Artist Palate
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Orto e Giardino
ARTIST PALATE Sunday, August 8, 1 to 4 p.m. |
OPA!
ARTIST PALATE Saturday, September 4, 6 to 9 p.m. |
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Kim Iconis and Chuck Taylor’s welcoming, renovated farmhouse is the site for this informal but stylish garden party. In addition to their collection of contemporary Ohio artwork, we will be treated to a small retrospective of tonally rich, figurative oil paintings by Wright State University professor Diane Fitch. We’ll spill onto the lawn surrounding their organic garden, which has expanded considerably during the 17 years they have lived down this country road. Flowers ring the beds that contain 11 varieties of heirloom tomatoes and five kinds of potatoes. The menu will please our most ardent vegetarian friends, as it will feature whatever is cooking in Kim’s garden! Likely we will enjoy a house specialty, the freeform rustic tarts known as galettes, with tomatoes and cantal cheese, as well as some of the most delicious and delicate new potatoes. After sipping Italian wines, we’ll finish with sorbets and a Gateaux Basque (filled with their own Montmorency cherries), and Chuck’s home-roasted, single origin espressos. In the best European tradition, it will be elegantly served on china and linen; but dress is casual, as we will also be touring the garden. Hosts: Kim Iconis & Charles Taylor |
As Ed Valles and Eric Street learned on their recent trip to Greece, the word “Opa” has no specific meaning; instead is a celebratory word to express a joyful emotion. What better way to honor a glorious end to summer than a Palate party featuring Greek food and friendship – and art, of course.. Ed and Eric will joyously open their newly renovated home for an evening you will not want to miss. Wander their spacious rooms and glorious gardens that lead to a poolside retreat as they entice your taste buds with homemade Greek appetizers and adult refreshments. You will then be treated to a Greek dinner especially prepared by Ed (sorry; no flaming cheese or plate throwing). Admire Ed and Eric’s local art collection, as well as selections from Dayton painter Amy Kollar Anderson, whose intricate canvases are truly a celebration of color, pattern and movement. Dress is comfortable and carefree … and if you’re up for a swim, bring your suit and a towel! Opa! Hosts: Ed Valles & Eric Street |