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Sunday Dinner featuring CD Forum Founder Stephanie Ellis-Smith
In honor of our 20th anniversary, CD Forum for Arts & Ideas continues our newest event series, SUNDAY DINNERS, with a *very* special guest: CD Forum Founder STEPHANIE ELLIS-SMITH!
Hosted by CD Forum co-curator DANI TIRRELL, each month we're gathering with you for food and conversation, as we celebrate some of the most inspirational Black folx in our community keeping art and culture alive--while enjoying food catered by some of Seattle's most sought after and talented Black chefs.
Our January dinner will be catered by DONNA MOODIE of MARJORIE restaurant on south Capitol Hill, which Seattle Times food critic Providence Cicero says offers offbeat ambience and inventive fare. Donna is also a former Board President and Director of CD Forum, making this Sunday Dinner even more of a family affair!
Tickets are just $15 / Students $10! We want everyone to be able to join us at the table.
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About the Featured Guest: STEPHANIE ELLIS-SMITH
Stephanie Ellis-Smith is the owner of the philanthropy advisory firm Phila Engaged Giving, is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®), and a Certified 21/64 Advisor in multi-generational family philanthropy. She is also a Consultant Advisor with The Giving Practice at Philanthropy Northwest.
Stephanie works with individuals, families, foundations and corporations to enhance their giving in light of their goals and incorporate best practices in the field. She helps her clients clarify their intentions and empowers them to feel the joy of using their wealth, talents, and experience to improve the lives of those around them.
Whether consulting with individuals seeking greater meaning from their giving, foundations leaning in to stakeholder engagement, or companies fine-tuning their social responsibility programs, Stephanie is known for her generative thinking, sparking new ideas that lead to actionable results.
For nearly 20 years, she has been a leader on over a dozen nonprofit boards and commissions, including appointments by Governor Gary Locke, Mayor Greg Nickels, and Mayor Ed Murray. Stephanies broad professional expertise in the civic sector has earned her numerous awards including Puget Sound Business Journals 40 Under 40 Award, Microsoft Corporations Community Hero Award and the Seattle Weeklys Best Expander of Cultural Boundaries. October 19, 2009 was dedicated as Stephanie Ellis-Smith Day, by then Mayor, Ed Murray.
She lives in Seattle and is married to the Russian historian, Douglas Smith, and has two teenagers and a Doberman.
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About the Featured Chef: DONNA MOODIE of MARJORIE restaurant (Capitol Hill)
Born in Jamaica and raised in Chicago, Donna found her way into her mothers kitchen at an early age. What left the biggest impression wasnt just the food, but her mothers gracious hospitality always hosting dinner parties, always finding room for one more guest at the table, with the standard of perfection being the comfort and pleasure of those around her.
Donna moved to Seattle in 1993 and opened her first restaurant, Marcos Supperclub, with former husband and business partner. It opened to great acclaim and by 1997, the pair had a second smash hit on their hands with Lush Life, which featured regional Italian cuisine in a sleek, romantic setting. Both restaurants globetrotting menus and mix of sophistication and funky charm anticipated important trends on the Seattle dining scene, and their popular success helped revitalize the citys then derelict and deserted Belltown neighborhood.
Donna branched out on her own, transforming Lush Life into Marjorie, paying tribute to the inspiration for her lifelong affair with hospitality. Enjoying five successful years in Belltown, Marjorie relocated to Seattles vibrant and eclectic Capitol Hill neighborhood, opening its doors in the spring of 2010.
Having clearly established herself as a trailblazing restauranteur, Donna is President and CEO of Mint Holdings, a food and design company she created in 2008. Donna also serves as a Mayor appointed commissioner for the Seattle Center. She is a former Board President and Director of the Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas, and served on the Capitol Hill Housing Foundation Board.
Donna enthusiastically parents her son Max, travels, and occasions boxing and yoga studios in Seattle, paddleboarding when whether permits.
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About the Host/Curator: DANI TIRRELL
Dance artist, performer, choreographer and dance educator. Dani has danced with Jazz and Spirit Dance Theater of Detroit, Monroe Ballet Company, Full Circle Dance Company, Natural Locz Dance Company and Dani Tirrell Dance Theater that he founded and serves as Artistic Director. Dani also created Color Lines Dance Ensemble for youth dance artist ages 12 to 18. As a performer Dani has performed on countless stages and festivals throughout the world. Danis latest work "Black Bois" premiered at On the Boards (Seattle) in April 2018.
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LocationLangston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (View)
104 17th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
United States
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| Minimum Age: 12 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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