Blanco y Negro Awards – Reimagined
October 7 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
We are excited to invite you to attend a reimagined Blanco y Negro, presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union! This year’s event will fuse tradition and innovation, bringing guests a new experience while continuing the long tradition of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through the recognition of those whose contributions have made an IMPACT on our community.
Meet our Master of Ceremonies!!
Oscar “El Tico” Monterroso is the Co-Owner, Founder and El Jéfe of Tico Productions, LLC a full-service, multi-cultural, multi-media production company located in the Westside of Kansas City, Missouri. In 2016 Oscar and his wife founded Tico Sports, and the company became the official Spanish broadcaster for the Kansas City Chiefs and 4 more NFL teams and college including KU, K-State, Nebraska and UMKC. Click Here for his complete bio.
The event will allow guests to sample a delicious range of tastes and sips from local purveyors with food and beverage stations set up throughout the event space. Enjoy live music and entertainment with a Latin flair, while raising a glass to the night’s honorees.
We couldn’t be more excited to host this year’s Blanco y Negro at “home”, Guadalupe Centers Cultural Center, in the heart of the Historic Westside KCMO. GCI is eager to open its doors to you and your guests, to view our new spaces and see how our past is guiding our future! Look for more information on Parking options soon.
Creative- black tie -Ball gown or pantsuit, high heels or flats; dress up or down, but wear something with some “You” flare. This year’s theme is En Color, so show us those pops of color! For ideas CLICK HERE
Price per ticket includes food, beverages & donor recognition on event program. Discounted tickets are available for volunteers, community members and participants. Contact Alyx Bartrom at abartrom@guadalupecenters.org for more information.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
PRESENTING
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
Burns & McDonnell
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Keen Wealth Advisors
LISC Greater Kansas City
UMB
Union Station KC
Staco Electric Construction
COLOR
Aetna
Bukaty
Capitol Federal
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Coca Cola
Design Mechanical, Inc.
El Centro Inc.
Hallmark
Heartland Macs
Hispanic Chamber
IFF
Jet Roofing
KC Royals Charities
KU Cancer Center
MCCKC
Nasteff & Quinn
State Street Bank
University Health KC
University of Saint Mary
View our Sponsorship Packet HERE. For any questions please contact Alyx Bartrom or by calling 816-421-1015 ext 172
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