The Preview Inspires

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The Casa Azafrán Community Center made its debut Monday night during a Red Carpet Preview attended by nearly 200 friends and supporters — 45 days before it opens to the public.

What visitors saw was a $5 million space carefully designed to reflect the spirit that created it: A center built by Nashville for Nashville – all of Nashville.

Visitors saw the meeting rooms where would-be entrepreneurs will learn about launching businesses; the commercial kitchen where cooks and caterers will start, and grow, their culinary endeavors; the computer lab designed to inspire creativity and bring forth big dreams. They also saw the gallery where artists will display their works, the studio where everything from drumming to dancing will be enjoyed and the courtyard that surely will host many festivities.

The excitement was palatable and the feedback encouraging.

What People are Saying

“Every time I am part of a Conexión event, I am so proud to know you and be connected to your organization – the spirit and energy you bring to Nashville and the incredible services you provide to many who would otherwise be fending for themselves is awe inspiring.”

“Casa Azafrán Community Center is going to be a great melting pot for different nationalities, cultures and religions. Supporting Nashville becoming a more international city by helping, promoting and embracing diversity.”

“Amazing! What a wonderful gift for Nashville and the people served by the agencies and groups involved.”

A Special Thank You

This event was made possible by gracious donors and hosts.

George Barrett ●Councilmember Megan Barry ●Margaret Behm and Harlan Dodson ●Charles W. Bone  ● Sacha and Charles Robert Bone ●Iris Buhl ●Desmond Child and Curtis Shaw ●Beth and Richard Courtney  ● Rana Daouk ●David Esquivel ●Maralie and Richard Exton ●Mary and Naill Falls ● Susan and Jerry Geraghty  ●Claire and José González ●Gwen and Frank Gordon ● Nancy Leach ● Renee and Walker Mathews  ● Nicole and Jason Maynard  ●Councilmember Sandra Moore ● Cathy and Gregg Morton ●Sandy and Gregg Ramos  ● Lisa and Mike Shmerling ●Kay and Keith Simmons ●Renata Soto and Pete Wooten ●Judy and Matt Sweeney Councilmember Ronnie Steine ●Judy and Steve Turner ●Alan Valentine ●Whitney Weeks and Rob Jack ● Tyler and Jeff Yarbro ● Jamaica and Stephen Zralek

Caterpillar Financial ● Chase ● LP Building Products

 And, a very big hand to the entertainers who shared their gifts and their Latin musical roots with us: Maestro Giancarlo Guerrero, songwriter James. T. Slater, singer/songwriter/producer Desmond Child and the San Rafael Trio.

Red Carpet Photos

Also, here you will find photos of guests taken on the Red Carpet by George Walker IV. They are wonderful and fun.

You Can Help

Casa Azafrán is funded by grants and donations from public agencies, private organizations and individual donors. We have raised $3.1 to date, and still are working to raise the balance of nearly $2 million.

We need your support.

To donate to the Capital Campaign Fund, please visit our donations page or consider contributing to the construction of the mosaic mural at Casa Azafrán, “Migration,” a public art project.

Save the Date

The public Grand Opening Celebration will be held December 1, 2012. Check back soon for details.