Jacqueline Weld Drake keeps the spirit of the season (all year round).
The longtime chairman of the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education shared with friends and family Christmas carols by children’s choir of the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education at her Park Avenue residence.
In what has become an annual event, the children gathered around a Christmas tree, where their gifts were waiting, before sharing a holiday dinner. Led by Casita Maria Music Director Connor Holland, the carolers performed “Jingle Bells,” “O Tannenbaum,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” along with a community favorite, “Casita María Está de Fiesta” a finale of “Feliz Navidad,” led by Casita Maria Executive Director Felix Urrutia.
Guests included Casita Maria Board Members and Trustees George Corton, Michele Gerber Klein, Ben Rodriguez-Cubeñas, Sissi Fleitas, Patrick Moran, and Michael L. Ziegler, and Jackie’s sisters Martha Bograd and Mercedes Levin, as well as friends Steven Aronson, Halim Bulos, Suzi Cordish, Sharon King Hoge, Michael Hughes, Margo Langenberg, Bob Morris, Victor Roquette, Marc Rosen, Kathy and Harvey Sloan, and Casey Steadman.
Casita Maria, the oldest Latin charity in New York City, provides arts education to over 1,000 students daily. Located in the South Bronx, the center creates a community for youth and families, fostering growth and empowering individuals to achieve their goals.
For more information, please visit https://www.casitamaria.org/
Photo credit: 1) 2) Felix Urrutia, Blanca Estepa, Christie Alcid art. 3) Tracy Fortson, Sissi Fleitas, Lisa Soren. 4) Tracy Fortson, Sissi Fleitas, Lisa Soren. 5) Victor Roquette, Halim Bulos. 6) Patrick Moran, Michael Zigler, George Corton. 7) Mercedes Levin, Jackie Weld Drake, Bob Morris. 8) Michele Gerber Klein, Leigh Seippell.9) Martha Bograd, Ben Rodriguez-Cubeñas, Margo Langenberg.
- Last Call For The Harlem Night Market Hual At La Marqueta, Plus A Make Music NY Jam!
- “Jingle Bells,” At The Casita Maria Holiday Party In New York City
- Mayor Adams Announces Agreement For Raises For 500 City Physicians, Medical Examiners
- The Mayors Op-Ed: Improving The Quality Of Life For All New Yorkers
- Sponsored Love: Elegance In Meetings, The Perfect Conference Table Inside The Philippines
Become a Harlem Insider!
By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
