Prince Royce Is The Latest Music Megastar Announced To Perform At “Grand Slam Party Latino” December 5th at Marlins Park

November 9, 2015

Prince Royce Confirmed for Grand Slam Party Latino.

MIAMI, Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Enjoying commercial crossover success with his new production in English, the nominated to the 2015 Latin Grammys, Prince Royce joins the impressive lineup for the historic “Grand Slam Party Latino” where many renowned Latin music stars will perform on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Marlins Park in Miami. The musical extravaganza will feature a multimillion-dollar production, a revolving stage, lights, lasers and sound from the best concert technology available today. SBS Entertainment (SBSE) will produce the event in association with Marlins Park. EL ZOL 106.7FM, ZETA 92.3FM and I-95FM 95.7FM will serve as official radio stations. La Musica and MegaTV will be present as well as presenters of the event. Title sponsors for Grand Slam Party Latino include Sprint and Farmacias Navarro. The event is also presented by: Estrella Insurance with Florida Blue, Heineken, Dominican Republic Tourism and Acura. Tickets are available at the Marlins Park box office or online at www.tickets.com.

The historic “Grand Slam Party Latino” will feature an amazing ensemble of music stars together for the first time, including: Ricky Martin, Prince Royce, Laura Pausini, Alejandro Sanz, Carlos Vives, Paulina Rubio, Fifth Harmony, OMI, Maluma, Yandel, JenCarlos Canela, Ivy Queen, Farruko, Tito El Bambino, Tego Calderon, Elvis Crespo, Willy Colon, Domingo Quinones, Willy Chirino, Jerry Rivera, La India, Charlie Zaa, Wilfrido Vargas, Vela and Alex Sensation.

In the last five years, the singer-songwriter and winner of multiple awards, Prince Royce has placed 10 songs atop the Billboard charts and has been awarded 20 Billboard Latin Music Awards, 16 Premio Lo Nuestro, 19 Premio Juventud (Youth Awards) and 8 nominations to the Latin Grammys. The New York born singer of Dominican ancestry has an impressive fan base that exceeds 32 million followers on Facebook. His videos have been seen more than 1 billion times online and he had sold out performances at the most prestigious venues in Latin America, as well as in the United States; including Radio City Music Hall, the Microsoft Theatre (formerly Nokia Theatre) and the theatre at Madison Square Garden. At age 22, he won songwriter of the year at the 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards, becoming the youngest person ever to receive the honor and in 2013 BMI named him Latino songwriter of the year. He recently released his first English album entitled “Double Vision” featuring the hits “Back It Up” and “Stuck On A Feeling.” He has been nominated to the 2015 Latin Grammy Awards for best urban song for “Back It Up” and he just completed a U.S. tour as a special guest of Ariana Grande.

“The success story of Prince Royce resembles that of millions of Latinos in the United States who, with hard work and perseverance, are achieving the American dream. It is an honor to have Prince Royce perform at this event, as it was to have had his first career performance some years ago in another SBS concert. His connection with Latino youth is profound and I’m sure that his new crossover album will be successful thanks to the bilingual and bicultural millennial youth that enjoy his music” said Lucas Pina, Sr. VP at SBS Entertainment.

The biggest Latin Music concert ever produced in the history of Miami, will take place at the most impressive ballpark ever built in the world. Marlins Park is the first retractable roof structure in the world to earn LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The state-of-the-art ballpark was designed to transform into an arena with a closed roof and featuring air conditioning, to the delight of the 37,000 spectators who will surely enjoy this magical event. The park’s retractable roof shields spectators from the sun and rain, and was designed with the most advanced architectural technology. The building also boasts a giant glass wall that opens, revealing to the spectators an amazing view of downtown Miami. What better place than this venue to show to the world that Miami is the U.S. capital of Latin America.

SBS Entertainment is the leading Latin concerts producer in the United States and Puerto Rico. Among their major accomplishments, the company holds the records of most tickets sold for a concert event at important locations such as the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden in New York.

The company produces CALIBASH, recognized in the industry as the most important concert of urban Latin music in the world; among other important annual signature events and major tours.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and Entertainment Company in the United States. SBS owns and operates 20 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Urban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns 21 bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

About Marlins Park

Marlins Park is a state-of-the-art retractable roof ballpark located in the heart of Miami, on the historic Orange Bowl site. The ballpark features unobstructed views of Miami’s skyline made possible by six operable glass panels. Conceived as an abstraction of “water merging with land” symbolic of Miami’s coastal landscape, Marlins Park offers fans the most incredible baseball experience where beauty and baseball merge. Marlins Park is the first retractable roof structure in the world to earn LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

For interviews, media credentials, and other questions please contact:

Vladimir Gomez
Director of Communications & National Promotions Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) [email protected]
(786) 394-9000 ext. 1144

Daniel Morales
National Publicity Director of Live Events at SBS Entertainment
Tapiz Media
310-775-1681
[email protected]

Request Press Credentials at: http://bit.ly/GrandSlam_Media. Deadline is November 17.

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(Español) Alianza entre Immuron Limited y OWL para buscar marcadores de respuesta en el tratamiento del NASH

November 8, 2015

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Ticketmaster Statement Regarding Ruling and Dismissal of StubHub, Inc. v. Golden State Warriors, LLC and Ticketmaster LLC

November 6, 2015

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ticketmaster is pleased with the Court’s ruling dismissing StubHub’s first amended complaint. Ticketmaster provides a superior ticketing product for both fans and content owners alike and will continue to vigorously and fairly compete in the marketplace by providing content owners with more secure and innovative ways to connect with fans, and providing fans with cutting-edge, superior ticketing services.

Aeromexico Adds the Dominican Republic to its Destinations Network

November 6, 2015

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, announces new nonstop service with four weekly flights from Mexico City to Santo Domingo starting in March 2016, as Santo Domingo become the carrier’s 16^th destination in Latin America.

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The new service will be operated with Embraer 190 aircraft with 99 passenger seats, including 12 in Clase Premier—Aeromexico’s Business Class—with the following schedules:

Mexico City – Santo Domingo				Santo Domingo – Mexico City
AM 654	1:01 a.m.	7:37 a.m.	Mon., Wed., Fri., Sun.	AM 655	10 a.m. 9 a.m.	1:06 p.m. 12:06 p.m.	Mon., Wed., Fri., Sun.

*Times are published in local time and are subject to changes without notice.

Aeromexico’s EVP of Revenue Management Anko van der Werff said, “We are excited to add to Santo Domingo to our international route network, as the most visited tourist destination in the Caribbean, and because trade volume growth has averaged more than 8% between both countries over the last few years.

“This flight will also allow us to offer our Dominican customers improved connectivity options with a quality product from Mexico City to 46 destinations in Mexico, 16 cities in the United States, three in Canada, three in Europe and two in Asia.”

The new flight will reduce current travel times for customers flying between both cities, by three hours. It will also offer streamlined connections to cities like Chihuahua, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Merida, Monterrey, Tijuana, and Torreon, among other destinations in Mexico, and Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and San Francisco, among other destinations in the USA.

With this, Aeromexico not only strengthens its international connectivity network but also consolidates its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean while reinforcing its commitment to offer customers enhanced and better connectivity options to more than 80 cities on three continents across the globe.

About Grupo Aeroméxico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation services and promote passenger loyalty programs in Mexico. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network includes 80 cities on three continents including 46 in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 16 in Latin America, three in Canada, three in Europe and two in Asia.

The Group’s fleet of more than 130 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777, 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 737 MAX airliners and ten 787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance that is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 177 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners, rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 636 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its codeshare partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, LAN, TACA and TAM with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru. www.aeromexico.com www.skyteam.com http://disfrutaam.tumblr.com/

Contact:
Alejandro Bosquez Gonzalez
External Communications & P.R Coordinator / North America
Tel. +52 (55) 9132 4604
Mail. [email protected]

National Domestic Violence Hotline Releases New PSA

November 6, 2015

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) has issued a new PSA in an effort to bring more awareness to domestic violence and inform victims and survivors that there is a free, always-available resource they can rely on.

This PSA marks a significant milestone as it is the first to be issued by The Hotline in more than a decade. The Hotline had not created its own PSAs in the past because it was concerned about the calls and chats that would go unanswered due to a lack of resources. Because of the financial support of the NFL, the Family Violence Prevention Program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other financial partners, The Hotline is now more equipped to handle increased call volumes than ever before. Through the end of September, the organization has answered nearly 82,400 more calls than it did through the end of September 2014.

The PSA, produced both in English and Spanish, shows how a relationship that appears happy and healthy at first can evolve over time to become unhealthy and even violent. It concludes with two numbers for The Hotline, encouraging victims to seek help.

About The National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a non-profit organization established in 1996 as part of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Operating around the clock, confidential and free of cost, The Hotline provides victims and survivors with life-saving tools and immediate support. Callers to the hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) can expect highly trained advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in more than 200 languages. Visitors to TheHotline.org can chat live with advocates and they can find information about domestic violence, safety planning, local resources, and ways to support the organization.

The Hotline is funded by individuals, corporations, foundations and federal grants, including Grant Number 90EV0407/03 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/ Family Violence Prevention and Services Program, a division of the Family and Youth Services Bureau in the Administration for Children and Families. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Administration for Children and Families or the U.S. Department of HHS.

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Native Commerce Announces Recruiting and Hiring Plans for Expansion in Dallas/Ft. Worth

November 6, 2015

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Native Commerce is expanding its reach to North Texas and recruit elite professionals for a major expansion within the rapidly growing company.

The CEO of Native Commerce, Keren Kang says this expansion is due to tremendous growth within the technology industry. “Nothing stays the same for long and our team at Native Commerce is constantly working to stay ahead of the latest trends,” said Kang.

As a result of this rapid progression, Kang says she foresees the development of more divisions in the company’s future. These will enable her team members to expand their reach and impress consumers across the globe. In accordance with the company’s expansion, there is an inevitable need for fresh talent to contribute to its rapid growth and ongoing accomplishments.

“We have a multitude of career opportunities designed specifically for the most ambitious and talented minds. Results-oriented individuals are sure to find them both challenging and satisfying,” Kang reported. “We don’t offer jobs; we shape careers.”

According to Kang, every position within the company carries with it the likelihood of advancement. Native Commerce offers a unique training and on the job mentoring program that instructs new professionals on every aspect of the business. Furthermore, promotions are based specifically on merit, so passionate and driven individuals can quickly assume management roles.

“Our team members invest in us, and we invest in them as well. We do so by helping them identify, strategize, and achieve their professional goals,” stated Kang. “Anyone interested in joining our team can apply on the firm’s website, interviews; with an open call to any interested parties scheduled for November 11th at the Dallas Doubletree Lovefield Hotel. Come prepared with your resume, and your brand research of Native Commerce.”

About Native Commerce

Native Commerce is made up of an agile team of marketers, developers and designers committed to one thing: building brands. We’re passionate about creating lasting relationships between consumers and their favorite brands. The company’s track record has resulted in rapid growth that continues to build and demand even larger teams to support our consumers’ needs. To learn more about how you can join the team, visit www.nativecommerce.com.

If you purchased certain Avalon Organics® or JASON® brand cosmetic products in California, this notice of class action settlement may affect your rights

November 6, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Lexington Law Group regarding the Avalon Organics and Jason Brand Cosmetics Class Action Lawsuit.

A proposed settlement has been reached in a California class action lawsuit about the labeling and advertising of certain Avalon Organics® and JASON® brand cosmetic products. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit assert that the packaging and advertising for these products misled consumers to believe that the products were wholly or at least mostly organic. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (“Hain”) denies all the plaintiffs’ allegations and is entering into this settlement to avoid burdensome and costly litigation. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing. The court has not decided who is right and who is wrong.

Am I a Class Member?
You may be a member of the Class if you purchased at least one Avalon Organics® brand cosmetic product in California during the time period from May 11, 2007 through May 11, 2011 or at least one JASON® brand cosmetic product in California during the time period of May 11, 2007 through January 30, 2011. The specific Avalon Organics® brand cosmetic products sold in California between May 11, 2007 through May 11, 2011 and the specific JASON® brand cosmetic products sold in California during the time period of May 11, 2007 through January 30, 2011 at issue in this litigation are referred to as the “Challenged Products.” A complete list of the Challenged Products can be found on the website below.

What Am I Eligible to Receive?
Hain will establish a $7.5 million settlement fund to pay approved Class Member claims, notice and administrative costs, incentive awards to the named plaintiffs, and attorneys’ fees and costs. Also, Hain will provide up to $1.85 million in coupons toward the purchase of Avalon Organics® brand or JASON® brand cosmetic products. Eligible class members without receipts may elect to receive either (i) a cash payment of up to $50 or (ii) a cash payment and coupons worth a combined total of $80. The amount of your payment will depend on the statements in your Claim Form (including whether you have receipts for your purchases in which case there is no cap to your recovery) and whether you choose only cash or a combination of cash and coupons. The amount of the claim paid (cash or cash and coupons) to class members will also depend on how many people file claims. Complete details of your options are in the detailed notice found at www.HainOrganicCosmeticsLawsuit.com.

What are My Options?
Submit a claim form by January 12, 2016 – this is the only way to receive a cash payment or a cash payment and coupons. Exclude yourself by January 12, 2016 – get out of the settlement. You will not receive benefits, but keep your right to sue the Defendant. Object by January 12, 2016 – write to the Court about why you do not like the settlement. Do nothing – get no cash or coupons from this settlement. You give up any rights to sue Hain or any of its affiliates on your own about the same legal claims in this lawsuit. You will also be legally bound by all orders the Court issues and judgments the Court makes in this class action.

The Judge will hold a Final Approval Hearing on February 11, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, 450 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102, in Courtroom C on the 15^th Floor. At this hearing, the Judge will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate, and whether to approve attorneys’ fees and costs of up to $4,000,000 and plaintiffs’ awards not to exceed $16,500 in total. The motion for attorneys’ fees and costs will be posted on the website after it is filed. You may appear at the hearing, but you don’t have to.

This is only a summary. For more information, visit www.HainOrganicCosmeticsLawsuit.com, or call 1-844-271-4788.

Maroon 5 Will Return To The Road With All New Fall 2016 Tour

November 6, 2015

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Multi platinum-selling and Grammy Award®-winning rock band, Maroon 5, announced a return to the road with their upcoming Fall 2016 tour. The highly anticipated tour will kick off in San Antonio, Tex. on Sept. 3, 2016 and includes dates throughout North America. A full list of North American and European dates is below. Tickets for the general public go on sale on Saturday, Nov. 14 at www.livenation.com.

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The band’s latest album, V, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 and is a sonic summation of the group’s journey to date – capturing the essence of the earliest Maroon 5 hits through to their most recent successes, as well as providing a picture of its artistic growth in the future. The album’s debut single “Maps,” set a record for the highest debut by a group on Top 40 radio charts in 18 years and has earned a top 100 spot in 18 countries. The music video for the band’s chart topping single “Sugar” has logged nearly one billion views to date. The band’s latest single “Feelings” is out now.

Maroon 5’s world tour kicked off in the US in February 2015. European dates followed during May and June, along with a festival appearance at the Mawazine Festival in Morocco as well as an Asian leg in September that led into dates in Australia and New Zealand. A handful of 2015 dates remain for the Maroon V tour, including two-nights for New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. A Latin American leg is scheduled for five countries in February and March. By the time the tour wraps, the band will have played over 120 concerts in 30+ countries with more than 2,500,000 fans in attendance.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 9, American Express® Card Members fans will have early access to presale tickets available at 10:00 a.m. local time. A fan club presale will also begin on Monday, Nov. 9 at 10:00 a.m. local time. A Live Nation presale will begin on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

MAROON 5 2015 DATES

Wed Dec 30	Las Vegas, NV	Mandalay Bay Events Center
Thu Dec 31	Las Vegas, NV	Mandalay Bay Events Center

MAROON 5 2016 DATES

All dates below subject to change.

All shows on sale Nov. 14 unless otherwise noted.

Sat Sep 03	San Antonio, TX	AT&T Center*
Mon Sep 05	New Orleans, LA	Smoothie King Center*
Wed Sep 07	Miami, FL	AmericanAirlines Arena*
Fri Sep 09	Orlando, FL	Amway Center*
Sun Sep 11	Charlotte, NC	Time Warner Cable Arena*
Mon Sep 12	Raleigh, NC	PNC Arena*
Wed Sep 14	Knoxville, TN	Thompson-Boling Arena (On sale Nov. 21)*
Fri Sep 16	Baltimore, MD	Royal Farms Arena*
Sat Sep 17	Worcester, MA	DCU Center*
Mon Sep 19	Hartford, CT	XL Center*
Wed Sep 21	Albany, NY	Times Union Center*
Fri Sep 23	Montreal, QC	Bell Centre*
Sat Sep 24	Quebec City, QC	Videotron Centre*
Mon Sep 26	Buffalo, NY	First Niagara Center*
Wed Sep 28	Cleveland, OH	Quicken Loans Arena*
Thu Sep 29	Cincinnati, OH	US Bank Arena*
Sat Oct 01	Milwaukee, WI	BMO Harris Bradley Center*
Mon Oct 03	St. Louis, MO	Scottrade Center*
Tue Oct 04	Lincoln, NE	Pinnacle Bank Arena*
Thu Oct 06	Denver, CO	Pepsi Center**
Sat Oct 08	Salt Lake City, UT	Vivint Smart Home Arena**
Sun Oct 09	Boise, ID	Taco Bell Arena**
Tue Oct 11	Seattle, WA	Key Arena**
Thu Oct 13	Portland, OR	Moda Center**
Sat Oct 15	Sacramento, CA	Golden 1 Center**
Sun Oct 16	Oakland, CA	Oracle Arena**

*With special guests Tove Lo and R. City

** With special guests Tove Lo and Phases

For additional tour and ticket information, visit:

www.maroon5.com

www.facebook.com/maroon5

www.twitter.com/maroon5

Join the conversation at #maroonvtour.

About Maroon 5

Capturing their first of three Grammy Awards as “Best New Artist” of 2005 and going on to sell more than 17 million albums worldwide, Maroon 5’s releases have gone gold and platinum in over 35 countries. The band won over fans and critics alike with the hybrid rock/R&B sound they introduced on their debut album, Songs About Jane and their double platinum album, It Won’t be Soon Before Long, which included hits like “Makes Me Wonder” and “If I Never See your Face Again.” In 2010, the band released their third studio album, Hands All Over, which featured the group’s anthemic chart-topping smash single “Moves Like Jagger.” The song has since gone on to become one of the best-selling singles of all time. Maroon 5’s fourth album Overexposed quickly reinforced the group’s status as a powerhouse in popular music with all of its singles rising to the top of the charts and setting an all time record for the most #1s (six in total) by a group in the Top 40 chart’s 20-year history. In conjunction with that album, Maroon 5 wrapped one of the highest grossing tours of 2013 with over 50 million dollars in ticket sales.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation & House of Blues Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit: www.livenationentertainment.com.

Sofa Mart Reveals New Interior in Killeen, TX

November 6, 2015

DENVER, Nov. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — There’s more to love @ Furniture Row. Sofa Mart has remodeled their showroom and updated their inventory to offer a bigger, better and more beautiful selection of stylish furniture and accessories. Located at 825 Central Texas Expressway Harker Heights, TX 76548, the newly remodeled Sofa Mart store’s enhanced selection is the largest in town at guaranteed lowest prices.

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With a new interior, Sofa Mart created visual vignettes to display the latest in stylish and comfortable furniture, thus giving shoppers a visual interpretation of how the furniture will feel in their home. The vast selection presented along with a wide variety of financing options makes it easier than ever to customize your living space.

Sofa Mart is your source for great designs and comfortable prices. Sofa Mart designers hand pick the nation’s largest selection of upholstered furniture, a wide variety of accent tables, lamps, area rugs, chairs, motion furniture and home decor – across all styles and all price points. And, as part of their commitment to customer choice and satisfaction, Sofa Mart is pleased to offer the Make it Yours program: thousands of combinations available and special orders uniquely customized according to preference.

In celebration of the new interior, shoppers can enter for a chance to win a 55″ 4K HDTV from November 7^th through November 30^th, 2015. Sofa Mart @ Furniture Row. Beautiful Designs. Comfortable Prices.

About Furniture Row Companies

The specialty stores of Furniture Row include Denver Mattress, Sofa Mart, Oak Express, and Bedroom Expressions. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Furniture Row operates more than 330 stores in 30 states, making it one of America’s largest, family-owned and operated specialty home furnishings and bedding retailers. Visit http://www.FurnitureRow.com

Furniture Row also owns and sponsors the #78 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Chevrolet driven by Martin Truex Jr. full-time through Furniture Row Racing. Visit http://www.FurnitureRowRacing.com

Contact: John Knippenberg / Furniture Row Marketing / +1-303-293-2437

Siempre Mujer and The Museum of Latin American Art Host Second-Annual Day of the Dead Celebration Honoring the Life and Music of Selena

November 6, 2015

Sandra Cisneros (third from left) unveils her altar installation titled "A Room of Her Own" at the Museum of Latin America Art's "Fotos y Recuerdos" Day of the Dead gala alongside (from l to r) Gilberto Gutierrez, Senior Brand Manager for HERDEZ(R) Brand at MegaMex Foods; Stuart A. Ashman, President & CEO of MOLAA; Robert Garcia, Mayor of Long Beach, Calif.; Carlos M. Sada, Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles; Francisca Lachapel, Host of Univision's "Despierta America" morning show; and Cristy...

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Siempre Mujer, the largest Spanish-language lifestyle magazine for Latinas in the U.S., once again partnered with The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), the only museum in the country dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art, to host Fotos y Recuerdos, the ultimate Day of the Dead celebration honoring the life and music of Selena, on Friday, Oct. 30, at MOLAA in Long Beach, Calif.

The ticketed event was open to the public and attracted hundreds of guests from the art, politics, media, entertainment, philanthropy and business worlds, including Sandra Cisneros, the renowned author of The House on Mango Street; Grammy Award-winning musician Chris Perez; filmmaker Sergio Arau; Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles Carlos M. Sada; Univision’s Despierta America Host Francisca Lachapel; Mayor of Long Beach Robert Garcia; Long Beach First District Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez; ABC7 Vista L.A. correspondent and the event’s Mistress of Ceremonies Patricia Lopez; and YouTube’s Chief Business Officer Robert Kyncl.

Proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction, featuring unique travel, art and entertainment packages, raised nearly $60,000 to support MOLAA’s exhibition and art education programs.

“Our second year partnering with Siempre Mujer on the DÃa de los Muertos fundraising gala was a huge success,” says Stuart A. Ashman, MOLAA’s President and CEO. “This vibrant event supports the Museum’s educational goals of providing a rich, cultural context for our exhibitions, and we could not have had a better partner to help us further that mission than Siempre Mujer.”

The theme of the event, Fotos y Recuerdos celebrated the memory and enduring legacy of Selena’s music two decades after her tragic death.

The event honored Perez, Selena’s widower, with the inaugural Dia de los Muertos Spirit Award for his support of Hispanic arts and culture. Following the award ceremony, Perez signed copies of his book, To Selena With Love, for guests. All proceeds from the book sales were donated to the museum.

The fundraiser also kicked off MOLAA’s first-ever Day of the Dead Art & Altar Exhibition, and featured the unveiling of A Room of Her Own, an altar installation created by Cisneros honoring her mother, Elvira Cordero Cisneros, which was previously on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History.

The exhibition, which runs through Nov. 29, features 11 traditional altars, which are central to Day of the Dead celebrations to honor the lives of those who have passed, including 10 created by local students and artists, and a Despierta America altar tribute to Selena. The museum’s 2015 Community Altar also celebrates the Tejano artist.

Additional event highlights included:

Special musical tribute to Selena by Univision’s Va por Ti finalist Virginia Stille, accompanied by Mariachi Garibaldi.
Musical performances by Thee Commons, Boogaloo Assassins, Buyepongo, and Eastside Luv Residente D.J. Bsyde Morales.
Mesmerizing live painting by famed Los Angeles-based artist and muralist Robert Vargas.
Specialty cocktails and traditional Mexican cuisine with a twist.
Day of the Dead-inspired face painting.
Interactive on-site ancestor and lineage tracing courtesy of Ancestry.

“Bringing Day of the Dead celebrations to life has become an annual tradition for Siempre Mujer,” says Cristy Marrero, Group Content Chief of Meredith Hispanic Media and Editor-in-Chief of Siempre Mujer. “Every year, we look forward to honoring our unique culture with Day of the Dead events across the country, and it was an honor to once again partner with the Museum of Latin American Art to host this fantastic fundraiser with the Latino community of Los Angeles.”

Siempre Mujer served as the Official Media Partner of the event. Additional event sponsors included Official Food Sponsor HERDEZ^Â® Brand, the No. 1 salsa brand in Mexico, which provided a bountiful spread of festive food and the face painting stations; Ancestry, which debuted its new Ancestry Mexico site, and offered on-site access including Ancestry’s more than 200 million new Mexican records never before available online; el Jimador tequila, which provided specialty cocktails; Korbel, which provided champagne; and Event Partner Mexico Tourism Board.

“We’re committed to helping our Latino community thrive, and there’s no better way to give back than to support the arts,” says Siempre Mujer Associate Publisher Veronica Viviana Wilson. “The Museum of Latin American Art is a critical asset to Long Beach and Los Angeles, and we thank our returning sponsors and new event partners for joining together to help this celebrated cultural institution thrive.”

Siempre Mujer will also serve as the Official Media Partner of Love Never Dies, the first-annual Day of the Dead ball at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.

ABOUT SIEMPRE MUJER

Launched in 2005 by Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP, www.meredith.com), Siempre Mujer is the only magazine written for, by and about the modern U.S. Hispanic woman who is actualizing her goal of success. With fresh, authentic and inspiring content, Siempre Mujer has become one of the leading Spanish language women’s magazines and the Latina’s source for the things she cares about most; beauty, style, fitness, fashion, arts, culture, and career, helping her be the best woman she can be, a leader, a doer, and a role model. Siempre Mujer reaches 1.8 million readers every issue, and is published on a bi-monthly basis. SiempreMujer.com provides the latest in beauty and fashion trends, and original editorial content about relationships, current events, celebrity news and entertainment.

About the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

Founded in 1996, the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art. With its physical expansion complete, MOLAA’s focus is on its position as a multidisciplinary institution providing a platform for cross-cultural dialogue by educating visitors about the rich artistic heritage of Latin America and its relevance to our cultural experience today. This is accomplished through the presentation of a significant permanent collection, traveling exhibitions of Latin American artists ranging from masters to emerging artists, and engaging educational and cultural programs.

For more information visit www.molaa.org.

Grammy Award-winning musician Chris Perez signs copies of his book "To Selena With Love" at the Museum of Latin American Art's "Fotos y Recuerdos" Day of the Dead gala celebrating the life and music of Selena.

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