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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:
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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
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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
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