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On Tuesday, March 30th the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts will present “A Usable Feast”, a pottery exhibit and dinner featuring local and seasonal cooking. Proceeds from the ”Feast” benefit the Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter Network Program.
This event will take place at 7pm on the 30th at the Noble American Cookery Restaurant, located at 2025 Sansom Street in Philadelphia. Tickets are $85 and reservations are required; call 215-568-7000 to make yours.
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Click here to find out more about the Buy Fresh Buy Local campaign in Philadelphia.
*Photo courtesy of www.downtoearthexhibit.org
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