The Creative Coalition Celebrates Arts in America

Washington, D.C. – (April 7, 2014) The Creative Coalition’s annual benefit dinner on Friday, May 2, 2014 will promote continuing support for the arts in America. The annual event will take place at STK DC and is hosted by Drake Bell (“Drake & Josh”), Tim Daly (“Private Practice”), Sean Giambrone (“The Goldbergs”), Jonathan Groff  (Frozen), Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild), John Leguizamo (Ice Age), Rose McGowan  (“Charmed”), Joe Morton (“Scandal”), Wendi McLendon-Covey (“The Goldbergs”), AnnaSophia Robb  (“The Carrie Diaries”), Jeffrey Tambor (“Arrested Development”), Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad”), Mae Whitman (“Parenthood”), and Constance Zimmer (“The Newsroom”).

Members of The Creative Coalition will spend that day on Capitol Hill advocating for public support of the arts and arts in education.

The dinner will also celebrate The One Group’s highly anticipated opening of STK DC.  The event is generously hosted by sponsors Fiji Water, Dobel Tequila and STK DC as a signature Supper Suite by STK event.

For more details on the dinner, click here.

Press Contacts
For press inquiries, please contact:
Jessica Shoer
JShoer@TheCreativeCoalition.org / 646-717-9912

Henry Eshelman
Platform Media Group
heshelman@platformgrp.com / 323-337-9042

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About The Creative Coalition (www.thecreativecoalition.org)
The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, 501(c)(3) nonpartisan charity of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating, mobilizing, and activating its members on issues of public importance. The Creative Coalition uses the power and platform of the arts and entertainment communities in award-winning public service and advocacy campaigns. Actor Tim Daly serves as the organization’s president.

About The ONE Group
The ONE Group is a leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops and operates upscale, high-energy restaurants and lounges (STK, Bagatelle, and Asellina) and provides “ONExperience”, a turn-key food and beverage service for hospitality venues including boutique hotels, casinos and other high-end locations in the United States and United Kingdom. The company was established with the vision of becoming a global market leader in the hospitality industry by melding high-quality service, ambiance and cuisine into one great experience.

About STK
STK originated in the heart of New York City’s Meatpacking District and is the brand’s flagship location among the 8 around the world currently. STK artfully blends two concepts into one – The modern steakhouse and a chic lounge. The restaurant’s signature DNA includes plaster cast horns, curvilinear black platform seats and a palette of black gloss and cream. A large central lounge area is furnished with creamy leather banquettes and textured crocodile tiles, and is surrounded by an elevated dining room for more formal dining. Theatrical lights illuminate each table, while smoky mirrors allow patrons to catch a glimpse of the surroundings while a DJ creates an energetic vibe throughout the entire space. As anticipated, steak is the main attraction yet with its modern twist, STK offers small, medium and large cuts of meat, as well as naturally raised options and market fresh fish entrees. Aside from steak, signature items include Parmesan Truffle Fries; Lil’ BRGs; Shrimp Rice Krispies®; Sweet Corn Pudding; and Jump Lump Crab Salad.

About Fiji Water
FIJI® Water, natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands), is the No. 1 imported bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water, known for its iconic square bottle, soft mouth feel and unique mineral profile, is the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs. Widely available at fine restaurants and hotels, all major retail channels and through a convenient home/business delivery service, FIJI Water has expanded globally to more than 50 countries. Part of the Roll Global LLC family of companies, FIJI Water supports environmental efforts around the world and in our own backyard through our membership in 1% for the Planet. To discover Earth’s Finest Water, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

About Dobel Tequila
Dobel Tequila is the world’s first crystal-clear aged tequila with the complexity of aged cognacs combined with the crispness of luxury vodkas. Dobel Tequila is a unique blend of extra-añejo, añejo and reposado tequila blended and filtered to produce a crystal clear liquid. The tequila is produced in small batches aged in oak casks from Southern Europe and every step of the process is done by hand. Dobel Tequila is recognized for its superior smoothness and iconic packaging which includes a stopper and a modern twist on a vintage apothecary-style bottle, a heavily embossed bottle whose design is inspired by the laboratory sample bottles used by the distillery’s Maestro Tequileros (Master Distillers). Dobel Tequila is available nationwide in fine bars, restaurants and retailers – in 200 ml, 375 ml and 750 ml bottles. The 750 ml bottle retails for $49.99. Dobel is a registered trademark of Maestro Tequilero, S.A. de C.V. Maestro Dobel and the Maestro.  Dobel Tequila logos are trademarks of Maestro Tequilero, S.A. de C.V.

About A-List Communications LLC
A-List Communications (www.a-listcommunications.com) is a full-service consulting, special events & communications agency based in Beverly Hills. With over 17 years of global agency experience, Core to A-List Communications’ success is delivering “Brand Integration” services across a portfolio of propriety branded entertainment programs including “Fashion Week STYLE360,” “The Supper Suite” and “The Arts & Cinema Centre.” Follow @alistcom (www.twitter.com/alistcom)

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