Cooking for the Arts 2026
April 24, 2026
|Michael's On East
Expect an immersive celebration where creativity takes center stage and every moment is infused with flavor, movement, and inspiration. This one-of-a-kind interactive culinary experience invites guests to step into the action—preparing multiple courses tableside while enjoying live entertainment.
Time & Location
April 24, 2026
Michael's On East, 1212 S East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
About The Event
Join us for the 4th Annual Cooking for the Arts- A Night Painted in Flavor & Light, benefitting Southside Foundation for the Arts.
Expect an immersive celebration where creativity takes center stage and every moment is infused with flavor, movement, and inspiration. This one-of-a-kind interactive culinary experience invites guests to step into the action—preparing multiple courses tableside under the guidance of Phil Mancini and Jamil Pineda of Michael’s On East. Between courses, enjoy live entertainment, dancing, and meaningful giving—to raise vital funds for the arts programs at Southside Elementary.
Time & Location
An unforgettable evening of artistry, color, and culinary brilliance comes to life on April 24, 2026, at the Michael’s On East Ballroom.
April 24, 2026, 6:30 PM
Michael's On East, 1212 S East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
Attire Vibes
Color-forward cocktail. Embrace bold hues, Havana Nights flair, and glamorous tropical touches that shine all night long.
We look forward to having you at this unforgetable evening full of surprises and fun ways to support SSFA. Bon Apetit!
Questions: Contact Co-chairs
Molly Biter & Montana Taplinger
molly.klauber@gmail.com/montanamross@gmail.com
Tickets
Palm Court VIP Table Sponsor
Sale ends
Apr 23, 12:49 PM
VIP 12 top has premium seating | 2 bottles of Veuve Clicquot Champagne |12 tickets to event | Name recognition the night of the event | Plus a few other VIP touches!
$4,000.00
Apron Sponsor (4 tickets)
Sale ends
Apr 23, 12:50 PM
Verbal recognition for underwriting custom SSFA Aprons at the event | recognition printed in event cookbook | name displayed on event screen | acknowledgment on social media | 4 general admission tickets to the event
$3,000.00
Cookbook Sponsor (4 tickets)
Verbal recognition for underwriting custom SSFA Aprons at the event | recognition printed in event cookbook | name displayed on event screen | acknowledgment on social media | 4 general admission tickets to the event
$3,000.00
Sold OutIndividual Ticket
*Please notate seating requests during checkout. Maximum per table is 8 guests.
$275.00
Sold OutTeacher's Ticket
Sale ends
Apr 23, 10:00 AM
*** For Teachers and Spouses of Teachers Only *** Elite Open Bar
$200.00
Upgrade to VIP Table
Already reserved an 8 top? Create room for 4 additional guests and upgrade to VIP for an elevated event experience with VIP perks!
$1,800.00
Total
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