Friday, August 15th

Food & Film Night – New Orleans Style

Where: Loose Cannon Gallery, 1800 Rossville Avenue

What:Sample traditional New Orleans cuisine and see a collection of documentary shorts about New Orleans including Saving Willy Mae's Scotch House. This documentary feature film that traces volunteer efforts to rebuild a revered New Orleans corner café owned by 91-year-old Mrs. Willie Mae Seaton. Through the Southern Foodways Alliance, the volunteer team has raised almost $200,000 to fund the rebuilding and, despite an odyssey of challenges, is finally ready to reopen the restaurant. Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!

Special thanks to Blue Orleans Creole Restaurant and the Souther Foodways Alliance.

Time: 6:00 PM Social Hour, 6:30 PM Film Screenings with culinary selections by Blue Orleans

Cost: $15 for AEC members; $20 for non-members. To purchase tickets in advance, call the AEC at 423-267-1218 or order online at artsedcouncil.org.