the 1st Annual Food Day with a Movie, Honey & Nosh!
Monday, October 24th, 2011
will host a screening of Vanishing of the Bees at the historic
Montalban Theater in Hollywood in honor of the 1st annual
Food Day LA!
“Vanishing of the Bees”, featuring Michael Pollan, and narrated by Oscar Nominee Ellen Page at the historic The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre, 1615 Vine Street. The evening will begin with a tasting reception featuring seasonal local dishes prepared by The Farmer’s Kitchen paired with wine from the Beverly Hills Cheese Shop; a honey tasting from our local beekeepers, honey-infused treats, live music and conversation. After the movie screening there will be an intimate Q & A with film directors Maryam Henein and George Langworthy, local beekeeper associations and farmers’ market apiarists. The panel will be moderated by Council District 13’s Mitch O’Farrell, Senior Advisor to Councilpresident Eric Garcetti.
This event will include food, wine and entertainment. Tickets to the event are available on tix.com, keyword: montalban and cost $25. All proceeds benefit Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), the non-profit operator of The HFM, whose activities include providing fresh food access and nutrition education programs to under-served communities throughout Los Angeles. This event is designed to bring awareness of our current agricultural landscape and sustainability issues. By appreciating local family farmers, participants learn to “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” ….and your local beekeepers!
RECEPTION: 5:45 pm - 7 pm
FILM SCREENING: 7pm - 8:45 pm
Followed by an intimate Q&A with the film's directors
and local Beekeepers. Panel will be moderated by Mitch O'Farrell, Senior Advisor to City Council President Eric Garcetti.
The evening will feature local dishes prepared by The Farmer's Kitchen, wine from the Beverly Hills Cheese Shop, honey tasting from local beekeepers, live music, and a special screening of "Vanishing of the Bees"
Featuring Michael Pollan and narrated by Oscar nominee Ellen Page
$25 Tickets available at tix.com, keyword: montalban
Proceeds go to benefit SEE-LA's non-profit activities supporting fresh food access and nutrition education in under-served communities throughout Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Medical Center Farmers' Market:
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LA Central Avenue Farmers' Market Central Ave Constituent Services Center, 4301 Central Ave. at 43rd St.
FRIDAYS, 3 pm - 7pm:
Echo Park Farmers' Market
Public parking lot south of Sunset Blvd. at Logan St.
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