First annual event to benefit Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The first annual Comida event will be held Wednesday, May 1 at the Rozelle Court within the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. This historic Kansas City venue will create an entertaining and unique Spanish backdrop for the gala benefiting the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City and will feature Latin musicians and performers along with reinterpretations of traditional dishes and libations from a variety of Latin American and Hispanic countries.
Celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez of Food Network fame and owner/creator of Mestizo in Leawood will be an honorary co-chair of the event along with local chef Michael Smith of restaurants Extra Virgin and Michael Smith in Kansas City. Gerry Lopez, CEO of AMC Entertainment, will also serve as an honorary co-chair. Chefs Sánchez and Smith will sample food from their restaurants at the event.
Other participating chefs include: Colby and Megan Garrelts of Bluestem and RYE; Jennifer Maloney of Café Sebastienne; Patrick Ryan of Port Fonda; Sam Silvio of Em Chamas; and Mark Kelpe, owner of McCoy’s, Foundary, and Beer Kitchen. There will also be eight mixologists from area restaurants that will delight guests with an assortment of custom specialty cocktails.
Comida 2013 – A World Tour of Latin Flavors is a black-tie event and will begin at 5 p.m. on May 1 with a VIP patron/sponsor cocktail reception for $350/couple. General attendees can obtain their “passport” to the main event by purchasing tickets for $125 each via the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce website at www.hccgkc.org. The main event will be from 7-10 p.m.
The event was established as an annual fundraiser to help bring exposure to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and their mission to assist the rapidly-growing Hispanic business community. This year, the benefit is expected to attract more than 400 attendees consisting of a mix of young professionals, museum patrons and food lovers from around the metropolitan area.
The event is open to the public and will showcase entertainment from a variety of Latin musicians and performers, specialty cocktails and wine, Spanish cuisine and unique and interactive activities specially designed by the event committee to engage guests throughout the evening with ways to stamp their “passport” throughout the evening.
The evening also will include a silent and live auction featuring such items as vacations, Chiefs tickets, romantic getaways, restaurant certificates and more.
Who:Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City What:Fundraising Event –Comida 2013 – A World Tour of Latin Flavors Where:Rozelle Court at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St Kansas City, MO 64111 When:5 p.m. – 7 p.m. VIP Tasting/Wine Pairing 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. General Admission Wednesday, May 1 Why:To raise money for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater KC Cost: $125 per ticket for main event; $350/couple if including VIP event
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City is dedicated to the creation, advancement, promotion and development of economic opportunities within the Hispanic market and business community. To order tickets for the event, please call 816.472.6767 or visit http://www.hccgkc.com.
To buy your tickets for this event please go to ComidaKC.com or by Clicking the logo above.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The first annual Comida event will be held Wednesday, May 1 at the Rozelle Court within the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. This historic Kansas City venue will create an entertaining and unique Spanish backdrop for the gala benefiting the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City and will feature Latin musicians and performers along with reinterpretations of traditional dishes and libations from a variety of Latin American and Hispanic countries.
Celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez of Food Network fame and owner/creator of Mestizo in Leawood will be an honorary co-chair of the event along with local chef Michael Smith of restaurants Extra Virgin and Michael Smith in Kansas City. Gerry Lopez, CEO of AMC Entertainment, will also serve as an honorary co-chair. Chefs Sánchez and Smith will sample food from their restaurants at the event.Other participating chefs include: Colby and Megan Garrelts of Bluestem and RYE; Jennifer Maloney of Café Sebastienne; Patrick Ryan of Port Fonda; Sam Silvio of Em Chamas; and Mark Kelpe, owner of McCoy’s, Foundary, and Beer Kitchen. There will also be eight mixologists from area restaurants that will delight guests with an assortment of custom specialty cocktails.
Comida 2013 – A World Tour of Latin Flavors is a black-tie event and will begin at 5 p.m. on May 1 with a VIP patron/sponsor cocktail reception for $350/couple. General attendees can obtain their “passport” to the main event by purchasing tickets for $125 each via the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce website at www.hccgkc.org. The main event will be from 7-10 p.m.
The event was established as an annual fundraiser to help bring exposure to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and their mission to assist the rapidly-growing Hispanic business community. This year, the benefit is expected to attract more than 400 attendees consisting of a mix of young professionals, museum patrons and food lovers from around the metropolitan area.
The event is open to the public and will showcase entertainment from a variety of Latin musicians and performers, specialty cocktails and wine, Spanish cuisine and unique and interactive activities specially designed by the event committee to engage guests throughout the evening with ways to stamp their “passport” throughout the evening.
The evening also will include a silent and live auction featuring such items as vacations, Chiefs tickets, romantic getaways, restaurant certificates and more.
Who:Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City What:Fundraising Event –Comida 2013 – A World Tour of Latin Flavors Where:Rozelle Court at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St Kansas City, MO 64111 When:5 p.m. – 7 p.m. VIP Tasting/Wine Pairing 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. General Admission Wednesday, May 1 Why:To raise money for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater KC Cost: $125 per ticket for main event; $350/couple if including VIP event
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City is dedicated to the creation, advancement, promotion and development of economic opportunities within the Hispanic market and business community. To order tickets for the event, please call 816.472.6767 or visit http://www.hccgkc.com.
To buy your tickets for this event please go to ComidaKC.com or by Clicking the logo above.
For more information call the Hispanic Chamber offices at 816-472-6767 or email Brenda at
bsalcedo@hccgkc.com.
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