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The Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor (CHAA), founded in 1983 by Jan Longone and friends, is an organization of scholars, cooks, food writers, nutritionists, collectors, students, and others interested in the study of culinary history and gastronomy.

The mission of the group is to promote the study of culinary history through regular programs open to members and guests, through the quarterly newsletter Repast, and through exchanges of information with other such organizations.

Monthly meetings of the CHAA are held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from September through May from 4-6 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month (unless otherwise announced).

Membership in CHAA is open to anyone interested in culinary history. For those able to attend meeting, dues are $20.00 for a single membership and $25.00 for a family membership; both include a subscription to the newsletter. A membership year is from September to September. For those who cannot attend meetings, a yearly subscription to the newsletter is $15.00.

Repast, a quarterly newsletter, is the official publication of CHAA. Besides announcements of future meetings and reports of past meetings, it also contains feature articles, book reviews, a calendar of upcoming events of culinary interest, and special events. For information about contributing articles, placing information, announcements, or other regular features, contact the newsletter editor.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

4:00-6:00 pm

"From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries"

Speakers: Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, authors of a new book on Michigan wineries

Following their presentation, they will sign copies of their book.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

4:00-6:00 pm

Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, Ann Arbor

"Chocolate: Food of the Gods"

Speaker: Nancy Biehn, Owner, Sweet Gem Confections

An Artisan Chocolate Business, 1928 Packard, Ann Arbor

Sunday, April 19, 2009

4:00-6:00 pm

Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin, Ann Arbor

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Sunday, May 10, 2009

3:00-5:00 pm

William L. Clements Library, The University of Michigan

909 S. University Ave, Ann Arbor

"Five Hundred Years of Grapes and Wine in America: A Remarkable Story"

Speakers: Jan Longone, Curator of the American Culinary Archives at the Clements Library

Dan Longone, Professor Emeritus, The University of Michigan

This special lecture is being held in conjunction with the current exhibit at the Clements Library curated by the Longones.

The lecture is co-sponsored by the Clements Library and the Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor.

The exhibit, "Five Hundred Years of Grapes and Wine in America," runs from February 16 to May 29, 2009.

It is open to the public free of charge at the Clements Library, from 1-5 pm, Monday through Friday.

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