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Summer Showcase Dinner Programs at the Palms Grill Cafe

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[July 20, 2016]  ATLANTA - The Atlanta Public Library and Museum will host a series of “Summer Showcase Dinner Programs” at the Palms Grill Café in July and August. These events will feature locally grown/produced food and local talent. The Summer Showcase Dinner Programs will be held at the Palms Grill Café, located 110 SW Arch Street in downtown Atlanta. Dinner begins at 5:30 pm, with the evening’s program starting at 7pm. Reservations are required and limited to approximately 50 people. Phone 217-648-5077 to make a reservation for any of the scheduled Dinner Programs.

Friday, July 1st
“Chicken & Pickin” Featuring Danny Tackett

Back by popular demand, guitarist Danny Tackett, a former Atlanta resident in the 1970s, worked for four and a half decades in the news department of The Courier in Lincoln. He retired in 2012, and has been enjoying himself writing books, articles, and playing his guitar. He’s returning for two engagements during the Summer Showcase Dinner Program series. It’s sure to be a fun evennig of good food and great music.

Menu: Choice of Fried Chicken or Pulled Pork Dinner, served with Coleslaw and Baked Macaroni & Cheese, or a choose a Chef’s Salad served with choice of dressing.
 



Friday, July 15th
Presenting PrairiErth Farm!

Dave Bishop has been farming his rural Atlanta acres for 30+ years. He has seen first hand some of the detrimental effects of conventional farming on the soil and to the farm and rural communities. Along with his son, Hans and daughter-in-law, Katie, Dave’s goal is to play a part in limiting our ecological footprint by caring for the earth. For them, organic farming is more than just a practice, it is a way to influence a healthy life in our community and provide a sustainable way of producing food. Come learn about their efforts and enjoy a taste of PrairiErth Farm.

Menu: Choice of Stuffed Pork Loin with sauted vegetables or Summer Quiche served with roasted potatoes & salad or choose a Grilled Salmon Salad. PrairiErth Farm vegetables and salad greens will be featured in this menu.

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Friday, Juy 29th
A Whiskey Tradition – The Story of the J. K. Williams Distillery

The descendants of Prohibition-era, bootleg whiskey-making master, J.K. Williams, felt a certain responsibility to bring craft whiskey and bourbon-making back to the Peoria area. Their great-great-grandpa was a family man with an extraordinary work ethic and an undeniable talent for making some of the best whiskey of his time. Join us as members of the Williams family share the story of how they opened their East Peorial-based distillery business in 2013. Cheers!

Menu: Choice of Whiskey BBQ Chicken or Grilled Pork Chop Dinner, served with Potato Salad and Baked Beans or choose a Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad served with choice of dressing. We’ll also serve up slices of Whiskey Apple Pie!


Friday, August 19th
“Chicken & Pickin” Featuring Danny Tackett

We round our Summer Showcase with a return performance by guitarist Danny Tackett, a former Atlanta resident in the 1970s, Danny entertained us over the winter months during the regular Dinner Program series. He’s returning for two engagements during the Summer Showcase Dinner Program series. It’s sure to be a fun evennig of good food and great music.

Menu: Choice of Fried Chicken, or BBQ Beef Brisket Dinner, served with Broccoli Salad and Cornbread Casserole, or a choose a Southwest Chicken Salad.
 

[Bill Thomas]

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