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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFact SheetC°CON GROVE CHAMBER THE COCONUT GROVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS THE GREAT TASTE OF THE GROVE SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2006 FACT SHEET What: The Great Taste of the Grove - A Celebration of the culinary Arts, Food, Music and the Arts. The event features tastes of international cuisine from Coconut Grove's finest Restaurants along with musical entertainment from Nationally recognized contemporary and jazz artists. Also local art of all medias will be exhibited. Where: Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133. When: Sunday, January 29, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: Free Admission! Special Attractions: • Culinary Pavilion Showcase - A host of famous chefs from area fine dining restaurants will share their culinary secrets and showcase their specialties. Ice Sculpting Presentation - Kids area - Children's area will include crafts, face painting, ballon art, rock climbing and other`activities. Farmer's Market - Fresh produce can be purchased 2820 McFarlane Road • Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 • Phone: 305.444.7270 • Fax: 305.444.2498 www.coconutgrove.com • e-mail: info@coconutgrove.com THE COCONUT GROVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS THE GREAT TASTE OF THE GROVE SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2006 FACT SHEET Page 2 (cont.) Fact Sheet Special Attractions: For Contact Info: Cynthia or Charity 305-444-7270 Waiters' Race —Waiters from local restaurants will show off there talents by racing through an obstacle course with a tray of various food and drink items. Ribbons will be .given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Race will kick off the Great Taste of the Grove at 11:30 a.m. Health & Fitness Pavilion— Grove merchants and organizations will be represented to promote and educate about everything related to health, beauty and fitness. Art Exhibition "Food as Art" —View local artist of all medias. All art displayed will revolve around food. Judging will take place, awards will be given, and the exhibit will be displayed in the Coconut Grove Chamber Glass House for the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. Wine Tasting Tent —Learn from the professionals about fine wines. Representatives from various wineries will be available to taste the wines and learn. A $10.00 fee will be charged for this event. THE COCONUT GROVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS THE GREAT TASTE OF THE GROVE SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2006 FACT SHEET Page 3 (cont.) For Contact Info: Fact Sheet Cynthia 305-444-7270 Musical Entertainment: Jazz— Throughout Sunday afternoon six jazz groups will showcase smooth Jazz . Lineup includes Joe Donato, Iko-Iko, Ruffhouse, Mast Academy Steel Drum Band, and Ronnie Brook's Campo Deluxe Jazz Quartet Beneficiary— The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce. Producer —The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce —a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community and promoting business opportunities in Coconut Grove, Florida . Committee Chairman Gary Ciuca President Frontis "Dub" Evins Executive Director Charity Johnson Director of Development & Special Cynthia Bettner Contributing Sponsors— Love 94, Cruzan Rum, with others being approached r