The first supper club in the United States was established in Beverly Hills, CA. They became popular during the 1930s and 1940s, and were once all-night entertainment destinations of the past.
In ATL, we gathered some of our photographer friends and decided to host a supper club. You could also call it a dinner party or group of friends getting together, but supper club is fun to say and sounds more official.
The impetus was a dinner with Rachel LaCour and Andrew Niesen late last year. Rachel and I in particular were talking about our parents and grandparents generations and how they had more connection with one another. I know my parents had evenings at least once a month with other couples to have dinner and play cards. My grandmother and grandfather used to play pinochle and other games with couples at least as often. And I’m told my great-grandfather and great-grandmother used to play cards with their friends nearly every weekend.
It’s a lost art of connection, friendship, and community and we want to change that in our generation. Why can’t we get together more often. Common obstacles: time and busyness, meal planning and preparation, and lack of organization.
We’re still working out all the details, but I am convinced that there is real power is making connections with others over a good, home-cooked meal. Doesn’t have to be fancy, just a place to be together and share life together, to feel like we’re not all our own little islands trying to survive. Would you agree? Have you tried something like this? Would you be willing to?
I just watched Julie and Julia again last night and was re-inspired about my photography and journaling that adventure right here on tasramar.com. But I was also more aware of all the times they spent together with friends entertaining and sharing a meal. I’m also just finishing up reading No Impact Man
BOTTOM LINE: We must slow down long enough to notice, celebrate, and nurture the relationships around us. We must begin living and savoring what we are doing now, rather than perpetually waiting for the next big thing.
What do you think?
Manual: Page 10—Basic Setup.
Images: Looked at images by Liana Photography since she launched her new website Saturday and was on her way over to our house tonight with her husband Mike!
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