MOHAI Celebrates the End of
Prohibition with an Evening of Wine Tasting
“Debuts & Discoveries” Celebrates 75th
Anniversary of the End of Prohibition
4 June 2008
On Wednesday, June 4, 2008, the Museum of History &
Industry (MOHAI) will host “Debuts & Discoveries,” the 6th annual
wine tasting event featuring over 40 new wineries from the Northwest
including Airfield Estates, Flying Trout, Hestia Cellars,
Pondera, and Sleight of Hand. With the explosion of new wineries in the
region, this event provides a terrific opportunity for wine lovers to
taste recent releases and get an edge on who ranks among the best.
The event will also feature chefs from some of Seattle’s newest
restaurants, all in the setting of Seattle’s past, the Museum of History
& Industry. The evening’s activities will celebrate the 75th anniversary
of the end of Prohibition and help raise funds for MOHAI’s community
outreach programs.
Guests will have the opportunity to stroll through “Essential
Seattle,” where lively exhibits tell the story of Seattle’s
transformation from a frontier settlement to a thriving major city.
They’ll also see an exciting traveling exhibit from George Eastman House
International Museum of Photography and Film in Rochester, New York –
“Picturing What Matters.” A distinctive collection of photos from such
acclaimed photographers as Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans and Lewis Hine,
the show captures both significant historical occasions and the ordinary
moments of family life.
“Debuts & Discoveries” is produced by Sommelier David LeClaire
of Wine Events and Promotions (www.vinolover.com)
and Seattle Uncorked, a new social club for wine enthusiasts and
resource on classes, tasting events, and local wine stores and wine bars
(www.seattleuncorked.com).
Tickets are $40 per person and available at
www.brownpapertickets.org
or call (800) 838-3006.
The event runs from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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