WESTMINSTER — On Saturday, March 2, Compass School will host a Spanish-inspired dinner and a musical performance by Eugene and Julian's Latin Party Band featuring renowned musicians Eugene Uman and Julian Gerstin.
All proceeds of the evening benefit the Compass junior class Global Connections trip to Spain, ensuring every 11th-grader can have this experience regardless of family economic circumstance.
Events begin at 6 p.m with a multi-course dinner, along with a silent auction including gift certificates to area businesses, fine arts, furniture, clothing, and much more. All-inclusive tickets for dinner and music are just $18 for adults and $12 for students; $48 for a family.
This year's Fiesta is also a special celebration of Compass School's 20th anniversary. The school will be decorated with photos and materials from the past two decades, and founding board members Bob Ross and Matt Peake will share some remarks.
The music features Eugene Uman, a pianist and composer who has performed with greats Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, George Mraz, Jimmy Heath, Donald Byrd, and many others. Uman and Gerstin will bring their six-piece Latin Jazz Party Band to the Fiesta.
The Global Connections Program focuses on cultural immersion, social justice, and international understanding. It is an integral part of the junior class curriculum, inspiring students to broaden their horizons as global citizens. The program began in 2003 and, since then, Compass has had more than 150 students travel to locations including Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico, India, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, and Peru.