Celebrating 40 Years of Sustainability

2610 Lyndale Avenue South,Minneapolis MN 55408

18 May, 2023

Description

Join the Alliance and community leaders for its Fabulous Fortieth Anniversary Celebration, an extraordinary evening with inspiring talks, music and delicious French Meadow food & drinks. Discover the incredible impact the Alliance has had over 40 years and its innovative programs and vision for the next 40. Be uplifted by thought-provoking talks by famed Diet for a Small Planet author, Alternative Nobel-Prize winner and Small Planet Institute Founder Frances Moore Lappé, along with Alliance Co-Founder, President and author Terry Gips. Enjoy energizing live performances by Smithsonian Folkways recording artist and "true American troubadour" Larry Long and award-winning singer-songwriter-actress Mari Harris. Be part of this unforgettable evening at historic French Meadow Bakery and Café, the oldest continually operating organic bakery in the US. 5 pm Reception on French Meadow’s beautiful garden patio where you can connect with Frances Moore Lappé and other leaders over appetizers and drinks 5:45 pm Organic, Gluten-Free Buffet Dinner featuring some of the best of French Meadow's culinary creations, including locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients 6:30 pm Program with a welcome from federal, state and local leaders, followed by the talks and music 8:45 pm Dessert Social and Book Signing where you can indulge in delicious French Meadow desserts while getting to meet Frances Moore Lappé and get them personally signed (books will be available for purchase) There are only 150 tickets available for this unique gathering, so please register as soon as possible. Ticket prices for the Dinner, Program and Dessert Social are set as low as possible to make it affordable and just cover costs ($60). The Full Celebration and Reception is $120 and includes a drink ticket. You can also make a gift to allow one of our students to attend. Dress is business casual. Free parking at Aldi’s across street. You can make a difference providing needed support by being a Host ($150 and receive a gift bag) or a Supporter at a higher level (even if you cannot attend). You’ll be listed in the promotional materials, Program Book, website and social media, with the ability to share a personal message in the Program Book and website if received by May 4. You can also make a gift to allow one of our students to attend. Sponsorships are welcomed and come with even more outstanding benefits (copy due by May 4). Even if you can’t join us in person, your energy will be present through your generous donation. Plus, you’ll be providing essential energy and receive a recording of the event and a special gift. There are only 150 tickets available, so register as soon as possible. Your support is a vote for the world we want to create, while also being an incredible opportunity to savor good food, great company, and learn from and connect with sustainability icons. Celebrate 40 years of making a difference and be part of the joyous, hopeful and positive movement for a future of sustainability, health, equity and kindness. Please express your support now. Please share this with others and check out the YouTube link for the Earth Day AM950 interview with Frances Moore Lappé and Terry Gips. Questions? [email protected]