ARTS & CULTURE
By Grace Lindquist | Photos courtesy of Walton Arts Center
An Evening of Elegance and Enchantment Awaits at Art of Wine
Come one, come all! Walton Arts Center welcomes you to sip, savor and step into something spectacular at the 23rd annual Art of Wine fundraiser July 11 from 8 to 11 p.m. This event will be a circus of flavor, featuring bites from local restaurants, hundreds of curated wine samplings and innovative non-alcoholic options from local vendors.
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Art of Wine is Walton Arts Center’s signature one-night food and wine festival, where guests also enjoy local entertainment and art activations. The 2024 event featured 482 wines and bites from 20 restaurants, plus spirits, beers and zero-proof samples.
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Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or an eager enthusiast, prepare to be captivated by the magic of fine wine and the allure of the circus.
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Your favorite Northwest Arkansas restaurants are back with exclusive bites and samples, including Bienvenue, Theo’s, Ella’s Table, The Restaurant at the Stonebreaker, Brothers Meethouse, City Park Fayetteville, Plomo Quesadilla Bar, baked by kori bakery & wine bar, Shake’s Frozen Custard and many more. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, POST Winery, Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery, Urban Cellar Winery, Lost Forty Brewing, Fox Trail Distillery, Stoic Brews Alternative and other wine distributors will be serving up a tasty variety of beverages while FNG Coffees, Mood Bru and Athletic Brewing Company will provide elevated non-alcoholic options.
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​Also returning this year, guests can browse and purchase themed Art of Wine merchandise designed by local screen-printing studio Hi-Fin. Other local artists who will be contributing to this indulgent world under the big top include multi-media artists Rumwolf, Shaye, Jake Murray and Jennifer Northorp. Matthew Nixson will take tintype photos, and Jessica Bristow will provide a glimpse into the future with tarot card readings.
New this year, guests will be able to sip from commemorative sample glassware, featuring the themes and motifs of the evening. Collect these glasses year after year!
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Raise your glass to a good cause. Proceeds from Art of Wine support Walton Arts Center’s arts education programming, which welcomes more than 25,000 students annually to the theater to see a show, often for the first time and at no cost to them. From the first sip of the night to the final spotlight, your night of indulgence helps uplift the community in meaningful ways.
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Want to have full access to all the spaces (and wines) at this event? A Reserve Room ticket for $225 gets you access to the general admission spaces and to the exclusive Reserve Room, live entertainment and backstage access with premier selections of wines and restaurant options.
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General admission tickets are $95. Want to beat the crowd? Add an express pass for $25 and you’ll gain entry at 7:30 p.m.
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Step right up and get your tickets now at www.waltonartscenter.org, by phone at (479) 443-5600 or in person at the Walton Arts Center box office weekdays 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
