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SUMMARY:Celebrating Kerala's Coastal Cuisine at Thattu
DESCRIPTION:Join South Asia Institute for Exploring Coastal Cuisine\, the inaugural event of our Spices & Stories Culinary Arts Series. In partnership with Thattu\, one of Chicago’s acclaimed Kerala restaurants\, this intimate evening invites guests to experience the vibrant flavors of Kerala through a curated meal and engaging conversation. Discover the stories\, traditions\, and cultural influences that have shaped the cuisine of the southwestern coastal region\, where every dish has a story to tell. \nThe event will feature a carefully curated meal and engaging conversation between the restaurant’s chef and owner duo\, Margaret Pak and Vinod Kalathil and guest moderator\, acclaimed food historian\, Colleen Sen. \nThattu Restaurant \n2601 W Fletcher St\, Chicago\, IL 60618
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/celebrating-keralas-coastal-cuisine-at-thattu/
LOCATION:Thattu Restuarant\, 2601 W Fletcher St\, Chicago\, 60618
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:The Blue-Hued Beloved: A Curator Talk & Kuchipudi Dance Performance
DESCRIPTION:Experience The Blue-Hued Beloved\, an afternoon celebrating the many artistic traditions inspired by Krishna\, one of South Asia’s most enduring and beloved cultural figures. \nThe program begins with a curator talk by SAI Curator Sydney Barofsky\, offering insight into artworks that have shaped representations of the blue-hued deity across centuries. Accompanied by live Carnatic music\, the afternoon culminates in a captivating Kuchipudi performance by Srivani Vokkarane\, Artistic Director of Kaivalya Arts. \nThrough movement\, music\, and storytelling\, Vokkarane brings timeless stories of Krishna to life\, including her spectacular Tarangam—a signature Kuchipudi piece performed while balancing on the rim of a brass plate.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-blue-hued-beloved-a-curator-talk-kuchipudi-dance-performance/
LOCATION:South Asia Institute\, 1925 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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