St. Jude Children's Research Hospital mixes cinema and cuisine
The fifth annual Foodlosophy has a cinematic theme Nov. 6 at Michael's On East
By
Harry Sayer
| 9:45 p.m. November 6, 2019
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital paid tribute to the silver screen while raising money for children in need during its Foodlosophy event Nov. 6.
The fifth annual food showcase — which raises funds for St. Jude's medical care and research for children with pediatric cancer — saw guests bidding on silent auction items during the social hour. They then listened to words from Chef chair Christian Hershman and co-chairs Ashley Markley, Meghan Buchanan, Bart Lowther and Montana Taplinger before settling down for a special meal.
This year's theme was "Lights, Camera, Take Action" and had six local chefs cooking up dishes reminiscent of St. Jude patients' favorite movies. Those movies included "Finding Dory", "The Princess and the Frog," "Beauty and the Beast", and "Elf". The chefs were Veth Senenoi, Christian Hershman, Judi Gallagher, Mark Marjorie, Chris Covelli and Christine Nordstrom.
Co-chairs Ashley Markley, Meghan Buchanan, Bart Lowther and Montana Taplinger
Kael and Ashley Hill
Each table had photos of St. Jude patients and popcorn boxes.
Zoe Wheeler and Veth Senenoi
Steve Ross and Lori Hellstrom
Rita Thibault and Gary Kirschner
Co-chairwoman Meghan Buchanan, emcee Lulu Soeder and co-chairwoman Ashley Markley
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and Molly Klauber
Guests bid on prizes in a robust silent auction.
Karin and Bill David with Gail Coleman and Shari Norwick
Co-chairs Montana Taplinger, Meghan Buchanan, Ashley Markley and Bart Lowther talk about the good work St. Jude performs.
Patra Rueangaram and David Slomak
Mike and Sandy Edaragh, Lynn and Jackie Millikin and Judi and Andy Zirna
The night had comprehensive movie decor.
Kelly and Michael Calamaras
Sheri Nadelman sang with her band soulRcoaster.
Paula Touchstone, Parker turner and Kristina Heck
A sushi section was made in honor of "Finding Dory".
Art and Sheri Nadelman
Chef Chair Christian Hershman speaks to the unique challenges in making movie-themed meals.
Sarah and Tammy Karp
Michela Baratta and Lucien Ducrey, Suzanne and Brian Kloss and Kelly and Matt Erjavec
Cindy Jessup and Marina Parkin
Poems created by St. Jude patients were on display.
Yvette Corral and Brian Goetz
Kamila Nowak and Yara Shoemaker
Jaclyn Brunckhorst, Donna Koffman, Shari Phillips, Stacie Baer and Elisabeth Waters
