The Wines of Puglia with Anfora Wine Merchants

Cheney Mansion Living Room - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

What we wouldn’t give to be soaking in the Puglian sun, even in January with its 50-degree weather. Although the Greeks colonized this area in the 8th Century BCE, and are responsible for introducing what we now consider indigenous grapes (Negroamaro, for example), Puglian winemaking was well established before their arrival. Join us as we …

Lunar New Year Cooking and Dinner

Cheney Mansion Kitchen - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Join Chef Tara Humphrey of the Global Peel as she explores culture through cooking. We’ll be eating longevity noodles and making a whole steamed fish for abundance. Lucky foods will include folding dumpling and rolling rice balls. Learn history, eat dinner, and share our common story with your fellow students in the Cheney kitchen and …

Stews and Braising with Carnivore!

Cheney Mansion Kitchen - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

The cold months of winter call for rich, wonderful stews adn the long, slow and delicious flavors of braising meat or fish.  Join the experts from Carnivore in the kitchen at Cheney for a hands-on demo of the best fish to creat a warm stew or the best cut of meat for that perfect braise.  …

Bath Bombs with Einnim Candle Bar and Apothecary Oak Park!

Cheney Mansion Living Room - 220 North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Join Einnim Candle Bar + Apothecary,  to learn the art of crafting your own bath bombs. This hands-on experience is designed for all skill levels. Bath bombs are a wonderful addition to your bathing routine and offer numerous benefits for your skin. Each bath bomb is beautifully crafted with vibrant colors and infused with essential …

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