In honor of International Vegetarian day, Animal Acres farmed animal sanctuary is hosting the second annual Compassionate Cuisine, a benefit dinner and art/music event Saturday Oct. 6 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the 2nd City Council Gallery and Performance Space in Long Beach. Proceeds from the event will go toward the sanctuary and living center, located in Acton, California.
The event will feature a wide selection of vegan food, drinks and desserts. Speakers include Animal Acres founder Lorri Bauston and Paul Shapiro, director of the farmed animal campaign for the Humane Society of the United States.
Animal Acres is a volunteer-based organization funded by animal advocates that houses more than 150 rescued farmed animals. According to the organization’s Web site, Animal Acres works to promote compassionate living through farmed animal rescue and refuge efforts, public education and outreach as well as advocacy projects to prevent cruelty to animals.
Music for Compassionate Cuisine will be provided by Makena. Vegetarian information tables, vendors and other surprises are also planned. Tickets are $35 and are available at animalacres.org.
For more information, contact Melissa Witul at (562) 439-1736.
