"We Are What We Eat": Traverse Community Histories through Food!
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*This event is part of Community Collaborator's ongoing series to spotlight events promoting local journalism and civic engagement!*
Join us in exploring a night of traditional cultural cuisine at the History Colorado Center's Cocina Libra: Immigrant Narratives through Film, Food, and Discussion. This unique event co-hosted by University of Denver combines a film screening, Latin American cuisine (pupusas), chef's own history-inspired storytelling, and opportunities for group discussion.
Weather permitting, we'll be meeting up outside the History Colorado Center at 6pm for a brief walk-n-talk around the nearby Civic Center Park & Art Museum area before heading inside around 6:20.
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Agenda
- 6:00-6:20: Meet at the Museum Entrance (facing Broadway) and get to know each other on a walk-n-talk around the Civic Center Park/Art Museum area.
- 6:20-6:30: Make our way to the event.
- 6:30-8:00: Enjoy the food, presentation and (optional) participation in the group discussion!
- The Meetup officially ends after the presentation.
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From the Event Description:
"History Colorado is eager to partner with Dr. Julia Roncoroni of the University of Denver to bring you her mission-forward program, Cocina Libre. Cocina Libre is an immersive journey celebrating the resilience and cultural richness of immigrant communities through a captivating cookbook and documentary.
This event will provide an immersive experience featuring a 30-minute documentary screening, live storytelling by an immigrant chef, interactive discussion, and traditional foods: arepas and rice (UPDATE: food will be pupusas). Audience members will be invited to share and be part of this conversation about identity, culture, and food's role in it all.
Your ticket covers food, speakers, film screening, and facilitated roundtable discussion about identity, culture, and food.
Registration deadline is Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM."
"We Are What We Eat": Traverse Community Histories through Food!