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Arts Umbrella Wine Arts 2011

Wine Arts 2011: A Taste of Napa, held at the gorgeous new Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel, was a memorable evening, celebrating both the benefits of arts education and amazing wine.

This popular event sells out every year, but this year the buzz surrounding event was extra special. Not only did 23 Napa Valley wineries pour their exquisite varietals, but guests were also treated to a moving rendition of Coldplay's "Fix You" by 40 students from the Arts Umbrella Musical Theatre Troupe.

These students have had the chance to work with industry professionals in music, dance and theatre thanks to Arts Umbrella's advanced theatre program, with many students participating at a reduced rate through the bursary program.

"We were all so inspired by the students' performance at one of our most popular events of the year," said Lucille Pacey, President & CEO of Arts Umbrella. "Their inspired performance added a richness and meaning to this wonderful evening that guests will remember for a very long time".

Thanks to all of the 350 guests in attendance, the co-presenting sponsors; PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ledcor, and the support of Napa Valley Vintners, this event raised nearly $50,000 in net revenue for the students of Arts Umbrella.

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Wine Arts 2011: Sonoma Winemakers Dinner featured five stunning wineries paired with five mouth-watering courses, many "heads and tails", one beautiful view and most importantly, one inspiring performance. Those were the highlights of Arts Umbrella's first Winemakers Dinner, in partnership with Sonoma County Vintners and Seasons in the Park.

The sold-out event was the second of two wine tasting events held this past November to support Arts Umbrella. Winemakers from five esteemed Sonoma wineries; Foppiano Vineyards, J Vineyards and Winery, Patz & Hall, Ramey Wine Cellars and Rodney Strong Vineyards, spoke passionately about their grapes while guests savoured decadent dishes such as pear and brie tartlet, and rib eye with fingerling potatoes.

Throughout the evening, guests enthusiastically partook in a fundraising game of Heads and Tails in a bid to win two wine and dine packages, followed by an inspiring performance by a student from the Musical Theatre Troupe which is a part of the Pre-Professional Theatre Training Program at Arts Umbrella. Guests generously gave to support the cause, and together, both wine events generated nearly $60,000 in net revenue for Arts Umbrella.

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For more information about Arts Umbrella's theatre program and other programs, please visit www.artsumbrella.com or contact info@artsumbrella.com

Arts Umbrella is pleased to once again partner with the Wine Institute of California to bring this popular wine tasting event to Vancouver. In addition to our traditional tasting event, new this year, Wine Arts 2011 will feature an intimate winemakers dinner.

Both events are sold out! If you would like to receive an invitation to next year's events, please click here to send us an email!

A Taste of Napa | November 1

A Taste of Napa returns this fall on November, 1, 2011 in the Star Sapphire Ballroom & Foyer at the elegant new Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel. Over the past 10 years, Arts Umbrella has been the proud host of this event in partnership with the Napa Valley Vintners, providing wine lovers with some of Napa Valley's premium pours. As always, this evening offers an elegant ballroom setting where guests can meet over 20 vintners, find their new favourite wine and bid on rare wine auction packages.

Sonoma Winemakers Dinner | November 10

New this year, Arts Umbrella will also welcome five winemakers from five esteemed Sonoma wineries, and together will be hosting an intimate Winemakers Dinner in the gorgeous setting at Season in the Park. This intimate five course dinner will be held on Thursday, November 10th. A perfect evening for true oenophiles!

2011 Committee Members
Co-chairs: Richard Deacon and Deborah Louvier
Committee Members: Vena Campbell, Gianrita Celotti, Helen Chester, Chris Friemond, Alexa Lewis, Jim Parrett, Doug Russell, Golnar Sepahi, Beverly Steinhoff, Debra Thiel

For more information about Arts Umbrella Wine Arts 2011, contact Carie Helm at 604.681.5268 x228 or chelm@artsumbrella.com