Schedule

Opening Reception – Open to Public

+ Forum Check-in
+ Exhibition: “Coming Home” Photographs by Cameron Bunce
+ Exhibition: “Commensality” Winthrop University students at the Loading Dock Gallery
+ Dinner at Old Town Restaurants (on your own – make plans to be back by 7:30)

Forum Welcome & Film Screenings

+ Welcome & Opening remarks from Kirk Irwin
+ Short Film: “Home” by M. Douglas Page, Directed by Austin Herring
+ “The Man Who Ate New Orleans” A film by Michael Dunaway

Breakfast (included)

+ Scallion Pesto Shrimp & Grits from The Yolk Cafe in Rock Hill, SC
+ Coffee from King Bean Coffee Roasters
+ Pastries

Forum Opening & Welcome

+ Unit I: “The Leaven Factor: Bread as a Living Symbol of Who We Are as a People” Peter Reinhart, Johnson & Wales

The word “companion” derives from two root words meaning “with” and “bread.” In other words, “one with whom we break bread.”  There is a reason why bread is a powerful universal symbol and why it has such a deep hold on our collective psyche. We’ll explore and discuss this traditional concept of connectedness during Peter’s presentation.

+ Unit II: “Food From Home” Tom Hanchett, Levine Museum of the New South

Food traditions from around the globe are now part of Southern culture. Tom Hanchett at Levine Museum of the New South shares some discoveries from his Charlotte Observer “Food from Home” column.

Lunch at Old Town Market (lunch included)

+ Meet & Greet with Farmers at Old Town Market
+ York County Tapas from Dan “The Pig Man” Huntley
+ Sneak Peek Tour & Tasting of the new Millstone Pizza & Taphouse!

Afternoon Session at Gettys Art Center

+ Curated Discussion on Creativity in Food & Togetherness with Molly O’Neill

Break

+ 4:30 PM: Optional Artist Talk & Studio Tour with Dominique Verechia at Center for the Arts

Longhouse Food Revival: Food, Art & Story with Molly O’Neill

LongHouse Food revivals are gatherings of thought leaders dedicated to pushing the boundaries of how food stories are told. In collaboration with Friday Arts Project, this revival brings together some great food minds to look at ethnic barbecue through photography, videography, spoken word and great food. After a mildly lubricated 90 minute discussion, we proceed to a feast by Barbecue Legend Dan The Pig Man working in consort with Fausta Salvatierra and the cooks of Cocinca Latina. Hailing from Pachuca, the capital of Mexico’s Hildago region, Salvatierra and her family serve local cognoscenti some of the best Barbacoa de Borrego north of the border.

Raise a glass. Roll up your sleeves. Grab a tortilla. Get down.

+ Pop-Up Magazine multimedia presentation with Molly O’Neill & guests exploring ethnic food traditions Presented by Cook n Scribble
+ Live Fire Feast featuring recipes explored in Molly’s presentation
+ Catered by Dan “The Pig Man” Huntley & Outdoor Feasts
+ Live Music from “The All-Star Special” Jazz Combo
+ Wine included. Special thanks to The Sorting Table on 7th.