Pee Dee’s Most Talented Chefs Collaborate to Bring Authentic Mardi Gras Flavor to Florence for the Florence Little Theatre’s “Fat Tuesday on Saturday Gala”
As the kitchen timer ticks away, final touches are being put on the menu for the Florence Little Theatre’s Capital Needs Gala. The event will be held Saturday, February 16th ; the theme is Fat Tuesday on Saturday. To achieve the high quality and authenticity of a traditional Mardi Gras celebration, the Pee Dee’s finest have been chosen to deliver their very best Cajun offerings. Some menu items will include: Mini Muffalettas by Laurie Crouse of Top Hat Special-Teas, Grilled Andouille Sausage by Bill Moelich of the Florence Country Club, and Mini Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce by Nick Townsend of Sodexo at Carolinas Hospital. The staples of Bayou cuisine will be served up too, like Red Bone Alley’s Shrimp Etoufee, by Dale Barth and Jamie Verstoep, Jack Brantley ‘s Aberdeen Catering Bourbon Street Gumbo, and the Venus’ Helen Doulaveris’ Red Beans and Rice . An array of desserts will also be on display including Bourbon Pecan Tarts by Caleb Koski of Victor’s, Harris Teeter Bakery’s Hillary Mills with Mardi Gras Cake, and Linda Freeman’s Mardi Gras Cake Pops from Buttercream.
“Our fabulous Florence Little Theatre Capital Needs Gala, FAT TUESDAY ON SATURDAY, is featuring local area extraordinaire chefs who are preparing foods that reflect their creative spirits associated with traditional Mardi Gras,” commented longtime theatre volunteer and chair of the Food Committee, Elaine Morehead. “With the diverse offerings throughout the evening, there will be not only food for the body, but food for the soul as well.”
The event will take place in the Julia W. Buyck Auditorium and J.W. (Jimmy) Rainwater, Jr. Rehearsal Hall at the Florence Little Theatre at 8:00 pm. At 7PM there will be a VIP Reception for the Sponsors of the event with hors d’oeuvres prepared by Ryan Hicks of Backyard BarBQ and Adam Silverman with Country Club of South Carolina. Nick Townsend and Tommy Crayton will oversee the coordination of the chefs and food service through the night. Black ties are optional, or attendees can come dressed in Mardi Gras-themed costumes or masks. Individual tickets are now on sale for $75 and will include an evening of great food, drink, and music by the Coco Loco Party Band, and a silent auction.
Proceeds generated will be used to purchase new sound and lighting equipment that will greatly enhance the quality of future performances and shows. Currently FLT is using lighting and sound equipment dating anywhere from 10 to 30 years old.
The Florence Little Theatre was founded in 1923 by a small group of dedicated performers. It didn’t take long before the small group of players began selling out performances to captive audiences. Even during hard times, the Florence community has shown its support for the Florence Little Theatre. In 2006 the Florence Little Theatre emerged at the forefront of downtown revitalization movement by opening a brand new, state-of –the-art facility on Dargan Street. The Florence Little Theatre continues to lead the way in bringing culture and quality entertainment to Florence and the Pee Dee Region.
“Our fabulous Florence Little Theatre Capital Needs Gala, FAT TUESDAY ON SATURDAY, is featuring local area extraordinaire chefs who are preparing foods that reflect their creative spirits associated with traditional Mardi Gras,” commented longtime theatre volunteer and chair of the Food Committee, Elaine Morehead. “With the diverse offerings throughout the evening, there will be not only food for the body, but food for the soul as well.”
The event will take place in the Julia W. Buyck Auditorium and J.W. (Jimmy) Rainwater, Jr. Rehearsal Hall at the Florence Little Theatre at 8:00 pm. At 7PM there will be a VIP Reception for the Sponsors of the event with hors d’oeuvres prepared by Ryan Hicks of Backyard BarBQ and Adam Silverman with Country Club of South Carolina. Nick Townsend and Tommy Crayton will oversee the coordination of the chefs and food service through the night. Black ties are optional, or attendees can come dressed in Mardi Gras-themed costumes or masks. Individual tickets are now on sale for $75 and will include an evening of great food, drink, and music by the Coco Loco Party Band, and a silent auction.
Proceeds generated will be used to purchase new sound and lighting equipment that will greatly enhance the quality of future performances and shows. Currently FLT is using lighting and sound equipment dating anywhere from 10 to 30 years old.
The Florence Little Theatre was founded in 1923 by a small group of dedicated performers. It didn’t take long before the small group of players began selling out performances to captive audiences. Even during hard times, the Florence community has shown its support for the Florence Little Theatre. In 2006 the Florence Little Theatre emerged at the forefront of downtown revitalization movement by opening a brand new, state-of –the-art facility on Dargan Street. The Florence Little Theatre continues to lead the way in bringing culture and quality entertainment to Florence and the Pee Dee Region.
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