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SUMMARY:Savor Miami
DESCRIPTION:“Savor the Seasons” in Miami with specially curated music and wine pairings to kick off the holiday season\, Miami-style. Featuring concert pianist Elaine Kwon and The Piazzolla Trio: Elaine Kwon\, piano; Anat Malkin\, violin; Gjilberta Lucaj\, cello. Fine wine pairings presented by Amelia Krusell\, senior wine specialist at Bonham’s and scrumptious culinary creations by Chef Sheron Catering Lifestyles. \n 
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-miami
LOCATION:Private Event\, Miami\, FL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Savor the Seasons x NY Vintners
DESCRIPTION:“Savor the Seasons” at New York Vintners\, featuring concert pianist Elaine Kwon and the Piazzolla Trio (Elaine Kwon\, piano; Anat Malkin\, violin; Gjilberta Lucaj\, cello)\, with Amelia Krusell\, wine specialist\, as they take you through a music pairing journey of the four seasons.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-the-seasons-x-ny-vintners
LOCATION:New York Vintners\, 21 Warren Street\, New York City\, NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:Savor Private Markets Insider Summit Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Concert pianist\, Elaine Kwon and saxophonist\, Derrick Tate team up for a tasty music pairing in tribute to Ellington and Chicago’s finest deep-dish.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-private-markets-insider-summit-chicago
LOCATION:Winston and Strawn LLP\, 35 W. Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL
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SUMMARY:Savor Private Markets Insider Summit
DESCRIPTION:Concert pianist Elaine Kwon and violinist/violist Anat Malkin team up with Chef Ryan Smith for a special double duo Savor pairing performance at the Private Markets Insider Summit in NYC.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-private-markets-insider-summit
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, One Vanderbilt Avenue\, New York\, NY
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SUMMARY:Savor One Mind At Work Global Forum
DESCRIPTION:8th Annual One Mind at Work Global Forum\nMay 6- 8\, 2024\nAn intimate two-day event\, exclusively for One Mind at Work member organizations and invited guests.\nThe Global Forum is enriched with a “Music Bridge: Savor Your Senses® Intermezzi\,” crafted by Artistic Director and Concert Pianist\, Elaine Kwon. Performances by award-winning concert pianist\, Elaine Kwon\, acclaimed cellist\, Evan Kahn\, and Broadway veteran\, Grammy-nominated singer\, Syndee Winters. \n 
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-one-mind-at-work-global-forum
LOCATION:Archer Hotel\, 1230 1st Street\, Napa\, CA
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SUMMARY:Savor Defined Contribution East Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bringing DC East’s ‘CONNECT\, ENGAGE\, INSPIRE!’ theme to life\, this innovative holistic wellness approach will combine a captivating music performance with the finest offerings in wine\, food\, and sensory art. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience crafted to entertain\, while fostering connections with your peers. An award-winning musician presents a mesmerizing performance\, paired with themes from LifeChord – Passion\, Health\, and Purpose\, during which you’ll taste exquisite flavors\, smell enticing aromas and savor curated combinations which include an emphasis on healthy living. Savor Your Senses® is an experience you don’t want to miss and that is sure to leave you with lasting memories.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-defined-contribution-east-conference
LOCATION:Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes\, 4012 Central Florida Pkwy\, Orlando\, FL
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240210T230000
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SUMMARY:Savor Year of the Dragon
DESCRIPTION:Year of the Dragon birthday celebration and Savor Your Senses solo piano performance \nElaine Kwon\, piano \n 
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-year-of-the-dragon
LOCATION:New York private residence
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SUMMARY:Savor Power Women 20th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Moves Power Women in NYC – a landmark event honoring strong\, savvy\, exceptional women from all sectors of business and society. New York Moves Magazine advocates for women’s rights\, social fairness and equal opportunity. \nSpecial Savor Your Senses performance: \nElaine Kwon\, piano (2008 Power Woman) \nEverett Bradley\, percussion \nSophie Manoloff\, trumpet \nChef Ryan Smith\, culinary and wine expert
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-power-women-20th-anniversary-gala
LOCATION:Mandarin Oriental Hotel\, 80 Columbus Circle\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230930T220000
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SUMMARY:Washington Autism Alliance Savor Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 30th\, 2023 at  for a Savor Your Senses evening of celebration and camaraderie as we bring together supporters with a passion for social justice and health equity. \nElaine Kwon\, piano; Robert McPherson\, tenor; Chloe Burton\, vocalist; with Matt Lorch\, Master of Ceremonies \n\nRegister for Event
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/washington-autism-alliance-savor-gala
LOCATION:Renaissance Seattle Hotel\, 515 Madison St\, Seattle\, WA 98104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230921T183000
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SUMMARY:Savor Private Markets Insider | Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Summit
DESCRIPTION:Concert pianist Elaine Kwon\, acclaimed tenor\, Noah Stewart\, and concert cellist\, Gjilberta Lucaj\, perform at the PMI / HAE Summit in a special Savor Segment performance\, paired with special wine curated by Chef Ryan Smith.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-private-markets-insider-harvard-alumni-entrepreneurs-summit
LOCATION:Greenbert Traurig\, One Vanderbilt Avenue\, New York\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230321T180000
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SUMMARY:Pieve Santa Restituta Brunellos and Savor Your Senses
DESCRIPTION:Join Gaia Gaja\, owner of the highly esteemed Gaja Winery and concert pianist Elaine Kwon for an exclusive preview tasting of the 2018 Brunellos from Pieve Santa Restituta\, the Gaja family’s fourth century estate in Montalcino\, Italy. Hosted by Wilson Daniels and supported by Steinway & Sons.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/pieve-santa-restituta-brunellos-and-savor-your-senses
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230213T220000
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SUMMARY:Savor Your Senses Through the Music Labryinth - Global Mental Health Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Love Is EleMental benefit concert – after a 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic\, concert pianist and Creative Director\, Elaine Kwon and Friends return for a thoughtfully curated musical journey through the Music Labryinth – an evening structured on the 11-circuit labyrinth design – guiding the audience through 11 stages of emotions to designed to enlighten\, celebrate\, and connect. \nElaine Kwon\, Creative Director & concert pianist (Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center)\, co-founder of Savor Your Senses \nPeter Hermann\, Master of Ceremonies – actor/producer/writer \nErich Bergen\, actor/singer/presenter (Madam Secretary\, Waitress\, Jersey Boys) \nAnthony Veneziale\, “TwoTouch\, ” founding co-creator of Freestyle Love Supreme\, FLS Academy\, SpeechlessInc.com \nJanine DiVita\, singer / actress / producer (Grease\, Jagged Little Pill\, Anything Goes\, The Deuce) \nGjilberta Lucaj\, Concert cellist (Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center)\, founder of Piazzolla Trio \nAnat Malkin\, International violinist / violist\, soloist\, chamber musician\, member of Piazzolla Trio \nNicholas Ryan Gant\, Singer / songwriter / educator / support vocals (Mariah Carey\, Jon Batiste\, Michael McDonald) \nChris Sullivan\, “Shockwave\, ” founding member of Freestyle Love Supreme\, actor/producer/writer (Tick Tick BOOM\, The Electric Company) \nStephanie Rae\, “MosSteph\,” Improv practitioner / Director (Freestvle Love Supreme\, Black Improv Alliance)
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-your-senses-through-the-music-labryinth-global-mental-health-benefit-concert
LOCATION:Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:LP-GP Summit and Savor Your Senses Dinner
DESCRIPTION:2023 kicks off with another Savor Your Senses Dinner at the LP-GP Summit. \nSavor tasty pairings and a nod to Burns Night\, with concert pianist Elaine Kwon\, Ginevra Petrucci (flute)\, Gjilberta Lucaj\, cello; and Molly Melville\, National Brand Ambassador from The Macallan. Also featuring Cult Wines Founder and CEO\, Tom Gearing. \nBy invitation only \nLP & GP Speakers\, Sponsors\, and Guests will join us in New York City on January 25\, 2023 for this live Summit from 3pm to 9pm ET. We will feature Insider insights into opportunities in the Private Markets\, followed by cocktails and a dinner featuring Savor Your Senses pairings.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/lp-gp-summit-and-savor-your-senses-dinner
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T210000
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SUMMARY:LP-GP Summit and Savor Your Senses Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Savor Your Senses returns to the LP-GP Summit 2022.\nSavor dinner with scrumptious music and whisky pairings featuring concert pianist Elaine Kwon and the Piazzolla Trio (Gjilberta Lucaj\, cello; Anat Malkin\, violin\, Elaine Kwon\, piano)\, and Molly Melville\, National Brand Ambassador from The Macallan.  \nLP-GP Summit info: \nThis live Summit (3:00pm to 9:00pm ET) features LP & GP speakers\, targeted meetings\, cocktails/networking\, dinner\, and live entertainment. \nThis live Summit is INVITE ONLY. Please register in order to apply for limited seating as we return to building key relationships in person! There is restricted capacity for speaking roles\, dinner\, world-class entertainment.\nLP & GP Speakers\, Sponsors\, and Guests will join us in New York City on September 7th\, 2022  for this live Summit from 3pm to 9pm ET.  We will feature Insider insights into opportunities in the Private Markets.\nYou will be contacted shortly to determine your role in sincere efforts to build and strengthen relationships via interactive panels\, targeted meetings\, cocktails/networking\, dinner\, and world-class entertainment. Final details will be sent directly to Guests and Speakers.   \n Who is Attending: Select Family Offices and other Institutional LPs invited by Summit Chairs (Fund Managers\, PMI Staff\, and related Insiders).  \nSummit Chairs:\nJim Snyder\, Partner – HKW (Hammond\, Kennedy\, Whitney & Company)\nMichael Burt\, Partner – Promethean Investments\nBrett Hickey\, CEO & Founder – Star Mountain Capital \nInstitutional Investors expected (including past LP Guests):\n747 Capital\, Aberdeen\, MetLife\, Kingdon Foundation\, Thrivent\, Allocate\, Vinik FO\, City of Stamford\, EA Global\, AtlanVest\, Nassau Re\, Banner Ridge\, King FO\, Sixiang\, Unifund\, Exelon\, NataRock\, Gurvitch FO\, Gatewood\, Franger FO\, Moneta\, Schroders\, Gordon FO\, AltaCap\, PA PSERS\, FL Putnam / Atrato\, Flexstone\, New York Life\, Cheltenham\, Allianz\, RCP\, and others likely from past events.\n*Seating is limited to 40 LP Guests\, applications and invites are evaluated by Summit Chairs. Final invites and details to be forwarded. \nPreliminary Agenda (subject to change):\n3:00pm – Pre-screened LP/GP meetings on request\n3:30pm – Registration & Networking Reception\n4:00pm – Panel Discussions – LP & GP Speakers share perspectives on key discussion topics and deal presentations.\n5:30pm – Cocktails & Networking  \n6:00pm – Dinner & Savor Your Senses® experience – World-class live music paired with wineand whisky tastings woven into interactive dinner conversation. \nMore details to be announced shortly. For context\, please review past Private Markets Insider events\, speakers\, agendas\, and recordings at https://www.privatemarketsinsider.com/events \nWe aim to do well by doing good… for the cultural community as well as the investments and causes we serve by raising awareness and funds. Let’s create value through shared experience.\nFeel free to follow up with questions or suggestions at Kevin@PrivateMarketsInsider.com
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/lp-gp-summit-savor-senses-dinner
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210921T183000
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SUMMARY:Savor Music and the Art of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Elaine Kwon\, Concert pianist\, MIT Lecturer\, martial artist\, and Founder of Savor Your Senses®\nwill lead an exclusive virtual evening of “Music and Sketches.” Guests can unwind with stress-\nrelief techniques and explore their creativity by pairing their own imaginative sketches with\nlive piano music. Elaine will guide viewers through 3 curated segments of music and sketches\,\nwhile sharing some of her relaxation exercises and LifeChord® philosophy.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-music-art-mindfulness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200428T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200428T210000
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SUMMARY:Young Presidents' Organization Savor Spring Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Spring with the power women of YPO New York and Savor Your Senses\, featuring Chef Ryan Smith\, concert pianist Elaine Kwon\, and special musical guest. \nElaine Kwon is an award-winning concert pianist\, martial artist\, and Lecturer in Music at MIT\, whose diverse talents have placed her in a category of her own. She has performed annually at Carnegie Hall\, performs solo and chamber music concerts globally\, and has been broadcast on TV/radio in the US\, Canada\, China\, and Bulgaria. Dr. Kwon has been a featured guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show and StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson. She was the subject of a documentary that was broadcast to 89 million households internationally and has been profiled in dozens of magazines\, books\, and videos. She co-founded Savor Your Senses® as a performance platform for musicians/artists and wine/culinary experts to share their talents and connect people through creative\, engaging pairings.  \nAcclaimed chef and rising star\, Ryan Smith has over 15 years of experience in fine dining\, including 8 years immersed in the NY food and wine scene\, most notably as the Executive Chef and Head Wine Educator of New York Vintners\, where he collaborated regularly with some of the world’s best winemakers as well as artists\, actors\, and musicians to create what he calls “alternative dining experiences.” In October 2016\, he moved to London for a 16 month residency\, using it as a staging ground to travel Europe\, stoke his creative flames and do what he loves most – curate epic experiences around food and wine. Now back in NY\, he has founded his own venture\, Fork & Saber\, focusing on special events\, wine education\, as well as restaurant and private wine consulting. \nUnited by adventurous spirits and slightly bizarre senses of humor\, Elaine Kwon and Chef Ryan Smith have combined their talents to create numerous Savor evenings for audiences ranging from 30 to 300. Pairing events include music & wine\, music & food\, music & flavor\, themed evenings\, theater-inspired experiences and more.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/young-presidents-organization-savor-spring-celebration
LOCATION:University Club NYC\, 1 W.54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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SUMMARY:LP-GP Insider Summit Series and Savor Your Senses Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a curated evening of topical discussions and a Savor Your Senses® dinner experience\, featuring savory treats and surprises direct from Scotland\, with concert pianist Elaine Kwon on piano. \nWho is Attending: Select FOs\, LPs\, GPs\, independent sponsors\, and deal targets invited by Summit Chairs and other guests.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/lp-gp-insider-summit-series-savor-senses-dinner
LOCATION:Landmark venue in New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200224T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200224T223000
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SUMMARY:Love Is EleMental Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning concert pianist Elaine Kwon\, legendary Academy Award and Grammy winner\, Melissa Etheridge\, Tony-winning Broadway veteran Laura Benanti\, and highly-acclaimed members of Freestyle Love Supreme fresh from Broadway (Andrew Bancroft\, Aneesa Folds\, Chris “Shockwave” Sullivan)\, for an unforgettable evening of music\, champagne\, and celebration. Hosted by Peter Hermann (Younger\, War Horse). Proceeds will benefit Global Mental Health Programs – Columbia University\, WHO Collaborating Centre for Capacity Building and Training in Global Mental Health. \n6:30 pm: VIP reception in Joe’s Pub Library\n8:00 – 9:30 pm: Show\n9:30 – 10:30 pm: Dessert reception in Joe’s Pub Library \n  \n 
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/love-elemental-benefit-concert-2
LOCATION:Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater\, 425 Lafayette Street\, New York\, NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:LP/GP Insider Summit Series and Savor Your Senses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a curated evening of topical discussions and a Savor Your Senses® dinner experience\, featuring Elaine Kwon and the Piazzolla Trio. \nWho is Attending: Select FOs\, LPs\, GPs\, independent sponsors\, and deal targets invited by Summit Chairs and other guests. \nSummit Chairs & Speakers:\nBrett Hickey\, CEO & Founder – Star Mountain Capital\nSusan Phinney Silver\, Mission Investing Director – The David and Lucile Packard Foundation\nChristian Bjelland\, Advisor – Chr. Bjelland & Co. (Family Office)\nDan Ratner\, Co-Founder – Hudson River Foods\nBrian Mahoney\, Chairman & CEO – Pellico\, Inc.\nHoward Gurvitch\, Principal – Gurvitch Family Office\nJim TenBroek\, Managing Partner – Growth Catalyst Partners\nMarcia Nelson\, Managing Director – Alberleen Family Office Solutions\nDrew Butler\, Managing Director – i(x) Investments \nAGENDA \n3:30 pm – Registration and Coffee/Tea Reception \n4:00 pm panel –“Resolutions\, Solutions\, and Returns in the Face of a Downturn”\nBrett Hickey\, CEO & Founder – Star Mountain Capital\nChristian Bjelland\, Advisor – Chr. Bjelland & Co. (Family Office)\nHoward Gurvitch\, Principal – Gurvitch Family Office\nJim TenBroek\, Managing Partner – Growth Catalyst Partners \n4:30 pm – Presentation and Demo\nDan Ratner\, Co-Founder – Hudson River Foods \n4:40 pm panel – “Achieving Impact in Private Markets Investing”\nSusan Phinney Silver\, Mission Investing Director – The David and Lucile Packard Foundation\nMarcia Nelson\, Managing Director – Alberleen Family Office Solutions\nDrew Butler\, Managing Director – i(x) Investments \n5:10 pm – Presentation and Demo\nBrian Mahoney\, Chairman & CEO – Pellico\, Inc.\n \n5:20 pm – Networking & Cocktails \n6:00 pm – Seated dinner and Savor Your Senses musical/culinary/conversational experience\, with live performances by Elaine Kwon & Piazzolla Trio\, thoughtfully paired with wine tastings\, key concepts\, and discussion topics. \nSPEAKERS \nBrett Hickey\, CEO & Founder – Star Mountain Capital \n \nBrett Hickey is the Founder & CEO of Star Mountain Capital\, LLC\, a specialized U.S. lower middle-market investment firm. Star Mountain employs a data-driven approach to provide value-added debt and equity capital to established small and medium-sized companies leveraging its large market expertise\, scale- driven resources\, and longstanding relationships.  \nWith approximately 30 full-time people and over 25 operating partners and advisors\, Star Mountain brings proven large market expertise to established small and medium-sized businesses. Star Mountain’s team and partners include former senior executives from GSO / Blackstone\, Goldman Sachs\, Merrill Lynch\, Credit Suisse\, and Citigroup. Star Mountain provides flexible capital solutions including debt and equity for business owners and has a strategic primary and secondary fund business through which it invests in over 250 U.S. private businesses.  \nStar Mountain’s in-house technology team has built proprietary systems to support its data-driven approach to maximize value for investors and business owners alike. Star Mountain is a trademarked brand\, including “Investing in the Growth Engine of America ®” and Star Mountain’s unique “Collaborative Ecosystem ®” includes adding value to the local community through hosting and participating in 100+ events per year. Star Mountain’s Charitable Foundation supports career development form women\, veterans\, and athletes as well as health & wellness initiatives including cancer research.  \nPrior to being a principal investor starting in the early 2000s\, Mr. Hickey was an Investment Banker at Salomon Smith Barney / Citigroup Global Markets in New York City where he covered global Asset Managers and Financial Institutions. In that role\, he analyzed asset managers and asset classes\, ultimately working on over $20 billion in completed strategic acquisitions and capital raises.  \nMr. Hickey’s board memberships include member and former Chairman of Networks for the NYC Chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO)\, Global Board of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs\, and Global Board of Help for Children (HFC).  \nMr. Hickey received a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from McGill University (Finance Major and Accounting Concentration) and is an alumnus from Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management executive leadership program. He is a frequent guest lecturer on industry panels and at academic institutions. Mr. Hickey is also a former Canadian national gold medalist and North American medalist in speed skating.  \nMr. Hickey is married with two children and lives in New York.  \nSusan Phinney Silver\, Mission Investing Director – The David and Lucile Packard Foundation \n \nSusan Phinney Silver is the Mission Investing Director at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation\, where she oversees the Foundation’s $180 million Mission Investing program to deploy a range of loan and equity investments to advance the Foundation’s program areas including: environmental conservation\, climate change and oceans; reproductive health access; and children’s health and education. Before joining Packard\, Susan was a consultant for a variety of social investment\, foundation\, and nonprofit clients\, and\, for 13 years prior to that\, was at The Development Fund in San Francisco\, where she led the creation of new financing programs that generated over $600 million in private sector funding nationally for affordable housing\, community economic development\, and environmental clean-up. Earlier in her career\, she worked at Catholic Relief Services in Africa\, and at McKinsey in New York. \nChristian Bjelland\, Advisor – Chr. Bjelland & Co. (Family Office) \n \nChristian Bjelland is a Founding Partner of Trident\, an investment firm which alongside other family offices invests directly in small cap private equity deals. He also supports his own Oslo-based family office to source and invest in early stage US-based investments\, as well as\, guide broader investing strategies. Christian is an advisor to several New York-based startups including Hello Alfred which he helped found in 2014 and led all growth initiatives. Prior to this Christian was an investment banker at Lazard and worked at a venture capital firm\, BoxGroup\, in New York. He has a BA from Harvard College\, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. \nHoward Gurvitch\, Principal – Gurvitch Family Office \n \nHoward Gurvitch is a New York City-based entrepreneur and private investor. He is the sole managing member of HRG\, LLC\, a privately-held “family office” investment management company he founded in 2006 that manages a diversified investment portfolio of public and private securities\, hedge funds\, real estate and venture capital. From 1987 through 2005\, Gurvitch was a Managing Director at Bear\, Stearns & Co. Inc. He began in the Firm’s Investment Banking Group working with middle market companies within a wide range of industries in connection with their M&A\, strategic planning and equity and fixed income capital raising activities.  As an investment consultant\, and as the founding member of HG Consultants\, he worked to identify\, quantify and address the unique requirements of high net worth entrepreneurs as well as the owners\, employees and financial fiduciaries of private and closely held businesses and organizations as well as numerous public companies.  Prior to that\, he was a Vice President of Ivan F. Boesky & Company\, a private investment company.  He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Rhode Island in 1980\, and received his JD from The National Law Center of The George Washington University in 1983 and subsequently attended the NYU School of Law LLM Tax Program. He is married and lives in New York City with his wife\, Dr. Dana Gurvitch\, and their son\, Justin. \nBrian Mahoney\, Chairman & CEO – Pellico\, Inc. \n \nMr. Mahoney is the Chairman & CEO Pellico\, Inc.\, which was formed to execute an integrated roll-up of marketing services businesses focused on experiential live events.  Pellico intends to exploit the opportunity to build a disruptive innovator in the fragmented sector undergoing dramatic transformation in response to developments in digital technology and generational demographic changes.  \nMr. Mahoney had a 30-year career in private equity as a control investor successfully building industry-leading companies in partnership with operating managers.  He has served as a partner in several private equity firms\, including Calvert Street Capital Partners\, Inc. (“Calvert Street”) which he co-founded and managed for nearly 20 years.  Prior to Calvert Street\, Mr. Mahoney was a Partner/Vice President at TCW Capital\, an affiliate of Trust Company of the West.  He has significant corporate governance experience\, having served on the boards of 22 companies. \nMr. Mahoney holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Williams College. He has five children\, his proudest “building” achievement.  Besides growing businesses\, Mr. Mahoney enjoys travel\, golf and collecting Western American Art.  Mr. Mahoney is a dual citizen (United States and Ireland). \nJim TenBroek\, Managing Partner – Growth Catalyst Partners \n \nJim TenBroek is the co-founder of Growth Catalyst Partners (“GCP”)\, and has been  Co-Managing Partner leading the growth of the firm for the last 5 years.  Prior to GCP Jim was a Managing Director for over 19 years at Wind Point Partners\, playing a leadership role in the growth and evolution of that firm over a span of five private equity funds.  Starting when Jim joined in 1997\, Wind Point grew from $100 million to over $2 billion of equity capital under management when Jim departed in 2016.  Prior to Wind Point\, Jim joined GTCR out of business school\, and led successful buyout investments in Marketing and IT services during his 3.5 years at the firm. \nJim has broad experience in all aspects of investing and the management of successful private equity firms.  He has been a Board member of 22 companies\, including two public companies\, during his 25 years as an investor.   Jim has successfully led the investment of over $500mm of equity capital\, generating over $1.4B of return\, with five investments returning 5x or more.  Those companies\, including growth equity and leveraged buyout transactions\, have grown both organically and via over 85 add-on acquisitions.  Jim’s  industry focus has been primarily business\, technology and consumer services\, including marketing\, media\, information and tech-enabled business services. \nJim serves on the Boards of Opus Agency\, Beachfront Media\, Professional Development Academy\, Trendline Interactive\, CyberRisk Alliance\, Truefire Studios and Active Interest Media.  Jim is also the former Chairman and current Executive Committee member of the Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA).  The IVCA membership represents 75 of Illinois’ largest private equity and venture capital investment firms ($180B under management) as a lobbyist\, information resource and education resource.   \nJim earned an MBA from Harvard Business School\, a Master in Engineering from Cornell University\, and an AB from Dartmouth College.  He lives in Lake Forest\, IL and is married\, with twin daughters age 11.  Jim  has a variety of interests and activities in sports\, the arts\, and charities. \nDrew Butler\, Managing Director – i(x) Investments \n \nDrew Butler is a Managing Director of i(x) investments. Drew brings his extensive experience as a family office advisor who specializes in real estate and impact investments. In 2012\, he formed Butler Global Partners to work directly for select families seeking customized solutions in asset and family management. Prior to that\, in London\, he served as the Vice President at First Avenue. Previously\, Drew worked as an Investment Analyst at New York Life\, where he co-managed their $500m Community Investment Program. Earlier\, Drew was a Senior Associate at Richman Asset Management in Greenwich and an Associate at Merrill Lynch in New York.  \nHe was awarded a BA from Cornell University\, a Certificate in Real Estate from NYU and an MSc in Real Estate Development from Columbia University. After Columbia\, he attended the London School of Economics\, where he was selected to serve as a Researcher for UK Parliament and earned an MSc in Regional & Urban Planning Studies.  \nHe has served on committees for the Affordable Housing Investor Council and the Urban Land Institute and actively supports the Voices Against Brain Cancer charity in New York. As an author\, he has contributed to Urban Land and Family Office Real Estate Magazine. \nDan Ratner\, Co-Founder – Hudson River Foods \n \nDan Ratner\, Hudson River Foods Corporation > Cell-nique Corporation\nFounded in 2006 to manufacture and marketing of natural and specialty food and beverage brands sold through North American under brands names: Tempt\, Living Harvest\, Cell-nique\, Cherrybrook Kitchen\, European Gourmet Bakery\, High Country Kombucha\, Dancing Deer\, and Hodgson Mills. Completed 14 acquisitions since 2011. \nGE Capital and Linc Group/ABN-AMRO Bank \nVP Commercial Finance Health Care\nPrice Waterhouse\nSenior Consultant Litigation Support Group during FIRA \nEDUCATION\nUniversity of California\, Los Angeles\nGrad Studies Programs\, Finance\nUniversity of Arizona\nBS\, Accounting and Finance \nMarcia Nelson\, Managing Director – Alberleen Family Office Solutions \n  \n \nMarcia Nelson is Managing Director of Alberleen Family Office Solutions and is responsible for client marketing and development of Alberleen’s network of family offices and private investors. She has a 20-year track record of working with family offices and their advisors\, collaborating with other families\, and creating thought leadership around impact investing and philanthropic giving. She started her career working for an ultra-high-net-worth philanthropic family and subsequently managed business development and relationship management in the areas of estate planning\, finance\, and accounting at firms including FMV Opinions\, Marcum\, and Anchin\, Block & Anchin.\nMarcia serves as the Executive VP on the board of the NY chapter of The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG-NY) and is a member of the Family Office Committee. She also recently joined the board of VentureCapital.org\, a nonprofit association in Utah for mentoring and advising startups and early-stage investors.  She earned her BA from Southern Utah State College and her MBA in finance and tax from Fordham University. She is a Utah native and is very active in the Mormon Church. \nATTENDING FIRMS:\nACE & Company\nAdit Ventures\nAlberleen Family Office Solutions\nAlpha Square\nAtlanVest\nAves Capital Management\, L.P.\nBeninvest & Associates\, LLC\nCarlyle\nCayre Family Office\nCDIB Capital Group\nCentral Park Group\nChr. Bjelland & Co. / Trident\nCITICPE aka CPE\nCity of Stamford\nEA GLOBAL LLC\nEmpira Global\nEvansco LLC\nExelon Corporation\nFamily Office RPP\nFour M Investments\nFRANGER LLC\nGlobal Capital Strategies\nGlobal Realty Capital\nGrowth Catalyst\nGurvitch Family Office\nHelios Investment Partners\nHerington LLC\nHudson River Foods\ni(x) Investments\nMorgan Stanley\nNassau Re\nNataRock Partners\nNPower Ventures\nPellico Inc.\nSchroder Adveq\nSilvercrest Alternative Solutions\nStar Mountain Capital\nStefanie Shelley – SM board\nTamarix Capital\nThe David and Lucile Packard Foundation\nThe Observatory
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/lp-gp-insider-summit-series-savor-senses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191115T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191115T220000
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SUMMARY:Savor Salon Test Kitchen: Tasting Notes
DESCRIPTION:Join Chef Ryan Smith and concert pianist Elaine Kwon for a tasty November soirée for your senses\, featuring pairings of music\, wine\, foodie delights\, and other autumn surprises. Broadway veteran\, concert artist\, and screen actor\, Janine DiVita will be guest Savor Artist. \nListen\, Taste\, Experience….Savor Your Senses® is an immersive pairing experience\, combining music with wine\, food\, spirits\, or other sensory arts. This unique listening/tasting format offers exclusive access to the experts and helps guests gain an insider’s perspective.  \nElaine Kwon is an award-winning concert pianist\, martial artist\, and Lecturer in Music at MIT\, whose diverse talents have placed her in a category of her own. She has performed annually at Carnegie Hall\, performs solo and chamber music concerts globally\, and has been broadcast on TV/radio in the US\, Canada\, China\, and Bulgaria. Dr. Kwon has been a featured guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show and StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson. She was the subject of a documentary which was broadcast to 89 million households internationally and has been profiled in dozens of magazines\, books\, and videos. She co-founded Savor Your Senses® in 2009 as a performance platform for musicians/artists and wine/culinary experts to share their talents and connect people through creative\, engaging pairings.  \nwww.elainekwon.com  \nwww.SavorYourSenses.com \nhttps://www.instagram.com/savoryoursenses/ \nAcclaimed chef and rising star\, Ryan Smith has over 15 years of experience in fine dining\, including 8 years immersed in the NY food and wine scene\, most notably as the Executive Chef and Head Wine Educator of New York Vintners\, where he collaborated regularly with some of the world’s best winemakers as well as artists\, actors\, and musicians to create what he calls “alternative dining experiences.” In October 2016\, he moved to London for a 16-month residency\, using it as a staging ground to travel Europe\, stoke his creative flames and do what he loves most – curate epic experiences around food and wine. Now back in NY\, he has founded his own venture\, Fork & Saber\, focusing on special events\, wine education\, as well as restaurant and private wine consulting. \nwww.chefryansmith.com  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/chefryansmith/ \nSyndee Winters \nSyndee Winters is a Grammy-nominated Broadway veteran who just finished starring as Nala in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway. She’s been in hit productions\, Motown the Musical\, Pippin\, and showing audiences how to ” WORK!” as all of The Schuyler Sisters in Hamilton. She made her TV debut as “Ms. Smiley” in NBC’s Law & Order SVU Season 19 Episode 1\, where she interrogated Lieutenant Olivia Benson on her parenting methods. She was last seen on the small screen in NBC Live Jesus Christ Superstar with EGOT recipient John Legend. Her latest solo album project\, “Lessons : From A Lady” inspired by American icon Lena Horne is available now on all digital platforms. \nhttps://www.instagram.com/syndeewinters/ \nUnited by adventurous spirits and slightly bizarre senses of humor\, Elaine Kwon and Chef Ryan Smith have combined their talents to create numerous Savor evenings for audiences ranging from 30 to 300. Pairing events include music & wine\, music & food\, music & flavor\, themed evenings\, theater-inspired experiences and more. \n*Please note that tickets are transferable to other people (not to future events) and non-refundable.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-salon-test-kitchen-tasting-notes
LOCATION:UWS Manhattan\, exact location will be given after ticket purchase\, New York
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191018T220000
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SUMMARY:Savor Salon Series: Trick or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Join Chef Ryan Smith\, concert pianist Elaine Kwon\, and the Piazzolla Trio (Gjilberta Lucaj\, cello; Anat Malkin Almani\, violin; Elaine Kwon\, piano) to celebrate the start of a new Savor Salon season filled with delicious pairings of music and surprising Treats! \nListen\, Taste\, Experience….Savor Your Senses® is an immersive pairing experience\, combining music with wine\, food\, spirits\, or other sensory arts. This unique listening/tasting format offers exclusive access to the experts and helps guests gain an insider’s perspective.  \nElaine Kwon is an award-winning concert pianist\, martial artist\, and Lecturer in Music at MIT\, whose diverse talents have placed her in a category of her own. She has performed annually at Carnegie Hall\, performs solo and chamber music concerts globally\, and has been broadcast on TV/radio in the US\, Canada\, China\, and Bulgaria. Dr. Kwon has been a featured guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show and StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson. She was the subject of a documentary which was broadcast to 89 million households internationally and has been profiled in dozens of magazines\, books\, and videos. She co-founded Savor Your Senses® in 2009 as a performance platform for musicians/artists and wine/culinary experts to share their talents and connect people through creative\, engaging pairings.  \nwww.elainekwon.com  \nwww.SavorYourSenses.com \nhttps://www.instagram.com/savoryoursenses/ \nAcclaimed chef and rising star\, Ryan Smith has over 15 years of experience in fine dining\, including 8 years immersed in the NY food and wine scene\, most notably as the Executive Chef and Head Wine Educator of New York Vintners\, where he collaborated regularly with some of the world’s best winemakers as well as artists\, actors\, and musicians to create what he calls “alternative dining experiences.” In October 2016\, he moved to London for a 16-month residency\, using it as a staging ground to travel Europe\, stoke his creative flames and do what he loves most – curate epic experiences around food and wine. Now back in NY\, he has founded his own venture\, Fork & Saber\, focusing on special events\, wine education\, as well as restaurant and private wine consulting. \nwww.chefryansmith.com  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/chefryansmith/ \nUnited by adventurous spirits and slightly bizarre senses of humor\, Elaine Kwon and Chef Ryan Smith have combined their talents to create numerous Savor evenings for audiences ranging from 30 to 300. Pairing events include music & wine\, music & food\, music & flavor\, themed evenings\, theater-inspired experiences and more. \nGjilberta Lucaj \nA native of Albania\, Gjilberta Lucaj came to USA on a full scholarship and studied classical cello at the Music Conservatory at Mannes College of Music\, Juilliard School of Music\, and received a Masters in Music Education from NYU. Her classical solo career has taken her to Mexico\, China\, South Korea\, Europe and Afghanistan. She has performed on major concert stages globally – in Royal Albert Hall\, the Vatican\, Kennedy Center\, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. She has been featured in the New York Times and Couture Fashion Magazines. She was nominated as one of the 100 most notable Albanian-American people. Gjilberta has recorded and performed for Sony\, Avatar Studios\, Alicia Keys\, Beyoncé\, Ricky Martin and Coldplay. Gjilberta enjoys performing worldwide and teaching in NYC. \nAnat Malkin Almani \nA versatile artist\, violinist and violist Anat Malkin Almani has performed as soloist\, recitalist and chamber musician across four continents. She made her Carnegie Hall debut at the age of sixteen under the baton of Alexander Schneider. She has been featured on American\, Israeli\, Latin American and Russian radio and television. An avid chamber musician\, Ms. Almani is presently a member of the Piazzolla Trio\, an artist with The Hudson Chamber Series in New York and the United Nations Chamber Music Series\, and is a founding member of the prizewinning Malkin Duo. In addition to her performing career\, Ms. Almani is passionately committed to education and teaching. She is a sought-after pedagogue\, giving master classes regularly around the globe. She serves on the Violin and Viola faculties of the Manhattan School of Music Precollege Division and the artist faculty of the Academy of Music Festival in New York\, as well as various international summer festivals.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-salon-series-trick-treat
LOCATION:UWS Manhattan\, exact location will be given after ticket purchase\, New York
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190913T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190913T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122517
CREATED:20190911T223038Z
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SUMMARY:Women Moving Millions Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate this year’s Summit theme\, “The Power of You\,” Broadway veteran and Grammy-nominated vocalist\, Syndee Winters joins prize-winning pianist Elaine Kwon and acclaimed drummer Dan Weiner in a special Savor performance. \n 
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/women-moving-millions-summit-2019
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190620T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190620T213000
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SUMMARY:Savor Salon Series: Test Kitchen 2
DESCRIPTION:Join Chef Ryan Smith\, concert pianist Elaine Kwon\, and violinist Anat Malkin Almani for a delicious\, sensory-filled evening as they test out adventurous new pairings of music and wine/food! \nListen\, Taste\, Experience….Savor Your Senses® is an immersive pairing experience\, combining music with wine\, food\, spirits\, or other sensory arts. This unique listening/tasting format offers exclusive access to the experts and helps guests gain an insider’s perspective.  \nElaine Kwon is an award-winning concert pianist\, martial artist\, and Lecturer in Music at MIT\, whose diverse talents have placed her in a category of her own. She has performed annually at Carnegie Hall\, performs solo and chamber music concerts globally\, and has been broadcast on TV/radio in the US\, Canada\, China\, and Bulgaria. Dr. Kwon has been a featured guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show and StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson. She was the subject of a documentary which was broadcast to 89 million households internationally and has been profiled in dozens of magazines\, books\, and videos. She co-founded Savor Your Senses® in 2009 as a performance platform for musicians/artists and wine/culinary experts to share their talents and connect people through creative\, engaging pairings.  \nwww.elainekwon.com  \nwww.SavorYourSenses.com \nhttps://www.instagram.com/savoryoursenses/ \nAcclaimed chef and rising star\, Ryan Smith has over 15 years of experience in fine dining\, including 8 years immersed in the NY food and wine scene\, most notably as the Executive Chef and Head Wine Educator of New York Vintners\, where he collaborated regularly with some of the world’s best winemakers as well as artists\, actors\, and musicians to create what he calls “alternative dining experiences.” In October 2016\, he moved to London for a 16-month residency\, using it as a staging ground to travel Europe\, stoke his creative flames and do what he loves most – curate epic experiences around food and wine. Now back in NY\, he has founded his own venture\, Fork & Saber\, focusing on special events\, wine education\, as well as restaurant and private wine consulting. \nwww.chefryansmith.com  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/chefryansmith/ \nUnited by adventurous spirits and slightly bizarre senses of humor\, Elaine Kwon and Chef Ryan Smith have combined their talents to create numerous Savor evenings for audiences ranging from 30 to 300. Pairing events include music & wine\, music & food\, music & flavor\, themed evenings\, theater-inspired experiences and more. \nViolinist Anat Malkin Almani has performed as soloist\, recitalist and chamber musician across four continents. She made her Carnegie Hall debut at the age of sixteen while training at Juilliard. She has been featured on American\, Israeli\, Latin American and Russian radio and television and is an artist with the United Nations Chamber Music Series\, and a founding member of the prize-winning Malkin Duo.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-salon-series-test-kitchen-2
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190521T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190521T210000
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SUMMARY:Savor Buyouts
DESCRIPTION:Savor Your Senses returns to the iconic University Club NYC for an exclusive music and food pairing performance featuring the Piazzolla Trio: concert pianist\, Elaine Kwon; concert cellist Gjilberta Lucaj; and concert violinist Anat Almani. Special culinary demonstration and pairings by International Food/Wine Adventurer\, Chef Ryan Smith. \n \n \n 
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-buyouts
LOCATION:University Club NYC\, 1 W.54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190503T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190503T183000
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SUMMARY:Savor Lao Friends Hospital for Children
DESCRIPTION:Join concert pianist Elaine Kwon and Global Food/Wine Explorer Philippe Lajaunie for a sunset Savor Your Senses event on the famous rooftop of Friends Gallery in Luang Prabang. \nEnjoy a gallery tour and special music and wine pairing performances with friends to support Lao Friends Hospital for Children. Please email relations@fwablaos for more information.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/1456
LOCATION:Friends Gallery\, Kitsalat Road\, Luang Prabang\, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190501T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190501T210000
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SUMMARY:Savor Hanoi
DESCRIPTION:Savor Your Senses comes to the beautiful city of Hanoi in a special music and wine pairing soirée featuring concert pianist Elaine Kwon and food/wine/travel connoisseur and entrepreneur\, Philippe Lajaunie.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-hanoi
LOCATION:Private Residence
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190426T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190511T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122517
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SUMMARY:Savor Taipei
DESCRIPTION:Savor Your Senses Cornerstone Dinner Celebration with Performing Artist-in-Residence\, Elaine Kwon\, piano. Also featuring flute duo\, Katie Wang and Tingyu Yeh\, with Jeremy Tsai\, piano. \nCulinary delights presented by Chef Bernard Noel~ \nBlack tie attire requested.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-taipei
LOCATION:Regent Taipei\, Noble House\, Taipei\, Taiwan
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190308T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122517
CREATED:20181021T021516Z
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SUMMARY:Savor Spring Island
DESCRIPTION:Savor Your Senses comes to the beautiful nature preserve of Spring Island\, SC. Join pianist Elaine Kwon and soprano Alyson Cambridge for an uplifting evening of delicious music and wine/food pairings.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-spring-island
LOCATION:Summer House Spring Island\, 38 Mobley Oaks Lane\, Okatie\, SC\, 29909\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190211T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190211T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122517
CREATED:20190206T032209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T032209Z
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SUMMARY:Love is EleMental Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US for our Third Annual Love is EleMental Celebration! Featuring musical performances paired with themes\, and a special Savor pairing with Krug Grand Cuvee 167th edition. \nMaster of Ceremonies: Peter Hermann (Actor/Producer/Writer – Younger\, War Horse\, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit\, “If the S in Moose is Loose”) \nPerformances By: \nDesmond Child (Legendary Hall of Fame singer/songwriter (Livin’ On A Prayer\, Dude Looks Like A Lady)\nChris Jackson (Grammy and Emmy award-winning singer/actor- Hamilton\, Lion King; TV- Bull; Film- Moana)\nSyndee Winters (Grammy- and Emmy-nominated Singer/Actor – Broadway -Hamilton\, Lion King; TV- Jesus Christ Superstar)\nElaine Kwon (Award-winning concert pianist –Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center; Lecturer in Music at MIT; founder of Savor your Senses)\nChristopher Erk (International tap dance artist\, Tap Dogs\, Postmodern Jukebox\, TEDx\, founder of Tap Factor) \nThe event honors the arts and mental health\, celebrating the unique ways in which the arts help transform our understanding of mental illness and open our hearts and minds. Funds raised through this event will support mental health research and training so that better mental health care is delivered to people around the world.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/love-elemental-benefit-concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190119T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122517
CREATED:20181019T230010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T230010Z
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SUMMARY:Savor New Year Dreams Barbados
DESCRIPTION:Savor Barbados under the stars\, in a special performance by Piazzolla Trio\, with guest artist\, actress and Broadway star\, Janine DiVita. Gjilberta Lucaj\, cello; Anat Malkin Almani\, violin; Elaine Kwon\, piano.
URL:https://savoryoursenses.com/event/savor-new-year-dreams-barbados
LOCATION:St. George Parish Church\, Glebe\, St. George\, Barbados
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