Uncorked! (+ a giveaway)

Hey babes! Today is a special post dedicated to a topic I'm very passionate about - WINE! In fact, I'm sharing an amazing local event that you must attend next week AND giving away two tickets to two lucky readers. How's that for your Thursday morning?

Coffee? Pshhhh...let's get to the good stuff!

Make a trip to Westfield Old Orchard's "Uncorked", on Thursday, July 14th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Uncorked, a Moroccan-inspired Midsummer’s soiree, will be hosted at The Cube and Cube Park and will benefit the Niles Township Food Pantry. Bringing the best of summer to the North Shore, this wine-tastic evening will include choice wine samples, light bites, entertainment, shopping, and more!

Take advantage of exclusive promotions and giveaways while enjoying an unforgettable night in conjunction with Westfield Old Orchard's premier retailers.

LOCATED AT THE CUBE AND IN CUBE PARK, EVENT FESTIVITES WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 5 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. AND WILL INCLUDE:

  • Wine samplings from Chloe Wine Collection
  • Light bites from Roka Akor, California Pizza Kitchen, and more
  • Custom illustrations from a watercolor artist
  • Performances from Safire Belly Dancers
  • Live cooking demos from Sur La Table
  • Music from DJ Alexa Zajdel
  • Hourly raffles from center retailers and FunJet

DEETS:

Cost of event: $25 a ticket <Space is limited. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Niles Township Food Bank.>

WHEN: Thursday, July 14th, 2016 | 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WHERE:  Westfield Old Orchard
Skokie Blvd. & Old Orchard Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077

WHAT: To purchase tickets, visit the website

Ready for a giveaway? Enter to win two free tickets here:

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