The Mexican Serenade, Vocal Essence Gala 2010 was held at the Historic Milwaukee Depot in Minneapolis on April 24th, 2010. The Gala was chaired by Melissa Camarena and Steve Fox. Honorary chairs were the Consul General of Mexico Ana Luisa Fajer Flores and Hon. Jack & Kathy Tunheim. The evening began with passed hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and the music of Mariachi Los Mensajeros as guests perused the silent auction. Among the items donated were a Mexican Vacation at the Hacienda tres Rios in Cancun, donated by the Mexican Tourism Board, Sun Country Airlines, and Hacienda Tres Rios; an MPR Celebrity Power Lunch, donated by John Birge, Steve Seel and Tom Crann; and Salsa Dancing Lessons, donated by the Social Dance Studio.
Once bidding closed, everyone was seated in the main banquet hall where they enjoyed music by the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers along with Marimba Nandayapa. After dinner, Marimba Nandayapa took the stage again and played another song. They were then joined by Philip Brunelle, Artistic Director of VocalEssence for another song. The Latino Children's Choir, conducted by Mari Scott, then performed. After the guests enjoyed the music, the live auction began with four tickets to see U2. Kevin Joyce was the auctioneer for the evening.
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