Riverside Rhythms Dinner Along the Knik River
RIVERSIDE RHYTHMS DINNER ALONG THE KNIK
Join us for this fully immersive family style dinner and music along the Knik River at Lulu's Tents and Events with Chef Jana Patterson and Singer Songwriter, Hope Cassity! We are so thrilled to announce this exclusive evening. Chef Jana is not simply a chef, she is an experience! Her four-course menu for the evening is inspired by Hope Cassity's life growing up in Alabama where her grandparents would make gumbo from their Louisiana roots and share stories of the fishermen and women they met while peddling seafood in their tiny little town. Portions of our meal will be prepared on site over an open flame. After dinner, guests will be invited to gather around the campfire while listening to tales of Hope's upbringing living around gospel, blues and country music in the panhandle region. She will share stories behind learning to write songs that will include topics from her own life and personal journey.
Dinner is $195 per person, BYOB
Book directly by emailing Lulu at Lulustentsandevents@gmail.com or calling 603-568-7849
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Chef Jana was born in raised in Colorado. Where her 20 plus years of culinary cultivation began. She traveled to Alaska several times and eventually has made it to the last frontier to build a life. Not just adventure but also a culinary community working towards a healthy future. Food has been a deep seeded passion since she was young. Visiting international markets, along with hosting students from around the globe exposed her to a variety of cuisines. It sparked an interest to learn and a need to devour cultural flavors and cooking styles. Which lead to the development of cooking outdoors and celebrating the seasonal and local products. Jana is focused of adding nutrients, cooking with whole ingredients and shaping meals into an immersive experience.
Recently returning to the "Lower 48" after a three-month music residency in Alaska with the notable brand BMW, Hope Cassity is an Americana/Country act with a mission to share.
A true force hailing from Monroeville, Alabama, the town that inspired Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird," Hope’s vivid imagery turned into songs at the young age of 15. Hope's story is a testament to resilience and unwavering optimism.
Imagine Chris Stapleton and Fleetwood Mac had a baby, and that baby met Patty Loveless on a night in Nashville – that's the kind of genre-defying and inspiring music Hope Cassity creates. A vocal powerhouse with an inspiring story and a show-stopping voice, Hope is the embodiment of hope itself.
Hope Cassity's extraordinary journey took an exceptional turn when, in January 2018, she was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer that occurs in only 1% of women her age. Ironically, she received news of her first major radio release exactly one week before her diagnosis. With unwavering optimism, truth, and an unfiltered spirit, she embarked on a battle she never expected to face, becoming a beacon of inspiration for thousands.
Before she started her courageous battle with cancer, Hope had already made her mark in the music industry. She spent six years in Tennessee, graduating from the "hard knocks" school of music in Nashville. Her talent as a singer-songwriter garnered her nominations from the Nashville Country Music Association, including a win for NCMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 2015.
But what truly sets Hope Cassity apart is her remarkable comeback story. After losing a significant music deal due to her cancer diagnosis, she returned with a classic soulful sound, and inspiring message, that resonates with the heart and soul of her audience.
Despite the absence of label support, Hope embarked on highly successful solo acoustic tours, sharing the stage with artists like Chris Young, Darius Rucker, Lee Brice, Jarrod Niemann, Love & Theft, Morgan Myles, and others. On stage, she's a fireball, a force to be reckoned with, and a living testament to hard work and determination.
Hope Cassity's music transcends genres, capturing influences from rock, blues, and classic country. Her voice has the power to bring audiences to tears, and their feet. She’s not just an artist; she's a motivational speaker who shares her remarkable journey with humor, honesty, and a contagious spirit.
Hope Cassity is more than a name; she's a symbol of hope and resilience, a living testament to the power of believing in oneself. Witness her heart and soul displayed so beautifully on stage, and you won't want to miss this remarkable artist who gives others hope... from a girl named Hope.
Menu
Appetizer
Alabama Poboy Sando
Alabama chicken salad, shaved cabbage and onion white BBQ sauce a Japanese-style construction for a Southern staple
Mains
Couvilluon
Cajun court boullion
Blacken cod settled in a seafood stock served along with campfire steamed rice seasoned by summer alliums
Herbaceous potato salad to balance the bold flavors of the cajun seafood
Dessert
Peach Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel
Baked custard bread pudding with orange zest, peaches toast, and Hope Cassidy inspirations, topped with bourbon caramel