“Pub at the Hub Party Gras” Celebrates the Unveiling of the
Community Classroom Kitchen
Saturday, January 20th in Downtown Delray Beach
What: In the true spirit of the Big Easy, the Community Classroom Project (CCP) is set to light up Delray Beach with its third annual “Pub at the Hub Party Gras” on Saturday, January 20th. The celebration, held at The Hub at Space of Mind, promises an evening steeped in Mardi Gras magic as it unveils the highly anticipated Classroom Community Kitchen (CCK). The Hub will transform into a vibrant carnival of interactive entertainment, Insta-worthy themed rooms, an art exhibit featuring works by both professional and student artists, and a fortune teller raffle.
South Florida’s top chefs will tap into the flavors of the French Quarter with Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Skewers, Crawfish Boil Risotto, Crab Cake Po Boys, Cajun Pasta, Beignets, a Bananas Foster station, and more. Libations with a Nola twist will flow, complemented by brews from Prosperity and Cove Brewery. As they say in New Orleans, guests will “laissez les bons temps rouler,” with music by Girlfriend Material, Bill Muter & the Wind Dixieland Jass Band, and student bands Staff Infection and Dust Bunnies.
The highlight of the evening is the unveiling of the 1,000 sq. ft commercial teaching kitchen at CCK. This culinary haven is on a mission to enhance mental and physical health through the art of cooking and communal dining. Already spearheading transformative programs, including restaurant workforce training for teens, a Chefs Collective focused on mental health, the Heard Mentality podcast, and the 1-for-1 Meal Box Project, CCK is set to make a lasting impact in Palm Beach.
“This project has been a labor of love four years in the making,” says Ali Kaufman, founder and CEO of CCP and Space of Mind. “With the opening of our commercial kitchen, we’ll begin hosting cooking classes, workshops, dinners, and more. Our versatile space is also available for private parties and event rentals.” She continued, “We can’t wait to witness the kitchen buzz with creativity and connection, enriching the tapestry of our community.”
Limited to an intimate 200 guests, this event promises the atmosphere of stumbling into the best house party on Bourbon Street. Tickets are on sale now.
Participating Restaurants:
Blake Malatesta, The Wine Room Kitchen & Bar
Billy Himmelrich, Old School Bakery
Deb Dickinson, Community Classroom Kitchen
Jimmy Everett, Driftwood
Emerson Frisbie, Lionfish
Michael Salmon, Flybird
Daniel Dore, Dada
Jessie Steele
DalMoros
Red Pine
Farmer’s Table
Papas Tapas
This celebration wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of sponsors, including Space of Mind, Wayne Dyer Family Foundation, The Bert & Lisa White Family Foundation, Atlantic Avenue Magazine and Atlas Event Rental, among others. For sponsorship, please email [email protected].
When:
Saturday, January 21st at 7pm
Where:
The Hub at Space of Mind
101 NW 1st Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444
Valet parking available
Tickets:
Starting at $150
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About Community Classroom Project: The Community Classroom Project (CCP) is an innovative 501(c)3 nonprofit organization launched by the team behind Space of Mind. CCP was created to provide experiential learning, educational resources, entrepreneurships, and scholarships by bridging the gap between students, parents, educators, schools, mental health providers, and the community and to rethink current approaches in education to reduce school-related stress.
About Space of Mind: Launched in 2004, Space of Mind was founded by Ali Kaufman as a private coaching company. In 2011, SOM moved into the historic Clarke House (circa 1896) in Downtown Delray Beach and it has since evolved into a dynamic social homeschool program offering flexible education solutions for students and families.
About The Hub at Space of Mind: Funded in part by the Community Classroom Project, The Hub is a multifaceted space in Delray Beach, housing CCP’s headquarters, resource center, studios, an entrepreneurship incubator, commissary kitchen, community theater, and more. The Hub also offers community programming, event rentals, and meeting spaces for local businesses and organizations.