Dinner seats are sold out for the Arts Council of Princeton’s annual fall gala, Dining by Design: La Soirée Surréaliste on Saturday, October 23rd. Gala Reception only tickets (5:30 - 7:30 pm) are now available for $75 per person. Tickets will be on sale until noon on Friday, October 22nd at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org <https://www.artscouncilofprinceton.org/> or by calling (609) 924-8777.
La Soirée Surréaliste Reception, to be held at the J&J Consumer Companies building, features the popular Dream Dinner silent auction. Dream Dinners offer unique epicurean escapes for you and your guests. Master chefs create a gourmet meal at the winning bidder’s home or other private venue, while table décor is provided by local design professionals. Paired wines, entertainment and/or other delights further enhance your special dining experience.
Dream Dinner Chefs include, Camillo Tortola for Camillo’s Café, Chris Albrecht for Eno Terra, Michele Pulaski for DiSh, Max Hansen for Max Hansen Caterers, Claudia Hafler, for IQuisine, Dennis Foy for Dennis Foy, and Tom Grim for Nomad Pizza. Contributing designers include, Judy King for Judy King Interiors, Dawn McClatchy for a new leaf, Greg Evans for Tuscan Hills, Jen Shue for Spruce, Susanne Morgan for Outerbridge/Morgan Architecture, and Joshua Zinder for Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design. Other pairings include CoolVines, John Bianculli Music and Unionville Vineyards.
Proceeds from Dining by Design support the Arts Council’s community education programs including ArtReach and Arts Exchange for at-risk youth. The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP), founded in 1967, is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. Housed in the landmark Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, designed by renowned architect Michael Graves, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops in the visual, performing and literary arts. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population in the greater Princeton region.
Can’t make it to the auction? Absentee bid forms are available online at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org <https://www.artscouncilofprinceton.org/> . For more information, contact Jeniah “Kookie” Johnson at jjohnson@artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777.