Our biggest fundraiser, Dining for the Arts is an annual series of dinners, brunches, wine tastings, and more, celebrating creativity, community, and cuisine, hosted by supporters of the Ashtabula Arts Center from all over Ashtabula County. Hosts organize and hold events, guests make their reservations for those events through the Arts Center, and all proceeds support the Arts Center’s programming. The Dining for the Arts season is typically launched with a cocktail party at the Arts Center in May, at which guests can view that year’s scheduled events, including complete menus, and sign up. Dining for the Arts events are held throughout late spring, summer, and fall. Dining for the Arts also includes carry-out events from local restaurants and wineries.
Sunday, October 19, 2-5 p.m.
2510 Stratford Road, Cleveland Heights, OH
Hosts
Gary Burlin & Harold Bemis
Enjoy an afternoon of decadent desserts in the restored century home of Gary & Harold. View some of their art collections, and meet artist Patrick Funke, who in 2025 painted the mural that adorns the ceiling of their home.
Desserts will include decadent cakes from Tiffany Bakery in Akron, cheesecakes from Slices Fabulous Cakes in Cleveland, assorted cookies & candies, and fresh fruits. There will be champagne and an open bar.
The tour ends in their 5000 square-foot showroom specializing in greeting cards, gift wrap, stationery, pens, stamping & scrapbooking essentials, and art supplies. All items are priced 20-50% off regular retail, and a portion of any sales made during the event will be donated to the Ashtabula Arts Center.
$60 per person
Saturday, October 25, 5 p.m.
Ashtabula Arts Center
2928 W. 13th Street, Ashtabula, OH
Hosts
Alex Asteinza & Bailey Seacrist,
Andre LaSalle & Clover Robinson
Menu
Entremeses/Appetizers
Croquetas de Jamón/ham croquettes
Tostones Rellenos/plantains filled with shrimp & chorizo
Empanaditas/mini beef empanadas
Medianoches/Cuban sandwiches on sweet rolls
Frutas Tropicales/tropical fruits
Tragos/Cocktails
Old Cuban
Mojito
Strawberry Daquiri
Guava Mimosa
Platos Principales/Main Course
Lechón Asado/roast pork with garlic-citrus marinade
Ropa Vieja/braised beef
Pollo al Achiote/achiote-marinated grilled chicken
Accompañamientos/Side Dishes
Moros/black beans & white rice
Maduros/fried sweet plantains
Yuca con Mojo/cassava with garlic-citrus sauce
Ensalada Cubana/Cuban salad
Postres/Desserts
Tres Leches/Three-Milk Cake
Pastelitos de Guyaba/guava-filled pastries
$125 per person (includes ticket to the 7:30 p.m.
performance of Guys and Dolls)
Sunday, November 30, 6-9 p.m.
Briquettes Smokehouse
405 Morton Drive, Ashtabula, OH
Menu
Course 1: hors d’ouvres & social hour
beer selection by Cloven Hoof
Course 2: smoke-roasted salmon with rice & veggies
beer selection by Cloven Hoof
Course 3: beef brisket with hash & cabbage
beer selection by Cloven Hoof
Dessert: cake pops (1 per person)
$85 per person
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