UA Public Radio Presents Kitchens of Consequence Tour

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The 13th annual Kitchens of Consequence Tour to benefit WUAL-FM/Alabama Public Radio will be held Saturday, Feb. 9 from 1-4 p.m. The tour features six of Tuscaloosa’s finest private kitchens along with an assortment of food from area caterers and local music.

The tour allows the public to see new ideas in kitchen design while enjoying the efforts of local caterers who volunteer their time and food for the tour. This year’s tour will also include music from talented local musicians at four of the homes.

Tickets are $20 and will be available at each home the day of the tour, or at locations around Tuscaloosa including: Spirits Wine Shops in Essex Square and the Shops of Lake Tuscaloosa, Manna Grocery and Deli at 2313 McFarland Blvd. E., East Gate Gallery at 2104 University Blvd. E., Lighting Plus at 4719 McFarland Blvd. E., Southern House at 1928 7th St. and at Alabama Public Radio in 166 Phifer Annex on the UA campus.

The homes on tour this year include:

Linda and David Ford, 1527 7th St.
Caterer: Walnut Hill Designs
Music: Dixieland Jazz Group

Alice and Mike Russell
30 Guildswood
Caterer: Gayle’s Custom Catering

Lisa Russell
2730 Beacon Hill Parkway
Caterer: Savory Solutions
Music: Mary Beth Cavert on harp

Toulmin Home
2495 Beacon Hill Parkway
Caterer: A Taste Above
Music: Tuscaloosa City Middle Schools Honors String Group

Carrie and Lewis Fitts
6800 Elaina Lane
Caterer: Snap Decisions
Music: Cal Wilson on piano

Deb Kirkland
67 Arcadia
Caterer: It Takes the Cake

Sponsors for this year’s tour are Toulmin Cabinets, Russell S. Lee Flooring America, Fitts Architects, First National Bank, Bill Taylor Construction and East Gate Gallery/Lighting Plus.

Public radio stations are not funded through the sale of commercial advertising but are commercial free; stations receive money for programming from listener donations, grants from various foundations, corporate underwriting and through various fundraisers.

For more information about Alabama Public Radio or the Kitchens of Consequence Tour, call 205/348-6644 or visit www.apr.org.