In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Take your taste buds on a tour of Britain! Marianne will walk guests through this British classic, updated for today’s tastes. As an added bonus, participants will learn how to cure salmon! This class is perfect for new chefs and old pros as…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to…
Chef Isabel Coss is best known across the US for landing on FOOD & WINE’s 2023 list of the eleven Best New Chefs in America and in DC as a "Pastry Chef of the Year" finalist in the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington's "RAMMY' Awards. Originally from Mexico City, the Executive Chef of Pascual (A New York…
Teaching Jitterbug and Lindy Hop since 1994, Gottaswing’s beginner and intermediate group classes have set the gold standard in swing dance instruction. You never need a partner; we rotate partners in our classes so everyone has a chance to learn and practice. Classes are open to dancers of all ages (students under 14 years must be…
Elder fraud is a growing national trend as the baby boomer population ages and the greatest wealth transfer in history begins, including the transfer of real estate assets. Whether you are a baby boomer or a real estate professional, learn how to spot the patters and signs of fraudulent actively to protect yourself and your…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren’t sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction – trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, students…
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mardi Gras season with our exciting cooking class, “Mardi Gras Celebration Dishes – Seafood & Duck Gumbos & Cajun Boudin,” led by the talented Chef Mark Haskell. Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Louisiana as you master the art of crafting two iconic Mardi Gras dishes –…
Featuring Wine Expert Leslie Frelow Savor a curated selection of exceptional wines while engaging in enlightening discussions about their origin stories and the future of Black wine culture. Enjoy delicious snackable appetizers that perfectly complement each pour. Sample six wines. Experience the vibrant flavors and inspiring narratives that shape this dynamic community. Cheers to diversity…
Curated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder David Holiday “Nani shapes a remarkable rollercoaster of emotions accompanying herself on piano & her earthy trombone, while delighting the audience with her scatting melismas" - Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Through her gorgeous songs, singer, composer, and instrumentalist Nani Vazana helps lead the effort to preserve Ladino, the endangered language…
Join us in the kitchen for a pasta workshop! Make a variety of different pastas, including: fresh egg pasta, dried semolina pasta, and even chickpea pasta! Chef Mark Haskell will take you through the steps to complete fettuccine for bolognese, cheese & meat ravioli, fresh cannelloni & spinach, and ricotta gnocchi. Polish up your skills…
Audiences accustomed to Alfred Hitchcock as the master of scary Gothic films like Psycho will be quite surprised to discover his little-known films about the Holocaust and plagues. He would never ignore “body horrors” but he understood popular culture too well to ignore what really frightened people. The host for the series is Tom Zaniello, professor emeritus…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Discover the vibrant flavors of Senegal by learning to make Cheb ou Jen, a deliciously seasoned fish and rice dish that brings together marinated fish, vegetables, and richly flavored broken rice in a single pot. Often described as “paella on steroids,” this national…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…