Middletown Arts Center Presents Savor the Arts Series of Cultural Experiences

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. - Oct. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- Starting in November 2014, the Middletown Arts Center (MAC), located at 36 Church Street in Middletown, NJ, will offer a unique way to enjoy artistic experiences from around the globe with Savor the Arts, a series of culture-specific events that blend performances with culinary tastings, exhibits, workshops, armchair travel presentations and more. Patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy engaging activities that bring a particular culture to life.

Each multi-sensory weekend will be a mini-cultural immersion meant to educate and entertain. The Savor the Arts series begins with a celebration of Italian culture from November 14 – 16. Events include armchair travel presentations on the Almafi Coast and Puglia, as well as culinary tastings, a Paint and Sip Workshop featuring an Italian scene, an exquisite presentation of Italian art and music, and the Off-Broadway One-Man Production “Blood-Type: Ragu.” Information regarding the events will be posted on www.middletownarts.org.

“Blood-Type: Ragu,” written and performed by actor/playwright Frank Ingrasciotta, will debut at the Arts Center on Saturday, November 15. Ingrasciotta gives a tour-de-force one-man performance in this funny and tender coming-of-age story exploring the first-generation American's delicate dance between culture and identity. The actor plays more than 20 characters who live, love and laugh in this fast-paced journey that is both comedic and dramatic. The New York Times has called it, "A garrulous and enlightening production with a lasting rewarding flavor.”

As part of the series, the Middletown Arts Center will produce the Savor the Arts Cookbook featuring Italian recipes from the Middletown Township community. The public is asked to visit www.typensave.com and log in to submit their recipes, using the username MAC2014 and password fresh185. Only 150 recipes will be included in the cookbook. The deadline for recipe submission is October 1, 2014. Advertising space is available in the cookbook as well.

This celebration of Italian art and culture is made possible by support from individuals and local businesses. For information on a range of sponsorship packages that include participation and marketing communication options please contact Jen Packer at jpacker@middletownnj.org.

About the Middletown Arts Center
The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) is an award-winning, state-of-the-art facility run by the nonprofit Middletown Township Cultural and Arts Council and is dedicated to bringing quality arts programming and events to Middletown and surrounding communities. The MAC offers enrichment programs and entertainment for all ages and abilities. Visit www.middletownarts.org for more information. The MAC can also be found on Facebook at Middletown Arts Center and Twitter @MiddletownArts.