The first
ever Union City Artist Awards were held on Friday, June 15, 2012 at
7:00 PM at the William V. Musto Cultural Center, 420 - 15th Street in Union
City, New Jersey. The awards honored the most talented and dedicated
artists from all disciplines who have contributed to Union City's artistic
fabric. A special recognition was also given to legendary Latin
percussionist Candido Camero, as well as City Proclamations to two renowned radio personalities.
The elegant red carpet event featured live music by
the group (U)nity, as well as guest performances by Alisa
Peterson, soprano; Guadalupe Peraza, Mezzo-Soprano; John
Jay Hebert, Lyric Tenor; and Craig Ketter on piano. In
addition, the event showcased a wonderful art exhibit by Frank Guiller and Juan-Si
Gonzalez.
Presentation of Key to the City
Mr. Candido Camero
Presentation
of City Proclamations
Ernesto
"Chico" Alvarez Peraza
Union City Artist Awards 2012
Recipients
Maria Rivas
“Azuquita”
John Jay Hebert
Jose Ascanio
“Pepito”, from “Fru Fru”
Jerry Pastore,
Pastore Music
Kennedy’s Music World
George Mena, Love
House Studios
Jane Pedler
Jay Gonzalez “The
Actor of Poetry”
Rafael Palacios,
Premio ARTE
Orlando Bru
Jerry Karabin,
City Historian
The Grace Theatre
Workshop, Teresita Diaz, President
Alberto Morgan
TapOle Dance
Company
Ivan Acosta
Craig Radhuber
Julio Borges
Alma Peralta
Abby Levine
“Pipo” Felipe Martinez, “Charanga 76”
Henry Perez, “Union Hill”
Leonel “Papo” Ortega, “Cubanoson”
