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Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception

Fort Sewall
2011 Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception.
Photo by Carsten Bockermann
The Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception is a festive event that kicks off the summer Festival of Arts. Held at historic Fort Sewall, refreshments are served under a tent, with tastings provided by many fine restaurants. Guests sip champage while enjoying live music and the splendid views of Marblehead Harbor. Awards are presented for the most creative and delightful hats.
Invitations to the Reception are among the benfits provided to individuals and busineeses that support the Festival. Attending this important fundraiser is an enjoyable way to meet other Festival supporters while sampling the delights of local food establishments.
The Tickets
Tickets are among the benefits provided to Festival contributors and also may be purchased at the Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception for $55 per ticket. All proceeds are used to support the summer Festival of Arts.
The Place
Marblehead Harbor viewed from Fort Sewall.
Photo by Betty Dew
The Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception will be held at Fort Sewall, overlooking Marblehead Harbor.
The Date
Sunday, June 29, 2014, 5:00 to 7:00 PM
The Music
Jazzport.
Jazzport swings the Champagne Reception with the classic standards from America’s Song Book of jazz legends. Jazzport is Bob Landoni on tenor sax; Maureen Benson, vocals; Dr. Kip Sandfield on guitar; Frank Stadler on keyboard; Ed Jordan on percussion; and Dick Judah on upright bass. Put your dancing shoes on and enjoy an evening of great music in historic Fort Sewall with Jazzport!
The Restaurants
Sparkling wine will compliment tastings from local food establishments.
5 Corners Kitchen
Becky's Gourmet
Comella's
Cygnet Bakery
Dario's Catering Service
Edible Arrangements (Beverly)
Jack~Tar American Tavern
Junji Fine Japanese Cuisine
Lime Rickey's
Manhattan Sandwich Company
Palmers Restaurant and Tavern
Soall Bistro
Starbucks
Starlight Creatives
The Barrelman
The Landing Restaurant
Yannalfo's
Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception.
Photo by Heb Goldberg
Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception.
Photo by June A. Rhodes
Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception.
Photo by June A. Rhodes
Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception.
Photo by June A. Rhodes
Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception.
Photo by June A. Rhodes
The Almost World Famous Hat Contest
Guests are encouraged to have fun designing their special hats, always known for their originality, local color, history and the July 4 celebration.
Hat Contestant at 2011 Chapagne & Culinary Arts Festival.
Photo by Herb Goldberg
Hat Contestant at 2011 Chapagne & Culinary Arts Festival.
Photo by Carsten Bockermann
Hat Contest.
Photo by Dave Kinney
Hat Contest.
Photo by Herb Goldberg
Hat Contest.
Photo by Herb Goldberg
Hat contestants at the Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception.
Photo by Herb Goldberg
Hat contestants at the Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception.
Photo by Carsten Bockermann
Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception Hat Contestant.
Photo by Carsten Bockermann
Hat contestant at the Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception.
Photo by June A. Rhodes
2011 Champagne & Culinary Arts Reception.
Photo by Patricia L. O'Regan
The People
Champagne and Culinary Arts Reception at Fort Sewall.
Photo by Charlie Lipson
Champagne & Culinary Art Reception.
Photo by June A. Rhodes
Champagne & Culinary Art Reception.
Photo by June A. Rhodes
Champagne & Culinary Art Reception.
Photo by Herb Goldberg
Champagne & Culinary Art Reception.
Photo by Herb Goldberg
Champagen Reception.
Photo by Herb Goldberg
Champagen Reception.
Photo by June A. Rhodes
Champagne Reception.
Photo by Herb Goldberg
Champagne Reception.
Photo by Patricia L. O'Regan
Champagne Reception.
Photo by Herb Goldberg
The Photos
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