An Evening in Celebration
of Wine & Tulips 2007

Savor the flavor of wines from around the world as the Friends of KUNI/KHKE present the 22nd Annual “Evening in Celebration of Wine & Tulips” to benefit public radio in Northeastern Iowa. Wine enthusiasts and discriminating palates alike - from all over Iowa and beyond - have enjoyed this premiere wine event. Good wine, good food and good friends, as well as the ambience of classical and jazz music, make this a very popular and enjoyable experience. This year’s 22nd anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday, May 5 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Park Place Event Centre (former Pipac Centre on the Lake) in Cedar Falls.

More than two hundred domestic and imported wines are expected to be available for sampling during our celebration, including some unique and lesser known wines from our very own vineyards in Iowa. Reds, whites, blushes, dessert and sparkling wines will be well-represented. Wines from the vineyards of California, Washington, Italy, France, Australia, and Spain are also among those expected to be poured. Participating wineries and distributors this year include: Cedar Ridge Vineyards, Winery & Distillery (Cedar Rapids); Dimitri Wine & Spirits, Inc. (Davenport); Eagle City Winery (Eagle City); John Ernest Vineyard & Winery (Tama); Glazer's of Iowa (Urbandale); Iowa Wine & Beverage (Cedar Falls); Johnson Brothers of Iowa (Des Moines); MJ Distributing (Des Moines); Okoboji Wines (Okoboji); and Wine Merchants (Des Moines).

Also available for sampling is a variety of Midwestern cheeses, plus breads and fruits to cleanse the palate.

Attendance at the event is limited to 800 guests and tickets are available in advance for $35 per person. Advance tickets are available at Roots Market (2021 Main Street in Cedar Falls) and Indulgence (305 Main Street in Cedar Falls). Tickets are also available for purchase online in our STORE section or by phone at 319-273-6400 ext. 0 and toll free at 1-800-772-2440.

Checks payable to the Friends of KUNI may be sent to: “Wine & Tulips Tickets,” KUNI Radio, 3rd Floor, Communication Arts Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0359. Tickets purchased at the event will be $45 per person. The ticket price includes an etched souvenir wine glass and a detailed wine guide.

Adding to the festive atmosphere will be live jazz and classical music by Marc Irving Weber, plus arrangements of fresh tulips by Rainbow Florists & Greenhouses (Waterloo).

Limited edition collectible “Wine & Tulips” posters signed by internationally acclaimed Cedar Falls artist Gary Kelley will be on sale at the event. One lucky individual will also walk away with Kelley's original artwork for this year’s poster in our “Wine & Tulips” auction. The silent auction is held in conjunction with the event and will offer a wide variety of gift and art items including special wines, wine accessories, and a whole lot more.

MEET THE DISTRIBUTORS VIP PRE-PARTY:
Patron support levels for “An Evening in Celebration of Wine & Tulips” are $150 per couple ($75 for single) and include early admission to the event for a "Meet the Distributors" sneak preview party, plus special patron door prizes. Contact Membership Manager Angela Vezdos (319-273-6336) to purchase tickets at a Patron level.

SPONSORSHIP:
Corporate and product sponsorship packages are also available at various levels. Contact KUNI’s Scott Vezdos (319-273-3497) or Kristy Conrad (319-273-7086) for full details on sponsorship of this gala event.

All proceeds will go to support public radio KUNI/KHKE at the University of Northern Iowa.

Financial support for this event is made possible by Iowa Wine & Beer Promotion Board; Panera Bread of Iowa (Cedar Falls and Waterloo), Courier Communications (Waterloo); Cedar Falls Financial Center/First National Bank; Wingate Inn (Cedar Falls); UBS (Waterloo); Hy-Vee Foods (Cedar Falls and Waterloo); Rainbow Florists & Greenhouses (Waterloo); Sandy Benak, State Farm Insurance (Cedar Falls); EyeCare Associates (Cedar Falls and Waterloo); Penny Fitzgerald, The Traveling Vineyard; and Heritage Art Gallery (Cedar Falls and Waterloo).