Save the Date: American Indian College Fund’s Denver EATSS Event Returns November 23, 2024
Award-Winning Chefs, Renowned Artists, and World-Class Musician Nathaniel Rateliff to Headline
Denver, Colo., October 21, 2024– The American Indian College Fund is excited to announce the return of its Denver EATSS event on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in downtown Denver. This unforgettable evening promises a fully immersive experience of Indigenous cuisine, art, and music, bringing together the traditions and diversity of Native culture in celebration of the College Fund’s mission to support Native scholars.
The evening begins with the EATSS event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., featuring culinary masterpieces from some of the country’s most celebrated Indigenous chefs, including Chef Paul Natrall and Chef Bradley Dry, among others. The celebration extends beyond food, showcasing original artworks from up-and-coming American Indian artists, providing a unique glimpse into Native creativity and tradition. The Ellie Caulkins Opera House, known for its lyric style and acoustic excellence, and adorned with public art pieces like those of Dale Chihuly, offers a grand setting for this culturally rich gathering. Its long-standing history as a hub for the arts in Denver makes it a fitting venue to honor and celebrate Indigenous heritage.
The night will culminate with an exclusive, acoustic performance from Denver local Nathaniel Rateliffe, who will stop at EATSS just for this event on his international tour. His performance starts at 8 p.m.
Event Details: Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024 Time: 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. MT Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St., Denver, Colo. 80204
This one-night-only event aims to bring people together to experience the vibrant traditions of Indigenous culture, expressed through food, art, and music. EATSS offers a unique opportunity to support the College Fund’s work in transforming the lives of Native students through higher education.
Tickets and More Information: Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now! Proceeds directly benefit the American Indian College Fund’s mission to provide scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native students, fostering the next generation of Indigenous leaders. Visit https://standwith.collegefund.org/denver-eatss/ to purchase tickets or to learn more about sponsorship benefits.
Press Contacts:
For inquiries about EATSS and chef or artist interviews, please contact:
Zac Hunter
Public Relations Manager,
Vladimir Jones
757-304-2279
zhunter@vladimirjones.com
For inquiries about the American Indian College Fund, please contact:
Dina Horwedel
Senior Director of Public Education,
American Indian College Fund
303-430-5350
dhorwedel@collegefund.org
About the American Indian College Fund — The American Indian College Fund has been the nation’s largest charity supporting Native higher education for 35 years. The College Fund believes “Education is the answer” and provided $20,579 million in scholarships and other direct student support for access to a higher education that is steeped in Native culture and values to American Indian students in 2023-24. Since its founding in 1989 the College Fund has provided more than $349 million in scholarships, programs, community, and tribal college support. The College Fund also supports a variety of programs at the nation’s 34 accredited tribal colleges and universities, which are located on or near Indian reservations, ensuring students have the tools to graduate and succeed in their careers. The College Fund consistently receives top ratings from independent charity evaluators. It earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, a Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, and the “Best in America Seal of Excellence” from the Independent Charities of America. The College Fund was also named as one of the nation’s top 100 charities to the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance. For more information about the American Indian College Fund, please visit www.collegefund.org.
Journalists—The American Indian College Fund does not use the acronym AICF. On second reference, please use the College Fund.
