Les Dames d’Escoffier Miami Presents Celebrating Julia the 100th Anniversary of the Chef’s Birthday 9/15/12

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Les Dames d’Escoffier Miami Presents Celebrating Julia the 100th Anniversary of the Chef’s Birthday
CelebratingJulia-at-100_EVITESaturday, September 15, 2012, 5PM-7PM
Miami Dade Culinary Institute, Wolfson Campus, 415 Northeast 2nd Ave in Miami. 
Miami Dade College Auditorium, 300 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Room #1261 in Miami.
The Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami.
Tuyo Restaurant, 415 Northeast 2nd Avenue in Miami. 
http://lesdamesmiami.org/celebrating_julia.html

Tickets: Call Claire Tomlin: 305/775-2166
http://lesdamesmiami.org/celebrating_julia.html

Host Sponsor | Miami Dade Culinary Institute, Miami Dade College Title Sponsor | Whole Foods Market – Florida

Les Dames d’Escoffier Miami is marking the 100th anniversary of Julia Child’s birth by presenting a series of events on Saturday, September 15, 2012, commemorating the "Lady of the Ladle’s" commitment to gastronomy, education and philanthropy.
 
Miami Dade Culinary Institute, Wolfson Campus
 
In Classroom #9301;  3rd Floor
•    10:30 am – Noon: “From Julia Child’s Kitchen to Yours” with Chef Michelle Bernstein; $60 per guest; seating is limited to 30 attendees.
 
In the Auditorium;  Room #1261
 
•    1:00 – 2:30 pm: “Backstage with Julia” featuring Nancy Verde Barr, author of, Backstage with Julia, My Years with Julia Child; $30 general admission; $10 for all students. Following her seminar Verde Barr will sign copies of her book, available for purchase at $14.95 each.
 
•    3:00 – 4:30 pm: Media Evolution: From “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” to “Tweeting for Your Supper;” $30 per guest.
 
The Freedom Tower
 
Julia’s Birthday Bash
•    5:00 – 7:00 pm:  Join us for a cocktail party to celebrate Julia’s 100th birthday. The evening will feature small plates and sweets crafted by the talented MCI Chef’s Council and friends, festive libations and live music. Attendees are also invited to participate in the culinary/travel-themed silent auction. Tickets are priced at $75 per person.

Net proceeds will benefit the Les Dames d’Escoffier Miami Legacy Awards, which gives professional experiences to young women studying Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Gastronomic Journalism and Food Agriculture.

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