The Valley's Christmas Pudding Tradition
What would the holidays be without Christmas pudding?
It's not just the edible version that's a tradition in Phoenix, although it does have a role. The Valley's Christmas Pudding tradition is a star-studded charity affair hosted by rocker and restaurateur Alice Cooper.
The 7th annual Christmas Pudding festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. tonight, December 15, at the Dodge Theatre. Among the "ingredients" in this year's pudding are:
- Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers
- Jordin Sparks (2007 American Idol winner and Valley resident)
- Whiskey Falls
- Rock Demarco (the world's fastest painter)
- CTA
- and more!
Also performing will be the winners of the Proof Is In The Pudding Contest, which recognizes local bands and individuals before they become famous. This year's winners are Brewed to Perfection (group) and Shaun Patrick Moe (individual). By the way, Jordin Sparks was the 2004 Proof Is In The Pudding winner in the individual category.
This year's pudding chef is Iron Chef America winner and local restarateur, Mark Tarbell, who will be whipping up his own delicious version of Christmas pudding for the audience.
Ticket prices range from $33 to $303. Christmas Pudding proceeds go to the Solid Rock Foundation is a non-profit Christian organization dedicated to helping troubled kids and teens. Specifically, the funds raised will go to help build The Rock Teen Center, a flexible needs structure that will center around music and be the kind of place teens like to hang out. Founded by Alice Cooper and Chuck Savale in 1995, the Solid Rock is based in Arizona.
