The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center has partnered with Bristol Community College to present cook, author and PBS host Maria Lawton on Friday, November 1, at 7 p.m. An Evening with Maria Lawton will feature an entertaining exploration of traditional ingredients from the Azores, and an interview with the Azorean Green Bean herself at Bristol Community College. Immediately following the event, Maria will mingle with guests at the post-show reception and have a book signing featuring sweet treats and a performance by Portuguese guitarist João Silva.
Tickets to both events range between $27 to $47 and can be purchased at zeiterion.org, the only official website for Zeiterion events, or by calling the box office at 508.994.2900.
The rich and delicious culinary history of the Azores comes alive with Maria Lawton’s engaging demonstration on traditional Azorean ingredients. She’ll explore how oils, spices, fish, and preparation techniques have been woven into dishes throughout generations. Large screens will allow the audience to follow Maria as she explains their cultural and culinary significance.
Then, in a talk show setting, Maria will share the influences and inspirations she has encountered through her cooking within Portuguese culture, providing both background and historical context. She will then answer culinary questions from the audience. A limited number of her yet-to-be-released cookbook, "At My Portuguese Table: Azorean Cooking and More," will be available for purchase at the event.
An Evening with Maria Lawton, generously sponsored by Portugalia Marketplace and Boutique Fitness, will take place in the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center (H building) at Bristol Community College’s Fall River Campus, 777 Elsbree Street. Immediately following the event, join Maria at the post-show reception featuring pastries made by Bristol Community College's Baking & Pastry students and a performance by Portuguese guitarist João Silva. Tickets to the reception are $30.
Maria Lawton, also known as the "Azorean Green Bean," is an esteemed host and executive producer of the award-winning series "Maria's Portuguese Table" on PBS. With a deep connection to her Azorean roots in Portugal, Maria has successfully brought the essence of authentic Portuguese cuisine and culture to American television audiences and has garnered worldwide acclaim for her dedication. The series also made television history as the first series on PBS to showcase the Portuguese culture.
Beyond her television prowess, Maria is a celebrated author, with her best-selling first cookbook, "Azorean Cooking: From My Family Table to Yours," offering a heartfelt narrative intertwined with authentic family recipes, providing a window into the rich culinary heritage of the Azores. Her new cookbook, "At My Portuguese Table: Azorean Cooking and More," will be released on November 13.
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The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to steward its historic theater as a gathering place for performing arts experiences, where learning, connection and creative expression thrive. Tickets are available for purchase at www.zeiterion.org or by calling 508.994.2900. Visit www.zeiterion.org for box office hours.