The 2015 CSO UnCorked event
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will present its 2016 fundraiser, UnCorked, presented by First Tennessee Foundation, on Saturday, May 21, from 6:30-10 p.m. at Renaissance Park. This event, held along the banks of the Tennessee River, will feature wine tasting, Chattanooga cuisine, and music by Smooth Dialects. Event chairs are Harriett and Berton Whitaker.
Restaurants and food vendors include Blue Water, Rolling J, Puckett’s, Walden Club, Porter’s Steakhouse, Five, and many more. Each restaurant will be paired with a wine selected by Athens Distributing. Complete details are available at www.chattanoogasymphony.org/uncorked.
This year’s VIP tent will feature “Wines of the World”. Industry experts will provide VIP attendees with samples of several varieties of wines from various regions such as Spain, France, Italy, the U.S, Chile, Argentina and more. All VIP attendees receive a souvenir wine glass and plate, plus free parking in the CTC lot with a provided shuttle. The VIP experience includes tastes from 212 Market and Sequatchie Cove Creamery.
Music will be provided by Smooth Dialects, a local band that features jazz, funk, soul, and more. Lead singer Maria Sable is the daughter of former CSO conductor Vakhtang Jordania.
General admission tickets include wine, food, and a souvenir wine glass and are $65 per person. The VIP Tent Tickets are $125 per person and include wine, food, souvenir wine glass and plate, and free parking. Tickets can be purchased online at www.chattanoogasymphony.org or by calling 267-8583.
The event will be held rain or shine. Attendees 21 and over must have a valid ID at check-in. Complete event details and sponsor listings are online at www.chattanoogasymphony.org/uncorked. Tickets will also be available at the event.
First Tennessee Foundation is the Presenting Sponsor with Barnett & Company as the VIP Tent Sponsor. The event is co-produced with Chattanooga Presents.
The 2015 CSO UnCorked event