Third Annual Soul Food

Wine, food, music, and an auction of original artwork — all crammed inside the art-filled confines of the Lake Erie Screw Building: You can be excused for thinking tonight’s Soul Food shindig is a party, not a skirmish in the war against hunger. “It’s been a collaborative effort,” organizer Jason Weiner says simply. In fact, as vice chair of the Trinity Lakewood Community Outreach program (the outreach arm of Trinity Lutheran Church), Weiner’s pretty much been floored by the help he’s received. That extends from the 35 artists who have donated original pieces for the live auction, to chef Matt Somich, who is preparing tonight’s spread of gourmet soups, fancy sandwiches, and assorted desserts. Also on the schedule: DJ Xe La spinning soul and R&B, and We the People funking it up at the official after party. Maybe best of all, admission is an all-inclusive $10 (cash only, at the door), leaving you with plenty of dough for bidding on silent-auction items like a weekend getaway to Kelly’s Island and a Kindle Fire. Check out the TLCO page on Facebook for more information.