November 4, 2022 6:30 p.m.
Michigan League Ballroom

Please join us for our 17th annual Compassionate Feast!

Highlights:

Celebrity guest Dr. Brian Hare

HSHV President & CEO Tanya Hilgendorf

Emcee Matthew Altruda of Ann Arbor’s 107.1

Vegetarian/Vegan Feast

Special guest appearance by Gordon Hilgendorf

Musical guests Chris Dupont and Kylee Phillips

Fabulous silent auction and raffle

Choose your ticket:

$200 ($160 of which is tax-deductible) – Dinner + drinks + silent auction
$350 ($310 of which is tax-deductible) – All of the above + Meet & greet with Dr. Brian Hare, signed book and picture with him
$500 ($460 of which is tax-deductible) – All of the above + a seat at Dr. Brian Hare’s table

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The Feast

Vegetarian Option

1^st course ~ Michigan Harvest Salad

Baby lettuce with dried Michigan cherries, toasted spicy honey walnuts, chèvre cheese and roasted seasonal vegetables with a blueberry maple vinaigrette

2^nd course ~ Pappardelle Pasta

Asparagus and mushroom Pappardelle pasta topped with shaved parmesan in a alfredo cream sauce with blistered parmesan tomatoes

3^rd course ~ Tiramisu

Lady fingers dipped in espresso, then covered with a mascarpone cheese cream, topped sprinkled with cocoa

Vegan Option

1^st course ~ Michigan Harvest Salad

Baby lettuce with dried Michigan cherries, toasted spicy walnuts, and roasted seasonal vegetables with a blueberry maple vegan vinaigrette

2^nd course ~ Wild Mushroom Barley Risotto

Risotto barley, forest mushrooms, and thyme with glazed carrots

3^rd course ~ Raspberry Bars

Cookie crust topped with a raspberry jam, topped with a cookie crumble and vanilla frosting drizzle

Our Featured Guest

Dr. Brian Hare
Scientist, Author, Dog Guy

Dr. Hare has spent his life tracking down clues to explain the remarkable bond between humans and canines. He is a core member of the Center of Cognitive Neuroscience and a Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University. Dr. Hare researches the evolution of cognition, in species including primates and domestic dogs. He has published over 100 scientific papers, 3 books including New York Times Bestseller The Genius of Dogs, and hosted National Geographic Wild’s series Is Your Dog a Genius? Dr. Hare is a cofounder of the company Dognition which has helped tens of thousands of dogs be better understood by their human families.