A festive atmosphere will greet those attending this year’s Art of Caring event at The Hickman on Friday, October 8th. Guests will be escorted down a red carpet and met with a specialty cocktail of Pama Pomegranate and Prosecco, as well as butlered hors d’oeuvres. The red carpet experience is provided by Mary Bigham, of WC Dish (wcdish.com), Chester County’s premiere culinary website.
As part of the celebration of the imminent grand opening of Mary Taylor House, The Hickman is also enhancing its annual fundraising auction by having award-winning Delightful Desserts and Culinary Creations of West Chester as the caterer. Mary Taylor House – Phase I of The Hickman’s planned expansion – is a 60-unit independent apartment house on the 300 block of North Walnut Street. Connected to The Hickman Memorial Building by a pedestrian bridge over Biddle Street, the apartments will house seniors of low and moderate incomes.
“We are thrilled that Delightful Desserts and Culinary Creations – the winner of Main Line Today’s 2010 Best Caterer Award – will be the 2010 Art of Caring caterer,” said Pam Costanzi, Senior Development Director of The Hickman. “Owner Merrill Johnston has a reputation for attention to detail and fabulous food. We are certain they will uphold the reputation that Art of Caring has earned over the years as an event that combines a fine dining experience with an artful twist. And it’s all for a great cause, supporting quality, affordable housing for seniors right here in West Chester.”
This year twelve regional artists have painted country-style benches and Shaker-style chairs for the charity auction. The fine art pieces are now on display throughout West Chester. Bill Bunch will be the featured auctioneer. For more information on the artists and the venues exhibiting their pieces, please visit www.thehickman.org and click on Art of Caring.
Funds raised at the live and silent auction benefit The Hickman’s ongoing expansion. The Hickman is a non-profit Quaker-based organization providing independent and personal care to seniors in West Chester since 1891.
Besides the artists’ creations, a silent auction featuring more than 50 items will take place during the event. The fall themed menu by Delightful Desserts and Culinary Creations will feature a special dessert of Pumpkin Spice Dip with Homemade Ginger Snaps. Art of Caring is a great way to support The Hickman, as well as enjoy fine dining in a lovely historic setting. The auction also offers a great opportunity to get a jump start on holiday shopping, with many unique and coveted items available.
For more information on tickets to the event, contact Pam Costanzi at (484)760-6416 or at [email protected]
