AROUND TOWN: Le Cordon Bleu to celebrate release of ‘Julie & Julia’

In Columbia Pictures’ "Julie & Julia," Julia Child attends and graduates from Le Cordon Bleu before becoming a culinary icon for professional and home cooks alike. With "Julie & Julia," starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci, set to hit the big screen on Aug. 7, Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America will celebrate the film’s release with an exclusive “Dinner and a Movie” program.

Students from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas will create and serve a special movie-inspired menu to delight the senses. Each dinner guest also will be invited to attend a private screening of the movie in their area. A portion of the proceeds from this dinner will be donated to Las Vegas’ Ronald McDonald House.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas “Dinner and a Movie” event is being offered on a first come, first served basis. Space is
limited. A minimum donation of $20 per person is appreciated for the dinner portion of the evening; one free admission to the private screening will be provided to each guest.

The event will take place on Aug. 5 at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas, 1451 Center Crossing Road. First seating is at 5:30 p.m., with a second seating to follow at 7:15 p.m. The private Julie & Julia screening is at 9 p.m., with the theater location to be provided upon RVSP.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Glenda Irvin at 851-5322 or GIrvin@vegasculinary.com.

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