Fruit of the Vine: Arkansas’s Italian Communities and Foodways

The Arkansas State Archives will host its fourth annual Arkansas foodways symposium from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 16, at the north campus of UA Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock. The symposium’s theme, Fruit of the Vine: Arkansas’s Italian Communities and Foodways, will feature presentations by Chris Dorer, Dr. Rebecca Howard, Regina Moyer and State Archives staff member Terra Titsworth.

Topics will include presentations on the cultural and foodways histories of Tontitown, Little Italy, and Sunnyside Plantation. The day will conclude with a cooking demonstration by professionally trained chef, Terra Titsworth, who will be preparing cannoli

The seminar $12 and registration is required. Check-in will begin at 9:15 a.m. Teachers can earn up to four professional development hours through attendance. An Italian fare lunch prepared by chefs from UA - Pulaski Tech Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute and wine will be provided for symposium participants. Registration is limited and deadline for registration will be Sept. 11.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Arkansas State Archives.

For more information about the symposium or to register, email events.archives@arkansas.gov or call 501-682-6900.