September 2011
4 posts
The NOCCA Institute's ART OF THE FEAST: October...
Join The NOCCA Institute as we celebrate NOCCA’s new Culinary Arts program with a city-wide series of events! From October 11 – 25, you’ll have the opportunity to sample dishes inspired by a NOCCA student, catch up on episodes of long-lost TV series Frank’s Place about a fictional New Orleans restaurant, and even become a NOCCA student for two unforgettable afternoons. Follow the...
October 14 - 25: "The Dish That Makes A...
Last year, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation coordinated the first “Dish that Makes a Difference” event throughout the Emeril’s restaurant family to raise funds for NOCCA’s Culinary Arts program. This year, the Foundation wanted to broaden the impact and open it up to more restaurants across the city.
And so, The NOCCA Institute sponsored a recipe contest for NOCCA’s...
October 15 & 22: Cooking classes with Chef Frank...
When people tour NOCCA, their first response is usually, “I wish I could’ve gone to school here.” Well, now they can – at least for two very special afternoons! Join NOCCA’s outstanding Culinary Arts faculty for some hands-on work in NOCCA’s new Emeril Lagasse Foundation Culinary Arts Studio.
October 15, 1:00pm – 5:00pm “Gourmet Gifts from the Kitchen”...
October 11: Watch Episodes of FRANK'S PLACE with...
A SCREENING OF FRANK’S PLACE October 11 at 7:30pm In NOCCA’s Freda Lupin Memorial Hall Featuring actor Tim Reid and creator Hugh Wilson Q&A with Reid, Wilson, and Lolis Elie, moderated by Poppy Tooker, followed by a reception Cost: $15
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When writer and NOCCA alum Lolis Elie and HBO’s Treme first gave us the opportunity to screen episodes...
February 2011
2 posts
March 22: Culinary Arts Program Ribbon-Cutting,...
Join us at NOCCA on Tuesday, March 22 as we mark the launch of the Culinary Arts program at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts! This reception kicks off several weeks of celebration that we’re calling ART OF THE FEAST, all in honor of this one-of-a-kind program for high school students. There are a limited number of tickets available to this event — order yours today by clicking...
Press Release: Art of the Feast
In August 2011, Culinary Arts will become the 11th arts-training discipline at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, one of the country’s premiere high school conservatories. Sponsored by The NOCCA Institute, Art of the Feast celebrates this milestone with a slate of activities for students, faculty, NOCCA supporters, and other members of the community.
ABOUT NOCCA’S CULINARY ARTS...