Vancouver Daze, Volume 24: A Loving Spoonful's 2011 Project Empty Bowl fundraiser at Coast Coal Harbour Hotel on July 7, 2011. Published in Vancouver Is Awesome.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6053/5914286549_7828fccc95_z.jpg)
It was that time of year again for A Loving Spoonful's annual Project Empty Bowl signature fundraiser and auction event.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5119/5914300011_87ba6ff2b7_z.jpg)
The organization is in support for those living with HIV/AIDS. It's of particular significance within the local, vibrant gay community.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/5914848082_e7c786448a_n.jpg)
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6004/5914859400_63f1cab737_n.jpg)
And there were tons of young, gay professionals out last night to raise awareness. My female friends remarked at the abundance of good-looking homosexual men in attendance and there were many.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5313/5914294009_8cf64dc2e1_z.jpg)
The night proved to be a lot of fun with folks The Beat DJ Jonny Staub (middle) with his beau and media helper Sophia Cheng (right).
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6049/5914292805_2b3db4e4e7_z.jpg)
I was impressed (and admittedly a little amused) by the many interesting and well-dressed folks in attendance.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5119/5914293283_779ecef53f_n.jpg)
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5239/5914290311_9bbb1fe2e1_n.jpg)
The drinks were flowing as I enjoyed a lemon drop signature martini cocktail.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6044/5914849388_be7d0170ed_z.jpg)
The organizers including A Loving Spoonful Executive Director Lisa Martella clearly made a special effort to make sure the night was another success and continue the legacy of Project Empty Bowl.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6013/5914854808_7486da3858_z.jpg)
Speaking of which, there were actual bowls for everyone to eat our of and take home.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6001/5914852230_433f43b50c_n.jpg)
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5074/5914296705_d09f2e1d71_n.jpg)
The food was top notch with tons or appetizers, bits, and bites to eat.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6099/5914295489_ba2698577e_n.jpg)
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5276/5914296045_3d50c26630_n.jpg)
It was a diverse mix of finger foods, snacks, and side dishes.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6009/5914297265_3181820622_z.jpg)
Global BC's Deborra Hope (right) was the night's host and emcee overseeing the festivities.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5119/5914298807_85831c7f7c_z.jpg)
The art and silent auction was impressive with some clever, offbeat art.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5073/5914298287_46a6f9787c_n.jpg)
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6039/5914291497_c9b5a4b672_n.jpg)
There were live art being demonstrated and put together with the casual dining, and ample drinks, it was a busy night of professionals coming together in support of those living with HIV/AIDS.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6053/5914286549_7828fccc95_z.jpg)
It was that time of year again for A Loving Spoonful's annual Project Empty Bowl signature fundraiser and auction event.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5119/5914300011_87ba6ff2b7_z.jpg)
The organization is in support for those living with HIV/AIDS. It's of particular significance within the local, vibrant gay community.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/5914848082_e7c786448a_n.jpg)
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6004/5914859400_63f1cab737_n.jpg)
And there were tons of young, gay professionals out last night to raise awareness. My female friends remarked at the abundance of good-looking homosexual men in attendance and there were many.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5313/5914294009_8cf64dc2e1_z.jpg)
The night proved to be a lot of fun with folks The Beat DJ Jonny Staub (middle) with his beau and media helper Sophia Cheng (right).
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6049/5914292805_2b3db4e4e7_z.jpg)
I was impressed (and admittedly a little amused) by the many interesting and well-dressed folks in attendance.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5119/5914293283_779ecef53f_n.jpg)
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5239/5914290311_9bbb1fe2e1_n.jpg)
The drinks were flowing as I enjoyed a lemon drop signature martini cocktail.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6044/5914849388_be7d0170ed_z.jpg)
The organizers including A Loving Spoonful Executive Director Lisa Martella clearly made a special effort to make sure the night was another success and continue the legacy of Project Empty Bowl.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6013/5914854808_7486da3858_z.jpg)
Speaking of which, there were actual bowls for everyone to eat our of and take home.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6001/5914852230_433f43b50c_n.jpg)
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5074/5914296705_d09f2e1d71_n.jpg)
The food was top notch with tons or appetizers, bits, and bites to eat.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6099/5914295489_ba2698577e_n.jpg)
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5276/5914296045_3d50c26630_n.jpg)
It was a diverse mix of finger foods, snacks, and side dishes.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6009/5914297265_3181820622_z.jpg)
Global BC's Deborra Hope (right) was the night's host and emcee overseeing the festivities.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5119/5914298807_85831c7f7c_z.jpg)
The art and silent auction was impressive with some clever, offbeat art.
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5073/5914298287_46a6f9787c_n.jpg)
![A Loving Spoonful | Project Empty Bowl 2011](https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6039/5914291497_c9b5a4b672_n.jpg)
There were live art being demonstrated and put together with the casual dining, and ample drinks, it was a busy night of professionals coming together in support of those living with HIV/AIDS.
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