Sunday, February 26, 2012

Coming up! 17th Annual Educational Taste of Excellence w/Champagne, Wine Tasting & more!


Educational Taste of Excellence: Wine Tasting, Spirits & Jazz 17th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

An evening of Champagne and Wine and Art! The 17th annual Educational Taste of Excellence: Wine Tasting, Spirits &; Jazz event will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Paris Las Vegas, Champagne Ballroom from 6-10 pm.

This event is a wonderful evening out and a great way to taste the latest in fine wines and champagne.  Available for you to sample will be over 110 domestic and imported wines from over 25 wineries. Guests will mingle and nibble on a cornucopia of hors d'oeuvres and cheeses that compliment the wines. In the background live jazz by the Woody Woods Quartet will enhance the ambiance as guests dressed in understated elegant evening attire bid on silent auction items which will be varied and will be sure to have something for everyone! Items have been donated by various hotels, casinos, airlines and restaurants and golf and ski resorts.

Money raised by the ticket sale and silent/live auction benefits: www.cdfnv.org/index.htmlThe Cultural Diversity Foundation (CDF) is a non-profit organization which strives to provide learning opportunities that afford individuals from disadvantaged populations, regardless of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, opportunities to achieve their highest educational and professional goals. To that end, our mission is to create opportunities to learn by promoting, encouraging and enhancing the educational, professional, and personal growth of disadvantaged or underserved youth and adults through the development of educational programs that support their upward mobility.”

The event is sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, Lee's Discount Liquor, Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada, and Khoury's Fine Wine & Spirits. Tickets are $60.00 in advance, $70.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online and will be available at Lee's Discount Liquor and Total Wine and More. Call CDF at  (702) 646-2615 for more information.

Fundraiser Highlights:

Champagne Toast: An Educational "Toast" to Excellence will take place at the beginning of the event.

Wine Tasting

Art display: A variety of artwork will be displayed at the event.

Culinary Presentation: Paris Chefs will demonstrate how to prepare foods using a variety of wine sauces.

Scholarship Recipients: Scholarship recipients will be introduced and recognized for their academic achievement.

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