Lidia Bastianich Comes to Paramount Theatre Tonight

Following the October book release of Lidia's Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine: Everything You Need to Know to be a Great Italian Cook, join the Emmy-winning host of Public Television's Lidia's Kitchen and Lidia's Italy, Lidia Bastianich, tonight, November 7 at Paramount Theatre for an evening of conversation and storytelling celebrating our love of Italian food.

Tickets are $49.00 (plus applicable service fees) and go on-sale August 15 at AltitudeTickets.com or

(303) 893-TIXS. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available at $79.00 (plus applicable service fees) which will include an autographed copy of Lidia's new book.

Rocky Mountain PBS Cooks Club members will get first access to tickets with an exclusive presale August 11 at 10am through August 14 at 10pm. Comedy Works and Paramount Theatre email subscribers will have access to the venue presale beginning August 13 at 10am.

The best-selling author is a beloved ambassador for Italian culinary traditions throughout the world. Her multiple culinary endeavors have married her two passions in life - her family and food.

Lidia's successful TV series air internationally in dozens of markets. Her extensive experience as a chef/restaurateur includes acclaimed New York City restaurants ? Felidia, Becco, Esca and Del Posto, as well as Lidia's in Pittsburgh and Kansas City. Lidia and her team opened Eataly, the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in New York City, Chicago, and Sao Paolo and LIDIA's pasta and sauce can be found in supermarkets nationwide.