Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery to Host a 9 Cannabis-Infused Course Dinner on 4/20
Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery (5423 Germantown Ave.) is hosting a special immersive sensory experience for those that enjoy photography and are 4/20 friendly. Chef Jessica Kleinerman who specializes in natural infusion cooking and baking, will be pairing 9 Cannabis-infused courses with a guided interpretation of Steven CW Taylor’s work at the Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery.
What food and art experience would be complete without music? Dr. Anya Love of The John Coltrane Symposium put together a custom Coltrane playlist that pairs a classic Coltrane track with each course.
Owned and curated by Steven CW Taylor, the Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery is the first, Black Owned Single Artist Fine Art Photography Gallery in the U.S. Steven partnered with Keith Walker (K. Walker Events) who is one of Philly’s premiere Cannabis event planners to create this one-of-a-kind dining experience.
For those that want to attend this event but not partake in the Cannabis menu, non-infused options are also available. There will be two sessions, a noon session for $150 per person as well as a 6 pm session $200 per person. Tickets and more info are available here.
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Upon Entry:
“Lifted Mango Fizz” – A Refreshing mix of Mango, Lemon, Lime, and Pineapple Juices, with Soda and Ice (Cannabis Infused Simple Syrup)
Act 1:
“Color Wheel” and “Black Girl Magic” alongside a – Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette (Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil)
– Paired with Coltrane Tracks – “Spring is Here” + “Summertime”
Warmth. New Beginnings. Outside. Black Beautiful Bodies. The other “Summertime” Philly song.
Act 2:
“The Bend” and “Purple Haze” alongside a – Freshly Baked Philly Soft Pretzel with Course Sea Salt and Spicy Brown Mustard (Cannabis-Infused Butter)
– Paired with Coltrane Tracks – “Sweet Sapphire Blues” + “Blues to Bechet”
Primary colors + Secondary colors. The stillness of the waters. The tempo of the compositions. A slow blues.
Act 3:
“The Isaac” and “On the Calm” alongside a – Lobster Roll with Fresh Mayonnaise, on a Toasted and Buttered Roll, side of Lemon Wedge (Cannabis Infused Avocado Oil)
– Paired with Coltrane Tracks – “Witches Pit” + “Straight Street”
The mist on the water… a witch’s cauldron. The road ahead. Anything but easy. Straight ahead. The beyond. Nature.
Act 4:
“The OG #1” and “The OG #2” alongside a – Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Sorbet with Fudge Sauce and Toffee Bits (Cannabis-Infused Butter)
– Paired with Coltrane Tracks – “Wise One” + “Dial Africa”
Home. Baba wisdom/mother wit. Cultural memory. Stillness.
Act 5:
“Grounded in Light” and “All of The Lights” alongside a – Habanero, Mango and Peach, Baked Fruit Pocket with a Lime Glaze (Cannabis-Infused Butter)
– Paired with Coltrane Track – “Saturn”
Time. Pace: slow/fast. Solid “appearing” colors. Time/Seasons + Work/Pleasure.
Intermission:
“Shiny Sidecar” – Lapsang Souchong Tea with Honey, Lemon, and Marmalade (Cannabis Infused Sugar)
Act 6:
“Lamu Vibes” and “Hidden in Mangroves” alongside a – Mint French Buttercreme Frosted, Extra Rich Double Chocolate Cookie (Cannabis-Infused Butter w/ Ground Dregs baked into the cookie)
– Paired with Coltrane Tracks – “My One and Only Love” + “Why Was I Born”
Everything about these images ‘Sings’ Pleasure/Peace/Love/Ease. The contemplative stillness of the youth in the tree. The stillness of the house. The tranquility of the waters. Love and contentment.
Act 7:
“Jetty Boyz #1” and “Jetty Boyz #2” – alongside a – Crisp Butter Topped, Baked Apple, Strawberry, Blueberry, and Cherry Crumble (Cannabis-Infused Butter w/ Ground Dregs baked into crumble)
– Paired with Coltrane Track – “Giant Steps”
Fast tempo (286 bpm). Trane is still “young”. This is his changing of the guard. The Excitement + Curiosity of the new; of youth. The big plunge into the vastness of the unknown.
Act 8:
“Da Ave” and “Introspection” alongside a – Pesto and Goat Cheese with Roasted Red Peppers on Freshly Baked Rustic Bread Rounds (Cannabis Infused Pesto)
– Paired with Coltrane Track – “A Love Supreme, Pt. I – Acknowledgement Live in Seattle”
Some compositions don’t need explanation. Just listen. This is the recently unearthed rare LIVE performance of A Love Supreme. New/sacred/improvisation. The penultimate meal, image, and song pairing. Right before we bring in Freeway and “….blow them horns like Coltrane!”
Act 9:
“Subway Surfer” alongside a – Slow Roasted Herbed Chicken with Spinach, Gruyere, and Provolone Cheese Stromboli with Fresh Marinara (Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil)
– Paired with Bennie Sigel Track – “Feel It in The Air” Instrumental)
