Wine and Dine for the Arts
>January 12-14, 2012–Wine and Dine for the Arts is a 3-day food, wine, and beer festival at the Crowne Plaza. The festival has some great events, with Mayor Jenning’s VIP Reception kicking it off on the 12th. The Grand Tastings on the 13th and 14th will offer 250 global wines, spirits, and beers for sampling, and seminars will give instruction in the intricacies of wine tasting. Also on the 13th will be the Slider Slam; 10 chefs will display their sliders, and there will also be live music and dancing. Finishing off the festival on the 14th will be the Signature Chef Invitational–a live cooking competition for a spot on the 2013 Signature Chef Team–and the Grand Gala Reception and 6 Course Dinner.
Most likely due to the exciting events and mouthwatering food and drinks, tickets for the Wine and Dine for the Arts festival have already been sold out! Profits will go directly towards some of the area’s best non-profit arts organizations–Albany Symphony Orchestra, Albany Barn, Capital Repertory Theatre, Park Playhouse, and of course, Albany Center Gallery. By attending, you can taste some of the most delicious cuisine that the Capital Region has to offer, while knowing that you are benefiting arts organizations that enrich our community. And you get to drink lots of wine, which is always enjoyable. Albany Center Gallery really appreciates the support that comes from this fundraiser. If you’re interested, visit here for more information. >Albany Wine Fest<
