Artistry of Wine-Perfect Pairings
June 18, 2007 | 5:24 PM
FIND PERFECT PAIRINGS AT THE SIXTH ANNUAL ARTISTRY OF WINE BENEFIT
The Foundation Fighting Blindness Hosts Annual Food and Wine Fundraiser
Help speed the pace of research for millions of Americans who suffer from retinal degenerative diseases by attending the Sixth Annual Artistry of Wine event, a benefit for The Foundation Fighting Blindness. Join more than 300 people and some of Chicago’s favorite athletes, as you savor the perfect pairings of Chicago’s finest restaurants, chefs and wines, including Michael, May St. Café, Avenues, NoMi, Avenue M, Roy’s, Sushi Wabi, Devon Seafood and Grill, Lush, Ambria and Winediva and Carmichael’s. In a special silent auction, attendees can bid on an array of exciting items, including premium wines, dining experiences, special hotel offers and much more. Participants can bid on a 7-night stay at Captain Morgan’s Retreat in the
WHEN: Friday, June 22, 2007
6:30-10:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Peninsula Chicago, 108 E.
TICKETS: $150.00, non-refundable. To purchase please call (847)680-0100, gmark@blindness.org.
Over nine million Americans of every age and race suffer vision loss from blinding diseases. The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. is committed to driving research that results in prevention, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and an entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.
The Foundation was founded in 1971 and has since raised over $266M to fund leading-edge research in promising areas such as genetics, gene therapy, retinal cell transplantation, artificial retinal implants and pharmaceutical and nutritional therapies. It was named one of “Worth”
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