Free Cooking Programs

COPERNICUS CENTER FEASTIVAL INFORMATION












The FOOD FEASTIVALS are centered around fun, knowledge and prosperity through strength in numbers.  Multiple cooking classes, numerous businesses centering around food and home cooking, tastings, demonstrations of food products, utensils,reference materials, crafts, music and more!  Great location, excellent parking, and even better facility!  3 blocks west of the Kennedy Exp. exit off Lawrence Avenue & 1 block east of Milwaukee Avenue on Chicago's northwest side.

ALL EVENTS
ADULT ADMISSION $10.00
17 AND UNDER          FREE with adults
SENIOR CITIZENS      $5.00
Military Personnel     $5.00
College & H.S. Seniors
Student I.D.                $5.00
DISCOUNT ADMISSIONS  AND PROMOTIONS APPLY ONLY TO
FULL PRICED ADULT ADMISSION.
No strollers inside theater.

VENDOR SET-UP BEGINS AT 4PM ON THE DAY OF EACH EVENT.
ALL VENDORS LOCATED ON UPPER BANQUET ROOM AND BALCONY LOBBY ARE ADVISED TO SET-UP EARLY TO HAVE PROPER ACCESS TO ELEVATOR.

CONTESTANT SET-UP BETWEEN 430-530PM.  JUDGING STARTS AT 530 EACH EVENT for baking events.







The Feastivals will also be featuring UNDERGROUND GOURMET FAMILY DINING on The Balcony, Catered by CHEZ VOUS Catering.  Reservations exclusive and very limited!  Call 847-508-9372 for reservations.




FEASTIVAL SCHEDULE STARTS ON








NOVEMBER 17TH TUESDAY 6-930PM
HOLIDAY FOOD FEASTIVAL!
PARTY PLANNING PROGRAMS, SEASONAL CRAFTS AND DECORATIONS,
MAINSTAGE LINE-UP
Magic Frank Blues Band                         630-6:55pm
Welcome to the Feastivals                      6:55-7:10pm
1st Culinary Demonstration                    7:10-7:45pm

Magic Frank Blues Band                         7:45 - 8:15
2nd culinary demonstration                   8:15 - 9:00pm
The Food Mercenary Chef Michael Niksic
with special guest......:)
Presents: 
3 cheese & Pecan stuffing w/
Jack Daniels Mushroom Sauce
Cranberry Vinaigrette with mixed greens


Magic Frank Blues Band                            9:00 - 9:30pm

Main lobby banquet hall:
Healthy Gourmet Cooking Demonstrations
615-9pm continuous

Upper Balcony:
Under Ground Dining catered by:
Chez Vous Catering  RSVP includes admission, parking and reserved seats for main stage events.








DECEMBER 15th TUESDAY 6-930PM
GINGERBREAD FEASTIVAL!
GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILDING COMPETITIONS
Scratch built and kit competitions.
PRO BUILDING DEMONSTRATION.
 Judging from 530-6pm 
MAINSTAGE LINE-UP TBA



2010 Schedule of Feastivals


JANUARY 12TH TUESDAY  6-930PM
HEALTHIER EATING FEASTIVAL!

MAINSTAGE LINE-UP
Introduction at 620pm
1st Cooking Demonstration 630pm-705pm
2nd Demonstration from       730pm-805pm
3rd Demonstration from        830pm-905pm





FEBRUARY 2nd TUESDAY 6-930PM
MARDI GRAS FEASTIVAL!
POONCHKY PARTY!
ENTOURAGE /POSSE PARADE.  PRIZES AND AWARDS FOR CONTESTANTS ON THE MAIN STAGE!

MAINSTAGE LINE-UP
Introduction at 630pm
1st Cooking Demonstration 640pm-715pm
Awards from 715pm to 735pm
2nd Demonstration from       740pm-815pm
3rd Demonstration from        830pm-905pm




MARCH 9TH TUESDAY 6-930PM
CHOCOLATE OVERDOSE FEASTIVAL!
CHOCOHOLICS MUST ATTEND WITH A DESIGNATED DRIVER!
Desperate House Wives Fashion Parade! 
Enter as your favorite character for prizes and awards.  Contestants will be center stage in the auditorium

Introduction at 620pm
1st Cooking Demonstration 630pm-705pm
2nd Demonstration from       730pm-805pm
3rd Demonstration from        830pm-905pm




APRIL 6TH TUESDAY 6-930PM
THE SWEETER THE BETTER FEASTIVAL!
ALSO FEATURED: OPEN TO PUBLIC SOFT AND FIRM COOKIE BAKE-OFF CONTEST!
MAINSTAGE LINE-UP
Introduction at 630pm
1st Cooking Demonstration 640pm-715pm
Awards from 715pm to 735pm
2nd Demonstration from       740pm-815pm
3rd Demonstration from        830pm-905pm







MAY 4TH TUESDAY 6-930PM
CINCO DE FEASTIVAL!
ALSO FEATURED: GRILLING ACCESSORIES, ENHANCERS & CONDIMENTS

Open Bake-Off Competition-PIES!

MAINSTAGE LINE-UP
Introduction at 620pm
1st Cooking Demonstration 630pm-705pm
2nd Demonstration from       730pm-805pm
3rd Demonstration from        830pm-905pm





JUNE 8TH TUESDAY 6-930PM
MOMMA MIA ITS AN ITALIAN FEASTIVAL!
ALSO FEATURED: ICE CREAMS, SORBETS, SHERBETS AND GELATO

MAINSTAGE LINE-UP
Introduction at 620pm
1st Cooking Demonstration 630pm-705pm
2nd Demonstration from       730pm-805pm
3rd Demonstration from        830pm-905pm





JULY 6TH TUESDAY 6-930PM
THE GRANDE ALLIANCE FEASTIVAL!
Independence Day meets Bastille Day as French and American cuisine strut their stuff highlighting
two great cuisines under one roof!

PIE BAKE OFF
MAINSTAGE LINE-UP
Introduction at 620pm
1st Cooking Demonstration 630pm-705pm
2nd Demonstration from       730pm-805pm
3rd Demonstration from        830pm-905pm

























































Copernicus Foundation Website:
http://www.copernicusfdn.org/index.php

VENDOR TABLES AVAILABLE!

Contact:


Melissa Bukovac
melissa@copernicusfdn.org

Anna Ruffalo

Event Coordinator

Ph: 773-777-8898

Fax:773-355-4272

anna@copernicusfdn.org


5216w Lawrence Avenue Chicago Illinois 60630




VENDOR BOOTH APPLICATION LINK
http://docs.google.com/Edit?docid=dgbzbr25_2dbdskbdk



PROGRAM PRESENTER FORM LINK
http://docs.google.com/Edit?docid=dgbzbr25_3x3g6nthg




GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION APPLICATION LINK
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgbzbr25_1htqpz9hn



















NOVEMBER 17TH 1/2 OFF ADULT ADMISSION
BRING IN SUNDRIES, CD'S, DVD'S, CLEANING FLUIDS, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES AND SEALED FOOD TO HELP SUPPORT THE FAMILIES OF OUR TROOPS DEPLOYED OVERSEAS. 



































DECEMBER 15th 1/2 OFF ADULT ADMISSION
BRING IN NEW UNUSED TOYS FOR THE NEEDY IN THE CHICAGO AREA AND RECEIVE  A $5 DISCOUNT ON ADULT ADMISSION.














2010 FOOD FEASTIVALS



JANUARY 12TH 1/2 OFF ADULT ADMISSION
BRING IN ANY NEW/UNUSED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE NEEDY AND RECEIVE ($5 OFF) ON ADULT ADMISSION.



FEBRUARY 2ND $2 OFF ADULT ADMISSION

BRING IN SEALED CANNED OR DRY FOOD FOR THE FOOD SHELTERS IN CHICAGO AND RECEIVE ($2 OFF) ADMISSION FOR ADULTS. 














MARCH 9TH 40% of full priced adult tickets are

DONATED TO THE PARALYZED VETERANS AND THE ABUSED WOMEN'S COALITION.







APRIL 6TH FREE ADULT ADMISSION


DONATE BLOOD TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION.  BLOOD CAN BE DONATED FROM MARCH 30TH THROUGH APRIL 6TH.  PRESENT PROOF OF DONATION AT THE GATE









MAY 4TH 40% OF ALL FULL PRICED ADULT TICKETS WILL BE DONATED TO NEEDY SENIOR CITIZENS AROUND THE CHICAGO AREA.












JUNE 8TH 1/2 OFF ADULT ADMISSION
BRING IN NEW OR GENTLY USED CLEANED CLOTHING OR SHOES FOR THE HOMELESS AND RECEIVE $5 OFF ADULT ADMISSION.







JULY 6TH 1/2 off FULL PRICED ADULT TICKETS
BRING IN packaged SEEDS FOR PLANTING VEGETABLES AND FRUITS TO FEED THE STARVING OVERSEAS IN AFRICA AND ASIA.
($5 OFF ADULTS)