market value $260)
- 12 complimentary invitations to ¡Smithsonian Con Sabor! 2007 Gala, September 5, 2007 (fair market value $3000)
- 4 with access to the Legacy Awards Reception & Ceremony
- 4 with access to the Gala Patrons Lounge
- Listing on Smithsonian Latino Center’s award-winning website
- Special acknowledgment in ¡Smithsonian Con Sabor! 2007 Gala printed materials (time sensitive)
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- Name on Gala program
- Name on sponsor placards placed on easels throughout Gala
- Private tour of Mexican Treasures of the Smithsonian for 8 guests**
- Opportunity to insert material in ¡Smithsonian Con Sabor! 2007 Gala gift bag*
$50,000 Oro Sponsor
- 2 invitations to “Mexico at the Smithsonian” Celebratory Dinner, September 4, 2007 (fair market value $130)
- 8 complimentary invitations to ¡Smithsonian Con Sabor! 2007 Gala, September 5, 2007 (fair market value $2,000)
- 2 with access to the Legacy Awards Reception & Ceremony
- Listing on Smithsonian Latino Center’s award-winning website
- Special acknowledgment in ¡Smithsonian Con Sabor! 2007 Gala printed materials (time sensitive)
- Name on Gala program
- Name on sponsor placards placed on easels throughout Gala
- Opportunity to insert material in ¡Smithsonian Con Sabor! 2007 Gala gift bag*
$10,000 Plata Sponsor
- 8 invitations to ¡Smithsonian Con Sabor! 2007 Gala, September 5, 2007 (fair market value $2000)
- Listing on Smithsonian Latino Center’s award-winning website
- Special acknowledgment in ¡Smithsonian Con Sabor! 2007 Gala program
- Name on sponsor placards placed on easels throughout ¡Smithsonian Con Sabor! 2007 Gala
- Opportunity to insert material in ¡Smithsonian Con Sabor! 2007 Gala gift bag*
* In accordance with Smithsonian guidelines and policies.
** Subject to availability.
$250.00 Individual ticket for the Gala ($75 in goods and services will be provided).
Net proceeds to benefit the Smithsonian Latino Center are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. No tickets will be mailed and guests’ names will be listed at the door. For more detailed information and to purchase a ticket, please call (202) 298-7704 or email slcconsabor@linderassociates.com