In celebration of our bicentennial, distinguished ethnographer Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett will give a presentation. Barbara is University Professor Emerita and Professor Emerita of Performance Studies at New York University and author of numerous books including Destination Culture: Tourism, Museums. She lectures and writes frequently about food, having authored the seminal article “Playing to the Senses: Food as a Performance Medium.” She is famous for her collection of 14,000 books, of which 1,200 are Jewish cookbooks, that reflect the diversity of the Jewish experience.

In addition, we will enjoy heavy appetizers prepared by local women chefs, featuring Suzy DeYoung of La Soupe and Milya Cafe. The appetizers are inspired by the “In the Beginning” cookbooks. Drinks will be included along with the custom cocktails, "The Joseph Jonas" and "The Rocktail." There will be giveaways and lots of fun! Cost is $10 per person.