PMoA to Host One Caribbean Evening

20 Jan. 2010

The Polk Museum of Art will be celebrating the Caribbean with an evening of culture, music and food on Friday, February 5. Rex Harris, Granada native and owner of R & R Chutney, will create his specialty Caribbean dishes - including jerk wings and curry shrimp. Other dishes will consist of Creole chicken, Caribbean beef and coconut ice cream with chocolate bread pudding.

CONTACT: Meredith Spresser, Public Relations & Marketing Manager, 863-688-7743 ext. 235, MSpresser@PolkMuseumofArt.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/20/2010

Polk Museum of Art to Host One Caribbean Evening

Rex Harris, Grenada Native and owner of R & R Chutney, to provide Caribbean inspired dishes for event

Lakeland, FL – The Polk Museum of Art will be celebrating the Caribbean with an evening of culture, music and food on Friday, February 5. Rex Harris, Granada native and owner of R & R Chutney, will create his specialty Caribbean dishes - including jerk wings and curry shrimp. Other dishes will consist of Creole chicken, Caribbean beef and coconut ice cream with chocolate bread pudding.

Harris will also be providing a chutney table, at which those attending can “see why pineapple mango…and the bell pepper…were voted favorite chutneys at a recent tasting.�

Caribbean themed attire is encouraged, and island music will be playing throughout the evening. Tickets are $50 per person for Museum members, $65 for non-members, and $75 at the door. Admission includes 2 drink tickets, food and entertainment. The event will last from 6:00 – 9:00pm.

One Caribbean Evening is sponsored by Publix Supermarkets Charities and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Polk Museum of Art.

To purchase a ticket or for further information, please contact Polk Museum of Art at 863-688-7743 ext. 240.

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