The Orem Library presents The Big Read, To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill a Mockingbird book

Community Events for The Big Read

Southern Cooking Series: Secrets from Calpurnia's Kitchen

Many foods are mentioned in Harper Lees To Kill a Mockingbird. In conjunction with the Orem Public Library,Maceys is presenting a series of classes over several weeks all focused around the food of this great novel. Join local chef and instructor Nancy Judd and experience some of Calpurnia's favorite southern recipes. These fun classes are held in Maceys' upstairs 'Little Theatre' and are FREE. Space is limited so sign up at the Maceys Service Desk or Call 225-6002. Great Food, Recipes, Coupons, and Door Prizes are all included.

09/10/2008 - Wednesday

7:00 pm
Back Porch Banquet
Location: Maceys' Little Theatre

Tonight Ruth St.Germain joins Nancy in making Southern fried catfish, hush puppies, collard greens with ham hocks, and root beer. This is REAL Southern cooking and you won't want to miss one lick of it.

09/18/2008 - Thursday

7:00 pm
Miss Maudie's Lane Cake
Location: Maceys' Little Theatre

Tonight you will be wowed with the awesome Lane Cake from this great novel. A 'from scratch' decadent three-layer cake with a scrumptious filling and a frosting to knock your socks off...this cake is to die for. And there's not a calorie in it (as long as you don't eat any). 'Ya'll' don't want to miss this sweet Southern cookin' class so call the Maceys Service Desk and sign up.

10/8/2008 - Wednesday

7:00 pm
Calpurnia's Favorites
Location: Maceys' Little Theatre

Well, it may not be "lite" food, but nothing says good ol' home cookin' like fried pork chops, ambrosia, and cracklin' bread. Another fantastic dinner to introduce your family to this uniquely American cooking style, and a great way to participate in the Big Read.

10/15/2008 - Wednesday

7:00 pm
Salvation Sunday Supper
Location: Maceys' Little Theatre

What do you think of when you think of the South? Maybe a porch with a rocking chair? How about Scarlet O'Hara? And, of course, some fantastic fried chicken. Join Nancy for a night of real Southern fried chicken, sweet potato mash, biscuits with Muscatine jelly, and peach pickles. We guarantee you'll be talking with a drawl by the end of the evening.


Mockingbird Fly
An Evening of Story and Dance

Utah Valley University's Contemporary Dance Ensemble and Orem's own Resonance Story Theatre will come together to present this memorable look at rising above the perceptions and problems of race through music, dance, and story. Join us at any of the three evening performances, and be sure to invite your friends and family. This unforgettable event was funded in part with a grant from the City of Orem CARE tax.

10/10/2008 - Friday

7:30 pm
Location: UVU's Ragan Theater

10/14/2008 - Tuesday

7:00 pm
Location: Orem Public Library

10/21/2008 - Tuesday

7:00 pm
Location: SCERA Theater

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