The Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter is part of a national force devoted to solving the cruel mystery of lupus while providing caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact. This summer, you can help support the Lupus Foundation by attending the sixth annual “A Tasteful Affair” event.
Join us at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 23 for this food, beer, and wine tasting event to benefit the community of people impacted by lupus in Indiana. Savor delectable dishes from local restaurants and sample delicious wines and craft beers while browsing through the desirable items in the silent and live auctions. Enjoy a champagne station donated by Monarch Beverage. Lauren Lowrey from WISH TV and Ken LaRose, Butler University Athletics, will serve as 2017’s MCs/Auctioneers. Have fun taking selfies in the Indy Photo Booth! Attendees may participate in an exciting Wine Cork Pull and 50/50 raffle as part of the evening’s festivities, and live entertainment by the local band “The Bishops” will begin by 9:15 p.m. The evening ends at 11 p.m.
Fabulous silent and live auction items this year include:
- A week-long stay (7 nights) vacation package from RCI
- Nashville Getaway package – hotel overnight, restaurant gift card, plus two admission tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame and private tour of Ocean Way Recording Studios by artist in residence, photographer Ed Rode
- A CBS4 Indianapolis Studio Tour for three, plus umbrella
- A deluxe wine tasting for one to four people – six wines of your choice plus a cheese plate from Chateau De Pique Winery
- Twelve tickets (suite level) donated by Browning Investments, to the Indianapolis Indians game on Aug. 12
- Plus, jewelry, arts, entertainment packages and autographed sports memorabilia!
Come and enjoy the delicious flavors of the night at the elegant Ritz Charles Event facility in Carmel, located at 12156 N. Meridian St., 46032. A special VIP entry at 6 p.m. for an early sweep of the vendors and a chocolate and bourbon pairing presentation is available this year for a price of $75. This presentation will be hosted by Sweet Things owner Cassandra Schuchman and Carla Harris Carlton, an award-winning bourbon writer (BourbonBabe.com) and speaker from Louisville, Ky. Carla is also a founding member of Bourbon Women, a networking organization for women who are passionate about exploring bourbon, recently with a branch established in Indianapolis. General tickets are $55 and price for a person with lupus is $40.
Tickets are available online. Please visit www.lupusindiana.org to purchase tickets and to find more information on the Lupus Foundation’s “A Tasteful Affair.” Table sponsorships are still available, eight seats for a price of $500!
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About the Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter
The Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter is part of a national force devoted to solving the cruel mystery of lupus while providing caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact. We work with local health professionals and volunteers to provide information and programs to provide answers to people with lupus and their families. We rally support for those who are affected by lupus and advocate on their behalf. In addition, we raise money to support research and education programs so those affected by lupus can have an improved quality of life. For more information, visit http://www.lupus.org/indiana or call (800) 948-8806.