RIHS Fundraising Celebration Honoring RI’s Global Cuisine
Thursday, May 18, 6:30 p.m
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Aldrich House (110 Benevolent Street, Providence, R.I. 02906)
Rhode Island Historical Society Celebrates Global Cuisine
Annual Fundraiser Spring Forward: Around the World in 80 Trays
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday, May 18, for Spring Forward: Around the World in 80 Trays at the historic Aldrich House in Providence.
Inspired by the organization’s annual theme, “Rhode Island and the World,” Around the World in 80 Trays will highlight the state’s global food culture and the many communities who call Rhode Island home.
The evening will kick off at 5:30 p.m., with a VIP Reception featuring an amazing selection of wines and beers from around the world provided by Bottles Fine Wine, as well as international cheese and charcuterie from Edgewood Cheese Shop. Experts will offer insights into the selections, as well as the most appropriate pairings.
Guests will also have the opportunity to view maritime paintings and maps from the RIHS collections and discuss the pieces with Deputy Executive Director for Collections & Interpretation Richard Ring.
At 6:30 p.m., the main event will begin featuring food and drink from over two dozen area restaurants. Guests will be able to sample fare from Central and South America, the Caribbean, West Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
Entertainment will be provided by jazz trio Trois Gras. The evening will conclude with a selection of international pastries, teas, and coffees.
VIP tickets are $125 and event tickets are $50 for RIHS members and $75 for nonmembers.
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Spring Forward: Around the World in 80 Trays is supported by presenting sponsor Amica Insurance, and is also made possible by Mr. & Dr. Barry & Kathleen Hittner, Pranzi Catering & Events, Bank of America, University of Rhode Island College of Arts & Sciences, Bottles Fine Wine, and Edgewood Cheese Shop.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org. Follow the RIHS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.