Shannon Sedwick, who along with her partner Michael created Austin's beloved Esther's Follies, has been serving up delightful comedy, entertainment, and meals from the tables of her restaurants, first Liberty Lunch in the 70's and now The Tavern, for decades. Now she joins forces with Central Market Cooking School in what she describes as "a romp though the garden with fresh veggies, fruits, and Spring cooking" to raise awareness and benefit HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers).

For ages 18 & up. 21 or older? You'll enjoy a glass of wine.

ABOUT Shannon Sedwick

Shannon Sedwick has been involved in many community activities as a member of the Arts Commission, Leadership Texas, The Downtown Austin Alliance, The I-35 Coalition, The 6ixth Street Austin Owners Association, and is currently President of the Old Pecan Street Association, which has produced the Pecan Street Spring and Fall Festivals for over 40 years.

ABOUT HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers)

HOME, formed by a group of concerned women in Austin, is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt, non-profit organization that strives to create more security for aging musicians of the Austin music scene by providing financial grant assistance, including referrals to available resources. This monthly series will help the performers who put Austin on the musical map by making sure that they have secure housing and can keep us entertained. Your support will make a huge difference right here in Austin.

Menu

• Roasted Carrot Salad with Arugula & Pomegranate

• Peppery Lamb with Shell Beans & Cherry Tomatoes

• Upside Down Peach Cobbler

Safety & Precautions

• At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

• For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

Part of the Kimmie Rhodes & Friends play to benefit HOME collection.

Come join us in supporting a good cause, HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers)!

Part of the Kimmie Rhodes & Friends play to benefit HOME collection.

Come join us in supporting a good cause, HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers)!

Part of the Kimmie Rhodes & Friends play to benefit HOME collection.

Come join us in supporting a good cause, HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers)!

Diana Finlay Hendricks and musical guest HalleyAnna will show you the easy way to host a Fall Chili Party at the second monthly HOME cooking demonstration at Central Market (4001 N. Lamar, Austin) on Wednesday, October 25, from  6:30 to 8:30 p,m to benefit HOME.  Participants will enjoy a wonderful  three course meal with “Chili-cuterie” board  and beverages and dessert  while learning all about the Official State Dish of Texas.  The mother-daughter team will share music, recipes and laughter, and the menu will include three salsas (Avocado Tomatillo, Chile Macha, and Mother’s Red Salsa), Diana’s 1860 Chili Queen Recipe, along with a delightful Mexican Lime Pie for dessert. 

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE.

Diana Finlay Hendricks is a writer and food aficionada who specializes in Texas food and culture. Her Delbert McClinton biography, One Of The Fortunate Few (Texas A&M University Press) has gone into three printings, and she is a regular contributor to several southern and Texas publications. She was the editor of Chili Monthly magazine, and judged more chili cookoffs than she remembers.  She has researched and interviewed historic chili experts, chronicling the great chili wars that started the Terlingua chili cookoff craze, and will share stories about San Antonio’s chili queens, chuckwagon cooks, and jailhouse favorites. She has combined the best of the recipes to  create her own unique recipe.  Her featured recipe focuses on the flavor and textures of the meat, chiles and spices, and does not burn your tastebuds! She is currently writing a food memoir of essays and recipes with the working title,  Feast at My Table: Stories and Flavors to Savor. 

HalleyAnna is an acclaimed singer-songwriter who grew up  surrounded by great songwriters and has taken great advantage of this unique experience.  She has toured with and opened for Todd Snider, Hayes Carll, Sisters Morales, Steve Poltz, Walt Wilkins, Terri Hendricks, Susan Gibson, Shelley King and many more of her songwriting heroes. Her third album will be released in the spring of 2024, recorded at the famed Ripley Farm Studio in Pawnee, Oklahoma. She has a degree in creative writing from Texas State University, was named the Texas State Collegiate Songwriter at the Kerrville Folk Festival, A veteran of the Delbert McClinton Sandy Beaches Cruise, she  has been invited to perform official showcases at the Folk Alliance International Conference in Memphis and Kansas City, South By Southwest Music Conference in Austin and major music events across the country.  She has been a lifelong sous-chef for her mom, and if she weren’t a songwriter, she would likely be a chef. 

Part of the Kimmie Rhodes & Friends play to benefit HOME collection.

Come join us in supporting a good cause, HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers)!

Part of the Kimmie Rhodes & Friends play to benefit HOME collection.

Come join us in supporting a good cause, HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers)!

Part of the Kimmie Rhodes & Friends play to benefit HOME collection.

Come join us in supporting a good cause, HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers)!

Part of the Kimmie Rhodes & Friends play to benefit HOME collection.

Come join us in supporting a good cause, HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers)!

Part of the Kimmie Rhodes & Friends play to benefit HOME collection.

Come join us in supporting a good cause, HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers)!

Part of the Kimmie Rhodes & Friends play to benefit HOME collection.

Come join us in supporting a good cause, HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers)!