The 21st Annual Fiesta on the Plaza was a colorful, festive celebration honoring the Clinica Tepeyac. Local TV personalities, Greg Moss and Belen DeLeon from 9News added to the celebration with their crowd-pleasing talents. DeLeon is a wonderful singer/entertainer who WOWED the audience with her beautiful voice and flirty ways.
Fiesta on the Plaza is Clínica Tepeyac’s major annual fundraising event. The vibrant silent auction was alive amid, what seemed like, a true south of the border market day. The arena at the National Western Arena complex was dancing with color, original art, folk art, music, food, drinks, and lovely people who continue to support the worthy and important Clinica Tepeyac. After shopping, listening to the strolling musicians, enjoying the citrusy libations and oohing & aahing over the array of auction items to bid or buy, guests enjoyed a delicious dinner of Guajillo braised pork with red chili sauce, spaghetti squash and, key lime pie. The program included folk dancing and a performance by the beautiful Belen DeLeon.
The evening concluded with a silent auction lead by Adam Kevil. He successfully finagled large rolls of dinero from the enthusiastic guests who can now enjoy a Cuban Meal for Ten, a Sonoma Vacation, a week in Beaver Creek, original art by Denver artist, Emanuel Martinez, a much needed Puerto Vallarta beach vaca, and of course, a Denver Broncos Package. Scholarships were hailed and the major awards honored The Colorado Health Foundation as the Outstanding Community Partner Award. The Jim & Gloria Garcia Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service was given to Dr. Harvey Bogard. Max and Elaine Appel took home the Corazon y Alma (Heart and Soul) Award.
For more information about this worthy organization that greets everyone with open arms, call 720-274-2923. 5075 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80216. www.clinicatepeyac.org
Musicians from Taos: Billy Archuleta, Lorenzo Trujillo
Elba & Jim Goins,
Silent Auction painting
Jard Halfacre, Marco Antillon
L to R: Socorro Duran, Maribel Olivas, Luis Olivas
For Sale on the Plaza
Art donated to Clinica Tepeyac annual fund raiser
Rebecca Hernandez & son, Noah
Diana Delagardza, Ismael Salazar
L to R: Marylou Padilla Rennaker, Lana & Earl Fernandez
Hand beaded Frieda Kahlo bracelets
Katy Wittman, Alejandra Sotiros
Great musical entertainment all night
Saskia Young, State Representative, Dan Dabon
Ellen Alires-Trujillo, Linda Romero
Jessica Martin, Jordan Macknick
Jon Johnson, daughter Taylor Johnson
Jon Johnson, daughter Taylor Johnson
Dr. Marty Munoz, Dr. Luis Vargas
L to R: Chase, John & Trudy Bauer-Martinez
Christine Perez, Craig Eisman
Ernest & Teresa Duran
Michelle Achuleta, Sister Renee Washut
Dr. Elisa Melendez, Rita Montano
Gary & Lorena Poling
L to R: Lucille Rivera, True Apodaca, Esther Luben, Liz Weisiger
L to R: Liz Weisiger, Martine Chavez, Sophia Garcia
Kenzie Crow, Silvia Almanza
Dr. Ira Gorman, Mark Reinking
Erika Freitas, Eugenio Esposito
Haidee Lopez, Carlos Contreras
Nancy Walsh, Jared Vazquez
Sarah & Jim Holder
Ana Orozco, Isaac Solano
Kate Paul, Mike Passmore
Tom & Jeana McHugh
Jack Stansberg, Kweku Boafo
Luis & Anna Torres
Day of the Dead art for sale
L to R: David Santistevan, Terri Rhoades, Chase Citrowski
Aviendha Anemaet, Sherry Fuller
Phyllis & Bill Dickerson
L to R: Eileen Koop, Emcee, Greg Moss, Max Appel
Jim Garcia, Exec. Director, Bruce DeBoskey
Gil Peri, Tony Frank
Charles Feldman, Elizabeth, Wittemyer
Anna Jones, Amy Latham
L to R: Joe Gomez, Rebecca Hogan, Ray Garcia, Jr.
Patty Baca, Max Appel
Greg Moss, Auctioneer Adam Kevil
Estevan Flores, Beth Sanchez
Artist, Emanuel Martinez with his painting, “Transfor Macion.”
Cec Ortiz, Christine Marquez-Hudson, President – Denver Foundation
L to R: Jim Garcia, Janine Vanderburg, Gloria Padilla de Garcia, Christine Marquez-Hudson
L to R: Dan Goldhamer, Sara Hazel, Jordan Macknick
L to R: Ken Salazar, Flossie & Wil O’Leary, Jim Lawrence
Beautiful handmade folk-art dolls
Ceramic shoes sculpture
Lorraine Bacon, Silvia Almanza
Jon Johnson, Stephanie Foley
Anthony Mares, Janet Hernandez
Dancers created this wedding bow with their feet!
Beth McCann, State Representative, Steve ChavezBe
Belon DeLeon, 9News
DeLeon serenading guest from the audience
Another beautiful work of art in the silent auction
Maria Garcia Berry, /cRL Associates, Kathryn A. Paul, Delta Dental of Colorado
President/CEO:
Darrell Vigil, Board President
Staff:
Teresa Rowe, Cecilia Rivera, Maribel Olivas, James Munford
Invocation:
Rabbi Rick Rheins
Entertainment:
Mariachi Vasquez & The Southwest Musicians; Sabor Latino, Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre
Sponsors:
The Colorado Health Foundation, Denver Health, entravision, Marcos Foods, Rose Medical Center, Delta Dental, Citywide Banks, CRL Associates, Kiewit, World Wide Money Exchange, Auraria Health Center, DRG Construction, Children's Hospital, City Projects, JE Dunn, Denver Museum of Nat & Science, Jacobs, Kaiser Permanente, Rocky Mtn. Health Plans, SCL Health, Sooper Credit Union, Union Pacific Railroad
Auctioneer:
Adam Kevil
Attire:
Evening
Ticket Prices:
$150.00
Board of Directors:
Darrell Vigil, President; Ann Murphy, V-P; Tyler Erb, Treasurer; Estevan Flores, Secretary; Rita Axford; Carlos Contreras, Alfonso Lerma, David Martinez, Dickie Montemayor, Christopher Urbina, Jim Garcia, Elisa Melendez