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Willie Colon Exclusive West Coast Tour - 9:00pm 10/23/2014
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- Willie Colon, Bronx-born of Puerto Rican grandparents, has fused his musical talent, his passion for humanity, and his community and political activism into an extraordinary, multifaceted career. His achievements in all his activities are widely recognized. As musician, composer, arranger, singer, and trombonist, as well as producer and director, Colon still holds the all time record for sales, he has created 40 productions that have sold more than thirty million records worldwide. His collaboration with Ruben Blades, "Siembra", is the biggest selling album of all time for this genre. His collaboration with Hector La Voe was the milestone that spread this fusion of tropical/urban music throughout Latin America. He is a strong catalog sale artist, whose songs are included in almost every Salsa artists repertoire. Two recent hit TV-soaps, Demasiado Corazn and Perro Amor, used his recordings/compositions as theme songs. He has also won 11 Grammy nominations, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Grammy, fifteen gold and five platinum records, and has collaborated with such musical greats as the Fania All Stars, Hector LaVoe, Ruben Blades, David Byrne, and Celia Cruz. His music, which has powerfully influenced modern Latin jazz, reflects both rhythmic traditional lyrics and the cries of farewell and hope from a new generation pressured to abandon their homeland to congregate in urban America. William Anthony Coln Roman (his full name) learned the lyrics from his Abuela (grandmother) Antonia, as she rocked him to sleep during his childhood in the heart of the Puerto Rican Bronx. Her strong beliefs and personality also powerfully influenced his devotion to his cultural roots. During his musical and cultural odyssey from the Bronx to the world scene, he moved from a fascination with the tropical paradise of his ancestors to the stark street images of rebellious youth and social struggle and finally to a mature fusion of joy and injustice, beauty and suffering, romance and realism. He has become an articulate and responsible public figure -- clever at injecting political messages into his music without becoming overbearing. He has been a visiting professor and lecturer at many prestigious colleges and universities. As a community leader, he has won both local affection and national recognition. Coln, now 60,first emerged as a leader and organizer at age 16; he has since been a civil rights, community and political activist as well as Chair of the Association of Hispanic Arts, a member of the Latino Commission on AIDS, a member of the board of the United Nations Immigrant Foundation, President of the Arthur Schomburg Coalition for a Better New York, a current member of the Board of Directors of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, a founding member of the New Rochelle (NY) Hispanic Advisory Board, founding member of the New Rochelle Judicial System Committee and various other projects and organizations too numerous to mention. In 1993 he participated in the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies, and in the following year, President Clinton invited Coln to become a member of the Presidents Committee on the Arts and Humanities. He declined this distinction in order to run in New York States 17th Congressional District primary. In 1991 he was awarded Yale University's CHUBB Fellowship, a political recognition he shares with the late John F. Kennedy, Moshe Dyane, Jesse Jackson, Ronald Reagan, and George Bush, to mention a few. In 1995 he became the first minority to serve on the prestigious ASCAP National Board of Trustees and is now a member of the ASCAP FOUNDATION. In 1996 he was nominated as one of the 100 most Influential U.S. Hispanics by Hispanic Business Magazine. In 1997 Willie Coln became a spokesperson for the international relief and development organization CARE and visited sites in Bolivia on their behalf. In late 1997- early 1998 Coln appeared in the recurring role of Feliciano Pintor, a Puerto Rican DEA agent in the TV Azteca soap, "Demasiado Corazn." Willies new CD release also titled "Demasiado Corazn" (Azteca Music) has been climbing the charts in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico ( currently available for U.S. and European distribution.) In November 1998 Coln & Blades made history again with the Amnesty International Concert at la Carlota Airport in Caracas Venezuela where more than 141,000 tickets were sold. In 1999 he opened Saln 21 in Mexico City, one of the finest grand live music halls in the Americas. On February 12th in collaboration with the United Nation's women's organization UNIFEM, and the Mexican sister organization SEMILLAS, Willie hosted the tremendously successful International Women's Day fund raiser. In 1999, Coln was ask to be part of the Jubilee 2000 Delegation to the Vatican along with Randolph Robinson of Trans Africa, Harvard economist Jeffrey Sachs, Bono from U2 and Quincy Jones. This initiative received Pope John Paul IIs endorsement and later prompted President Clinton to forgive the US portion of the third world indebted countries. In November of 1999 he became Dr. William A. Coln when Hartford CTs Trinity College conferred the degree of Doctor Of Music for "The Art of Courage", a recognition given to artists who have used their art to make political change. In 2000, he was chosen to perform in Mexico Citys El Zcalo plaza, to celebrate Easter (Sabado de Gloria) before a capacity crowd of over 100,000. Coln also appeared as the headliner to Puerto Ricos Regatta 2000 last May drawing a crowd of over 125,000 in Old San Juan. In Mexico City, he also wrote and produced a sitcom TV pilot titled "Willies Caf". Willie Coln was also involved in the campaigns to end the Military occupation and practice bombing of the Puerto Rican island municipality of Vieques. It was through Willie's urging that Governor Pataki visited Vieques and pledged his support. On April 16, 2001, Willie received the EPAs "Environmental Quality Award" from EPA Director Gov. Christie Whitman. This is the EPAs highest award for people that do not work for the Agency. Willie Coln ran in New York Citys 2001 Democratic primary as a Candidate for Public Advocate of the City of New York, garnering a respectable 101,394 votes. After that primary, Coln endorsed then candidate Betsy Gotbaum for Public Advocate , who was handily elected. Willie Coln was also the first prominent Latino to endorse Michael Bloomberg for Mayor. He also composed and produced Bloombergs Spanish campaign jingle. In 2002, Willie Colon was retained by NYC & COMPANY (The City of New York Convention and Visitors Bureau) as a Senior Advisor and Consultant, he was also appointed as Mayor Bloombergs representative to El Museo Del Barrio. On October 28, Willie Colon was received by President of the Dominican Republic, Hiplito Mejia and honored with the Order of The Hawk by Lieutenant General and Secretary of The Armed Forces, Jos Miguel Soto Jimnez. On May 3 2003, Ruben & Willie reunited for the Siembra 25th Anniversary Concert. They packed Hiram Bithorn Stadium with 27,000 fans who turned out for this 3 hour concert show that included many of their early hits together. This concert was also critically acclaimed by the press for the excellent musical performance by Willie & Ruben and their All Star Orchestra that was composed of members of both Ruben and Willies present and former band members. On October 5, 2003 Willie Coln met with Ecuadorian Vice President Dr. Alfredo Palacios ON October 28th, 2003, Mayor Michael Bloomberg kicked off the Latin Media Entertainment Commission appointing Willie Colon as his Liasion to the Commission, Robert Deniro as Celebrity Chairman and Jennifer Lopez as Celebrity Chairwoman. On February 17th 2004 Willie Coln received the Metro New York Better Business Bureau's Public service Award. On February 27th 2004 Willie was received by the Peruvian Congress and Vice President Carlos A. Infantas Fernndez. He was also feted by the Mayor Alex Coury of El Callao, Lima. On June 3, 2004, Lehman College conferred the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters on Salsa Legend/Political Activist Willie Coln in recognition of his compositions, poems and essays and the effect his work has had on millions of Latinos throughout the world. On June 26, 2004 Willie Colon was inducted to the Bronx Walk of Fame his name was placed on the corner of Grand Concourse and 161st Street in front of Bronx Borough Hall. September 1, 2004, Willie Coln receives the Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award from Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. April13, 2005 Willie Coln accepts Co-Chairmanship of the Bloomberg re-election Campaign along with Rudy Giulliani, Ed Koc, Herman Badillo. Floyd Flake,Guy Molinari,and Madeline Provenzano May 2005, WILLIE COLON LAUNCHES SLOAN KETTERING CAMPAIGN access to free or affordable lower G.I. and colonic checkups July 14, 2005 WILLIE COLON DAY DECLARED IN MONROE COUNTY NY by order of Maggie Brooks, Monroe County Executive August 5, 2005 WILLIE COLON LAUNCHES COVERING KIDS PROGRAM ALONG WITH U.S. SURGEON GENERAL RICHARD CARMONA for free or affordable childrens medical insurance. August 2005, WILLIE COLON AND MARC ANTHONY TOUR LATIN AMERICA - Sold out Tour included Bogot, Medellin and Cali Colombia, Guayaquil and Quito Ecuador and Lima Peru. September 17, 2005 Willie Colon launches US Postal Services Bailemos Stamp series. Winter 2008 Willie Coln Releases his latest album "El Malo II: Prisioneros Del Mambo" a mixture of contemporary sounds and typical Salsa dura November 2008 Willie Colon is selected as one of the 100 most influential latinos by People en Espanol November 2009 Willie Colon receives the Latino Trendsetter Award presented at the United Nations January 2010 - Willie scores another hit when he records a duet with Colombian music star Fonseca. "Estar Lejos" March 2010 as part of its 20th anniversary, The Hispanic Federation selects Willie Coln for it's prestigious Lifetime Acheivement Award Along with all these commitments, Willie Coln gives priority to spending time with his wife, Julia, and sons, and enjoys indulging in such other interests as boating, aviation and computers. He currently hosts a website www.williecolon.com and a Cyber Forum WILLIE COLON FORUM. Through his work, positive message and example Willie Coln has developed into an internationally respected socio-political voice, equally at home on the entertainment or political scene, whether it be New York City, Latin America, the Vatican and the world.
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11:55pm 10/23/2014
- 9:00pm 10/23/2014
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WILLIE COLON
ExclusiveWest Coast Tour 2014
Purchase admits 1 guest
ExclusiveWest Coast Tour 2014
Purchase admits 1 guest
*Each ticket is valid for one guest*
FIRST COURSE
Caesar Salad
Artisian Romaine | Cotija Cheese | Crostins | Lime | Cilantro
ENTREE
Choice Of:
Churrasco
Cuban Rice with Ham | Chimichurri
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Arroz Con Pollo
Slow Cooked Chicken | Red Rice | Fried Plantains
DESSERT
Tres Leches
With Fresh Berries
*Tax & Gratuity not included*
*15% Gratuity added to all checks. 20% Gratuity on all parties of six or more | Menu subject to change*
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Platform-Table 309: $480.00
Platform-Table 306: $480.00
Platform-Table 305: $480.00
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Platform-Table 308: $480.00
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Mezzanine-Seat 7: $125.00
Mezzanine-Seat 5: $125.00
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Mezzanine-Seat 4: $125.00
Mezzanine-Seat 3: $125.00
Mezzanine-Seat 2: $125.00
Mezzanine-Seat 1: $125.00
Platform-Table 310: $480.00
Platform-Table 312: $480.00
Platform-Table 311: $480.00
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