EVENTS / CULTURAL
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NBC / CasaQ Best Darn Tamale Contest*
The NBC /
CasaQ Best Darn Tamale Contest is a nationwide contest where tamale locations
compete to be named the best tamale in the USA. Over 100 commercial tamale locations are invited to participate, currently about 30-40 locations send in up to 5 entries each. Initial tastings take place during
October/November which are then narrowed down to 5 finalist tamales in five categories
(Pork/Beef, Chicken, Gourmet, Vegetarian & Sweet) which are tasted by a
panel of celebrity judges on a special :30 program aired 2-3 times o NBC Bay Area.
Complete production of show includes recruitment of contest participants and celebrity judges, program schedule, script development, set design and marketing materials.
Complete production of show includes recruitment of contest participants and celebrity judges, program schedule, script development, set design and marketing materials.
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VivaFest / Mariachi Festival
Curated
original history tours, food and foodie events for ¡VivaFest! Mexican
Heritage and Mariachi Festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at
the Tech Museum and Santa Clara University & Mission. Events
included a 20th Anniversary of Like Water for Chocolate dinner and movie
events with Grammy award winner Lila Downs, Maya Calendar Revealed
documentary and panel discussion with Maya spiritual leader Tata José
Soc Chivalán and world renowned scholars of the Maya calendar and a
special movie preview of Taco Shop by Grammy award winning film and TV
producer/writer Rick Najera.
Client: Mexican Heritage Corporation
Reference: Marcela Aviles-Davison
Media: Press Release I Mercury News I The Tech Video
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Media: Press Release I Mercury News I The Tech Video
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Palomino World Series*
Worked
with PAL- Police Athletics League to produce the Palomino World Series
which brought the top PONY baseball teams with players 17-19 years old
to compete in a 4 day tournament culminating in the championship game on
the last day. Teams came from all over the world including the USA,
Chinese Taipei, Mexico and Puerto Rico. More than 800 Major League
Baseball players are graduates of PONY Baseball including Bobby and
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr., Ryan Howard, Tony
Gwynn, Jeff Kent, Mark McGwire, Cal Ripken Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Barry
Zito, Gary Sheffield, and J.T. Snow.
Client: Police Activities League
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Mexican Gastronomic Festival*
Worked
wih the Mexican Consulate and Mexico Tourism Board to bring the best of
Mexican cuisine to Silicon Valley. A top chef from Mexico City was
flown in to create a spectacular menu that was featured at the Fairmont
Hotel restaurant which was taken over for a week to highlight mexican
gastronomical dleights. An additional VIP event was held at the City Hall Rotunda
by invitation only.
Client: Consulado de Mexico
Reference: Mexican Consulate
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