Join us for a festive Mardi Gras–inspired afternoon of cocktails, culture, and New Orleans history with special guest speaker Ashley Rose Young, author of Nourishing Networks: The Public Culture of Food in New Orleans. Known as the city where cocktails were born, the Big Easy has long mixed creativity, community, and celebration into every glass—and Ashley will bring that rich beverage history to life through stories that connect classic New Orleans drinks to the people and places that made them iconic.
As we team up with Ashley, this cocktail-making class will also spotlight Western Pennsylvania’s deep roots in American beverage culture—from rye whiskey traditions to the region’s enduring spirit of innovation and craft. Expect lively conversation, hands-on drink mixing, and plenty of New Orleans flair.
After the program, stay for a book signing with Ashley and pick up a copy of Nourishing Networks to take home. Cheers—laissez les bons temps rouler!