02 Jun 2014 Winthrop Rockefeller Institute plans classes throughout June
The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute atop Petit Jean Mountain will host several events in June.
The Institute offers a variety of workshops, seminars, public lectures, conferences and special events. Classes are held in the fun and functional culinary classroom and laboratory.
To learn more or to register, call 501.727.5435 or visit LiveTheLegacy.org.
The events:
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, and 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 4 – Basic Training: Baking Cupcakes
Baking is an art unto itself. On the heels of our cooking class, Basic Training: Baking contains more demonstration-only classes that will help participants tackle cakes, cookies, pies, breads and much more. Basic Training: Baking will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays on the dates listed below. Pricing is $15 per class, or buy a package of all 10 classes for $120. Advance registration is required.
5 p.m. Friday, June 6 – Table for Two – "Dinner by the Lake" Campfire Cuisine
Break out of the ordinary date night routine with the Table for Two culinary classes. Executive Chef Robert Hall will demonstrate how to cook the night’s entrée while participants enjoy a freshly prepared appetizer. After the demonstration, each couple will step up to the stove together and practice the new skills under Chef Hall’s guidance. The newly created entrée will be enjoyed at a candlelit table for two followed by a decadent dessert from the WRI kitchen.
The classes include overnight lodging and a continental breakfast, making this experience a complete mountain getaway for only $200 per couple.
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, and 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 11 – Basic Training: Baking Yeast Breads
Baking is an art unto itself. On the heels of the first cooking class, Basic Training: Baking contains more demonstration-only classes that will help participants tackle cakes, cookies, pies, breads and much more. Pricing is $15 per class, or buy a package of all 10 classes for $120. Advance registration is required.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14 – Made from Scratch – A Perfect Picnic with Robert Hall, CEC, ACE, MEd, Culinary Director (WRI).
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, and 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 18 – Basic Training: Baking Yeast Rolls
Baking is an art unto itself. Pricing is $15 per class, or buy a package of all 10 classes for $120. Advance registration is required.
5 p.m. Friday, June 20 – Table for Two – Tortellini with Shrimp in Lobster Sauce
Break out of the ordinary date night routine with the Table for Two culinary classes. Executive Chef Robert Hall will demonstrate how to cook the night’s entrée while participants enjoy a freshly prepared appetizer. After the demonstration, couples will step up to the stove together and practice new skills under Chef Hall’s guidance. The newly created entrée will be enjoyed at a candlelit table for two followed by a decadent dessert from the WRI kitchen.
The class includes overnight lodging and a continental breakfast, making this experience a complete mountain getaway for only $200 per couple.
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, and 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 25 – Basic Training: Baking Cookies, Bars and Brownies
Pricing is $15 per class, or buy a package of all 10 classes for $120. Advance registration is required.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28 – Made from Scratch – Brandon Douglas, executive chef (Arkansas Children’s Hospital)
These workshops offer an opportunity to test out and develop new skills and techniques in hands-on cooking classes at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute. Classes are offered on a variety of topics. Space is limited; advance registration is required.
Cost is $80 per participant per class.
6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28 – Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre presents “The Comedy of Errors”
In this gleeful adaptation geared toward young audiences, “The Comedy of Errors” offers double the fun as two sets of long-lost twins cause chaos and comedy by ending up in the same place at the same time. Their grossly mistaken identities lead to trouble in love and with the law. This hour-long production will be great fun for the family to enjoy together.
The Comedy of Errors production will be hosted on the front lawn of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute. The presentation will include a 30-minute question-and-answer session with the cast at the play’s conclusion. This event is free and open to the public but those attending are asked to reserve a seat by contacting Theresa Edattukaren at [email protected] or 501.727.6220. The River Rock Grill will open for dinner at 4 p.m. with a special buffet option sure to delight the whole family.
