Sobremesa: Tucson’s Foodways and the Archive–Panel Discussion & Reception

Sobremesa: an enjoyable extended conversation at the table after a meal is over 

The connection between the history of Tucson’s foodways and the role that libraries and archives play in inspiring, preserving, and making accessible culinary traditions is a powerful one. Join us to celebrate the opening of the De Manteles Largos exhibition with a panel discussion about the importance of food, history, identity, traditions, and community. Free and open to the public.

Existe un vínculo poderoso entre la historia de la cultura gastronómica de Tucson y el papel que desempeñan las bibliotecas y archivos para inspirar, preservar y hacer accesible al público las tradiciones culinarias. Acompáñenos a celebrar la inauguración de la exposición De Manteles Largos con un panel de discusión sobre la importancia de la alimentación, la historia, la identidad, las tradiciones y la comunidad. Abierto al público. Entrada libre.

Key details

• Free and open to the public.
• Location: Special Collections Reading Room, 1510 E University Boulevard
• Registration is required.

Panelists 

Don Guerra
Founder and Head Baker, Barrio Bread 

Amy R. Juan
Interim Director, Tohono O’odham Community Agriculture 

Melani “Mele” Martinez
Writer and Educator 

Feng-Feng Yeh
Chef and Multi-disciplinary Artist 

Moderator 

Gary Paul Nabhan
Writer and Founder, Sacred Plant Recovery Initiative 

Curator