This special event features a screening of the acclaimed documentary James Hemings: Ghost in America’s Kitchen, a powerful exploration of the life, brilliance, and erasure of the French-trained chef whose innovations helped shape what we know today as American cuisine. Through insights from food historians, celebrated chefs, and scholars of race and the African American diaspora, the film sheds light on Hemings’s remarkable story—his mastery, his contributions, and his enduring legacy.

Mac & Cheese Bake-Off: And now—it’s your turn to honor his legacy through food!
We’re inviting the community to showcase their best mac and cheese recipes in our Mac and Cheese Bake-Off. Whether your dish is classic, creative, or boldly unconventional, we want to taste what you bring to the table! The winner will receive a gift card from a local restaurant.

Bake-off registration deadline: Feb 13