Give me even more details, why don’t ya!
At Flora and Fromage, you can expect:
A selection of cheeses and charcuteries sourced through our sponsor, Provisions, artfully arranged by a team of floral artists/designers and a cheese specialist (holding a serve safe certification).
Floral, vegetal, and foliage sculptures that create a cornucopia atmosphere around your tastings as well as meadow landscapes and immersive installations
Live jazz band from 7-9 pm
DJ set by new and upcoming DJ/Producer, Trusty Rusty from 9-11 pm — spinning an eclectic set of Organic House, Disco, and Dub with a global twist. This will be a mixture of originally produced tracks and choice cuts.
Interactive Performance Art throughout the evening with performers who have conceptualized their performances to pair with the evening’s themes
Botanical Exhibition featuring the works of floral-based artists, 2D and 3D visual artists, and performance artists
Market: Artists vending their botanical-based art
Access to the botanical cocktail and mocktail bar, with one complimentary drink ticket with your purchase.
A fun party to connect with other like-minded individuals who enjoy themes around curated food experiences, botany, performance art and live music
A professional photographer on-site to capture all those memorable moments!
Your host: I’m Coco—a floral artist with a Fine Arts background. I love creating immersive experiences that fuse my passion for botanical art with social gatherings. Earlier this September, under my events brand, Art as Experience, I directed a large-scale art + dining experience called Food & Form. 90 participants attended, featuring a collaborative element that involved our guests adorning the “food models” with over 500 hand-selected flowers straight from the farm. My goal is to let the beauty and mystique of nature shine through in every event and to have guests interact with botany through an artistic lens in immersive and curated spaces. I strive to fuse art and the natural world and I have a passion for bringing people together.
Photography from Food & Form (September 2024) photographed by Dan Little
I have some questions though…
Will the cheese be labeled? But of course! We’ll have a Serve Safe certified individual who will be putting labels next to all of the food items!
Where is Mill 1? in the Mill District of Holyoke. Right down the road from De La Luz (Former Gate Way City Arts).
Will I be comfortable if I come on my own? Absolutely honey! There’s lots of ways to connect with folks and ultimately this is what the event is all about, connecting with like-minded, creative types. Engage through music and movement, through delightful tastings and beautiful botanical-art structures and visual artists with botanical themes. There will be lots of talking points throughout the evening and ways to mingle!
What’s the event space like? It’s held at Mill 1 event space. Picture a rustic mill building with exposed brick, modern light fixtures, bar space and large studio windows. They have a contemporary-industrial feel to the space.
How will I know what I can eat and what is a sculpture? All cheeses, charcuteries and food items will be laid out on banana leaves to distinguish what is for snacking. Our event greeter will also make this clear when you walk in!
I’m a vegan/vegetarian, can I still attend? Of course! Options will be limited but there will be tastings for you as well. We want you there!
Is there a dress code? It’s always better when we come together to look our best! Let’s strive for creative elegance. Extra Points if you dress as your favorite flower!