Whole Foods Market down at 10th and South is hosting a fundraiser for Nexus today. Nexus is an artist-run, non-profit gallery space committed to "supporting local emerging and experimental artists engaged in new art practices." Shop at Whole Foods today, and 5% of your order will go toward sponsoring Yummy, an upcoming Nexus exhibit focusing on the vast impact food has on contemporary society. The exhibit will bring together artists of local and national renown to address two major themes: cultural food traditions and the influence of the entertainment and advertising industries on our eating habits. Nexus is also extending invites to local culinary schools, restaurants, and food-related charities. Yummy is slated to run from December 2007 to January 2008.

No matter how much or little you buy, your purchase will help put on a great show, one that you'll be able to see for free (Nexus presents all exhibitions free of charge). We recommend some yummers from the Whole Foods salad bar for lunch-- so even those on a diet can participate.

Whole Foods Market
929 South Street
215-733-9788

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