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24TH ANNUAL CUISINE FOR ART
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24TH ANNUAL CUISINE FOR ART

May 20, 2022

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The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood celebrated its 24th Annual Cuisine for Art fundraiser at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Friday, May 20, 2022 – three years after we last hosted this event in-person. The event surpassed budget projections and raised over $100,000 for the Center’s arts programs.


This year’s honorees were Dara and Jarett Levan. 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) , JetBlue round-trip tickets, a ride aboard the world-famous Goodyear Blimp, and dinner parties complete with wine catered by Anthony Billisi of Mimi’s Ravioli. The event, which featured Concert Violinist Steven Avi and a Special Performance by Michael Dean as Cher, was highlighted with the Center’s recognition of Dara and Jarett Levan.


“We’re extremely appreciative of all our generous sponsors, Celebrity Waiters, guests, and our extraordinary chairs – Susan Renneisen. Jules Meyer and Anna Smith,” said Joy Satterlee, Executive Director of Art and Culture Center/Hollywood. “This night was one of our most engaging and most successful Cuisine for Art fundraisers to date and we couldn’t have done it without everyone’s support and dedication to the Center.”

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.


Celebrity Waiters

 

Elected Government Officials with Jurisdiction over the City of Hollywood

  • Hon. Gary Farmer, Florida State Senator

  • Hon. Joe Geller, Florida State Representative

  • Hon. Marie Woodson, Florida State Representative 

  • Hon. Beam Furr, Broward County Commissioner

  • Hon. Josh Levy, City of Hollywood Mayor 

  • Hon. Kevin Biederman, Hollywood City Commissioner 

  • Hon. Adam Gruber, Hollywood City Commissioner 

  • Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser

 

Community Leaders

  • Anthony Billisi, Pastry Chef, Mimi's Ravioli

  • Jacey Birch, Local 10 Morning Anchor/Animal Advocate

  • Tim Curtin, Executive Director-Community Services, Memorial Healthcare System; BrowardEducation Committee Chair; Art and Culture Center Treasurer

  • Ed Hashek, President, Funding Arts Broward

  • John Mabry, Portfolio Director/Enterprise Development, AutoNation, Inc.; Immediate PastBoard Chair Art and Culture Center/Hollywood

  • Jules Meyer, Founder/President, PR Pageant Coaches; Past Board Chair and current LifetimeBoard member, American Cancer Society of Broward County

  • Melissa Milroy, Senior Marketing Director, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale; Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Board Chair

  • Jeff Oliverio, Vice President and Financial Advisor for Truist Wealth;Hollywood LGBT Council Treasurer

  • Henny Shomar, Director, Tripp Scott; Broward Library Foundation Board member;Art and Culture Center Board member

  • Natacha Yacinthe, Seaport Executive Planning Manager at Port Everglades and President of the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

24th Annual Cuisine for Art Honorees Dara and Jarett Levan

Dara and Jarett Levan live and breathe the arts here in Broward County!  They have supported and continue to support dozens and dozens of Broward County cultural arts organizations.  They serve as icons in this creative, innovative sector.


About Dara

Dara is a Miami native, writer, and storyteller. She is the founder of “Every Soul Has a Story,” an inclusive podcast where she interviews inspiring guests from around the globe. Her writing has been featured in various publications such as “Moms Don’t Have Time to Write,” “Grown & Flown,” “Thrive Global,” “The Broad Life,” and “Medium.” Dara recently completed her first novel, soon to be published.


She holds a Bachelor's in English from Indiana University and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Nova Southeastern University. Dara decided to transition from speech therapy to focus full-time on writing, creating, and connecting.


Dara is deeply involved in her community and serves on several boards, including the Community Foundation of Broward and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation/Memorial Hospital Foundation. She is also a member of various organizations, such as the Women’s Fiction Writers Association and the Women’s National Book Association.


With a passion for making a positive impact, Dara lives her life with integrity and love, one word at a time.


About Jarett

Jarett S. Levan is the President and CEO of BBX Capital, Inc (OTCQX: BBXIA), and serves on the boards of Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation and Bluegreen Vacations Corporation. He is also the CEO of BBX Sweet Holdings, overseeing specialty chocolate and candy companies like Hoffman’s Chocolates, IT’SUGAR, and Las Olas Confections and Snacks.


Jarett is actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors, including the BBX Capital Foundation, which supports arts, education, social welfare, and community development in Florida. He is the founder and Chair Emeritus of Business for the Arts of Broward, an organization promoting the connection between arts, culture, and economic development.


In addition to his corporate and philanthropic roles, Jarett serves on the boards of Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Broward College Foundation, Broward Workshop, and Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Foundation. He is a member of the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood's Honorary Board and a member of the NSU Ambassadors’ Board and Fellows Society. Jarett is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law and holds a Bachelor’s in Finance from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, as well as a degree from the Harvard Business School President’s Program in Leadership.

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Special Performance by Michael Dean as Cher

Michael Dean as Cher, an avid Cher fan and an in-demand entertainer, has established himself as a leading Cher impersonator. His love for Cher has allowed him to take center stage at leading charitable and corporate events, dinner shows, expos and pride parades. He has delighted audiences around the country with performances at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida; Lips Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta; W of Fort Lauderdale; the Wanderers Club in Palm Beach and more. Also, he enjoyed a two-year engagement alongside an impressive roster of leading celebrity impersonators at Oscar’s Cabaret in Palm Springs, California. Michael has had the pleasure of meeting Cher twice, but his first encounter was the most memorable, which landed him backstage of the American Music Awards during her first live performance of “Believe.” Needless to say, Michael Dean as Cher brings the magic of Cher to every stage show.

Concert Violinist STEVEN AVI

Steven Avi is a multi-talented young man, a performer with a lot of charism.  Avi has traveled many countries, loves to learn about people, cultures and history. He is an LA trained Actor, a concert Violinist, a hyper-Polyglot (someone that speaks many languages) and a College Student. (Last year for his bachelor's degree, active member of the National Honor Society at F.I.U.) Avi plays the violin since the age of 7, but he has another talent: Acting! Steven has a lot of experience in front and behind the cameras, has won Awards in England, Los Angeles and Florida. He has been in Web Series, TV pilots and TV Series, Feature films and Short films, infomercials, Commercials, Music Videos and Print Modeling. Many concerts with the violin as a soloist. Most recent performances at: The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, 211 Broward, Le Diner en blanc, Fashion, TV shows and more. Avi is fluent in 10 languages and sign Language as well (ASL).

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!




Thank you to all the Auction Item Donors of $250 and over!​

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  • Blue Waters Holistic Center

  • Broward Center of the Performing Arts

  • Cristina Byrne

  • Cambria Hotel Boston

  • Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

  • Daoud's Fine Jewelry

  • The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood

  • FLOW Film Festival & Film Market

  • Fort Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival

  • Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival

  • Galleria Farms

  • Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida

  • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 

  • Hollywood Beach Marriott

  • Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach


  • JetBlue

  • Lee's Locksmith Bicycle Shop

  • Shelly Loos

  • Margaritaville at Sea

  • Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

  • David Maurer

  • Morningstar's Jewelers

  • Munsingwear Eyewear

  • PRP Wine International WIne Tasting

  • Heather and Leo Sarmiento

  • Shenanigans Sports Pub & Restaurant

  • Chad Simon

  • Anna Smith

  • Issie Wise

  • Jill Weisberg

Event Committee

  • Susan Renneisen, Event Chair

  • Jules Meyer, Event Co-Chair

  • Anna Smith, Event and Auction Co-Chair

  • Tracy Lyons Cenami

  • Jeff Delmay

  • Randy Gilbert

  • Elena Hershey

  • Marty Jacobsen

  • Oscar Llorente

  • Vicki Lowe

  • Kara Lundgren

  • Barbara Marks

  • David Maurer

  • Chad Simon



24th Annual Cuisine for Art Sponsorships


Champagne Sponsorship - $5,000

  • Two (2) reserved tables of 10 – Premium placement and unlimited champagne for your tables

  • A full-page color ad in the evening program (preferential placement)

  • Logo recognition on large screen by the stage at event

  • Verbal recognition at the event

  • Logo on all event collateral materials (deadline permitting)

  • Link on Center’s website to sponsor’s website  (Cuisine for Art page)

  • Selection of “Celebrity Waiter” to serve your table Complimentary photographs taken at the event Recognition on the Center’s foyer marble wall (entrance to building)

  • 5 Fellow-level memberships to the Center ($1,250 value)
    Allows free admission to over 1,100 cultural institutions Private tour of Center galleries for 10 by Curator and Executive Director (advance reservation required)


Bordeaux Sponsorship - $3,500

  • Reserved table of 10 – Premium placement

  • Unlimited champagne for your table

  • A full-page color ad in the evening program (preferential placement)

  • Logo recognition on large screen by the stage at event

  • Verbal recognition at the event

  • Logo on all event collateral materials (deadline permitting)

  • Link on Center’s website to sponsor’s website (Cuisine for Art page)

  • Selection of “Celebrity Waiter” to serve your table

  • Complimentary photographs taken at the event

  • Recognition on the Center’s foyer marble wall (entrance to building)

  • 5 Center Friend-level memberships ($750 value) - allows free admission to over 1,100 cultural institution


Burgundy Sponsorship - $2,500

  • Reserved table of 10

  • A full-page color ad in the evening program

  • Recognition on large screen by the stage at event

  • Verbal recognition at the event

  • Logo on all collateral materials (deadline permitting)

  • Recognition on Center’s website (Cuisine for Art page)

  • Selection of “Celebrity Waiter” to serve your table

  • Complimentary photographs taken at the event

  • Recognition on the Center’s foyer marble wall (entrance to building)


Rhône Sponsorship - $1,000

  • Pair of tickets to event

  • A full-page color ad in the evening program

  • Recognition on large screen by the stage at event

  • Verbal recognition at the event

  • Logo on all collateral materials (deadline permitting)

  • Recognition on Center’s website (Cuisine for Art page)

  • Recognition on the Center’s foyer marble wall (entrance to building)

The Art and Culture Center/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 Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners; the Florida Department of State Division of Arts and Culture; the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation; and the Josephine S. Leiser Foundation. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work.

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