Thousands Expected To Attend the October Event to Help Fight Cancer
Los Angeles, CA – The historical San Antonio Winery and the merchants of Sierra Madre are once again joining forces to host the 5th annual Sierra Madre Wine & Jazz Walk. This fun and unique event, benefiting City of Hope Cancer Research and Treatment, will be held from 4 to 7pm on Saturday, October 9, 2010 in downtown Sierra Madre.
While strolling through historic Sierra Madre Village, participants will taste award-winning wines and sample local cuisine. Live jazz groups will be performing throughout the town to add to the ambiance. Guests will have the opportunity to view exotic Ferraris courtesy of the Ferrari Club of America, and Rusnak Mercedes Benz will display their newest additions for you to experience first hand. Additionally, there will be a Silent Auction featuring an intriguing assortment of items ranging from gift baskets to Rose Parade and Game tickets.
To end the evening, this year’s event will once again feature The San Antonio Winery VIP Wine Garden, a private after-party, from 6:30 to 10pm. Our all-inclusive package, for only $75 per ticket ($90 day of the event), allows guests to experience both the Wine & Jazz Walk event and the private after party! VIP Wine Garden guests will have access to this exclusive area, featuring award-winning wines, delicious food, fun surprises, and even more live jazz music!
In 2009, over 1,200 people attended the event helping to raise over $84,000. To date, the annual event has raised over $170,000 for City of Hope Cancer Research. It is through this generosity that City of Hope is able to continue its special programs in biomedical research, patient care, and medical education. Such efforts have helped millions of people suffering from cancer and other life-threatening diseases worldwide.
Tickets for the event are available online at www.SierraMadreWineandJazzWalk.com, by phone at 626/355-0024 or by visiting one of the participating businesses in downtown Sierra Madre. Advance tickets are $40 or $50 on day of the event. Ticket holders will receive a commemorative wine glass and a map of the city highlighting participating businesses, tasting tickets and other goodies.
Presenting sponsor of the event, San Antonio Winery, will be donating the wine of the evening. Their wines have won more than 1,000 awards in national and international competitions, including several platinum and gold medals as well as best of class awards.
Other key sponsors of the event include Sharp Seating, Shirtwerx, Activate, Athens Services, Foothill Homecare Partners, Haralambos Beverage Company, Outdoor Elegance, Rusnak Mercedes, Angels Everywear, Brown United, Mike and Nancy Brown, Ted and Penny Clark, Frank and Patty Hall, Steven Jackson Financial Group, Pasadena Tournament of Roses, SEIA – Fritz Miller, Judy Webb-Martin – Katie Orth, Casa del Rey, John Hancock Insurance – Jeff Ferguson, La Salle High School, Norman’s Nursery, Ronald & Nancy Okum, Pednar Products Inc. – Sue and Art Narevsky, Petersen International Underwriters, Tom and Pam Raimondi, Hani Sami, MD, Savor the Flavor, Sierra Fitness, Sierra Madre Woman’s Club, Gregory R. Vanni, The Pasadena Outlook, The Magazine.
