Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber - 8th Annual Vine & Dine Event

CHAMBER EVENT BLENDS FOOD AND ART TO HELP NOURISH OUR COMMUNITIES

BIRMINGHAM, Mich., June 24, 2011– The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber’s 8th annual Vine & Dine food and wine extravaganza is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Join the Chamber and emcee Jackie Paige from Fox 2 News as we bring awareness to this important cause.

“Gleaners is grateful for the continued partnership with the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber,” said DeWayne Wells, president of Gleaners. “Every dollar this event raises provides three meals for a hungry neighbor. At a time of increasing need, especially in our suburban communities, this support is vital to help us achieve our mission.”

“Vine & Dine is a fun night out filled with great food, wine and art. An ideal night out to spend time with family and friends or entertain clients, while supporting those in need ” said Andrea Foglietta, marketing & event manager for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber. “The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center is the new venue for Vine & Dine this summer. We are excited about incorporating the art element to the evening with a live art demonstration and other surprises.”

Vine & Dine offers guests an outstanding selection of domestic and imported wines, a strolling buffet featuring the finest local restaurants and caterers, chance auction, live musical entertainment and a live art demonstration. Last year, Vine & Dine provided thousands of meals for the hungry in Oakland county communities. Tickets are $65 per person and special corporate pricing is available.

Food and wine participants in this year’s Vine & Dine include: 220 Restaurant, Bella Piatti, Beverly Hills Grill, Cameron’s Steakhouse, Great Harvest Bread Company – Birmingham, Hills Fine Wine and Spirits, Kuhnhenn Brewing Co., Madeliene’s French Patisserie,  Michigan Grape & Wine Industry Council, ML Spirits, Peabody’s, Salvatore Scallopini, Schakolad Chocolate Factory, Streetside Seafood, South Bar and Restaurant, Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro, The Forest Grill, Wines of Distinction and Zazio’s.

Sponsors of the 2011 Vine & Dine event include: Diamond Sponsor: Center for Financial Planning, Inc. Platinum Sponsor: TD Ameritrade Exclusive Valet Sponsor: Comerica Bank Gold Sponsor: Clark Hill Silver Sponsors: Huntington Bank, Qwik Picz Exclusive Media Sponsor: Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Bronze Sponsors: Styleline Magazine, Principal Shopping District and at&t Platinum Communications

The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center is located at 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham. The event includes complimentary valet. Business attire is suggested. To purchase tickets please call (248) 644-1700 ext 24 or visit www.bbcc.com.

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