FringeArts announces the fourth annual Audi FEASTIVAL, to be held on Thursday, September 12. The 2013 Audi FEASTIVAL will expose the region’s most influential business leaders and tastemakers to FringeArts by uniting dynamic and cutting edge artistic performances with world-class restaurants. This year’s event will be held at Pier 9, located at 121 North Columbus Boulevard from 7 to 10 p.m. More than 800 attendees are expected for what promises to be the cultural event of the year. Tickets are on sale here (cost: $250, $350 for a VIP ticket that allows early access at 6 p.m.).
“World-class cities need world-class culture. FEASTIVAL celebrates both our artistic and culinary scenes, two great economic engines that push Philadelphia forward,” said FringeArts Board President Richard Vague. This year’s event will feature live performances by critically acclaimed artists, a culinary feast from over 75 of the city’s top restaurants and bars and silent and live auctions. All proceeds will benefit FringeArts.
Participants include 10 Arts Bistro & Lounge, Audrey Claire, Bar Ferdinand, Barclay Prime, Belle Cakery, Bistrot La Minette, Brauhaus Schmitz, Buddakan, Capogiro Gelato Artisans, Charcoal BYOB, Continental Restaurant & Martini Bar, D’Angelo’sRistoranteItaliano and Lounge, Éclat Chocolate, El Vez, Ela, Farmer’s Road Drive Thru, Federal Donuts, Fergie’s Pub,FetteSau, Fond, Fork, Fountain Restaurant, The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co., Healthy Bites, Izumi, Jones, La CalacaFeliz, La Colombe, Lacroix at the Rittenhouse, Le Virtu, Lotus Farm to Table, The Lounge at the Four Seasons, Matyson, Metropolitan Café, Miss Rachel’s Pantry,Modo Mio, Morimoto, Nectar,Noord, OIC, Opa, Oyster House, Paradiso, Parc, Percy Street Barbecue, Pizzeria Vetri, Pod, Pumpkin, Ranstead Room, ReadingTerminal Market, Revolution House, Ristorante Panorama, Rouge, Route 6, Russet, Sampan, Sbraga, Shake Shack, South Philly Tap Room,Square 1682, Stateside, Talula’s Garden, Tashan, Tria, Twenty Manning Grill, Verdad, Vernick Food & Drink, Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro, Will, World Café Live, Zahav and Zama.
The 2013 Audi FEASTIVAL, presented by Philadelphia Magazine/Foobooz, PECO and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, will once again be co-hosted by three culinary luminaries: Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov and Audrey Claire Taichman. Event co-chairs are Denise Di Simone of PNC Bank, Real Estate Attorney Tony Forte of Saul Ewing LLP and Jesse & Beka Rendell. Crystal and Truffle level sponsors include Amstel, Arway Linen & Uniform Rental Service, Expert Events LLC, Franklin Square Capital Partners, Fury Design, Hersha Hospitality and The Rittenhouse and Susquehanna Bank. Industry partners include Mediacopy, Siembra Azul Tequila, Southern Wine & Spirits, Verterra, Vintage Imports and the Wine Merchant.
About FringeArts
FringeArts presents the world’s most cutting-edge, high-quality artists, amplifying the vibrancy of Philadelphia as a renowned cultural destination and an unparalleled place to live, work and visit. A culmination of the provocative work FringeArts presents year-round, the Festival serves as a platform for local, national and international artists of all disciplines and levels of achievement. For 16 days every September, the annual Festival creates a cityspace filled with theater, dance, music, visual art and everything in-between. The 17th annual Festival, featuring artists hand-selected by FringeArts Producing Director, Nick Stuccio, takes place throughout the city of Philadelphia from September 6 to 21.
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