Alton Brown and Good Eats Updates

Alton Brown's busy this month with new Good Eats, the new Feasting on Asphalt II book, seminars, etc. Between filming multiple shows, traveling to seminars, and his family I wonder how he stays sane?! Maybe that question explains the Billy Graham title in his book list; or possibly the Caribbean locations for the upcoming Feasting on Asphalt III :-)

First of all the Good Eats! The corned beef epsisode is coming up Tuesday night, appropriately followed by the True Brew beer show for all of you preparing for a homegrown St. Patrick's Day. Then The Alton Crown Affair premieres Monday the 17th featuring crown roast of lamb. The Crown may be the last of this season, but they have been known to add shows, such as this one, to the list later on. I have no idea if there is any rationale to the way Food Network schedules Good Eats; the Good Eats Fanpage forum is probably the place to find out if anybody on Earth knows.

Seminars, etc. Alton Brown will be in Chicago this coming Saturday (15th) for a seminar at the Museum of Science and Industry. After that he's off to the Barnes & Noble and Borders in New York on March 27th for a book signing for the New FOA II book and a spot on Good Morning America the following day. April will see him retracing the River Run route for several more signings. Schedule at his site here

Finally, for all of you folks around Atlanta, Alton will be the hosting the Cobb County Public Library spring sundraiser; as a librarian I can really appreciate how much of a difference somebody like that came make for a fundraiser. He's still a local guy! March 29th, tickets $35.

Alton Brown Coming to Chicago in March

Alton Brown will be giving a one hour lecture on the science behind your favorite meal at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry March 15th. There will also be a book signing afterwards; too bad this is before the FOA2 book is published. Tickets are $40.

From the MSI website:
"Television personality and self-proclaimed "food explorer" Alton Brown will present a special lecture at the Museum of Science and Industry that addresses the basic connection between the foods we eat and the scientific principles that govern them. An audience Q & A and book signing will follow...

The one-hour lecture will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15 in the Museum’s auditorium, and a 30-minute Q & A will follow. Alton Brown will also meet and sign books (one per guest) for audience members until 2:30 p.m. Light snacks and beverages will be served during the book signing."

Museum of Science and Industry Website Link