FOOD BANK EVENTS

2012 Events

Friday, February 17

presents...

Empty Bowls 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

11 am to 1 pm

West Room Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall

Will Rogers Memorial Center

3401 Lancaster, Fort Worth, TX 76107

New Features

Empty Bowls 2012 offers exciting new features in recognition of the 10-Year Anniversary of this popular potpourri of artistic and culinary delights.

• Honorary Chairperson Barry Corbin, longtime film and TV actor, plans to attend Empty Bowls.
• One Commemorative Anniversary Artwork by David Gappa of Vetro Glassworks in Grapevine to be offered in a raffle.
• Celebrity Bowls: Designed by local artists, bowls and platters each signed by one of more than 10 celebrities will be offered in a live auction.  The celebrities include, among others, musician Lyle Lovett, Fort Worth Symphony Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya, actors Barry Corbin and Janine Turner and sports figures including NASCAR legend Richard Petty and TCU Football Coach Gary Patterson.

Returning Features

• Samples tastings of savory soups and delectable desserts prepared by chefs at high-end to casual-dining restaurants and caterers in the Fort Worth area
• A keepsake to be selected by each guest from among 2,000-plus pottery, china, wood, glass or metal bowls handcrafted or hand-painted by North Texas professional, hobby and student artisans
• The Bump Table and The Gallery offering larger bowls for purchase
• The Silent Auction of artwork by professional artisans as well as entertainment packages and gift certificates for restaurants, golf, spa treatments and more
• A Quilt Raffle

Tickets

• $45 per person or $125 per Individual Sponsor, which allows early admission along with corporate sponsors.
• May be purchased IN ADVANCE ONLY online, by phone at 817-332-9177 ext. 110, or by returning the RSVP card in the printed invitation.

A Taste of Tarrant County

A gift idea perfect for a foodie. The Mayors' Council of Tarrant County invites you to help Tarrant Area Food Bank by purchasing a keepsake cookbook with recipes from elected officials, celebrity chefs and sports figures. Available now for $20.00, all proceeds go to Tarrant Area Food Bank to help feed children in need and keep their tummies full.

Instructions on how to purchase the cookbook can be found at Third Party Events and Promotions.

More activities benefiting the Food Bank at Third Party Events and Promotions and Food Drives.