9th Annual Latino Trendsetter Awards & Scholarship Gala

On Tuesday, November 30, 2010, En La Escena invited the Executive Partner of Livents: Lisa Li to the 9th Annual Latino Trendsetter Awards & Scholarship Gala. This was an event that celebrated the examples of Latin men and women, who dare to be unconventional and help define trends that influence both the mainstream and the Latino/Hispanic culture. The event started with a speech by Mayor Bloomberg, which was inspiring and supportive of the Latin community. The rest of the evening was filled with performances, recognition, and presence of esteemed individuals, which included:

• Bill Gallo (Cartoonist NY Daily News)
• Soledad O'Brien (CNN Anchor)
• Junot Diaz (Pulitzer Winning Author)
• Alex Sensation (DJ and La Mega Radio Personality)
• Debra Joy Perez (Senior Program Officer in Research & Evaluation at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
• Miguel Centeno (Regional Director Northeast of Community Relations & Urban Marketing at Aetna)
• Armando Monterroso (Executive Chef at the New York Marriot Marquis)
• Ricardo R. Fernandez (President of Lehman College)
• Edward Montes (CEO of Adnetik)
• Neddy Perez (Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity at National Grid)
• Karla Sanchez (Attorney of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, LLP)
• Jacqueline Gonzalez (Executive Director of the Emmy Awards)
• Carlos Sanchez (Vice President and General Manager of WNJU Channel 47 Telemundo)
• Jose Tavares (Merrill Lynch)

The trendsetters are men & women that maintain high levels of standards through their actions and deeds. The Latino Trendsetter Awards also awards scholarships to college students in the CUNY system. Many of the honoree speeches touched on cultural unity, feminism, educational system in the Latino community.

Latina Magazine: Celebrating the Leading Ladies of Salsa

Photo by: Chasi Annexy, Salseek


Photo by: Chasi Annexy, Salseek

Photo by: Chasi Annexy, Salseek


Photo by: Chasi Annexy, Salseek

Livents with Leticia Reyes, Host for En La Escena

On Monday, November 22, 2010, Livents attends the Latina Magazine Event that celebrated the leading ladies of salsa. Present were four of salsa’s top female dancers including Talia Castro-Pozo, Griselle Ponce, Eleanee Jimenez, and Ana De Matos. These women were photographed in the Latina Magazine spread by world renowned photographer: Brian Paumier. The night was filled with dancing, movement, and excitement. Livents experienced the raw Latin culture through these women's passion for salsa and dance. The live music, on-site masseuses, and goodie bags collectively made this night a memorable one.

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THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL SALSA CONGRESS CELEBRATED THE
“WOMEN OF SALSA” WITH TALIA CASTRO-POZO, GRISELLE PONCE, ELEANEE JIMENEZ & ANA DE MATOS FEATURED IN A 6-PAGE PHOTO SPREAD IN LATINA MAGAZINE

Event Sponsored by: Burju Shoes, Salsa Gear by On1 Dance Wear, & LeSpa NYC

Gift Bags by: Burju Shoes, Salsa Gear by On1Dance Wear, LeSpa NY, Sephora,

The American Cancer Society, ZICO, & Dr. Miracles

New York City, New York – November 23, 2010 – The New York International Salsa Congress and over 350 guests, press, and paparazzi celebrated the “Women of Salsa” at Taj Lounge in New York City on Monday night, November 22^nd. Four of salsa’s leading ladies including Talia Castro-Pozo, Griselle Ponce, Eleanee Jimenez, and Ana De Matos were featured in an amazing six page photo spread to celebrate the 10^th Anniversary of the New York International Salsa Congress, a multi-day music and dance extravaganza held annually at the Hilton Hotel in NYC on Labor Day weekend.

Founder of Mambo Fateegz Inc. and main organizer of the New York International Salsa Congress John “Choco” Knight, along with event sponsors Burju Shoes, Salsa Gear by On1 Dance Wear, and LeSpa NY threw an exciting dance celebration in honor of all women of salsa with performances by each of the featured salseras, LIVE music by Willy’s NYC, and dancing all night long. Gift bags filled with products and coupons from Burju Shoes, Salsa Gear by On1Dance Wear, LeSpa NY, Sephora, The American Cancer Society, ZICO, and Dr. Miracles were given out to all the special ladies of the evening. En La Escena TV with SALSEEK, hosted by Leticia Reyes captured the night’s festivities, followed by a tv segment with Telemundo’s Acceso Total featuring Talia Castro-Pozo, Griselle Ponce, Eleanee Jimenez, and Ana De Matos. For more information about the 2011 NYISC and the 1st Annual Big Apple Salsa Festival check out www.nycsalsacongress.com and www.bigapplesalsafestival.com Contact: Natalie Maniscalco SALSEEK PR & Events Natalie@salseek.com 845.659.6506

Mambo Fateegz Inc, founded in 2000 by John “Choco” Knight, is a Dance Apparel Production Company based in New York, created to inspire and motivate lovers of Mambo and Salsa worldwide. www.mambofateegz.com

Save The Date: Toys For Tots Benefit

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Livents Presents: Toys For Tots Benefit

New York City, New York – November 19, 2010 – Livents will be hosting a Toys For Tots Cocktail Benefit on Thursday, December 9, 2010, 8:30PM at Pranna on 79 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016. The benefit will encourage attendees to donate toys, which will bring happiness to many underprivileged children. These efforts will be helping the U.S. Marine Corps collect and distribute five hundred million toys around the country.

The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them as gifts to needy children in the community. The objective of Toys for Tots is to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy during the holidays; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause; and to contribute to better communities for the future.

Livents is an inspirational firm that has become deeply involved in the community. They have planned many benefits and charitable activities around the country. This premiere event planning and lifestyle company was started by Lisa Li and has catered to many high-profile clienteles in New York City and California.

This gracious event will be streamed live and aired by: En La Escena television network with invitations to notable public figures such as: Lolita Lopez, Jodie Applegate, Daisy Martinez, Carlos Anaya, Frankie Negron, Karen Hoyos, and many more.

For more information about the Toys for Tots Program or Livents, please email info@livents.us or at 917.727.3314.

Contact:

Livents

“Livents – Live in Your Events.”

info@livents.us

http://livents.us
917.727.3314

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Kat De Luna Wearing SACHIKA S/S 2011

Livents joined the SACHIKA twins in meeting their celebrity client, Kat De Luna, at the People Magazine (En Espanol) event today. Kat De Luna is an amazing person with a fantastic attitude. Coincidentally, she was the former colleague of Flersier Bello, Executive Partner of Livents. During the performance, Kat De Luna wore "Tia," a beautiful colbat blue jumpsuit with a low back, sheer v-neck, and puffy shoulders. There were exquisite jewelry details along the sheer "V" of the torso. This piece says "sexy" without saying it. This outfit is ideal for any party. At the red carpet portion, Kat De Luna wore "Kira," a black jumpsuit with a sequined heart-shape corset and crochet top. "Kira" can be dressed up or down for any occasion and any season.

To shop SACHIKA, visit: www.sachika.com. To view the private New York Fashion Week Collection, email: info@sachika.com or call 1-888-SACHIKA.