SAVE THE DATE
Art of Cooking Gala
honoring Alicia Glen
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The New York Historical
170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
New York, NY 10024
Details and invitation coming soon.
Past Events
October 29, 2024
Autumn Feast
We had an absolute blast at our Autumn Feast with executive chef and partner at Shuka and Shukette, Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja who wowed us with a delightful fall-inspired cooking demo! Also, a huge thank you to our Culinary Council member, Salvatore Rizzo, for creating a cozy and inviting dining space at De Gustibus Cooking School.
Thank you to everyone who joined us! Your support helps us empower young people and families to lead healthier lifestyles.
July 13, 2024
The Farm Event
We had a fantastic weekend at The Sylvia Center‘s 17th Annual Farm Event at Katchkie Farm! This past Saturday was filled with delicious food from Great Performances, beautiful music by The Sound of Somewhere, and the company of so many wonderful friends and families. Many thanks to the dedicated staff, Board of Directors, TSC students, volunteers, and supporters who helped make the event a success. Your support helps us empower young people and families to lead healthier lifestyles. We can’t do this work without you!
March 12, 2024
Art of Cooking Gala
On Tuesday March 12, over 200 guests attended our annual benefit gala, The Art of Cooking, held at the beautiful Hall des Lumières in lower Manhattan. Thanks to our generous supporters and sponsors, we had an electrifying night and raised over $690,000 for our culinary programs!
Congratulations once again to our honorees, Board Chair Cindy Edelson and Corporate Champion FOODMatch + Divina, for their commitment to creating healthy communities through the power of cooking. Our gratitude also goes to Dana Dessources, our 2023 Divina Future Community Leader award recipient who beautifully shared her experience as a Sylvia Center student, our Teen Culinary Apprenticeship students who served up delicious and healthy bites during the cocktail hour, and Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja for serving as our dynamic auctioneer for the evening!
July 15, 2023
Farm to Table
Join us for an evening on the farm featuring local, delicious food, inspiring stories, and the opportunity to make impactful change in the lives of youth and families. Buy tickets here!
June 3, 2023
Spring Planting Day
Please join us at The Sylvia Center on Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook on June 3rd from 11am-2pm for our annual Spring Planting Day celebration! RSVP here.
April 27, 2023
Art of Cooking
Join us for an evening of delicious food, inspiring stories, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families. Buy tickets here.
Art of Cooking will feature a special menu curated and prepared by Chef Bryce Shuman of Sweetbriar.
October 8th, 2022
Fall Harvest Day
Please join us at The Sylvia Center on Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook for our annual Fall Harvest Day celebration! This year’s celebration will include arts and crafts, garden, and snack-making activities.
July 16th, 2022
The Farm Event
The Sylvia Center’s summer fundraiser promises to be a lovely evening of friends and community. We are excited to celebrate our 15th anniversary with you and thank you for being a part of The Sylvia Center community.
Photos here.
