11 September ICC schedules Dinner & Demo series September 11, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College will sponsor a Dinner & Demo series, beginning with an already sold-out session, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. at Forklift in Tupelo with chef Cooper Miller. Available sessions are scheduled for 6 p.m., October 9, at the ICC Belden Center with Foodsmith chef David Leathers and at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 16, at Park Heights with chef Dan Schroeder. “The chefs at each location will provide a demonstration related to the dinner preparation, which will follow,” according to Josh Gammill, ICC director of Continuing Education, which is cosponsoring the series with the Food Management Certification pathway. “The three restaurants and their executive chefs have created a unique interactive experience for participants,” Gammill said. Limited seating is available. Price per experience is $55 per person. Couple and series pricing is available. “This is an exciting partnership that will not only afford our students, but also the local community an opportunity for an intimate experience with these fabulous chefs,” said Christy Scheuer, Food Management Certification pathway director. “Each of their styles is different, which I think will truly stand out not only with their demos, but also their dinner offering.” For more information or reservations, call (662) 407-1500 or email continuingeducation@iccms.edu. Related Articles ICC to sponsor innovative dinner and demo series in October Itawamba Community College will sponsor a dinner and demo series at three Tupelo restaurants beginning Oct. 12 at 4:30 p.m. at Forklift with chef Cooper Miller. Additional sessions are scheduled for 5:30 p.m., October 17, at Neon Pig with chef Brooke Ramsey and at 6 p.m., Oct. 24, at Park Heights with chef Tom Lester. “The chefs at each location will provide a demonstration related to the dinner preparation, which will follow,” according to Josh Gammill, ICC director of Continuing Education, which is cosponsoring the series with the Food Management Certification pathway. “The three local restaurants and their executive chefs have created a unique interactive experience for participants,” Gammill said. Limited seating is available. Price per experience is $55 per person or $100 per couple or for the series experience (all three), $150 per person and $275 per couple. “This is an exciting partnership that will not only afford our students, but also the local community an opportunity for an intimate experience with these local chefs,” said Christy Scheuer, Food Management Certification pathway director. “Each of their styles is ... Dinner theatre ticket deadline is Mar. 20 Itawamba Community College will present “Over the River and Through the Woods,” with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m., Mar. 26-28, in the banquet rooms of the David C. Cole Student Services Building at the Fulton Campus. The Joe DiPietro comedy is about a lively Italian family, which focuses on Nick and his decision to move away from his grandparents or stay in New York. To sweeten the deal to stay, the relatives have a plan…invite a pretty girl to dinner. The cast includes Dayton Shegog of Southaven (Nick Cristano), Mason Fisher of Mantachie (Frank Gianelli), Kailey Cox of Amory (Aida Gianelli), Colton Sumner of Smithville (Nunzio Cristano), Morgan Bailey of Belden (Emma Cristano) and Emily Shaffer of Saltillo (Caitlin O’Hare). Members of the crew are Mattie Knox of Amory, stage manager; Maggie Garrett of Pontotoc, publicity manager; and Lindsey Roberts of Guntown, prop mistress and sound technician. Director is Dr. Laurie McBride of Fulton. Tickets, which are $20 and include dinner, must be purchased by Mar. 20 at www.iccms.edu/theatre. For more information, call ... ICC schedules concerts for April, May Itawamba Community College has scheduled several concerts for April and May . They include ICC Choir and Chamber Concert, Apr. 8, 7 p.m.; ICC Concert Band Spring performance, Apr. 17, 7 p.m.; ICC Jazz Band, Apr. 22, 7 p.m.; ICC faculty recital series featuring Dr. Taylor Burks and Jacob Roland, assistant band directors, Apr. 27, 2 p.m.; ICC faculty recital series featuring Dr. Cass Patrick, guitar, Apr. 29, 7 p.m.; CenterStage, May 1, 7 p.m.; and ICC faculty recital series featuring Ryan Todd, band director, and Christy Griffith, assistant band director, May 5, 7 p.m. All concerts will be in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. The public is invited, and admission is free. "Women's Private Writing as a Public Resource" is topic of Mar. 28 ICC lecture series Dr. Bridget Smith Pieschel will present “Women’s Private Writing as a Public Resource” at 6 p.m., Mar. 28, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center Lecture Demonstration Room on the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. A native of Louisville, she earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Mississippi University for Women and the doctorate from the University of Alabama. Now retired after 39 years, 25 of those in supervisory positions, she is Emerita Professor of English and Women’s Studies. Her career at The W included serving as the director of the Honors Program, as the dean of the Division of Humanities and twice as chair of the Department of Languages, Literature and Philosophy. She became the director of the Center for Women’s Research and Public Policy at The W in 2005. Her honors include recipient of the MUW Medal of Excellence in 2005 and the Kossen Distinguished Faculty Award in 2012. She gives numerous presentations each year to university, professional, civic and student groups about MUW’s history and 19th-century women’s education. She has published articles also about ... ICC schedules Legal Studies Day Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for a Legal Studies Day scheduled for Apr. 14 at the David C. Cole Student Services Building on the Fulton Campus. High school seniors are invited to explore the opportunities available through ICC’s School of Legal Studies, according to Dr. Michelle Sumerel, vice president of instructional services. Interactive demonstrations will highlight opportunities in criminal justice, pre-law, paralegal and political science. Check-in is scheduled for 9-9:30 a.m. For more information or to register, email jmsumerel@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8050. ICC's Continuing Education to offer Small Business Showcase series Itawamba Community College’s Continuing Education Department is offering a Small Business Showcase series. Sessions include March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Magnolia Soap, 100A West Main St. in Fulton, candle or bath bombs ($22 each option) or both ($40); April 1 at 6 p.m., Seven Acres Flowers (Mooreville) at the ICC-Belden Center, create a custom flower bouquet, $35; April 10 at 6 p.m., Sculpted Wellness, 127 Young Ave. in Nettleton, chair massages, moisturizing hand treatments and aromatherapy, $50; May 6 at 6 p.m., Lost+Found Coffee, 910 Robert E. Lee Extended in Tupelo, coffee workshop on tasting and recipe development, build your own signature coffee opportunity, cookie decorating kits and more, $40. “The program is intended to create partnerships with area local businesses,” said Josh Gammill, ICC Continuing Education director. “One of our goals is not only to invest in our small businesses, but also in our communities. We hope that participants walk away from the hands-on experiences with a new skill as well as something that they have created.” For more information, call (662) 407-1500 or email ... Comments are closed.