# Event Details - **Event Name**: Texas Book Festival Presents: Jacques Pépin - Art of the Chicken - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Nov, 2022 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 05 Nov, 2022 at 01:45 pm - **Event Description**: The Texas Book Festival welcomes Jacques Pépin to celebrate the release of Art of the Chicken!About this EventWHO: Jacques Pépin, culinary legendWHAT: Speaking about new book Jacques Pépin Art of the Chicken: A Master Chef’s Paintings, Stories, and Recipes of the Humble BirdWHERE: Texas Book Festival, Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. 8TH ST., Austin, TX 78701WHEN: Saturday, November 5 at 1:00 p.m. (doors at 12:30)BOOK TICKET: $37 | Each book ticket includes one copy of Art of the Chicken, priority seating at the session, and access to the book-signing/personalization line. Proceeds from book ticket sales support the annual Festival, as well as our year-round programs.PRIORITY SEATING: Priority seating for book ticket holders will open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 5.GENERAL SEATING: A limited amount of general open seating will be available to the public on a first come, first serve basis, no purchase necessary. General seating will open at 12:50 p.m. and is available until the venue is full.SIGNING/PERSONALIZATION. Pépin will also sign or personalize books for up to an hour in person after he speaks. Additional books will be available for sale at the venue.______________________________The Texas Book Festival is thrilled to announce we’re hosting sixteen-time James Beard Award winner Jacques Pépin with his newest book Jacques Pépin Art of the Chicken, a book celebrating his lifelong love of chickens, featuring dozens of his celebrated paintings and more than 50 recipes, along with a treasure trove of poignant and often humorous stories. Pépin’s session will take place Saturday, November 5 at 1:00 p.m. at the Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Austin.Book tickets to see this legendary chef are available now, and each book ticket includes one copy of Art of the Chicken and grants access to priority seating and the signing line. Proceeds from book ticket sales support the annual Festival, as well as our year-round programs.ABOUT ART OF THE CHICKENChicken may not be a fancy or extravagant ingredient, but for master chef Jacques Pépin, it is the one he turns to regularly. In this beautifully illustrated book, Jacques reminisces on his life through the lens of the humble bird, from his childhood in rural France, where he chased chickens and watched as his maman turned them into her poulet à la crème, to his demanding apprenticeship and long, illustrious career—cooking Chicken Chasseur for Charles de Gaulle and his family, turning down a chance to work as JFK’s White House Chef for a job at Howard Johnson’s, and appearing on television alongside food-world luminaries like Julia Child. Throughout are Jacques’ favorite chicken and egg recipes, conveyed as if he were sharing them over a dinner table. Most significantly, the book displays dozens of Jacques’ stunning paintings of chickens. “If it clucks or scratches, it’s likely that Jacques has painted it.” This unique little book is the next best thing to a visit to Jacques’ home, which would include a tour of his art studio, captivating conversation as he cooks, and a toast with a glass of wine over a simple meal of perfect roast chicken.ABOUT Jacques PépinThe winner of sixteen James Beard Awards and author of over 30 cookbooks, including The Apprentice, Essential Pépin, and Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple, Jacques Pépin is a chef, author, television personality, educator, and artist, and has starred in 12 acclaimed PBS cooking series. His dedication to culinary education led to the creation of the Jacques Pépin Foundation in 2016. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/texas-book-festival-presents-jacques-pépin-art-of-the-chicken/10000419788066407 - **Event Categories**: art, food-drinks, festivals, literary-art, cooking, nonprofit, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 37, max: 37, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Central Presbyterian Church - **lat**: 30.2697161 - **long**: -97.7402698 - **full address**: Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E 8th St, Austin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Texas Book Festival Presents: Jacques Pépin - Art of the Chicken - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/fe7cc5819562b8b3c4de7e15b3c4b20b53f731892fcfa7dfc530df3295abe617-rimg-w1200-h600-gmir.jpg?v=1663648506 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Texas Book Festival Presents: Jacques Pépin - Art of the Chicken being held? - **A:** Texas Book Festival Presents: Jacques Pépin - Art of the Chicken takes place on Sat, 05 Nov, 2022 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 05 Nov, 2022 at 01:45 pm at Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E 8th St, Austin, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Texas Book Festival Presents: Jacques Pépin - Art of the Chicken? - **A:** Tickets for Texas Book Festival Presents: Jacques Pépin - Art of the Chicken are priced at USD 37 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission + BookUSD 37Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Texas Book Festival Presents: Jacques Pépin - Art of the Chicken? - **A:** Texas Book Festival Presents: Jacques Pépin - Art of the Chicken is organized by BookPeople. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Texas Book Festival Presents: Jacques Pépin - Art of the Chicken is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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