The SEEDS OF CHANGE FILM SERIES, exploring the intersection of social justice and the local food system, kicks off tonight at 7 pm at the Porch Church (1814 W. Broadway Ave.) in West Central with a showing of Food Fight: Revolution Never Tasted So Good, a documentary about the emergence of the organic food movement and featuring journalist Michael Pollan and legendary restaurateur Alice Waters. Admission is free with a donation of food or seeds. Visit www.projecthopespokane.org or call 328-6527.
Project HOPE Spokane, a nonprofit that works with at-risk youth and is working to develop a community gardening program in the neighborhood, is sponsoring the film series, which will continue on Thursdays at 7 pm through the end of May.
On Friday, April 17, at noon in the City Council Chambers (808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.), Councilman Richard Rush’s lunchtime film series continues with another food-related film: “Food Miles,” a 30-minute documentary, examines the impact of food transportation on health and the environment. A panel discussion follows. Call 625-6715.
Now this is some news we can get behind: WHITESTONE WINERY, the estate winery in Wilbur, Wash., is opening a tasting room in downtown Spokane just south of the Rocket Bakery at First and Cedar — in time to be part of the annual Spring Barrel Tasting coming up on Mothers Day weekend. Winemaker Michael Haig says the tasting room will be open regular hours in addition to hosting special events, like artist receptions during the monthly First Friday art walk and wine release parties.
A grand opening celebration is set for Friday and Saturday (April 17-18), along with the launch of the latest edition of the winery’s Pieces of Red blend. Other current releases will be available for sampling, along with cheese and bread.
The best news? The tasting room is just three blocks from our office. This makes us very happy.
Regular hours at Whitestone Winery’s tasting room, 111 S. Cedar St., will be Thu-Sat, noon-6 pm. Visit www.whitestonewinery.com or call 838-2427.
Slow Food Spokane River hosts two EARTH DAY DINNERS this week. On Saturday, April 18, at 5:30 pm, the group joins with Get Lit! at Santé for the Earth First Dinner, prepared by Chef Jeremy Hansen. The event is also a reception for author and activist David Suzuki, who speaks as part of Get Lit! on Saturday evening (see page 37). The meal alone is $18, and seats are going fast; visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/58642 for tickets. Then on Wednesday, April 22 — Earth Day — the group gathers at the Glover Mansion at 6 pm for “At the Table,” a family-friendly dinner with local food producers and the organizers of the Main Market Co-op. Visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/57793 to buy tickets.
The Crossing Community Center in Millwood teams up with the Millwood Farmers Market and Millwood Presbyterian Church for a series of FOOD CLASSES called “Cultivating Community,” to be held on four Sunday afternoons at the center (8919 E. Euclid Ave., Millwood). The first class, set for Sunday, April 19, at 4 pm is “Vegetable Gardening in the Inland Northwest,” with featured instructors Bob and Bonnie Gregson, authors of Rebirth of the Small Family Farm. Future classes will tackle home canning and food preservation (with County Master Food Preservers), baking artisan breads (with Tom and Louise Tuffin of Arabesque Farms and Bakery) and how to eat local in the Inland Northwest (with Spokane locavores Craig and Nancy Goodwin). Classes are free. Visit www.millwoodcrossing.org or call 924-2350.
— ANN M. COLFORD
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