Great Performances’ Post

Last week we gathered at Hall des Lumières to honor our Board Chair Cynthia Edelson and Corporate Champion FOODMatch + Divina at The Art of Cooking Benefit Gala.⁠ ⁠ Teen Culinary Apprentices from the Work-Based Learning program served up delicious and healthy bites during cocktail hour using ingredients provided by FOODMatch + Divina! The students prepared artichoke flatbread, summer rolls with Thai sunflower satay sauce, and pimento cheese with crostini for guests to enjoy. ⁠ Founder of The Sylvia Center Liz Neumark shared her story of starting the nonprofit, and Dana Dessources, 2023 Divina Future Community Leader award recipient, spoke on her experience being a teen culinary apprentice.⁠ Our Executive Director Barbara Glassman welcomed our guests. ⁠ A live auction followed, hosted by Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja, Executive Chef/Partner at Shuka & Shukette. A rousing success, $690,000 was raised in support of our plant-powered culinary programs!⁠ ⁠ We extend the biggest thank you to our honorees, supporters, and to everyone who joined us in celebration!⁠ ⁠ Special thanks to: Aspira Wines, Constellation Brands Fleurish by Marc Eliot Rockey’s Liqueur Great Performances Photography by Great Performances