Chef Art Smith offers ‘Holiday Tips and Tricks’ at next Illinois Libraries Present
Illinois Libraries Present will feature “Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith” on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
The conversation with Monica Eng will begin at 7 p.m. (Central) via Zoom.
Smith began his culinary journey with formal training at the Florida Culinary Institute and honed his skills working with top chefs in France. He became Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef for a decade, boosting his reputation as a top-tier chef.
In 1997, he opened Table Fifty-Two in Chicago, known for its modern Southern dishes and locally sourced ingredients.
Smith is also a prolific cookbook author and TV personality, sharing his passion for Southern cuisine. He expanded his culinary empire with “Homecomin' Florida Kitchen” at Walt Disney World Resort and “Reunion” at Chicago's Navy Pier.
Smith's work celebrates Southern flavors, inclusivity, and culinary innovation.
Learn more and find out the participating libraries via www.illinoislibrariespresent.com/events.
The Illinois Libraries Present series kicked off its pilot program in January 2022 with 192 member libraries. In seasons 2 and 3, membership grew to 209. Season 4 kicked off in September with 214 member libraries.
The series continues in December with two program. The youth program, “The Magic of Raina Telgemeier,” will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels “Smile,” “Drama,” “Sisters,” “Ghosts,” and “Guts,” all No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin’s “Baby-Sitters Club” series, and has contributed short stories to many anthologies. Raina’s accolades include six Eisner Awards, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, a Stonewall Honor, and many Best-of and Notables lists. Children's librarian Genevieve Grove will join Raina in conversation.
Before the holidays, enjoy a prerecorded, virtual showing of Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts.
“Little Women: The Musical” can be viewed Friday to Sunday, Dec. 20-22. This Broadway musical premiered in London in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre in 2022. Registrants will receive an email with a special link to the performance.