CASACOR PERÚ 2011 opened their doors to help the CASP

On September 26th, the most well known Peruvian Exhibition for Interior Design and Decoration was held with great success, marking the beginning of the 16^th Casa Cor Peru Edition.

This cocktail was held in aid of Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) to help low-resource students and their families through education.

CASACOR moved to the old Callao for this show. About 600 people visited the restored rooms of the impressive Ronald Building, whose construction dates back to 1923, to appreciate imagination and creativity of the best interior design and decoration professionals of our country in each one of its 52 exhibition rooms.

Those present also visited the Gallery Boutique Ann Sullivan, located on the first floor of the Ronald Building, which exhibited almost 300 works by renowned artists and talented young people in Plastic Arts in Peru. Their work on display includes ceramics and different styles of sculpture and painting: realist, surrealist, abstract, retouched photos and oil; and funds raised from sales will contribute to the CASP noble cause by giving scholarships to low-resource students with different abilities.

The Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú expresses its gratitude to all our friends for collaborating in this event and helping raise funds to provide students with different abilities an education of quality, so they become independent, productive and happy people.

Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) on CNN en Español (Saturday, Setember 24th)

On September 24th, at 19:30h, CNN en Español will broadcast the exclusive documentary titled “Autism – An Inner World” which provides a look inside the world of Autism, education programs, and their impact on Latin America. This documentary features a special section about the work carried out over 32 years by Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) and how it has helped people’s lives with different abilities in Peru and worldwide.

Moreover, this documentary will present the story of Juan Carlos Machaca, a 16-year-old young man with autism who describes his life struggles and how he learned to be a more independent, productive and happy person.

Documentary’s Schedule:

“Autism – An Inner World” (CNN – Español).

In Peru

Cable Mágico: Standard 54 / Prime 542 / Satellite 401

Direct TV: 704

For other countries please contact your local cable provider

Saturday, September 24^th (Premiere)

19:30 h (Eastern Time)/ 20:30 h (Central Time)

Sunday, September 25^th (Aired again)

1 h / 13:30 h / 22:30 h (Eastern Time)

2h / 14:30 h / 23:30 h (Central Time)

Friday, September 30^th (Aired again)

1:30 h (Eastern Time) / 14:30 (Central Time)

Saturday, October 1^st (Aired again)

12:00 h (Eastern Time) / 13:00 h (Central Time)

Opening Cocktail of CASA COR Perú 2011 in aid of CASP

On September 26th, at 7 pm, the most well known Peruvian Exhibition for Interior Design and Decoration in our country will hold its traditional Opening Cocktail, marking the beginning of the 16^th Casa Cor Perú Edition.

This cocktail is held in aid of Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) to help with the education of their students and families with limited economic resources.

People present at this special event will visit all of the Ronald Building for the first time, a huge construction made of concrete and quartz that was built in early 1923. The building is symbol of Callao province heritage, and a showcase for interior design and decoration professionals who will show us their talent and the latest market trends.

Those interested in purchasing tickets for the cocktail night and contribute to the Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú may call to 993.561.359 or 998.700.993, or write an e-mail to annsullivan@annsullivanperu.org . The event ticket price is s/. 150 Nuevos Soles.

It is worth mentioning that the Gallery Boutique Ann Sullivan, housed one more time in CASA COR Perú, will carry out an exhibition/sale of paintings and sculptures by renowned artists and talented young people in Plastic Arts in Peru. This sample sale will be conducted until November 6^th. Original decorating ornaments, modern lamps from the renowned brand "Toro Wasi", and a wide collection of handmade candles "Tahna” - which are recognized for its quality and originality in each of their designs, may also be purchased from this gallery.

The aim of the event is to raise funds through sales in order to provide education to our low-income students so they can learn to fend for themselves and become independent, productive and happy people.

Peruvian Director Alonso Mayo directs his first feature film “The Story of Luke”

The Peruvian Director Alonso Mayo is in the process of making his first film "The Story of Luke", partly based on his experiences in the Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP), as recorded in his short documentary ”Just Like Anyone”.

“The Story of Luke” narrates the life of a young man with autism who, after having been overprotected all his life, embarks on a search for a job and a girl.

Alonso Mayo won the Student Academy Award with his thesis film “Wednesday Afternoon”, awarded by the American Film Institute. His recent projects include the Academy shortlisted documentary “Viva La Causa” and the unscripted webseries “Untitled Fiction Project”.

Official Website: http://thestoryofluke.com

IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1038693/

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