Summer Nights Chef Series benefits Living Arts and Science Center

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Living Arts and Science Center has announced its first Summer Nights Chef Series and Fundraiser featuring several Lexington chefs.

Lexington and surrounding residents are invited to join in the fun at each Summer Nights event.

Participants will enjoy a local chef prepared menu, chef selected libations and entertainment with proceeds benefiting The Living Arts and Science Center and their programming for at risk students and to keep class fees low or free for students in need.

This year’s chefs include Chef Ranada Riley, Chef Jeff Spry and Chef Cole Arimes.

“We excited to see these incredible, award-winning chefs from some of the best culinary spots and services in Lexington stepping up to support the mission of The Living Arts and Science Center,” says Laurie Preston, Director of Development at The Living Arts and Science Center.  “We hope their efforts help us to raise funds and help ensure we can continue offering top-notch opportunities for everyone in our community in the arts and sciences.”

The schedule includes:

On Saturday, July 31, the dinner event will feature award-winning chef, Ranada Riley of Ranada’s Kitchen.  This firecracker chef will take guests on a journey of Latin flavors with entertainment by The Salsa Center.

On Saturday, August 28, the dinner event will feature local Chef Jeff Spry of Selma’s Catering and Events. Jeff is a talented wizard of a chef who’s culinary creations have been featured at some of the most incredible events in Lexington. He will immerse guests in Italian cuisine while entertainers bring a New York nightclub crooning.

On Saturday, September 25, the dinner event will feature Chef Cole Arimes of Coles 735 Main and Epping’s on Eastside. He is an award-winning chef and visionary that builds connections in the community and brings truly inspired dining to downtown Lexington. Chef Cole will be sharing both his love for food and the community in a Greek- style dinner sure to inspire with entertainment.

For information visit lasclex.org or call 859-252-5222

All proceeds from sales benefit The Living Arts and Science Center (LASC). The LASC is a 501(c)3 non-profit established to inspire life-long learning in the arts and sciences.