Marshall Artists Series sets fundraiser May 22

Tickets are now on sale for the Marshall Artists Series annual fundraiser Uncorked!: A food fair and wine festival, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22, on 4th Avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, and inside the Arcade Galleria, in downtown Huntington.

Patrons are invited to shop the street food fair for organic, locally sourced, fresh market and enhance their palates with appetizers, main dishes and desserts, prepared by regional chefs, local restaurants and specialty shops. The street fair and food vendors are cash only.

Festival goers will have the opportunity to taste more than 40 wines complimented by the jazz sounds of Laura Evans & Company. Additionally, participants may bid on a number of items during a silent auction to be held from 1-3 p.m., concluding with a live auction for exclusive items during the final hour of the festival.

Offerings include: A VIP suite for a Justin Bieber concert, prime Cleveland Indians baseball tickets, an exclusive Sparkle and Stars Champagne pairing party, dinners courtesy of 21 at the Frederick Restaurant, Blackhawk Grille, Huntington Prime and Rocco’s Ristorante and multiple dinners hosted by local supporters of the arts and entertainment in the community.

Tickets are $35 and may be purchased the day of the event in the lobby of the Keith Albee Theater or in advance at the Marshall Artists Series box office, by phone 304-696-6656 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Corporate tables of eight are also available for $500 (price includes private table for you and your guests, special wine not included on the tasting, and a freshly baked loaf of artisan bread). A limited number of corporate tables are available. Reserve tables by calling 304-696-3326 or contact artistsseries@marshall.edu.

Uncorked! Is sponsored by Atomic Distributing, Kroger, Pepsi, Standard Distributing, The Herald-Dispatch, WSAZ, WKEE, WTCR and B-97.

The Marshall Artists Series is dedicated to contributing to the cultural enrichment of the community. In addition to presenting a variety of music, dance, theatrical productions, the organization has been providing workshops and outreach opportunities to the University's students, area youth and residents for more than 73 years.