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Lander University Community Lecture Series: “A Drunken History: The Story of America's Love of Alcohol and the Drinks that Have Defined Us” by Dr. Andrew JamesonDate: Tuesday, October 28
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm (refreshments and libations available @ 5:30 pm, lecture begins @ 6:00 pm)
Address: The Arts Center of Greenwood, 120 Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Admission: FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
Description: From the very beginning, America has had a love affair with alcohol in numerous forms. Whether it be a mug of rum and cider in a tavern in Concord, Massachusetts, a Mint Julip on the veranda of a plantation in Natchez, Mississippi, a fruit bedecked Zombie in a Tiki restaurant in Los Angeles, or a lunch martini in a bar in Manhattan, we have imbibed oceans of booze over the centuries. In fact, it can be highly insightful to examine many eras of American life through the lens of the drinks we have created and consumed. This lecture will tell the story of America’s favorite cocktails and concoctions and what they say about us, for good or ill. The presentation will trace different eras of American life, focusing on iconic and forgotten drinks as well as the people who created them. I will also provide recipes to make the drinks I have discussed, as well as helpful tips for making your own preferred drink even better!
Biography: Dr. Andy Jameson is an Assistant Professor in the Communication and Languages department at Lander University. He is also a writer who has had his stories published in numerous publications and journals, including Moon City Review, Sixfold, and South Dakota Review. His work focuses on the subtle dynamics of masculinity and family life, usually with a southern accent. While he doesn’t like to brag about it, the best bar in Greenwood resides in his living room (much to the dismay of his wife and daughter).
Event Contact: [email protected], 864.388.7800 / Mark Rollins, [email protected]
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The Arts Center of Greenwood, 120 Main St, Greenwood, SC 29646-2763, United States
