Chef Ke

08/30/2026

The gardening chef 👩🏾‍🌾👩🏽‍🍳🪴

In 2023 after hosting the 1st Annual Juneteenth Farm to Table Dinner I wanted to make a conscious decision. To grow my own food and share with guests that some items came directly from my garden. Since then I’ve learned, I’ve grown and I’ve enjoyed gardening a whole lot. Better late than never but I do wish this was a skill and hobby I grew up with - what a luxury it is being born in the Appalachian area and being able to grow your own food.

I’m so grateful for all the folk I’ve been able to connect with over the years through gardening. So many individuals has taught me so many different things when it comes to growing your food. In the end there’s no right or wrong way you just have to get to it and believe me the time is now.

As long as you have sun, seeds, soil and water you can grown your own food.

08/30/2026

So...you know about the nine extraordinary bakers competing Tuesday night as you stroll the market, sampling their wares. But you may not know about all the extras we've got planned.

Thanks to our friends at Mea Cuppa Coffee, we're offering a complimentary coffee bar- both decaf and regular this year.

The good folks at The Wine Shop at Capitol Market will host a cash wine bar for attendees to enjoy.

Our longtime favorite, Mr. Steve Himes, will fill the air with music.

And our forever Master of Ceremonies, Adam Harris, will guide us all through the happenings throughout the evening.

It's gonna be a good night, y'all. 🥰

🎟 TICKETS: ➡️ https://www.givesignup.org/SweetCharity

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

A heartfelt 💛 THANK YOU 💛 to everyone who helped make Fund for the Arts Presents: Brunch Bites & The Arts such a special morning!

🎭 To our member arts organizations: Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us and giving our guests a glimpse of the remarkable work happening across our performing arts community.

🏛️ To the Clay Center: Thank you for generously donating your beautiful space and for welcoming us so warmly. We’re especially grateful to Kathy Bush, Lauren Bisset, and the entire Clay Center team for their help in making the morning a success.

✨ To our generous sponsors: Thank you for choosing to invest in the performing arts. Your support makes events like this possible and helps Fund for the Arts provide essential funding to 11 member arts organizations throughout the year.

💛 To our board members and volunteers: Thank you for giving your time, energy, and enthusiasm to help bring this event to life. We couldn’t have done it without you.

👩‍🍳 To Chef Ke: Thank you for creating delicious bites such as shrimp & grits and smoked salmon & cream cheese crostini. We appreciate you being part of Brunch Bites & the Arts and helping us bring the event together.

🎹 To Bob Thompson: Thank you for filling the morning with beautiful music and creating such a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our guests. We’re so grateful that you shared your time and talent with us.

🎤 To DJEJ: Thank you for being our host and helping guide us through the morning with your energy and enthusiasm. You helped us highlight the incredible talent of our member arts organizations.

🥂 And to everyone who joined us: Thank you for spending your morning with us where one ticket supported 11 local performing arts organizations. Your attendance directly helped Fund for the Arts continue its mission of providing essential funding to our member organizations.