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One Book, One Rockford to Kick-off in Spring

Anthony Bourdain to visit Rockford in May

Rockford Public Library’s annual community-wide reading program, One Book, One Rockford, is slated to kick-off in the spring, but there is already quite a buzz about the selected title and author. This year, the library has chosen to feature Anthony Bourdain and his bestselling book, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly. The goal of the program is to encourage all Rockford residents to read the selected title, and then attend library programs, book discussions, and the author lecture on May 18th.

“The response to Anthony Bourdain’s visit to Rockford has been amazing,” said Frank Novak, Executive Director of Rockford Public Library. “We knew he was a popular personality, but we in no way anticipated the level of enthusiasm people would have about seeing and meeting him.”

 

That enthusiasm has translated to over 650 registrations since the library placed Bourdain’s May 18, 2007 free lecture on their website calendar—an unprecedented number for a One Book, One Rockford selected author.

 

“We traditionally try to get 100-200 people to an author lecture like this and now we are trying to find a way to handle the huge response we have received,” commented Ellen Olson, One Book, One Rockford committee chair. “It’s a great problem to have. We hope this brings a whole new audience to library programs.”

 

In addition to Anthony Bourdain’s lecture on May 18th, the library is also hosting a series of programs centered around the culinary arts, local restaurants and the book itself. All One Book, One Rockford programs are listed below. For more information about the One Book, One Rockford event or any associated programs, please call Rockford Public Library at (815) 965-7606.

 

One Book, One Rockford programs featuring Anthony Bourdain and

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

 

So You Want to be a Chef?

Thursday, May 3, 2007

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Cliffbreakers Convention Center

Part of the One Book, One Rockford showcase, this event will take place at Cliffbreakers, where participants will get a tour of the kitchen, and then adjourn to a meeting room to participate in a panel discussion about the many faceted career choices in the culinary field.  The panel will feature a local chef from Cliffbreakers Convention Center; Paul Sletten from Brio, a local restaurant owner; Mike Zema a culinary instructor from Elgin Community College; and Rebecca Cook, a student from Elgin Community College Culinary Arts program.  For ages 13-18. Registration is required.

 

Book discussion of Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly  

Thursday, May 10, 2007

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Main Library Auditorium

215 N. Wyman St. 

Please join us for an enjoyable discussion of the book for One Book, One Rockford – Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain. Come to discuss the book if you’ve read it, or come to find out what really goes on behind the kitchen door!  

 

A Cook’s Tour of Downtown

Thursday, May 17, 2007

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

You don’t have to leave Rockford to try some of the finest cuisine in the Midwest. Just $25 allows you to sample cuisine from 8 downtown Rockford restaurants. When you find something you love, pick up a recipe card and build your own recipe book as a souvenir. Perfect for the “foodie” who wants to discover downtown. You may reserve tickets online now, but payment can be made at any RPL location starting March 1st. Registration closes on Wednesday, May 9th.

 

Anthony Bourdain: “Kitchen Confidential”

Friday, May 18, 2007

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Rd.

Join Rockford Public Library as we welcome Anthony Bourdain to Rockford. Bourdain will speak about his book Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly. This free lecture will be followed by a book signing. A maximum of 5 tickets may be reserved online at www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/events. For parties of 6 or more, please call (815) 987-6609 for group tickets.

 

NOTE: Tickets will be available for pick up starting March 1st. All tickets must be picked up at the Main Library, 215 N. Wyman St., by noon on Friday, May 18th or at the door of Giovanni’s between 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. the night of the program. All unclaimed tickets will be made available to the public at 6:30 p.m.

 

Dinner with Bourdain hosted by the Rockford Public Library Foundation

Saturday, May 19, 2007

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Rockford Country Club

After traveling the world for his book, A Cook's Tour, and making 32 episodes of a television series, Anthony Bourdain tells you everything you want to know about the strange and fabulous meals he's eaten all over the world. Join us for cocktails, dinner and great stories from Anthony Bourdain himself. Tickets are $75 each. Proceeds benefit Rockford Public Library. Please contact Renee Jensen, Development Officer, at 987-6611 or rjensen@rockfordpubliclibrary.org for tickets or sponsor table information.

 

 

About the Library

The Rockford Public Library, founded in 1872 as the second library in Illinois, currently has six facilities, including the Main Library and five Branch Libraries. The Rockford Public Library’s mission is to enhance community life and development by informing, educating, entertaining, and providing cultural enrichment to all people of all ages by collecting information to address the diverse interests of our dynamic community.

 

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