This year’s Palate 2 Platte event marks CreateHere’s third year participating in the fundraiser for the Craniofacial Foundation of America. Palate 2 Palette features an evening of culinary, visual, and performing arts to benefit this important organization, which provides individuals around the world with accessible, life-changing craniofacial surgery.
The event will take place Saturday from 5-8 p.m. Exhibiting artwork in nine galleries throughout the Southside neighborhood, P2P will highlight the community’s energy, dynamism and appreciation for the arts.
CreateHere will feature two video montages by videographer, Grant Withington, music by MakeWork grant recipient Philip Allen, aka DJ K7, floral arrangements from Jeffery’s Flowers and Creole cuisine from Blue Orleans.
Mr. Withington used film footage from the past century to create two separate montages focusing on the complexities of the hands and face. The mix by DJ K7 is a colorful pastiche of musical sampling. And similarly the Creole cuisine, offered by Blue Orleans, blends the influences of various cultural techniques around the region and the world.
Additionally, there will be a photo montage in honor of Daryl Graham, a 14-year-old boy with Apert Syndrome, a congenital disorder characterized by malformations of the skull, face, hands and feet. Daryl has been receiving treatment from Dr. Larry Sergent of the CFA since he was six months old. His family is a testament to the powerful work that is being done on behalf of the foundation.
“Just know that as you stroll today and read the stories of these amazing children and their families, your donations to The Craniofacial Foundation of America are the best gift a family can receive,” said Denise Graham, Daryl’s mother.
Following the Gallery Stroll and showcase at CreateHere, Loose Cannon will host the Bubbles & Sweets after party from 8-10 p.m. Bubbles & Sweets will feature artful desserts from Sodexo, champagne from William-Harrison Imports and live music from the always popular Willie Kitchens and his band.
To learn more about Palate 2 Palette, visit the website online at http://palate2palette.org.