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May 5, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Heather Egan Stalfort hestalfort@jhu.edu 410-516-0341 ext. 17 |
12th Annual Evening of Traditional Beverages
The Johns Hopkins University's Homewood
Museum again will strike the perfect balance between
libations and learning at its 12th annual "Evening of
Traditional Beverages: Vino Veneto," at 6 p.m., on Friday,
June 6.
The event will be held on the lawn of Homewood Museum,
located on the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus at 3400 N.
Charles St. in Baltimore (rain location is the Glass
Pavilion in Levering Union). Admission is $20 for Homewood
members and $25 for non-members. Due to the popularity of
the event, reservations are required. Call (410) 516-5589
for reservations and directions; parking will be provided at
nearby University Baptist Church.
This year's event, dedicated to the wines of
northeastern Italy's Veneto region, celebrates the fifth
centenary of architect Andrea Palladio (1508-2008), whose
country villas there later inspired Homewood's building
design.
At the annual Homewood Museum event, which combines
history with an al fresco cocktail party, wine enthusiast
Bill Corace will discuss wine making in the Veneto, the
vine-covered section of Italy between Verona and Venice.
This region produces more varieties of wine than any other
in Italy, some among the world's best.
Guests will enjoy a sampling of four of the Veneto's
most important wines, including Prosecco, Soave,
Valpolicella, and Amarone, and hors d'oeuvres provided by
Donna's. Andy Bienstock, WYPR-FM's program director, will
serve as master of ceremonies.
About Homewood Museum
A National Historic Landmark built in 1801 by Charles
Carroll Jr. and one of the nation's best surviving examples
of Federal period architecture, Homewood Museum is known for
its elegant proportions, extravagant details, and superb
collection of American decorative arts. The museum is open
for guided tours on the half-hour 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday
through Friday, and 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (last
tour at 3:30). It is located on the Homewood campus of The
Johns Hopkins University at 3400 N. Charles Street in
Baltimore. For general information, the public may call 410-
516-5589 or visit
www.museums.jhu.edu.
HOMEWOOD MUSEUM | The Johns Hopkins University |
3400 North Charles Street |
Baltimore, MD 21218 | Phone 410-516-5589 | Email
homewoodmuseum@jhu.edu
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