18th Annual Art and Culture Center of Hollywood “Cuisine for Art”

18th Annual Cuisine for Art Fundraiser Raised a Record of nearly $60,000 for the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood raised almost $60,000, the most ever raised by the Annual Cuisine for Art fundraiser, which was held on Friday, May 15 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood. This year’s event honored Alberto Ibargüen and Dennis Scholl of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for their contributions to the arts in South Florida. The Knight Foundation has significantly invested in hundreds of cultural arts organizations nationwide, including the Art and Culture Center, through its annual Knight Arts Challenge,

 
Almost 300 guests attended the event, which featured a cocktail reception and auction items such as a ride aboard the world famous Goodyear Blimp, incredible vacation packages, beautiful gift baskets, and more. This year’s emcees were Jacey Birch, Local 10 new anchor, and Trent Aric, Local 10 meteorologist.

 
An exciting lineup of live entertainment pumped up the crowd as they enjoyed drinks and a filet mignon and roasted salmon dinner. Performing were teenage rock-cello siblings Emil and Dariel, who was seen recently on America’s Got Talent; 12-year-old singer, composer and violinist Biana Pinchuk; DJ Slim Rok of Rock With U Entertainment; and Salvador Live, the “world’s most dynamic speed painter,” who painted a portrait of the Beatles as the guests watched and listened to a Beatles medley.

Celebrity Waiters, Elected Officials
• State Representative Evan Jenne
• Broward County Commissioner Quentin “Beam” Furr
• City of Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober
• Hollywood Vice Mayor Kevin Biederman
• Hollywood Commissioner Patricia Asseff
• Hollywood Commissioner Richard Blattner
• Hollywood Commissioner Traci Callari
• Hollywood Commissioner Peter Hernandez
• Hollywood Commissioner Linda Sherwood
Celebrity Waiters, Community Leaders
• Milin Espino, Community Relations Director, Memorial Healthcare Systems (Board, Leadership Broward Foundation and others)
• Michael Fucheck, General Counsel, East, The Stronach Group (Hallandale Beach Chamber of Commerce President; Trustee member of Aventura Marketing Council and Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance)
• Michael Goodman, Owner/Founder, Goodman Public Relations (Board chair, Poverello; Board member, ARC Broward, Florida Theatrical Association; Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood)
• Alan Koslow, Esq., Partner, Becker and Poliakoff, P.A. (Chairman Emeritus, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival; Vice Chair/Board Counsel, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood)
• Lois Marino, Director of Marketing, Hoffman’s Chocolates, a BBX Capital Company (Board member, Junior Achievement of South Florida and BBX Capital Foundation Executive Director)
• Gerard Llorente Nadeau, Event Account Executive, CORT Event Furnishings (President of Meeting Professionals International South Florida; Vice President of the Ancient Spanish Monastery Foundation; Event Chair, Art and Culture Center’s Hot Hollywood Glam Fundraiser).
• Martin J. Shuham, Esq., Partner, Shuham & Shuham, P.A. (Board Secretary, Broward Public Library Foundation; Board member, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce)
• Bill Wright, President, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood
• Andrew Zullo, Vice President, Regions Bank (President, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and President of Hollywood Beach Civic Association)

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was the presenting sponsor for Cuisine for Art. Event sponsors included John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; The Related Group; Diplomat Resort & Spa; Florida Power & Light; Memorial Healthcare Systems; BankUnited; Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.; Hazen and Sawyer; Hackleman, Olive & Judd, P.A.; Shuham & Shuham, P.A.; The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale; Blacktie South Florida; Guinness Blonde; Hollywood Gazette; Paul McDermott Photography; and Southern Wine & Spirits of America.

 
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood presents contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances and high-quality education programs for adults and children. The Center fosters a creative environment where new and challenging work can flourish through programs that reflect the highest standards of artistry and diversity.

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported in part by its members, admissions, private entities, the City of Hollywood, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work.