BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY
ART CENTER’S 13TH ANNUAL
ARTS & EATS
At the Tobin Estate, Thursday, Nov. 1

By ZINNIA DUNIS SALCEDO
Photography Courtesy
BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER

Haute cuisine and extraordinary art! Once a year, the Blue Star Contemporary Art Center coordinates a culinary and visual art spectacular known as Arts and Eats.Each year more than 30 of San Antonio’s and the surrounding region’s top chefs feature their signature culinary delights to over 1,000 attendees, showcasing their high-profile expertise while competing for top awards from a panel of celebrity judges.

“The culinary delights, fine wine, contemporary art, live music and a Dia de los Muertos theme — Arts & Eats, San Antonio’s original food and wine festival, is the recipe for unforgettable entertainment,” says Bill FitzGibbons, executive director, Blue Star Contemporary Art Center.“Now in its 13th year,Arts & Eats remains San Antonio’s most popular epicurean fund-raising event.”

The culinary superstars provide samples of their most famous dishes to guests.This tantalizing event offers a chance for you to find new favorite dishes and an opportunity to taste international wines that have won top awards. In conjunction with such gastronomic delights, a group of highly collectible art pieces from Texas’ most distinguished artists will be on exhibit the evening of the event.

“I grew up with an Italian mom who was know for her extravagant culinary creations. My parents also loved to take us to galleries and museums starting at a young age.Arts & Eats brings all of my favorite things together — family, friends, great food and contemporary art,” says Mary Read Egger,Arts & Eats event co-chair.

The tradition of Arts and Eats with the theme of Dia de los Muertos remains the premier fund-raiser for Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, contributing significantly to the organization and its operational budget. Your continued support makes possible contemporary art exhibitions and special new educational programs such as Writers and Artists Exchange (WAX), Art 2 You, Visiting Artist Talks/Workshops, Family Day and the new Business of Arts program.

“What makes Arts & Eats stand out from the rest is our tradition of observing Dia de los Muertos. It is the thematic backdrop for the evening and gives us opportunity to celebrate the lives of an artist and an art patron that have passed away this year. A beautiful and artistic altar will be made in their honor and in the tradition of that holiday,” says Chuck Ramirez, artist and event design chair.

Mark your calendar for Thursday,Nov.1.Arts & Eats has returned to the beautiful grounds of the Tobin estate and features live music, an art sale, an exclusive silent auction, fine food, wines and beer tasting and a festive community atmosphere that personifies San Antonio. For ticket information call (210) 227-6960

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