Art and Culture Center/Hollywood “Cuisine for Art”

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood raises over $67,000 during the 22^ndAnnual Cuisine for Art fundraiser at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood celebrated its 22nd Annual Cuisine for Art fundraiser at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Thursday, May 16, 2019. The event surpassed budget projections and raised over $67,000 for the Center’s arts programs. This year’s honoree was Pulitzer Prize winning humorist and NY Times best-selling writer Dave Barry.  

Nearly 300 guests attended this year’s soiree and enjoyed a cocktail reception, followed by a three-course dinner. Attendees bid on auction items such as a three-night stay at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya (Mexico) including JetBlue round-trip tickets,a ride aboard the world-famous Goodyear Blimp, and two 5-course dinner parties complete with wine for eight people catered by Anthony Billisi of Mimi’s Ravioli, who just recently competed on the Food Network’s show Bake You Rich. The event, which featured a special performance from Dueling Pianos, was highlighted with the Center’s recognition of Dave Barry.

“We’re so appreciative of all our guests, sponsors and volunteers – especially our extraordinary chairs – Susan Renneisen. Jules Meyer and Anna Smith,” said Joy Satterlee, Executive Director of Art and Culture Center/Hollywood. “A special thank you to our honoree Dave Barry and our generous supporters. We were able to produce one of our most engaging and successful Cuisine for Art fundraisers to date!”

Cuisine for Art features elected officials and community leaders serving as Celebrity Waiters during an exciting and entertaining evening. Cuisine for Art Event Chair was Susan Renneisen. Co-chairs were Jules Meyer and Anna Smith. Auction Chair was Vicki Ferrara. 

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was the Presenting Sponsorfor Cuisine for Art. This year’s sponsors included: Bordeaux Sponsors: Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau; Burgundy Sponsors: Becker, The Diplomat Beach Resort, Florida Power & Light, Hazen and Sawyer, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Memorial Healthcare System, Publix Super Markets Charities Tripp Scott; Rhone Sponsors: BankUnited, Billy’s Stone Crab, Hon. Sue Gunzburger, Hollywood Beach Golf Club, Hollywood Circle, Kofsky Weinger, PA; NV5; Beverage Sponsors: Guinness Blonde, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits; “Celebrity Waiter Challenge” Sponsor: The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 

Founded in 1975, the Center is the third oldest arts non-profit in Broward County and one of just nine organizations – out of 300+ cultural entities – to be designated a Major Cultural Institution by the Broward County Commission. On average, about 55,000 people attend exhibitions, performances and community events at a Center venue each year. Through programs that reflect the highest standards of artistry and diversity, the Center cultivates creativity and the support of the arts in our community through education, innovation, and collaboration.

About Honoree Dave Barry:

Dave Barry is an award-winning author and humor columnist. For many years, he wrote a syndicated newspaper column that appeared in more than 500 newspapers in the US and abroad. In 1988, Barry won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary while at The Miami Herald.  Barry has written more than 30 books, including the novels Big Trouble, Lunatics, Tricky Business and, most recently, Insane City. He has also written a number of non-fiction books such as I’ll Mature When I’m Deadand Best. State. Ever.: A Florida Man Defends His Homeland. His books have frequently appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List. Two of Barry’s books were the basis for the CBS sitcom Dave’s World which aired from 1993 to 1997.