eating out PALATES & PALETTES
by tony reverditto
Looking for a unique, artistic adventure, combined with scrumptious culinary eats? Then it’s time to check out Palates and Palettes. Fans of art, food and wine have a one-stop, interactive experience to look forward to at Fairplex, home of the L.A. County Fair, as organizers present a unique culinary/arts experience. Held at the Millard Sheets Art Center on the fairgrounds in Pomona, each month’s events are designed to highlight famous artists and the places they hail from. Not only will guests learn the artist’s background and have fun paint- ing, they will enjoy food and wine specific to the evening’s subject and regions. The next event is Saturday, April 16 and pays homage to American
artist Georgia O’Keefe. Reaching the ripe age of 98, O’Keefe was born on November 15, 1887 and is considered one of the most significant and intriguing artists of the 20th century. Known internationally for her boldly innovative art; distinctive flowers, dramatic cityscapes, glowing landscapes and images of bones against the stark desert sky, which are a staple of American Modernism. Hosted by the Millard Sheets Art Center at the farm at Fairplex, the evening’s
cuisine and wines are inspired by the celebrated artist’s homeland and Executive Chef Antoine Howard fromTwisted Sage Café and Catering in San Dimas will prepare the food. Howard attended Le Cordon Bleu, has worked as a caterer/private chef and as a consultant to a start-up resort in Costa Rica. Having worked in the corporate world, he has longed for his true passion of bringing amazing cuisine using fresh, local food at reasonable prices at Twisted Sage since they opened the doors in March of 2011. As the evening unfolds, attendees will enjoy Shaved Fennel Salad with Strawberry Yuzu Vinaigrette, Ceviche Poke Tower, Stuffed Hatch Chili with a Guajillo Chipotle Adobo Sauce and Tres Leches Strawberry Mousse. Wine pairings will be offered by Mary Ellen Cole of the Los Angeles International
Wine Competition and art instruction will be by the art center’s Renee Brandenburg. Attending guests, ranging from curious novices to seasoned professional
artists, will be led through a whimsical painting exercise by an experienced art teacher; each is open to interpretation, by either recreating one of each of the great master’s famous works, or by using their art as inspiration. Guests in attendance for each event,work to replicate a classic painting while they enjoy dining and cocktails. Small bites will please the palate with a new course served every half hour, so guests leave with a full tummy and a personal work of art created with their own hands! Palates and Palettes next offering takes place onSaturday, May 14, as guests explore the work of Picasso and the cuisine of Spain and onSaturday, June 11 the focus will be onHenri Matisse who lived primarily in the South of France. Each event goes from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and the cost is $75 per person, which includes food and wine, as well as painting supplies. As part of The Learning Centers at Fairplex, the Millard Sheets Art Center
offers year-round exhibitions, educational programs, events and workshops, so that visitors can enjoy meaningful, fun experiences through the visual arts. It works with local schools and community groups to create a unified arts culture and fill the voids left by budget cuts, so that access to the arts continues.
The Millard Sheets Art Center is located on the grounds of The Learning Center at Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue in Pomona. Space is limited and reservations are highly encouraged: For tickets and more information, contact Thomas Canavan at 909.865.4161, via email at
canavan@fairplex.com or by going to
fairplex.com.
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RAGE monthly | APRIL 2016
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