Bowls Of Compassion, Sponsored by APS

On September 7, APS hosted a reception and sale of one-of-a-kind ceramic art donated by local artisans from the Arizona Clay Association.   This exhibit is on display through September 28 and showcases many of the items that will be available for purchase during the up-coming Empty Bowls event.  

Prior to the opening of the exhibit, artist David Bradley installed his 1,000 ceramic bowls display– each of which is signed, numbered and dated.   David's passion is reflected in the configuration of bowls symbolizing that hunger will always be with us and that the effort to alleviate it should be everyone's battle.   Bowls will be for sale during all Empty Bowl events. 

Pictured below is well-known artist, David Bradley, co-chair of Waste Not's Empty Bowls event, along with Lee Carroll.

David Bradley installing his 1000 ceramic bowls display

Lee Carroll, David Bradley and Dee Mitten at the Sept 7 reception

Dave & Buster's Event

Pictured are Dave & Buster's President, Starlett Johnson, and General Manager of the new Tempe Dave & Buster's, Michael Ewing, during the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony at the VIP Grand Opening event for the new eating and entertainment venue at Tempe Marketplace.  Dave & Buster's selected Waste Not to receive the proceeds from this event that totaled $6,500.  Thank you, Dave & Buster's, and Good Luck!

Dee Mitten with Dave & Buster's President, Startlett Johnson and General Manager Michael Ewing

Dave & Buster's Pre-Grand Opening VIP Party as the guests enter

Celebrity Chef Challenge

Ron Hoon, Fox 10 Emcee at Awards Ceremony

Liz Meyers, Waste Not Board of Directors President

Shannon Weiland, Barrio Café, Server
1st Place Most Entrees Served

Rick D'Amico, Fox 10
Michael Casiglione, Red Devil Restaurant & Pizzeria
2nd Place-Most Money Donated - Multiple Locations Category
3rd Place-Most Entrees Sold - Multiple Locations Category

Jeanne Brock, Z'Tejas Grill
2nd Place- Most Entrees Sold - Multiple Locations Category
3rd Place - Most Money Donated- Multiple Locations Category

Alexis DelChiaro, Fox 10
Amy Sun, RA Sushi
Chef Tai Obata, RA Sushi
1st Place- Most Money Donated-Multiple Location Category
1st Place- Most Entrees Sold-Multiple Location Category

April Warnecke, 3 TV (Accepting award for Claudia Rivero, 3 TV)
Richard Fiero, Barrio Café
3rd Place- Most Entrees Sold- Single Location Category

Ron Hoon, Fox 10
Chris O'Neil, Olive & Ivy Restaurant + Marketplace, General Manager
Chef Willie Miller, Olive & Ivy Restaurant + Marketplace
Chef Patrick Fegan, Olive & Ivy Restaurant + Marketplace
1st Place-Most Money Donated-Single Location Category
1st Place-Most Entrees Sold-Single Location Category

Steve Irvin, ABC-15
Rebecca Thomas-ABC-15
Brian Feirstein, Eddie V's Edgewater Grille
3rd Place-Most Money Donated-Single Restaurant Category

Chef Edwin Crespo, Red, White & Brew
2nd Place-Most Money Donated-Single Restaurant Category
2nd Place-Most Entrees Sold-Single Restaurant Category

Dee Mitten, Waste Not, Inc., Executive Director
Ron Hoon, Fox 10

Fox 10 Morning Team
Ron Hoon, Rick D'Amico, Alexis DelChiaro

Empty Bowls 2006

Empty Bowls 2006-Arizona Center October 13, 2006

One of our Boutique tables.

The public is invited to shop for bowls.

People of all ages enjoy their day of shopping.

Hmm...decisions, decisions...so many bowls to choose from!

Volunteers are welcome and so appreciated!

Even the Boy Scouts volunteer and wash the bowls for buyers to enjoy lunch in their new bowl.

Buy a bowl and fill it with lunch!

AJ's Fine Foods Empty Bowls Event

Sponsored by all the AJ's Fine Foods locations throughout the Metro Phoenix area. This event was the second year running, held one week prior to the main Empty Bowls event at the Arizona Center.