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C hef and international humanitarian José Andrés headlined the latest in the Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall lecture series on March 13.
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Andrés met with supporters early at the Van Wezel before taking the stage with Michael’s On East founder Michael Klauber to speak about the effects food has on cultures. He also spoke about his nonprofit, World Central Kitchen’s work, that provides food for people in need across the globe.
“Food is this amazing way to spread respect and to spread love,” Andrés said.
— HARRY SAYER
But no, that just isn’t the Humane Society’s style. The nonprofit has put on fundraisers that have featured fashion show runways, art displays that have used the group’s popular Hot Guy models and more.
The pair of lecture events — held in the morning and evening — had hundreds of interested attendees meeting at the Van Wezel to hear from the culinary figure.This year, though, the nonprofit is taking the leash in a different direction. The 2023 Paws on the Red Carpet event is taking Humane Society supporters to a Hollywood bash at the Art Ovation Hotel on April 14.
“It’s going to be our spin on an awards show,” said Autumn Steiner, Senior Director of Philanthropy.
“There’s been the Golden Globes and the Oscars, here comes the HSSCs.”
The day, sponsored by Bayside Pet Resort, will promise a red carpet runway, the Hot Guy models serving as the Paw-Parazzi, a fashionable celebrity impersonator and more.
To get ready for the occasion, the
