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The Three Sisters 
​Culinary Series

May - August 2019

Join SAACA and Native Seeds/SEARCH for a three-part dinner series celebrating each of the Three Sisters ingredients. Local chefs will present dishes highlighting corn, beans, and squash, letting their culinary ingenuity shine. Experience live entertainment, paired libations, educational touch points, and food to remember. ​

Why?

The Three Sisters is a wise agricultural practice that plants together corn—tall and supportive, beans—climbing vines that add nitrogen to the soil, and squash—sprawling to retain moisture and prevent weeds and thorny to prevent pests. Today, Native Seeds Search preserves many seeds grown this way and are using produce grown with these heirloom seeds throughout the culinary samplings at each event. ​
SAACA is proud to partner with Native Seeds/SEARCH on this collaborative fundraising and outreach opportunity.  

Collaborative Partner

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Event Sponsors

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Tickets

May 3 
​$150 Tickets

June 29 
​$65 Tickets
EVENT EXPIRED
SOLD OUT
August 17 
$45 Tickets
TICKETS

The Three Sisters Culinary Series, Event #1

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Friday, May 3, 2019

​6:30 PM
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Hotel Congress / Copper Room
311 Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701

Sit-down, plated, multi-course dinner  
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James Beard Awardee Chef Chris Bianco and celebrated mixologist Tony Abou Ganim collaborate alongside the chefs from Maynards Market & Kitchen and The Cup Café to present an exclusive dining experience. This four-course dinner with cocktails showcases the Three Sisters Farming technique with a focus on local squash. The proceeds from this dinner event will support Native Seeds/SEARCH


The Three Sisters Culinary Series, Event #2

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Saturday, June 29, 2019

​6:00 PM
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Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa
245 E. Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704 
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Progressive, chef-led, multi-course experience 
Four award-winning Executive Chefs will be teaming up in one kitchen to present a progressive multi-course dinner experience. Each dish will feature heirloom ingredients from Native Seeds/SEARCH and will be paired with unique libations to highlight the natural flavors. Get lost in live Jazz music while you indulge in this truly intimate experience.
EVENT SOLD OUT

Participating Chefs

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Chef Todd Sicolo
​Executive Chef

​Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa

Chef Todd is a highly accomplished culinary professional and has held  executive chef positions at landmark hotels and resorts in LA, Phoenix, North Carolina, Las Vegas, and Miami. He has worked alongside Iron Chef Morimoto and other celebrity chefs. Cooking with the seasons using the high quality ingredients has always led his culinary philosophy.
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Chef Danny Perez
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Executive Chef

​The Gallery Golf Club
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Chef Danny grew up in Mexico and moved to Tucson when he was 10 years old. Exposure to foods that were foreign to him sparked an interest in the culinary arts. Perez quickly blossomed in kitchens and worked his way up to Executive Chef. Now at The Gallery Golf Club he enjoys amazing creativity, fun menus, great events and collaborating with the community.
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Chef Christopher Gross
James Beard award-winning Chef

Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion

Christopher is a multi-award winning chef located in Phoenix, AZ. Food & Wine Magazine named Chef Gross as one of America's Best 10 New Chef and Perrier Jouet and the James Beard Foundation named Christopher Best Chef Southwest.  He won the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Scottsdale Culinary Hall of Fame, 2015 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, among numerous others. 
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Chef Wendy Gauthier
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Owner and Head Chef

Chef Chic
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As a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Wendy started Chef Chic 18 years ago. She has won awards such as reader's choice for Best Caterer, 40 under 40, NAWBO's Business Woman of the Year, USPCA's Chef of all of North America, and more.  Chef Wendy is an avid supporter of local organizations in the community.

The Experience

Enjoy passed appetizers and cocktails to the sounds of a classical Spanish guitarist, Eduardo Minozzi Costa.

FEATURED APPETIZERS

Smoked Tomato Gazpacho – Popped Sorghum Seeds, Fresh Cilantro, EVOO

​Kamut & Wheatberry Arancini – Summer Pea & Mint Nage 

Gila Bend River Shrimp Tostada – Ramona Farms Rattle Snake Bean, Oaxaca Cheese, Toasted Chile Seeds
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Find a seat with new friends in the ballroom at a long table for plated main courses, each paired with a libation. 

​FEATURED 1st MAIN COURSE 

​Squash Blossom Tamale, Pork Belly, Tepary Bean Tabouli 
 




While you dine you will enjoy music by Jazz trio, What's the Big Idea. Beer options available at the bar as well.

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FEATURED 2nd MAIN COURSE

​AZ Tri-Tip, Hudson Valley Foie Persillade and Fresh Corn and Herb Freekeh Cooked in Bean Broth with Red Wine Bone Marrow Sauce
 




To finish your culinary journey, head upstairs to the rooftop overlooking Tucson's city lights for dessert.

FEATURED DESSERT

Valencia Orange Arizona Olive Oil Blue Corn Cake with Corn Anglaise, White Chocolate Anchovy Ice Cream and Barrel Cactus Seed Honey Crisp
 




Libations

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Special Resort Rate

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Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa

It’s tranquil, yet mesmerizing. Private, yet wide open. A distinctive luxury hotel in Tucson where historic charm and modern luxury unite. Built in the early 1900s, the 80-acre, certified green resort is flawlessly set at the base of the striking Santa Catalina Mountains. A favorite Tucson luxury resort and vacation destination, Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa offers visitors of all ages the joy of getting close to nature with on-site gardens, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. 

Special Resort Rate of $79 per Night + Resort Fees
Book Your Reservation


The Three Sisters Culinary Series, Event #3

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Participating Chefs

Saturday, August 17, 2019

​10:30 AM
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The Lodge at Ventana Canyon
6200 N. Club House Ln, Tucson, AZ 85750 
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Sampling-Style Brunch
Enjoy amazing brunch bites from top local chefs in an intimate setting nestled against the Santa Catalina Mountains. Mingle and enjoy live music, art activities, a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar, and more. Experience how the Three Sisters ingredients-squash, corn & beans- can be uniquely incorporated and at the center of each dish.
$45 TICKETS / PURCHASE HERE
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Nook Downtown
Fresh Corn Quiche, accompanied with a colorful Black Bean Salsa
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Mad Batter Bakery
Maize Cinnamon Roll with a Brown Butter Butternut Squash Agave Filling
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Chef Chic
Black Bean Tortilla Breakfast Quesadilla
Fresh Corn Grits 
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The Lodge at Ventana Canyon
Cooked-to-Order Omelette Station, featuring specialty Corn, Bean & Squash Ingredients
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Yellow Brick Coffee
Cold Brew and outstanding hot coffee
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​Boca Tacos y Tequila
Chilaquiles
Black bean Guajillo sauce topped wtih corn crema 
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SweetScape Desserts at Casino Del Sol
Scratch Made Donuts

Libations

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Bloody Mary Bar
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PRP Wine International
Wine Tastes
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Button Brew House
Chiltepin Red Ale
Michelada 

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​The Lodge at Ventana Canyon
Mimosa Bubbles Bar

Entertainment

Live Music by Troy Gray Duo
Interactive Arts Activities with Lucky Cat Social
Life-Sized Art by Denisse Orduno
Native Seeds/SEARCH Interactive Corn Tortilla Making

Get Involved

Participate in the event as a featured restaurant, chef, purveyor or libation​

Culinary Registration Form
Support your community and become a sponsor or 
​in-kind trade partner
Event Sponsorship
Apply for a media pass to cover the event in your publication or blog
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Media Pass Application
Participants are invited to promote the event with these pre-designed marketing materials
Media Kit Coming Soon!

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About
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The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences.
Photo used under Creative Commons from verchmarco
  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • CULTURAL EQUITY
  • WHAT WE DO
    • BUSINESS & ARTS PARTNERSHIPS
    • ARTS & HEALTHCARE
    • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS - CALL TO ARTIST
    • ARTS EDUCATION
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION
    • EVENTS, PROGRAMS & FESTIVALS
    • CATALYST ARTS & MAKER SPACE
    • CREATIVE PLACEMAKING
    • CREATIVE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE
    • ONLINE ARTS & CULTURE >
      • CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
      • STREAMING & VIDEO RESOURCES
      • COVID-19 RESPONSE & RESOURCES
  • SUPPORT & DONATE
    • DONATE AND SUPPORT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERN
  • EVENTS, PUBLIC ART & PROGRAMS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART FESTIVALS >
      • FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
      • ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
    • COMMUNITY ART GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY AT ROCHE >
        • Roche Lung Cancer Awareness Exhibition
        • Roche Celebrating Moments >
          • Active Moments - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Frozen in Time - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Up Close and Personal - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Quiet Contentment - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
    • ARTS & CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS >
      • Desert Ridge Music and Murals
      • Tempe World of Chalk
      • Cruise, BBQ & Blues
      • Oro Valley Candy Crawloween
    • CULINARY ARTS >
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • Devour Culinary Classic
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS >
      • Oro Valley Concert Series
      • Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
      • Steam Pump Concert Series
      • Lookout Tucson at Westward Look
      • Tucson Folk Festival
      • La Encantada Live
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS >
      • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS
      • Summer Youth Art Project 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
      • Desert Ridge Mural Project
      • Sahuarita Public Art
    • DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS >
      • AARP Video Series
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • Local Food Heroes Virtual Classes
      • The Art of Food Cooking Classes
  • CATALYST ART SPACE & VENUE
    • VENUE & SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM