GAME NIGHT
NOVEMBER 15th & 16th 2024
A Dinner Experience in collaboration with Lotus Works, Chef Tito, and Artist Amelia Williams.
Gallery Opening & Infused Mocktail Event
November 15th 5-9:30pm
An art preview and infused-cocktail hour (non-alcoholic) will take place on November 15th from 5-9pm at Blooming Heart Studios, and will be open to the public, with limited tickets available.
A Dinner Experience
in collaboration with LotusWorks, Chef Tito Dudley, and Artist Amelia Williams
November 16th 5-9:30pm
Featuring an original, seasonal vegan menu crafted by Chef Tito Dudley, this is more than just an infused dinner; this multi-sensory, multi-disciplinary arts experience aims to elevate the mind, heart, body and spirit. To experience art within the context of community. To share in the goodness that the earth and its plants have to offer. To share in the joy of the creative spirit that we all share as human beings. As part of this evening of sensory delights, there will be select original artworks from LotusWorks’ next featured gallery artist, Amelia C. Williams. These works will only be on display for preview at Blooming Heart Studios during the LotusWorks Chef’s Table weekend (Nov 15-17) prior to the show’s installation at LotusWorks Wellness.
THE COLLABORATORS
LotusWorks Wellness
Co-Founders Skyla Schreter and Aaron Sanders first built the LotusWorks flagship workshop to serve as a working studio for their art, and it quickly evolved into a community art space. Now as the first licensed farm-to-table dispensary in all of New York State, LotusWorks curates the highest quality cannabis products as well as original artworks for their shop on Main Street Beacon, NY.
With art showings, live performances & events, premium cannabis, and their upcoming line of cannabis-infused epicurean products, LotusWorks fully embodies a holistic approach to living well.
“The foundation of LotusWorks is the intersection of art and wellness. Our goal is to make LotusWorks an integral part of a more balanced lifestyle; one that values creative fulfillment and mental well-being, as much as physical health and personal enjoyment. These are all elements of better living, and we truly want everyone to be able to live their best life.” -Aaron Sanders
Blooming Heart Studios
Curated by photographer and artist Meghan Spiro, Blooming Heart Studios weaves visual arts, performance, culinary, and ceremony into unique curated experiences that informs, educates, arouses, and satiates. “Every creative we collaborate with steps into our space in-bloom, heart-open, and in abundance, ready to share their talents.” Located in Beacon, NY, Blooming Heart Studios’ 1000 sq ft space boasts a full chef’s kitchen, lounge, and studio/salon, offering flexibility for each event or project, such as chef’s dinners, cooking classes, artist master classes, photoshoots, and gallery events.
Chef Tito Dudley
Tito Dudley, or Chef T, has had the honor of cooking for numerous remarkable organizations including Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, the Slow Food Movement, First Descents, The Palette Foundation, Aamann Copenhagen, Tu Lu’s Bakery, The Center for Discovery, and Troutbeck Hotel and Spa, among other private clients and celebrities.
“As a cancer survivor who faced the profound loss of both my mother and wife to the disease, I have developed a deep-seated passion for healthy living. My journey began 28 years ago when I fought my own battle with cancer, emerging resilient and committed to wellness. These experiences inspire me to share my culinary expertise and fitness regimens while advocating for a lifestyle that prioritizes health and well-being.”
-Tito Dudley
Amelia C. Williams
Amelia C. Williams is a mixed media artist, art director and photographer located in Hudson Valley, NY.
Drawing inspiration from street, pop, and collage art, Amelia’s work encompasses raw, honest emotion through simplistic yet captivating imagery. She intertwines the highs and lows of early 2000s emo culture with pop culture references, combining abstract, deconstructed comic visuals and succinct text. As an advocate for mental health and having personally experienced its struggles, Amelia infuses her work with the profound realities and honest perspectives of those who grapple with it. Often touching on deeply buried pain, her themes resonate intensely, uncovering our darkest thoughts and moments as a pathway to connection and healing. Each project feels like ripping a page from her diary.
The Vegan Stuff
“The Vegan Stuff™ has been dubbed “the most incredible vegan ice cream’ by Hudson Valley Magazine. Handmade, small batch, plant-based ingredients makes The Vegan Stuff™ the perfect dessert for people who need dairy free/ vegan options. The base is made from cashews, organic refined coconut oil and gluten-free oat milk. Sometimes flavors are made nut-free too! The Vegan Stuff™ rotates over 40 flavors, some with alcohol and lots of classic favorites. The branding is a direct reference to the 1985 horror movie The Stuff directed by Larry Cohen & filmed in the Hudson Valley, NY. There is also a large assortment of vegan & gluten-free desserts. You’d can find The Vegan Stuff™ in select stores or our branded trailer.