Magic at the Table: A Mediterranean Dinner Experience

Friday, June 26 | 6:00–8:30 p.m. | GlasSalon

Immerse yourself into an evening where dining, music, and storytelling intertwine.

Magic at the Table: A Mediterranean Dinner Experience invites guests to enjoy a four-course feast inspired by ancient ritual and belief, thoughtfully prepared by Executive Chef Joe Felix. Throughout the evening, exhibition curator Dr. Jeffrey Spier will guide guests through the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome, weaving stories between each course that illuminate how magic shaped daily life, from protective amulets to whispered spells and deeply held traditions.

This is more than a dinner, it is a journey into the lived experience of the ancient world, where food, history, and storytelling meet at the table.

Live harp music, presented in partnership with Live Arts Toledo, will accompany the evening, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and transportive.

This program complements Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World. Each guest will receive admission to the exhibition, which may be used prior to the dinner day of or on a later date of their choosing (on view through Sunday, July 5).

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable for monetary value.

Dr. Jeffrey Spier is an internationally recognized scholar of ancient art and material culture, with expertise spanning Greek and Roman art, ancient gems and jewelry, early Christian and Byzantine art, and the history of collecting. He earned his doctorate at Merton College, Oxford, and has taught classical archaeology at University College London and the University of Arizona. From 2014 through early 2024, he served as Senior Curator of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum, where he organized numerous major exhibitions and publications. His work brings the ancient world vividly to life through objects, images, and the enduring power of belief and ritual.

Schedule of Events

6:00 pm Guests arrive for live music, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres
7:00 pm Seated dinner begins, with a lecture by curator Jeffrey Spier interwoven throughout each course
8:30 pm Estimated end time

Ticket Pricing:
Nonmember Adult/Child: $130
Member Adult/Child: $117

Private Table (8 guests):
Nonmember: $990
Member: $890
Private tables must be purchased in full.

Elevate your dinner experience with a full private table for your group (8 seats) and receive a special discounted rate only available when reservations are made by calling in. This offer is not available online—please call 419-255-8000 ext. 7432 to book and save.

Add-On Per Person (Must be 21+ to purchase):
$50 per person for a cursed all-evening pour featuring beer, wine, and cocktails

A cash bar will also be available.

Menu

View the full menu selection here.

Guests may choose between two fixed menu options: a menu including fish and lamb, or a fully vegan menu. Due to the nature of the event, no substitutions or alterations can be accommodated.

Water, tea, and coffee are included with all tickets.