community by david vera
MAMA’S DAY CELEBRATION 2009
For those of you who always chuckled when you heard the term “top chef,”
Mama’s Kitchen gives you something a little more meaningful to think about.
A smorgasbord of chefs from establishments like The Marine Room, Piatti, The
Tractor Room, Whisknladle, Urban Solace, Vagabond, Jake’s Del Mar, Adobe El
Restaurante, JRDN, El Bizcocho and many others will show off their scrumptious
THE ART OF GENEROSITY
signature dishes to entice the generous philanthrope in all of us.
Honoring history, celebrating strengths and shaping a great party
This year’s culinary celebration will feature a total of 70 restaurants and will be
scene for the LGBT community of tomorrow. Well, their actual mission
held at the Hyatt Aventine in La Jolla. Proceeds benefit Mama’s Kitchen, our favor-
statement might read a little differently, but the folks at The San Diego
ite non-profit meal delivery service for people living with debilitating illnesses.
Human Dignity Foundation (SDHDF) sure know how to put together
As a special triple treat, Brian Malarkey of Oceanaire and Richard Sweeney of
events that celebrate a generous spirit!
Confidential—both contestants of the popular series Top Chef on the Bravo
On Saturday, May 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., come ready to
network—will present their “culinarywork” to attending guests while Sam “The
donate and dine at the 13th annual Art of Generosity gala at Anthology,
Cooking Guy” Zien serves as Culinary Host. Well-known San Diego broadcaster, Vic
voted in 2008 to be San Diego’s Best Restaurant and Live Music Venue.
Salazar, will serve as master of ceremonies.
Making cameo appearances will be City Councilmembers Todd Gloria
Mama’s Kitchen, has set the date for this A-list occasion for Friday, May 8th from
and Carl DeMaio. They will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs for The Art of
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Taste the Joy of Caring”—a tribute to the
Generosity gala.
many restaurants and guests whose participation makes it possible for Mama’s
General admission tickets cost $125 and provide “High Style Access”
Kitchen to feed San Diegans in need.
which includes open seating and mingling throughout the evening.
Mama’s Day tickets range from $125 for each general admission to $250 for
Upon arrival, all guests will enjoy a complimentary drink and hors
each VIP ticket. For more details or to purchase online, please visit www.mam-
d’oeuvres. Lounge seating, belly bars and a buffet dinner await you as you
askitchen.org.
enjoy Anthology’s live entertainment.
For the VIP treatment, a $250 ticket provides “Center Stage Seating” at
a reserved table designed for parties of two to ten for the entire evening.
Along with the amenities of “High Style Access” Center Stage tables are MoPA – ANSEL ADAMS - A LIFE’S WORK
situated front and center to take full advantage of Anthology’s spec- The Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) in Balboa Park is already known for
tacular entertainment. Alternatively, you can reserve a private booth for displaying strikingly beautiful images that instigate action toward a cause. Now,
four to experience both the entertainment and a great view of the party. the most universally pertinent cause—environmentalism—gets top-notch
All reserved tables enjoy wait service for all beverages throughout the representation with the latest exhibition, Ansel Adams – A Life’s Work.
evening. Antipasti appetizers will be served at each reserved table and a Mother Earth should be proud. Beginning Saturday, May 23rd, more than 80 of
dedicated dinner buffet will be conveniently located close by. Adams’ photographs will be featured—starting with his early career in the 1920s
SDHDF will also unveil its new creation, a “Book of Life” that—according when he would join the Sierra Club on yearly month-long “high trips” to the Sierra
to the Jewish faith—symbolizes promises from one generation to the Nevada. As the exhibit advances, Adams’ career is shown developing in expres-
next to ensure strength and vibrancy in a community. SDHDF may know siveness and complexity.
a good party venue, but it also knows how to fund good LGBT-friendly Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.—closed
programs and promote equal treatment, tolerance, wellness, well-being Mondays. Admission prices are $6 for adults, $4 for students/seniors/military and
and, you guessed it, human dignity! Call 619.291.3383 or visit mylgbt- free admission for children under 12. The second Tuesday of each month, however,
foundation.org for further details or to buy tickets. is free for all. Visit
www.mopa.org for more information.
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