Upcoming events.


Holiday High Tea
Dec
29

Holiday High Tea

At Union we believe that, memories are the architect of our identity. You may not remember the days, but you will remember the moments. We invite you to join us this holiday season to curate more memories.

See you at the table!

Reservations: tinyurl.com/2p85refn

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CultureFest
Jun
22

CultureFest

A family friendly block party that aims to uplift the community through food, games, music, classes, workshops and more. Get your tickets below.

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dining in the dark
Jun
19

dining in the dark

A blindfolded 5 course culinary journey connecting the African diaspora to modern day Appalachia.

This year’s theme celebrates, Resilience, Restoration and Royalty.

5pm Jubilee, 6pm Dinner

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Daddy-shack
Jun
16

Daddy-shack

Father’s Day all you can eat buffet style brunch

Indoor and outdoor mini golf

Trivia with Handsome Hodges

Tacky country club costume contest

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Speaker Series: Katlin & Mohsin Kazmi and Chef T on Melding Traditions on Appalachian Foodways on Melding
Mar
12

Speaker Series: Katlin & Mohsin Kazmi and Chef T on Melding Traditions on Appalachian Foodways on Melding

Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum (in-person); YouTube (virtual)

Cost: Free and open to the public

RSVP HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z85R5YW?_gl=1*6t2qw*_gcl_au*MTUwODcwOTEyMy4xNzA2MDIyOTM4

Join us at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum on Tuesday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. for our monthly Speaker Sessions with Katlin & Mohsin Kazmi (The Pakalachian Food Truck) and Chef T (Union 41 Bristol). This program will explore how these regional chefs meld different cultural traditions with Appalachian foodways to create a wonderful and tasty dining experience – from food on the road to a meal in a historic bus station!

Please note: For those attending virtually via YouTube, the live stream will originate on the Radio Bristol YouTube channel after 6:50pm EST. If you load the channel page before 6:50pm, and the live stream does not automatically appear, please refresh the page after 6:50pm.

About Katlin and Mohsin: The Pakalachian Food Truck

Katlin Wohlford Kazmi is the Executive Director of the Region VII Virtual Academy and co-owner of The Pakalachian Food Truck. Katlin obtained her Masters in Education from the University of Virginia in 2012 and her Educational Specialist in Policy and Administration from Virginia Tech in 2014. Climbing the educational ladder from teacher to assistant principal, she now works collaboratively with 18 rural school divisions in Virginia’s Region 7. Named as one of 2020’s 40 under Forty in the Business Journal of the Tri-Cities, Katlin advocates for creating opportunities to keep hardworking people living and working in the mountains she calls home. Most recently, Katlin co-founded To The Brim, a nonprofit aiming to provide economic opportunities and cultural experiences to the people of Southwest Virginia.

Mohsin Kazmi is an entrepreneur, public speaker, food truck owner, and conservation photographer specializing in tropical jungle ecosystems. Mohsin graduated with his Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech. He is CEO and Board Member of Junglekeepers, a nonprofit working in the Madre de Dios region of Peru to protect 50,000 hectares of rainforest and create sustainable opportunities for local Peruvians. Mohsin helped build Tamandua Expeditions, a conservation-based ecotourism company that specializes in educational trips to the same region of Peru. Mohsin is a two-time TEDx Speaker and a published conservation photographer. His photography has been featured in Mongabay, Environment 360, Ecology.com, The Rainforest Alliance, New York Times, and The United Nations International Forum on Forests, among others. Locally, he is the Resident Naturalist and Marketing Photographer for Nicewonder Farms and Vineyards and co-owner of The Pakalachian Food Truck.

About Chef T: Union 41 Bristol

With a passion for food that began as a child when she watched her grandmother feed their community from her tiny kitchen on the islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Chef T has become a decorated and respected Chef within the food service industry. As a founder of “Chef T Culinary Concepts,” she strives to provide her culinary vision and love of food to those that she cooks with as well as those that she serves. Her best-selling cookbook PARADIGM: A Macro Manifesto to Food, is a lifestyle cookbook that further honors her vision of food as a celebration of life. She is the owner and Executive Chef of Union 41 Bristol.

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ROOTED Thursdays
Feb
29

ROOTED Thursdays

Started in 1976, it is a time when we make space to pay homage to the rich, deep history of African Americans and celebrate their brilliance, perseverance, and invaluable contributions in our society.

Every Thursday in February, please enjoy a few examples of foods and traditions that are ROOTED in Black history!

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rooted tHURSDAYS
Feb
22

rooted tHURSDAYS

Started in 1976, it is a time when we make space to pay homage to the rich, deep history of African Americans and celebrate their brilliance, perseverance, and invaluable contributions in our society.

Every Thursday in February, please enjoy a few examples of foods and traditions that are ROOTED in Black history!

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Couples Cooking Class
Feb
10

Couples Cooking Class

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During this cooking class, you’ll learn the professional techniques for making the perfect beef Wellington with a crusty exterior and a delicious savory beef tenderloin in the interior. Additionally, you’ll make delicious side dishes that complement exquisitely.

Tea and water will be provided.

The bar will be open for purchase of alcoholic beverages

This class is suitable for ages 18+.

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Deep Dish Pizza Cooking Class
Jan
27

Deep Dish Pizza Cooking Class

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About the experience

Join us to learn how to make iconic Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza from scratch!

In this hands-on cooking class on how to make a Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, participants will learn how to make their own pizza dough, stretch it, and build their deep-dish like a pro! Choose from a variety of toppings to create your custom pizza.

Notice: All tickets are priced per person as we keep our classes small. All tickets are final sale and non-refundable or transferable to another date. If you are unable to attend after purchase, you may gift your ticket to a friend.

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