Tickets are on sale now for the Albany Museum of Art’s fourth Fine Art of Dining Culinary Series, which opens Nov 3, 2018. A seasonal approach has been added to the series that over the past three years has introduced patrons to culinary experiences unlike anything else available in the Albany area.
 
With celebrated chefs from around the state who prepare gourmet meals, sponsors who provide specially paired wines, and hosts who welcome guests into their beautiful, private residences and other unique places, this epicure’s dream is major fundraiser for the museum.
 
Season and individual tickets may be purchased online by clicking on the purchase button at albanymuseum.com/supper-series.html. Tickets also may be purchased at the AMA, 311 Meadowlark Drive, or by calling 229.439.8400.
 
“This is our fourth series,” AMA Supper Series Committee Chair Kirk Rouse said. “It is going to be our most exciting yet. We’re doing it seasonally this year, and it’s going to be outstanding.
 
“You won’t get this type of food anywhere except our Supper Series.”
 
The dinners are set for fall (Nov 3, 2018), winter (Dec 29, 2018), spring (April 13, 2019) and summer (July 18, 2019). Rouse says each will be an unforgettable farm-to-table experience.
 
“It excites me to know that, once again, we are highlighting Southwest Georgia food,” he said. “These great chefs will be using many of our region’s products, raising the culinary experience to a level that hasn’t seen before.
 
“We’ve got an outstanding group of chefs this year. Some are from the area, and some are from the region but now they work outside the area. They all have innovative ideas, but they’re using regional products to create them.”
 
The intimate dinners for 30-40 guests feature custom menus designed by the guest chef, with wines paired perfectly by a sommelier. Evenings typically begin with cocktails at 6 pm, followed by an evening of course after course of fabulous dishes created by passionate guest chefs. Together the offerings create an evening that long will be remembered.
 
Dinners and locations are:
 
Nov 3, 2018: The Bounty of Autumn with Chefs Lee Harris and David Gwynn at Thirteenth Colony Distilleries in Americus. Those making the trip from Albany will have the option of taking transportation from and back to the AMA for a nominal fee. If you want to make it a weekend outing to Americus, you can get a special rate at the majestic Windsor Hotel.
 
Dec 29, 2018: Felice Anno Nuovo with Chef Laura Bernardi Piovesana at the Albany Museum of Art. Celebrate the coming new year a little early with fabulous authentic Italian fare at a home we all love.
 
April 13, 2019: Spring Fête at the Albany home of Craig and Jessica Castle. This dinner is unique in the series in that we soon will reveal the identity of the mystery chef. The fun suspense will be well worth it!
 
July 18, 2019: Midsummer Night’s Supper with Chefs Terry Koval, Hudson Rouse and Todd White. They will team up to create a memorable conclusion to the series at the Albany homes of Alex and Staci Willson, and Joe and Annabelle Stubbs.
 
Tickets
 
Season tickets to the four dinners are $680, or $595 for Albany Museum of Art members at the patron or higher level. That is a 15% discount from individual dinner ticket purchases. Single dinner tickets are $200, or $175 for AMA members at the patron or higher level.