Taste of Mississippi-- Monday March 26, 2007 7pm Highland Village

 

 

  • Taste of Mississippi: Homegrown Hunger Relief
    Monday, March 26, 7-10 p.m. at Highland Village

    One of Stewpot’s largest fundraisers, the 19th-annual Taste of Mississippi: Homegrown Hunger Relief is scheduled for Monday, March 26th from 7 to 10 p.m. at Highland Village.

    This year’s event offers culinary delights from more than 35 area restaurants, a live and silent auction, and live music.

    The cost of the event is $50 in advance; $60 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at Be-Bop Record Shops, the Everyday Gourmet, select BancorpSouth branches, Ooh La La or by calling Stewpot at 601-353-2759.  Or you may purchase tickets online by clicking on the PayPal button above.

    Participating Restaurants

    AJ’s
    Amerigo
    Basil’s
    Beagle Bagel
    Blue Bell
    Bonefish Grill
    BRAVO/Broad Street
    Char
    Community Coffee
    Del Sol
    Elixir
    Fahrenheit
    Giardina’s
    High Noon Café
    Java Werks
    Julep
    Kathryn’s
    Mardi Gras
    Monte’s
    Nick’s
    Pan-Asia
    Panino’s
    Ruchi India
    Steam Room Grille
    That Special Touch
    The Catfish Institute

    Live Auction

    The Live Auction, featuring auctioneer Jim Wilkirson, will begin at 8 p.m. in the Atrium.

    Silent Auction

    The Silent Auction will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. and features local art, dinners, merchandise and vacations.

    Volunteering

    We always need volunteers for the night of the event. Volunteers bartend and pour wine, register attendees for the live auction, take up tickets, and help to replenish restaurant supplies as needed. In return for working a two-hour shift, volunteers purchase their tickets at reduced cost of $25 each. If you are interested in volunteering for Taste of Mississippi, please contact Heather Logan at hlogan@stewpot.org, or call 601-353-2759.
    To become a sponsor or a participant, contact Lauren Henderson at 601-353-2759 or lhenderson@stewpot.org.