In partnership with Creative Playground, ChefDance hosted the inaugural “49 Remarkable Women + 1 Really Cool Dude,” a five star, exclusive ChefDance event at Sundance Film Festival. The intimate, high profile dinner was prepared by Chef Shawn McClain, (James Beard Chef, Sage, Las Vegas). The 49 women celebrated are beyond remarkable! They are innovators, leaders, and trailblazers in Entertainment, Business, Arts, Social Justice & Philanthropy. Scooter Braun was also spotlighted at the event, serving as the only male Honoree (“1 Really Cool Dude”).

In the wake of the Women’s March and Times Up Movement, the evening celebrated female empowerment, support, and Women’s Rights. Women’s right activist Gloria Allred, an honoree of the night, gave a moving speech. One of her most impactful quotes of the evening was “A man of quality will never be threatened by a woman of equality.” She also addressed Scooter Braun saying, “Scooter, you’re the one cool dude because I’ve sued all the rest.”

Guests including Erin Foster, Sarah Foster, and Jennifer Meyers enjoyed surprise performances by Interscope artist “Cloves” and Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Siedah Garrett. The evening was sponsored by Sysco, Diet Coke, Lamborghini, Voss, Kona Brewing Co, One hope Wine and Refinery 29.

As if that was not enough action for ChefDance, a Hip Hop Jam session went down with the Black Eyed Peas, Kosha Dillz, KRS1, and Common. Black Eyed Peas are in Sundance this year as they are launching a new VR Comic Book Master’s of The Sun: The Zombie Chronicles. Will I Am got up and performed a 4 minute jam session- free style. Guests partied until 4am.