Michael Pollan In Conversation With Sedge Thomson
Sunday Evening, October 19th
Auctions By the Bay Theater, Alameda Point
Please join us for a Benefit for the Alameda Free Library. Michael Pollan, author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and "In Defense of Food" will be in conversation with Sedge Thomson, host of the popular radio program, “West Coast Live.” Michael Pollan has been on a whirlwind speaking tour since publication of his book “In Defense of Food.” If you missed him recently on Nightline or at an Authors night at Google, you can see him right here in Alameda!
The evening starts with a Fabulous Food Reception organized by Slow Food Alameda.
Sponsors, who are kindly donating delicious and wholesome hors d’ouevres, chocolate, dessert, coffee and teas, include some of Alameda’s finest: Acquacotta; Baron's Meat & Poultry; The Beanery; C'era Una Volta; Coco Delice Chocolates; Dan's Fresh Produce; FeelGood Bakery; Julie's Coffee & Tea; Marketplace; Mona's Table; Natural Grocery; Pappo and Rosenblum Winery.
Here is a schedule of the event:
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Food, wine and conviviality
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Michael Pollan in Conversation with Sedge Thomson
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Dessert, Chocolates, Coffee, Teas and Book Signing
Tickets: $75 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/42694
Additional information: (510) 464-1099
Please join us in supporting an important local resource, the Alameda Free Library, while listening to a renowned and thoughtful author who is changing how we think about “what to have for dinner.” We look forward to being with you and your friends at this wonderful event.
Your Slow Food Alameda Board of Directors
Alameda Free Library Foundation