The Southside School Foundation for the Arts (SSFA) invites the community to its fifth annual Cooking for the Arts: The Art of the Table, taking place Friday, January 29, 2027, at 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Ballroom, 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota. Co-chaired by Amy Allen, Lauren Allegra, and Molly Biter, the evening will bring European-inspired cuisine, art, and celebration together to benefit Southside Elementary School students. Funds raised will support arts and cultural enrichment at Southside Elementary School. SSFA helps fund dance instruction, student productions, supplies, equipment, and instruments that extend beyond district funding. These resources give students opportunities to explore their talents, build confidence, and experience the arts throughout their elementary education. Individual tickets are $300 and are available now. The suggested dress is European cocktail attire - color encouraged.

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