Archive 2013-2019
Media Release
2019 Flourish Gala
16 culinary stations, 14 wineries, one great cause
VANCOUVER – , ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s (ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½) annual fundraising gala, is this Wednesday, March 13 at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½’s Broadway campus. Proceeds from this event fund scholarships through the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Foundation that recognize hardworking and talented students; 2019 contributions will initiate a new scholarship for hair and esthetics students.
“We are proud of our skilled students and the strong programming we offer in our Green Circle Salons-certified ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Salon & Spa,” says Brett Griffiths, dean of trades, technology and design. “Flourish showcases many ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ programs with the end result helping deserving students.”
Guests will savour culinary delights from talented chefs such as David Hawksworth (Hawksworth Group), Poyan Danesh (Ocean Mama Seafood), Mark Singson (Top Chef Canada), Bruno Feldeisen (The Great Canadian Baking Show), Tobias Grignon (Rabbit’s Foot Supper Club), Jen Peters (Nextjen), Erin Vickars (Outer Shores), and many more. Also onsite will be 14 wine-tasting stations provided by the Naramata Bench Wineries Association, a live ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ alumni band, fashion elements, a silent auction, and much more.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is the largest culinary school in Western Canada and continually voted the #1 Professional Culinary School in Georgia Straight’s “Best Of” survey, meaning attendees know the food will be delicious. The gala's green-tie theme showcases ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s brand while celebrating the spring season as well as student success, growth, and new beginnings.
With food, wine, fashion, live music, and dancing, Flourish promises to be a fun and memorable night showcasing the best of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and supporting student success.
Event details:
Wednesday, March 13, 7-10 p.m.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, building B, event space
1120 E. 7 Ave., Vancouver
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Flourish’s lead sponsors include: Loungeworks, Naramata Bench Wineries Association, Ocean Mama Seafood, TDI, White & Peters, Colour Compass Corporation, Craftsman Collision Limited, and The Georgia Straight.
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For interview/photo opportunities, media can contact:
Danielle Libonati, Marketing Communications Officer
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
604.871.7000, ext. 7531
dlibonati@vcc.ca