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18th Annual Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration at Museum of Discovery and Science on April 5, 2013
The Museum of Discovery and Science will host its 18th Annual Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration on Friday, April 5, 2013. The event is presented by Bank of America and all proceeds benefit the Museum.
Last year’s Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration set an attendance record, with over 2,000 guests. It was the first year that spirits and craft beers were introduced, with the benefit of additional space provided by the Museum’s recent expansion. This year’s event will seek to top that record, showcasing a sequence of champagne, spirits or wine with food pairings, each bound to delight, educate and entertain guests and their palates. The highlights of the evening are tastings from nearly 50 of South Florida’s leading restaurants, and a vast array of wines and spirits from around the world, courtesy of beverage sponsor Southern Wine and Spirits. Guests will also have an opportunity to bid on some amazing silent auction prizes. Each guest also receives a complimentary Reidel wine glass.
The evening will start off with an exclusive VIP Martini Reception from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. VIP guests will enjoy a champagne tasting with “Champagne Wayne” paired with a culinary demonstration featuring a well-known chef. The VIP evening concludes with exclusive access to the ultra chic Hilton Fort Lauderdale VIP Lounge to eat, drink and dance under the stars from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Doors open for VIP admission at 6:00 p.m. and to general admission at 7:30 p.m. VIP tickets are $150 per person and general admission tickets are $85 per person. Presale tickets are available at a reduced rate until March 1, 2013 with VIP tickets reduced to $135 per person and general admission tickets reduced to $75 per person. For advance tickets please call (954) 713-0954 or on-line at tinyurl.com/wine2013
Highlighting the evening are tastings from some of South Florida’s top restaurants, expected to include such long standing participants as 3030 Ocean, The Capital Grille, D’Angelo’s, Casa D'Angelo Ristorante, Ilios@ Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Johnny V’s, Market 17, Via Luna at the Ritz-Carlton, Grille 401, ROK:BRGR, SoLita, Tarpon Bend, Grill 401, Sea Level Restaurant and Ocean Bar, Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, The Melting Pot, Trulucks, and YOLO Restaurant. Guests will vote for their favorite restaurant which will win the honor of the “Peoples’ Choice Award”.
Kenneth Stiles is chairing the event. Major sponsors of the 18th Annual Wine & Culinary Celebration include: Bank of America; Southern Wine & Spirits; Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort; JM Lexus; American Airlines; Print Dynamics; Easy 93.1 and 97.3 The Coast; Sun Sentinel; Gold Coast Magazine; BocaRaton.com ; and A Thierry’s Catering.
Event:Museum of Discovery and Science Date & Time: April 5th, 2013 6 PM Cost before March 1st: $75 GA / $135 VIP Per person / Sponsorships Available Cost after March 1st: $85 GA / $150 VIP Per person Purchase Tickets:Click HERE to purchase tickets Contact: 954.713.0954 Location: 401 SW 2nd Street, Ft Lauderdale, FL
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DISCOVERY CAMP ADVENTURES
For ages 6-12
Day Camps are designed to give students entire days filled with exploration and hands-on learning. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (before and after care is available). Camp fee includes all workshop materials and chaperoned exhibit exploration. Students should bring two snacks, lunch and a drink. Subway Café is available as a lunch option. Call 954.713.0930 to register.
One-day camps are $50 for MODS members and $55 for non-members.
Five-day camps are $200 for MODS members and $225 for non-members. Camp Dates, Birthday Parties, and Special Events!
PAST EVENTS
2010 Wine & Culinary Celebration!
15th Annual Wine & Culinary Celebration
raises nearly $110, 000 to support the
Museum of Discovery and Science
Fort Lauderdale, FL — The 15th Annual Wine & Culinary Celebration was held at the Museum of Discovery and Science on April 16, 2010 and raised nearly $110,000.00 to benefit the Museum. Chaired by Kerry Ferguson and Marjie Wilson this amazing event was a resounding success. Over 1,200 guests enjoyed tantalizing cuisine, music and a bountiful silent auction. This event was made possible by Bank of America. The exclusive beverage sponsor was Southern Wine and Spirits, Print Dynamics was the printing sponsor and media partners included Gold Coast Magazine and Lite 101.5. The elegant VIP Lounge was sponsored by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.
This year’s 2010 event featured a progressive sequence of wine and food pairings selected to delight, educate and entertain guests. Over 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs were represented, as well as nearly 200 wines from around the world. A new addition to this year’s event was the spectacular Chef Spotlight. Chef Paula DaSilva of 3030 Ocean, Chef Sean McDonald of ilios @ Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and Chef Johnny Vinczencz of Johnny V’s gave enticing cooking demonstrations on stage in front of enthusiastic guests.
VIP guests started the evening off with a private Martini Reception and a wine tasting led by certified wine specialist and Sommelier, Sandra Wauquier. Then it was off to the Grand Tasting where executive chefs served up their best, each competing for the People’s Choice Award. This year’s winner was Café Maxx with their yellowfin tuna sashimi pizza. Also a crowd favorite, Vienna Cafe earned their spot as the 1st Runner Up, with YOLO Restaurant just a few votes behind in the 2nd runner up position.
Highlighting the evening were some of South Florida’s top restaurants such as 3030 Ocean, A Thierry’s Catering & Event Design, Big City Tavern, Cafe Maxx, Cafe Vico, Casa D'Angelo, Christina Wan's, Cookies by Design, Coral Ridge Yacht Club, CrepeMaker, Inc., Grateful Palate, Hey Cupcake, Himmarshee Bar and Grill, Hugh’s Catering, ilios@ Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Johnny V’s, Lola’s on Harrison, Morton's The Steak House, Pier Top, Sette Bello, Smith & Jones, Solita, Sublime, The Ambry, The Capital Grille, Mancini's, Vienna Café, Seasons 52, , The Melting Pot, Trulucks, Vienna Cafe, We Take the Cake, Whole Food's Market and YOLO Restaurant.
After the Grand Tasting, VIP guests made their way to the Museum’s Grand Atrium where the chic Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort VIP Lounge was located. Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort provided VIP guests with their signature Slider Action Station, with Crab, Meatball and BBQ Chicken Sliders.
For those who desired something sweet, individual sabayon dessert spoons with guests’ choice of fresh berries were bruléed to order. In addition to a wine bar, a specialty cocktail station featured Caipirinhas, a Brazilian specialty made with Leblon Cachaça, muddled limes, simple syrup and soda. VIP guests danced to the sounds provided by DJ Fabian Giannattasio, a regular on the South Beach club circuit. The VIP Lounge experience is an expression of Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort’s signature, personalized service.
2008 Wine & Culinary Celebration!
Ft. Lauderdale— The 13th Annual Bank of America Wine and Culinary Celebration took place place at the Museum of Discovery and Science on Friday, April 11, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Named one of the “10 Best Annual Fort Lauderdale Events” in 2007 by Gold Coast Magazine, the Wine and Culinary Celebration featured a progressive sequence of wine and food pairings, each bound to delight, educate and entertain guests. Over 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs were represented, as well as wines from wineries around the world, courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits. The event also featured a silent auction and a complimentary Riedel wine glass for every guest.
Highlighting the evening were some of South Florida’s top restaurants such as Big City Tavern, Bonefish Grill of Fort Lauderdale, Christina Wan’s, Christine’s, Cookies by Design, Crepe Maker, FISH, Galanga Thai Kitchen and Sushi Bar, Himmarshee Bar & Grille, ilios Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort, Jackson’s Steakhouse, La Marquise Desserts, Inc., Mancini’s Ristorante Italiano, Michael’s Kitchen, My Market and Deli, Nespresso Business Coffee Solutions, Riley McDermott’s, Rino’s Tuscan Grill, Stork’s Café, Taverna Opa of Fort Lauderdale, The Four Rivers Contemporary Thai Kitchen, The Melting Pot, The River House, Thierry’s Catering, Trina Restaurant & Lounge, Valentino’s Cucina Italiana, Vienna Café & Wine Bar, and We Take the Cake.
The evening began with an exclusive VIP martini reception from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. VIP guests also enjoyed wine tasting seminars and VIP access to the Grand Tasting. The VIP evening concluded with an exclusive after hours delight in the VIP Lounge.
With an estimated 1,200 guests that attended, this celebration anticipated to raise approximately $150,000 to benefit the Museum of Discovery and Science. The presenting sponsor is Bank of America, and the exclusive beverage sponsor is Southern Wine and Spirits. Media partners include Lite 101.5 FM and Gold Coast Magazine, and Print Dynamics is the printing sponsor.
The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films. Founded in 1976 as The Discovery Center, the nonprofit facility serves approximately 400,000 visitors each year. Major operational support for the Museum is provided through generous support by Leadership Guild members including: City Furniture, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Sun-Sentinel and Wachovia.
Enjoying the Bank of America Wine & Culinary Celebration at the Museum of Discovery and Science: (L-R) Jori and Kimber Morgan, Doreen Koenig and Daren Koenig-Cronin.
contact:
address: 401 SW 2nd Street
address:
city: Fort Lauderdale
state: FL
zip: 33312
phone: 954.467.6637 fax: 954.467.0046 url: MODS.org
