Hotel Manrey
March 02 | 2012
May 02 | 2012
Panama City

LOS ANGELES, CA, FEBRUARY 28, 2012 – Today, Left & Right announced its launch as a new platform to promote the country’s cultural activities, film, entertainment and tourism industries with South Bound: Panama A Cultural Connection, a weekend of special events March 2nd - March 4th 2012. The private three day celebration will bring together the Panamanian and Hollywood community at the stylish and luxurious Hotel Manrey located in the heart of Panama City. Celebrities and influencers will travel to the country, sample the finest cuisine, music and art, and partake in the festivities that will benefit local charities, FANLYC, which provides support to families of children diagnosed with cancer and Rescate De La Juventud Colonense, an NGO dedicated to working with at risk youth in the province of Colón.

From the moment guests arrive at this exclusive hotel on Friday, March 2nd, they will have the opportunity to enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences in Panama. Events hosted throughout the weekend include a special photographic exhibit by actor and artist, Scott Caan, along with an opening night celebration. On Saturday, March 3rd, the world-famous Hollywood Domino Gala & Tournament will be held for the first time in Central America, and we will also celebrate the official unveiling of the Panamerican FLAUNT magazine. The weekend will culminate with Sunday’s activities, where invited guests will relax on their last fun-filled day of South Bound: Panama with a leisurely boating tour of Panama City, highlighting all of the points of interest including historical locations and its incredible beaches.

Current Schedule of events for South Bound: Panama A Cultural Connection

• Friday March 2nd:
- Scott Caan Exhibit Opening
• Saturday March 3rd:
- Hollywood Domino Gala & Tournament
- Event Party celebrating Launch of Left and Right and Pre-Launch of Panamerican FLAUNT Magazine
• Sunday March 4th:
- Boat Tour of the Panama Canal and Panama City Bay

“We are so incredibly thrilled to be partnering with Panama’s Ministry of Tourism in putting together this extraordinary weekend,” said Ingrid Barajas, C.E.O of Left and Right. “Together, we’re taking the first steps in creating what we hope will be one of the country’s most anticipated annual events that will uncover the hidden treasure that is Panama. The support we’ve received from the people of Panama and the Hollywood community is a testament to this incredible country that is so rich in culture and history.”

Additional details including sponsors and the final schedule of events will be announced at a later date.

ABOUT FLAUNT MAGAZINE
Since the publication of its first issue in 1998, FLAUNT has both evolved with the times and helped pioneer its evolution. Under the direction of its founding editors (LUIS BARAJAS, JIM TURNER and LONG NGUYEN), what began as a luxury fashion title has progressed into a fully fledged lifestyle publication interested in both the serious and fanciful examination of issues relevant to the realms of fashion, art, film, music, media, and literature, and always with the original intent of preserving the publication’s core values of constructive inquiry and artistic freedom. Flaunt is a wholly independent magazine published 10 times a year and distributed in 32 countries. The mission of both magazine and Flaunt.com is to provide a venue for emerging talent, a voice for developing movements, and a vehicle for progressive attitudes and unconventional perspectives. While the publication aims to create a visually stimulating and intelligent book that pushes the magazine into the realm of art-object, the website acts as a portal for exclusive interviews, original video content, nightlife coverage, and rare glimpses into the processes of culture creation. Flaunt was recently named one of three finalists, chosen out of 2,800 entries, for a prestigious FOLIO Award in the categories of Best Full Issue of a General Interest Magazine and Best Single Article in a Consumer Entertainment Magazine. The magazine also received three awards from PRINT for Excellence in Design, as well as a medal for editorial design from the Art Director’s Club. Flaunt was recently recognized by Graphis, when the magazine was presented with the annual 2010 Gold Award for Issues 90 and 96. Flaunt’s Spring Fashion Issue 92 and recent Fall Fashion Issue 106 were both awarded a Benny, the most prestigious print accolade available. Panamerican FLAUNT will be produced in Spanish, as partners with FLAUNT, by 212 PRODUCTIONS, under the direction of the company´s founder, INGRID BARAJAS and partner ABEL GONZALEZ. The magazine will be distributed in Mexico and Panama, with growth potential to expand rapidly to the rest of the Latin American countries.