Join the Mercer Island Arts Council for a look at the role of food in some delicious films, with commentary provided by Lance Rhoades, Program Director for the Mercer Island Arts Council Classics on Film.
Babette's Feast ~ Friday, March 25th
Gabriel Axel, 1987 Denmark, 102 min.
Starring Stephane Audran, Bodil Kjer and Birgitte Federspiel
Big Night ~ Friday, April 8th
Stanley Tucci, 1966, 107 min.
Starring Marc Anthony, Tony Shaloub, and Stanley Tucci
Julie & Julia ~ Friday, April 22nd
Nora Ephron, 2009, 123 min
Starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams
Meet the Author ~ Saturday, May 7th
Erica Bauermeister, Seattle author of the New York Times bestseller, The School of Essential Ingredients, said to be "Exquisitely written and heartbreakingly delicious...a luscious slice of life".
Erica will discuss the inspiration of her novel about a magical cooking class and its students who, one by one, are transformed by the aromas and flavors of the dishes they create. There will also be a special sneak peek into her new novel, Joy for Beginners, coming out in June. A book signing will take place at the end of the event.
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