The evening will be filled with a Grand Tasting of 20 + brands from the Wines of the South African Wine Association. We will sample wine from The Western Cape, Stellenbosch, Walker's Bay, Elgin, and a few from Zimbabwe. We will also have a few selected Black Winemakers. Guests will nosh on complimentary gourmet bites from Top Local Denver Chefs and become immersed into the Wakandain Culture. The event is inspired by the Black Panther Movie.
As the evening progresses, you will attend a fashion show featuring the style and culture of the "13 tribes" of Africa, as seen throughout the movie. We will have a 30-minute Fashion show with local Top Denver Designers.
There will be preferred seating. Finally, we will be graced with a Dance performance from the acclaimed Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Troupe.
Not tired? Why not stay for the After Party with Top Local DJ and swag the night away.
We will have a Cash Bar and Dessert Bar for your sugar tooth.
This event has a STRICT DRESS CODE
Dress code: Ankara Chic ( African Couture Kente ) | International Cultural Dress Up ( Dress up in your National or Cultural Formal Garb) | Cocktail Attire or Evening Attire
Men: Ankara Suits, Suit | Slacks and a Blazer
NO CASUAL CLOTHES | NO JEANS | NEED BLAZER | NO TENNIS SHOES |
NO EXCEPTIONS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY AND PROVIDE AN REFUND WITH 24 HOURS
( Your purchase is your consent )
WE WILL BE TAKING PHOTOS OF THE EVENT FOR PUBLICATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS. LOOK NICE FOLKS!!
Tickets:
$115 VIP TICKETS INCLUDE:
Grand Tasting ( 6 - 9 pm )
Large Red Wine Glass ( Valued at $40)
Unlimited Food ( 8 stations )
Preferred Seating for Fashion and Dance
Welcome Cocktail in VIP Lounge ( 1st Floor)
VIP Lounge ( 1st Floor )
Swag Bag (Valued at $90)
Afterparty
Dessert & Espresso Bar
$65 GA TICKETS INCLUDE:
Grand Tasting ( 6 -9 pm )
Regular Wine Tasting Glass ( valued at $20)
Unlimited Food (8 stations )
Standing View for Fashion Show
Afterparty
Dessert & Espresso Bar
$35 Fashion & After Party INCLUDE:
Fashion Show
After Party ( 2 drinks )
Dessert | Candy | Espresso Bar
GRAND TASTING AND FOOD PAIRING WILL CONCLUDED BY 9pm.
NO MORE FOOD AFTER 9pm
DESSERT | CANDY | COFFEE BAR TILL MIDNIGHT
NO REFUNDS
ALL SALES FINAL
Saturday, September 28, 2019
6:00pm - 11:55pm MDT-
McNichol's Civic Center Building
144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202
The Wine Suite | Parish Media
About
Maia Parish is the owner of The Wine Suite and creator of The Tales of a Wine Mistress Live Show and Blog. Her events and tastings are featured at national festivals and trade-shows. She has her own broadcast called The Wine Suite, on Twitter Live. She has been published in national publications like Wine Business News, Loam Baby Volume 6 Women in Wine Issue, and The Somm Journal. She is on the committee for Dinner in White and Rel IMPACT Colorado. Maia is also a luxury wine and events contributor for Denver Colorado Luxury Magazine. Maia is a Wine Judge for the Denver International Wine Competition, Drink Pink Vino International Festival, Port and Fortified, and the Pairsine Food and Wine Competition. She was a guest panelist for The Wine Blogger Conference 2017 and is working on an upcoming podcast called Hungry, Tipsy, and Grown. Ms. Parish also owns and operates Parish Media LLC. Parish Media provides social media start-up creation and education, social media correspondence ( Social Media takeovers), passive income creation, and event management. We specialize in Facebook, Instagram, Canva, Evernote, and, Live Stream Training Platforms like Periscope/Twitter TV /IGTV/FB Watch & Stories. She provides free and paid workshops for clients in Denver, DMV, and the Northern California regions. Ms, Parish has a live broadcast called Sip & Learn 3 times a week on Facebook Watch TV. She resides in Denver Colorado. Ms. Parish is the mother of 1. She is a former private caterer, media journalist, and HR Manager.