Experience 'Artful Dining' at the Gilmanton Winery

Photo: (11/8/11) Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) Fine Arts students, Jessica Lorette (Belmont-left), and Nicole Sanborn (Laconia-right), begin their art pieces for the Gilmanton Winery "Artful Dining Experience," a dinner and auction to be held on Friday, December 2, starting at 6:00 p.m. The Gilmanton Winery and Restaurant occupies the former Grace Metallious Mansion (Metallious was the author of the controversial best seller, Peyton Place) located on Meadow Pond Road in Gilmanton. Also located on the property is a large vineyard and the Camelot Alpaca Farm.

The 'Artful Dining Experience' dinner (to be served prior to the Auction) consists of a 5-course meal. Each student was given one of the courses and will create a piece inspired by the ingredients. The LRCC students will present their piece prior to the prospective course being served, join guests for the dinner, be introduced to the patrons, and their "Artful Dining" artwork will be displayed. Following the meal a live auction will commence with 100% of the proceeds going to the deserving students.

"The 'Artful Dining' Dinner and Auction will be a really fun event," says LRCC Fine Arts Department Chair, Dr. Pat Wild (Gilford-not pictured). "It is a great opportunity for the College's Fine Arts students to experience something unique and the Dinner and Auction is a wonderful connection to the larger community. I am sure that an exquisite dinner and marvelous evening will be had by all."

LRCC Fine Arts students participating in the creation of artworks representing each course include Jessica Lorette, Nicole Sanborn, Patricia Blake (Meredith), Katelyn Lemoine (Pembroke), and Aja Montague (Laconia). Chef Ellie Murphy of the Gilmanton Winery will prepare the meal which was inspired by the students. "Sunny and I are excited to support and promote local artists," says Murphy. "The 'Artful Dining Experience' is a unique event and will be great for the artists and great for us!"

Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Contact Marshall or Sunny Bishop, Gilmanton Winery owners, at 267-8251. One may also reserve by going to the website, Gilmantonwinery.com.

About LRCC: Lakes Region Community College is a fully accredited, comprehensive community college located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire that serves over 1,200 students annually. LRCC offers 23 associate degree programs including Nursing, Fire Technology, Energy Services, Media Arts, Culinary Arts, Automotive, and Marine Technology, as well as short-term certificate programs. In addition, LRCC provides a strong background in Liberal Arts for students who choose to do their first two years at a community college and then transfer to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree. LRCC is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire.

 

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