This program will be available for sale to the general public starting on December 7, 2024.Want to register before then? Become a donor today, or if you are already a donor, log in to register for this program. Cheese 101: A Guide from Cheesemonster In-Person Program with Tasting Weekend Program Sunday, February 9, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET Code: 1L0622 Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center1100 Jefferson Dr SWMetro: Smithsonian (Mall exit) Select your Registration $80 Member $95 Non-Member Resize text (Image courtesy of Cheesemonster) Have you ever found yourself pondering deeply cheesy thoughts: What makes certain cheeses smell, look, or taste the way that they do? How do I serve them? What do I look for when shopping for cheeses? And where are the best places to find them locally? Join Alice Bergen Phillips, Cheesemonster’s founder and head cheesemonger, for a lively investigation that serves up all the answers—and a tasting, too. Whether you're interested in exploring a certain style or region, finding new favorites, or just want a great introduction, you’re certain to up your cheese knowledge and have a great time as you learn. Cheesemonster is a woman-owned mobile cheese catering and education business, which has served the Washington, D.C., area since 2017. General Information Registration for this program will end by 2 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2024. Refer to our health and safety information for in-person programs.