From the people who have brought events such as “Stars Dance for the Arts” and Grammy award winning Esperanza Spalding to the community, the Community Council for the Arts is planning the return of its 14th annual Soup & a Bowl fundraising event Jan. 27.
For one inclusive price, ticket holders can choose a handcrafted pottery bowl and partake in as many different homemade soups as desired, adding salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Soups also will be available for take out at $5/pint and $10/quart.
Entertainment will be provided by the Dolce Dulicmers and Drew McPhatter on piano. Annette and Scott Turik are co-chairing the event, and children’s activities will be provided. Small child care will be offered in the Children’s Painting Studio.
Come and spend the morning and early afternoon, arrive after church or any time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Soupmakers, so far, include: John Archie, jambalaya; Rose Clark, corn and crab chowder; Stephen Hill, stuffed baked potato soup; Mark Jones, hamburger stew; Rick Landis, shrimp corn chowder; Matt Maroules & Joe Strickland, Christopher’s chili; Lucy & John Marston, creamy chicken & rice soup; John McPhaul, Chick Fil-A chicken tortilla soup; Neuse Quilter’s Guild, vegetable and vegetarian vegetable soups; David Mooring, potato soup; Linda Mooring, chili; Bruce Parson, giant limas with sausage; Jan Parson, tomato bisque; Mike Robinson, fish stew; Shelia Stroud, tomato bisque; Stuart Stroud, chili; Scott Turik, Brunswick stew; Garland Walker, Manhattan style clam chowder; Teena Williams, shrimp stew.
Other soupmakers include Bill Ellis, Mary Jo Jefferson, Mark Moore, John Nix and Jeff Yourdon.
The primary event sponsor is Wells Fargo Investments, providing paper products and beverages.
Soup & a Bowl
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 27
Community Council for the Arts
400 N. Queen St.
Tickets: $20 adult, $12 ages 5 to 12, free 5 and younger (bowl not included)
Available: kinstoncca.com through PayPal; at arts center
Info: 252-527-2517
