Fresh, a film by director Ana Sofia Joanes, asks the viewer to consider everything that goes into the foods we consume- from farm to table.
**Upated 1/26/10** Due to overwhelming response, a 2nd Vewing of Fresh has been added at 6 pm- Details below
Have you ever wanted more information on how far your food travels before it gets to your table? Have you been thinking of starting an organic garden in your backyard, but are looking for some direction? Looking to meet like-minded people in your area in the sustainable foods movement?
Joel Salatin
Well, join us for an amazing evening on Sunday March, 21st 2010, 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm with guest speaker Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms,Food Inc, The Omnivores Dilemma, and now “Fresh, the Movie”. Also get a chance to meet the films director, Ana Sofia Joanes, as she will be attending and speaking at the event.
The afternoon will get started with an introduction lecture by Ana at 2:30 p.m. This will then be followed by the first viewing of “Fresh, the Movie” – a documentary that celebrates the farmers, thinkers, and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. For more information on the movie and movement, please check out my past article on Fresh. Joel will speak after the viewing and followed by Q and A facilitated by Ana and Joel.
After the talk and the viewing of Fresh, join us for a symposium that will expand your mind and entice your palate- you’ll leave a different person. You will embark from the event full of inspiration and new ideas on where to locate nutrient dense, high quality food that is grown locally. Meet your farmers, learn how to properly shop and eat out locally, and learn how to create a sustainable garden in your own backyard.
There are 2 workshops being held:
- 4:00 Gardening 101 ($5- pre register and pay at the door)
- 5:00 Advanced Gardening and Composting ($5- pre register and pay at the door)
* No Childcare Available.
* Each class is limited to only 25 people- Reserve your spot ASAP!
Partial List of Vendors include: Cherry Glen Farm, Nice Creamery, Chapel Country Creamery, Gunpowder Bison and Trading Company, and Dragonfly farms. Several local restaurants will also be sampling from their spring menus such as: Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore, MD, Great Sage in Clarksville, MD, Level- A Small Plates Lounge in Annapolis, MD, and more...
For a full list of vendors and restaurants, please contact: replytofresh@gmail.com
**2nd Fresh Viewing added! ** Due to the overwhelming response, a 2nd viewing of Fresh has been added at 6:00 pm. Questions and Answers will go until 8:30 pm.
The event will be held at: the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis.
333 Dubois Road- Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Event Cost: $12 - Doors open at 2 p.m.
* We are striving for a trash free event, so please bring your own plates, cups and utensils.
*Please try to carpool to the event, as we are trying to reduce our carbon footprint. Parking is available, but limited.
Please R.S.V.P. to replytofresh@gmail.com and please state which viewing of Fresh you will be attending (2:30 or 6:00)
Dr. Kristin Mowry and Diane Bedlin are the hosts of this event.
Direct questions to Diane: 410-643-3283
This will be a momentous occasion, and I hope to see you there!
Adam is a Reiki Master, certified Health and Lifestyle counselor, Licensed Massage Therapist, 20 year practicing bramana initiated Bhakti Yogi, Spiritual advisor, visionary, jock and veteran of the “hardcore punk scene” all rolled into one. Adam is the founder of Omkara World and produced the mind/body fitness DVD “Intelligent Fitness."
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