Dining at the court of King Henry VIII was replete with sensual surprises. The Tudors preferred their food richly spiced, sweetened, and brightly colored. Join food historian and author Ken Albala to discover how food in Renaissance England served as a marker of status and an expression of identity and sophistication. Then enjoy a reception featuring wine, ale, and appetizers inspired by the period and the Proper Newe Booke of Cokerye (1575). Complements the exhibition Holbein: Capturing Character, which will stay open late for attendees of this program to view.