Pinecrest Gardens joins the Celia Cruz Estate in celebrating the new US Minted quarter in honor of Celia Cruz and her 100th birthday. Pinecrest Gardens will be among the celebratory events paying tribute to The Queen of Salsa. “Celia Cruz Centennial Celebration 1925-2025 at Pinecrest Gardens includes a documentary exhibition that opens December 7, 2024 followed by two concerts featuring Cuban singer Lucrecia and the Celia Cruz All Stars on January 31 and February 1, 2025 in the historic Banyan Bowl theatre,” said executive director Cristina Blanco.
Celia Cruz Makes History Once More! 🇨🇺 The iconic Cuban singer, Celia Cruz, continues to leave her mark on history. The Celia Cruz Estate and executor Omer Pardillo-Cid have announced that Cruz, affectionately known as the Queen of Salsa, has been immortalized on a U.S. quarter as part of the United States Mint's American Women Quarters Program™ for 2025. This incredible honor coincides with the centennial of her birth, celebrating a legacy that transcends time. Celia’s likeness, adorned in traditional Cuban attire and featuring her famous motto ¡Azúcar!, will circulate nationwide, honoring one of the 20th century's most beloved and influential artists. This momentous occasion is just one of many events commemorating her legacy, including the release of a special commemorative album, *Celia Cruz En Vivo: 100 Años de Azúcar,* featuring never-released live recordings from the mid-eighties. 🔗 Read more about this historic milestone, by PR Newswire: https://hubs.la/Q02Lc7Sl0 #CeliaCruz #QueenOfSalsa #CubanHeritage #WomenInHistory #LatinoLegends #LatinoNews