Attention all foodies and film buffs, this post is for you. As part of the fundraising series to support the Cleveland International Film Fest (March 18 – 28), a series of events are taking place over the next few months. Three of the events are food-related while the others focus on dance, art, architecture, the state of media and much more. For a complete list of events and to order tickets, go here. Warning – tickets sell fast each year.
I’ve gotten to know some of the people involved with CIFF, including two very good friends. A lot of hard work goes into this year-round to make it truly a quality fest that so many have to come to enjoy each spring. We are happy to support these events to help make sure CIFF continues to grow.
Here is a bit more detail on the food-focused events (as shared with me). We’re going to Food for Thought.
Children of the Corn // Saturday, October 3, 2009 / 9:00 am
$50 per guest / limit 25 guests
What better way to enjoy a fall morning than by taking a behind-the-scenes tour at one of the best markets around? We’ll start at the North Union Farmers Market (NUFM) on Shaker Square as Donita Anderson, Executive Director of NUFM, guides us on a tour where we’ll meet the vendors and learn more about the benefits of the “from farm to plate” philosophy. After touring the market, we’ll head over to Sergio’s Saravá for brunch and discuss the impact local farming has on our health, community, and environment.
Cookie Jar // Saturday, November 21, 2009 / 2:00 pm
$25 per guest / limit 30 guests
Jump-start your holiday season at this family-friendly Film Feast. Bring the kids and listen in as Chef Bob Sferra shares tasty tips on cookie decorating. Then we’ll really get our holiday spirit spinning at Sur la Table as Chef Bob shows us how to create a gift that the kids will love to make and one that will prove to be good ’til the last bite.
Food for Thought // Tuesday, February 9, 2010 / 7:00 pm
$50 per guest / limit 75 people
Join us as food critic Laura Taxel brings together some of her favorite chefs in the city to present us with some of their most delectable dishes. Meet us at Taxel Image Studios and view Barney Taxel’s beautiful photography as we discuss food, friends, and favorite films with some of Cleveland’s finest chefs.
