Doing good never tasted so good.
This year’s 18th annual Wine Over Water fundraiser for the Brighton Center will take place on Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the Purple People Bridge. Wine Over Water is an evening of tasting wines, local beer, spirits, and foods, all while raising funds to support the Brighton Center.
The event will feature food and drinks from a variety of locally-owned establishments, including Center Table, Catering With A Purpose, City Barbeque, Gee’s Caribbean Kitchen, The Grape Vines Wine Bar, Grassroots & Vine, Hofbrauhaus, Little Spoon Bakery & Café, The Lumpia Queen, Newport Pizza Company, New Riff Distilling, The Party Source, Pensive Distilling Co., Revel Urban Winery, Stonebrook Winery, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Urban Chick Bar and Bottleshop, and WX Brands.
Guests can enjoy views from the bridge and live entertainment from a variety of performers, including Elizabeth Walters, Senati-Aeris and Karly Dawn & The Hillfolk.
“Wine Over Water is a unique fundraiser that supports more than 40 distinct programs and services at Brighton Center, all aimed at helping individuals and families on their path to self-sufficiency,” said Wonda Winkler, President & CEO of Brighton Center in a press release. “Everyone who purchases a ticket is playing a part in supporting our mission and the thousands of lives we impact throughout the region.”
The VIP area includes a private table for the entire evening in a tented VIP area, hand-selected wine curated by The Grape Vines Wine Bar, appetizers, charcuterie by The Rhined, and appetizers by Kate’s Catering and Moerlein Lager House, and a complimentary wine tumbler along with tasting tickets for food and drinks from vendors on the bridge. Tickets are available for VIP tables for two and tables for four.
A lounge area is back for guests who want an upgraded experience. The lounge area of the bridge features casual seating options, a selection of charcuterie provided by The Rhined and additional wine tastings from The Grape Vines Wine Bar.
General Admission tickets are $60 each and include six tasting tickets for food and six tasting tickets for drinks, as well as a complimentary tasting glass. Tickets can be purchased here.