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November, 14 2009 - Edgewood Children's Center's In The Vineyard
What: Annual Wine and Gourmet Food Benefit
Where: Plaza Frontenac
When: November 14, 2009
Time: 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Ticket Prices: Wine Steward ~ $100; Master Sommelier ~ $200
Beneficiary: Edgewood Children's Center
Host(s): Plaza Frontenac
Presenting Sponsor(s): Schnucks
Co-Chair(s): Stephanie Schnuck Sterkel, Jamie Sheffield
Committee Members: Robert Johnston, Dr. Randall Sterkel, Richard Sterkel, Wine Director
Libations: Wines from the following distributors/merchants-A. Bommarito Wines, Appelations Fine Wines, Bissinger's Chocolatiers, Golden Barrel, Premier Cru, Classique Wines, Dierberg/Star Lane, Pinnacle Imports, Fosters Group, The Wine Chateau, The Wine Merchant, The Wine and Cheese Place, Massandra Wines.
Catering: Annie Gunn's | Anthony's Bar| ARAKA | Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier | Cardwell's at the Plaza & BC's Kitchen | The Crossing | Fleming's | Harvest | Herbie's Vintage 72 | Monarch | Niche | Portabella | Villa Farotto
Sponsors: Cabernet Sauvignon-UMB Bank; Merlot- Edward Jones, ho+k; Bordeaux-Johnston Family Foundation; Zinfandel-Ameren, Commerce Bank, Commercial Bank; Media-Ladue News; Printing -CenveoISt. Louis
Attendance: 500 Guests
Attire: Tastefully stylish
Special Thanks: to the sponsors, participating restaurants and above wine distributors/merchants plus Vintegrity, Major Brands, Missouri Beverage, Glazers, 7Seas, Mount Pleasant Winery, Chandler Hill Vineyards.
Information: Jessica Goodhart 314-919-4733
Board of Directors: Gregory J. Christoffel, Chair, Clark Davis, Vice Chair; Andrew Allen, Ted Armstrong, Karlos Bledsoe, Brad Frazier, Jim Hill, Darryl McKinney, Theresa Mayberry, James F. Moore, Tim Noelker, Dennis Reagan, Barbara Richter, Karen Sczepanski, Barbara Shepard, Gilmore Stone, Richard C. Ward, John R. (Bob) Wilson
Blacktie Photos by: Terry Baer
Stephanie Schnuck Sterkel, Jamie Sheffield
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Edgewood Children's Center's In The Vineyard
On Saturday, November 14, 2009, Edgewood Children's Center hosted its largest annual fundraiser, In the Vineyard, at Plaza Frontenac. An evening unlike any other, this spectacular wine and cuisine tasting event showcased more than 90 wines from around the world, exquisite dishes from St. Louis' top chefs, and fabulous silent and live auctions. 500 guests attended to raise funds that will help support the programs and services provided by Edgewood Children’s Center.
In The Vineyard tickets went for $100 (Wine Steward) and $200 (Master Sommelier). At both levels, guests sampled the featured wines and exceptional cuisine. The Master Sommelier level also offered access to the Premium Wine section for a special tasting of the finest wines and a chance to win a $500 Plaza Frontenac shopping spree.
This year, Edgewood Children’s Center celebrates 175 years of history and service to the St. Louis community. From Edgewood’s humble beginnings as an orphanage in 1834, the common thread through its history has been keeping kids at the heart of everything it does.
Edgewood has evolved over the years, responding to changes in society and to the needs of children and families. In fact, the ability to adapt to the most pressing needs of children explains why Edgewood survives, and indeed thrives, 175 years after its founding. Today, Edgewood provides specialized therapeutic, educational, and community-based services to more than 300 children and families daily throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.
For more information about In the Vineyard or Edgewood's programs and services, please contact Jessica Goodhart, at (314) 919-4733 or visit the organization's website, www.eccstl.org
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