Annual Gala
We thank all the artists, supporters, and community members who made Dancing Under the Stars a success this year!
Our festive event featured brilliant local musicians and an absolutely memorable dinner from our outstanding Mercado restaurants, including Holbox, recently named LA Times’ 2023 Restaurant of the Year. We celebrated the creative forces and talents of South LA that strive to build a vibrant, equitable, and participatory community.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Mercado La Paloma
3655 S. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90007
5:00 p.m. Wine & Light Appetizers with art, music, workshops
6:00 p.m. Full Tasting Menu from 8 Restaurants
7:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
8:30 p.m. Dancing
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Our 2023 Honorees
Carol Wells, Founder and Executive Director Center for the Study of Political Graphics
Sister Diane Donoghue Fierce Hope Award
Kim Vinson and Rubato-Elegante Ensemble
Community Building Award
Street Symphony
Social Justice Award
Program Event
Betto Arcos
Master of Ceremonies
Nancy Sanchez y Las Chorizeras
Mariachi Fusion Band
Featured Artists
Sergio Aragon
Sandy Navarro
Clara Andres
Then and Now
Evelyn Olvera
Un Adiós Permanente
La Verdad
Latin Jazz-Salsa Funk Band
Graciela Molina-Aquino
Angelica Romero
Mario Hernandez
A Celebration of Life
Gabriella Valdez
Family Secrets
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