Chicago Lighthouse’s 6th Annual Uncorked Wine Auction and Tasting at Scoozi, Nov. 4
Special Guests NBC 5’s Ginger Zee and Master Sommelier Fernando Beteta Bring Star Quality to Young Philanthropist Board Event
Chicago, IL, October 17, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Fine wines from around the world will be flowing in Chicago’s River North neighborhood on Nov. 4 at Scoozi Restaurant, 410 W. Huron, from 6 to 9 p.m., for Uncorked 2010--the "can’t miss" event of the season.
While enjoying the festivities, guests will also take part in raising funds for families with children who are visually impaired.
Special guests of the evening will be NBC5 Meteorologist and Chicago celebrity Ginger Zee along with famed Master Sommelier Fernando Beteta. A local connoisseur, Mr. Beteta was listed in Crain’s Chicago Business’s "40 under 40," and won first runner up in the Best Sommelier in America competition in 2009. His expertise has been featured on the "Don and Roma Morning Show," Wine Spectator’s "Wine Talk," and the Sommelier Journal.
At Uncorked, guests will treat their palates to wine tasting from vineyards around the world enhanced with an authentic Italian dinner and dessert buffet. Highlighting this special evening will be a silent auction of fine wines from Grace Family Vineyards, Kongsgaard, Blankiet and others. For the "foodies," raffle prizes include "guest chef for a day" at Charlie Trotter’s and a barbecue lesson and dinner for eight from AmazingRibs.com.
Tickets may be purchase for $125 each or ten for $1,000 at http://chicagolighthouse.org/event-tickets or by calling Special Events at (312) 997-3679.
Event proceeds will go towards the Illinois Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (IPVI) and Seeing Is Believing--a Lighthouse program which provides free early-intervention vision screenings to Chicago Public Schools students.
Uncorked 2010 is made possible by retail partner Schaefer’s Fine Wines & Spirits, who is donating a portion of purchased wines from the tasting to the Lighthouse, and major vineyard sponsor Markham Vineyards.
"A special ‘thank you’ goes to our Young Philanthropists Board, who has created amazing events for us over the years, and helped impact so many lives through our Seeing is Believing program," said Dr. Janet Szlyk, Lighthouse president and executive director.
The Young Philanthropist Board of The Chicago Lighthouse is a diverse group of young professionals who share a passion for helping people who are blind or visually impaired. Through fundraising events, volunteer service, advocacy, community outreach and education, the YPB impacts the lives of both those with and without visual disabilities.
About The Chicago Lighthouse
Founded in 1906, the Lighthouse is one of the nation’s most comprehensive social service agencies. Housed under its roof are the oldest and most prominent low vision clinic in the U.S.; one of the few remaining clock manufacturing facilities in America; a state-of-the-art store that’s been specially designed for the benefit of shoppers who are blind or visually impaired; a nationally acclaimed school for children with multi-disabilities; a VA program serving veterans in all 50 states; and a radio station. For further information, please contact us at (312) 666-1331 or visit www.chicagolighthouse.org.
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While enjoying the festivities, guests will also take part in raising funds for families with children who are visually impaired.
Special guests of the evening will be NBC5 Meteorologist and Chicago celebrity Ginger Zee along with famed Master Sommelier Fernando Beteta. A local connoisseur, Mr. Beteta was listed in Crain’s Chicago Business’s "40 under 40," and won first runner up in the Best Sommelier in America competition in 2009. His expertise has been featured on the "Don and Roma Morning Show," Wine Spectator’s "Wine Talk," and the Sommelier Journal.
At Uncorked, guests will treat their palates to wine tasting from vineyards around the world enhanced with an authentic Italian dinner and dessert buffet. Highlighting this special evening will be a silent auction of fine wines from Grace Family Vineyards, Kongsgaard, Blankiet and others. For the "foodies," raffle prizes include "guest chef for a day" at Charlie Trotter’s and a barbecue lesson and dinner for eight from AmazingRibs.com.
Tickets may be purchase for $125 each or ten for $1,000 at http://chicagolighthouse.org/event-tickets or by calling Special Events at (312) 997-3679.
Event proceeds will go towards the Illinois Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (IPVI) and Seeing Is Believing--a Lighthouse program which provides free early-intervention vision screenings to Chicago Public Schools students.
Uncorked 2010 is made possible by retail partner Schaefer’s Fine Wines & Spirits, who is donating a portion of purchased wines from the tasting to the Lighthouse, and major vineyard sponsor Markham Vineyards.
"A special ‘thank you’ goes to our Young Philanthropists Board, who has created amazing events for us over the years, and helped impact so many lives through our Seeing is Believing program," said Dr. Janet Szlyk, Lighthouse president and executive director.
The Young Philanthropist Board of The Chicago Lighthouse is a diverse group of young professionals who share a passion for helping people who are blind or visually impaired. Through fundraising events, volunteer service, advocacy, community outreach and education, the YPB impacts the lives of both those with and without visual disabilities.
About The Chicago Lighthouse
Founded in 1906, the Lighthouse is one of the nation’s most comprehensive social service agencies. Housed under its roof are the oldest and most prominent low vision clinic in the U.S.; one of the few remaining clock manufacturing facilities in America; a state-of-the-art store that’s been specially designed for the benefit of shoppers who are blind or visually impaired; a nationally acclaimed school for children with multi-disabilities; a VA program serving veterans in all 50 states; and a radio station. For further information, please contact us at (312) 666-1331 or visit www.chicagolighthouse.org.
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Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Dominic Calabrese
312-997-3662
chicagolighthouse.org
Chelsea Horrigan
Chelsea.Horrigan@chicagolighthouse.org
312-666-1331 ext. 3552
Dominic Calabrese
312-997-3662
chicagolighthouse.org
Chelsea Horrigan
Chelsea.Horrigan@chicagolighthouse.org
312-666-1331 ext. 3552
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