February 23, 2023
Special Guest:
Barry Lites, Board Chairman, Huntington African American Museum.
Tasting Menu by:
Marie Michele Destil, owner of Gingerbites Haitian Bistro in Huntington Station
Closed Today for exhibition change. Reopening to the public on March 24 at 12 pm.
The Heckscher Museum has launched “Dinner with the Director,” a series of intimate dinners hosted by Executive Director & CEO Heather Arnet, featuring engaging conversations with community leaders and great food from local restaurants. Dinners will take place in the Museum from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Stay tuned for future Dinner with the Director dates in 2024!
February 23, 2023
Special Guest:
Barry Lites, Board Chairman, Huntington African American Museum.
Tasting Menu by:
Marie Michele Destil, owner of Gingerbites Haitian Bistro in Huntington Station
March 30, 2023
Featured Guests:
Martha Maffei, ED, SEPA Mujer
Heckscher Museum Curator, Karli Wurzelbacher
Tasting Menu by:
Naheed Mawjzada, co-owner of Afghan Kitchen 44
April 22, 2023
Featured Guest:
Shavonne Smith, Environmental Director, Shinnecock Indian Nation
Tasting Menu by:
Mila McKey, using food provided by The Shinnecock Environmental Department’s Food Sovereignty Program
June 15, 2023
Featured Guests:
Jeremy Dennis, Artist and President of Ma’s House
Brianna Hernández, Artist and Director of Curation, Ma’s House
Tasting Menu by:
Chef Aniya Lawrence from ELIJA Farm
August 24, 2023
Featured Guests:
Susan Buroker, Artist, Environmentalist, and STEAM Educator Evangeline Knell, 3-time Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Nominee and Founder/Owner of Identity Digital Inc.
Tasting Menu by: Soh Young Lee-Segredo
September 21, 2023
Featured Guests: Friends of the John & Alice Coltrane Home –
Steve Fulgoni, President of the John & Alice Coltrane Home
Robert C. Hughes, Huntington Town Historian and Acting Secretary of the John and & Alice Coltrane Home
Tasting Menu by: The Oyster Lover Food Truck