2nd annual wine tasting fundraiser explores the divine Flavours of Portugal - Feb. 10

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Edmonton, AB ’Ķ The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO) invites you to their 2nd annual wine tasting fundraiser, Flavours of Portugal. On February 10th, 2010, the ESO hosts an epic wine tasting event ’Äì the largest Portuguese wine tasting in the province of Alberta ’Äì with winery representatives on hand to showcase their finest wines and ports at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music.

Guests will be treated to delectable hors d’Äôoeuvres and magnificent music by special guests, and will have the opportunity to bid on wonderfully unique items in both a live and silent auction. All proceeds to support the ESO.

Guests may register for the auction beginning at 6:30 pm on February 10th. The wine and port tasting will begin at 7:00 pm and proceed until 10:00 pm. A short live auction program will take place at approximately 8:15 pm.

Only 400 tickets are available for this fundraising event and are on sale now! Event tickets can be purchased through the Winspear Centre Box Office for $125. Call (780) 428-1414, toll free 1-800-563-5081, or purchase online at www.edmontonsymphony.com. A tax deductible receipt will be issued for a portion of the ticket cost.

This ESO special event is made possible by the generous support of deVine Wines and Spirits, California Closets, 96.3 Capital FM, Avenue Edmonton, Edmonton Journal, and the Francis Winspear Centre for Music.