Feb. 22: Our Kids Soup Sunday in Nashville

USBank presents the 11th annual “Our Kids Soup Sunday” from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza in Nashville. More than 40 restaurants will vie for the prestigious titles of Best Soup, Most Creative Soup and Judges Choice.

In addition, soup samplers will be entertained by The Chef’s Challenge, where five chefs will compete in a timed event for the title of “Souper Chef.”

There will also be an appearance by Hassan Kavari, who delights audiences with his fascinating artistry of vegetable carving; plus a sleight-of-hand magician, a portrait caricaturist, and fun-loving clowns. The event will also have a Wine and Food Auction.

The Our Kids Soup Sunday is a fund-raiser to benefit Nashville’s Our Kids Center, a nonprofit organization that provides medical and psychological evaluations and support for children who may have been abused. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door, and are $15 for adults; $8 for children/students; and $35 maximum per family. Parking is free in the neighboring Caterpillar Financial Services garage. For more information, call Our Kids at 615-341-4917; or visit the Web site at www.ourkidscenter.org.