Taste of Argentina workshop starts Monday July 31 (Update: July 24 class cancelled)

Watkins College Community Education Program has partnered with Tango Nashville, Second Harvest Culinary Arts Center, and Sister Cities of Nashville to offer an introduction to Tango, food, wine and film in a 3-part Taste of Argentina series.

Update 7/22/2006: the July 24 class has been cancelled.

'A Taste of Argentina'
Monday, July 24, July 31, and August 7, 2006
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Community Education at Watkins College of Art and Design
2298 MetroCenter Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228
Phone: 615-383-4848

Taste of Argentina Part 1 - Food and Wine
Monday, Jul. 24, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $50
Chef: Hernan Borda of Rumours Wine & Art Bar.
Students will learn the importance of food and wine in Argentinean culture. Discover signature recipes such as empanaditas and churrasco with chimichurri sauce, while tasting regional wines that are the perfect complement to these savory dishes.

Taste of Argentina Part 2 - Film
Monday, Jul. 31, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Donations appreciated.
Celebrate Argentinean heritage by watching an award-winning film on the big screen in Watkins theater! A critique and discussion will follow the film. More details coming soon!

Taste of Argentina Part 3 - Argentine Tango
Monday, Aug. 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $30
Tango Nashville's Troupe will introduce this sophisticated and daring dance form to students interested in learning about the fascinating evolution of how Argentine Tango came to be, as well as the basic moves. Partners are recommended but not necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and leather-soled closed heel shoes.

For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.watkins.edu/community/CE_adults_course.asp (scroll down to almost the end of the page)

Focus: Education, Entertainment, Health