FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contacts:
Debra Sherman Chalan Geul
Hudson Wine Festival Humane Society of Greater Akron
330-256-8704 330-675-2010 x 103
debra@hudsonwinefestival.com volunteeredu@summithumane.org
HUDSON WINE FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER AKRON
Hudson, Ohio (April 18, 2008) – Vue Restaurant has partnered with the Humane Society of Greater Akron (HSGA) to hold the first annual Hudson Wine Festival on July 19 and 20, 2008.
The event will showcase over 250 wines from national and international producers. Guests will enjoy musical entertainment, international foods, cooking demonstrations, discussions on wine trends and various raffles throughout the weekend.
“We are excited to partner with Vue Restaurant and the surrounding communities so we can continue to rescue and find homes for abandoned, neglected and injured animals in our area.” said Chalan Geul, Director of Communications, HSGA.
The Hudson Wine Festival will take place Saturday, July 19 from 12 – 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 20 from 1 – 6 p.m. along Village Way, adjacent to Vue Restaurant and across from the Hudson Library in the beautiful First & Main shopping district. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and include 10 tastings and a souvenir wine glass. Additional tastings are 10 for $5 at the event.
In addition, a special V.I.P. event will be held Friday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. inside Vue where guests will be treated to mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres from Chef Rick Carson and his staff, along with premium wine tastings and a silent auction among other activities. V.I.P. tickets are available for $100 and can be obtained through Vue or HSGA beginning May 1, 2008.
“We understand the important role the HSGA plays in our community and we are honored to partner with them on the first annual Hudson Wine Festival,” said Mike Tomaselli, general manager of Vue Restaurant.
For more information or to make an auction donation, please contact Debra Sherman at 330-256-8704. Additional event details can be obtained through the Humane Society of Greater Akron at 330-657-2010 or by visiting www.hudsonwinefestival.com.
Vue is an upscale-casual, metropolitan-style restaurant and lounge featuring American contemporary cuisine and an award winning wine list. Vue is located in historic downtown Hudson, Ohio in the First & Main Shopping District.
The Humane Society of Greater Akron, incorporated in 1968, is dedicated to alleviating animal suffering, preventing and investigating animal cruelty, protecting the welfare of animals and providing quality adoption services. It is our goal to respond to the ongoing needs of the animals and residents of Summit County and to educate the community, whose support we need to accomplish this mission.
