(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center’s annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Party returns on Friday, May 31. From 5:00pm-9:00pm, attends may sample wines from 24 different vendors, all brought to you by Witty's Fine Wines and Liquors of Rahway and Metro Liquors of Linden, delicious cheeses from around the world provided by ShopRite of Clark, and decadent chocolates!
UCPAC’s Executive Director Brian Remo explains that the fundraiser “has always been one of the UCPAC's most popular events and is a great way to kick off the summer season.” He continues to say that, “Witty's and Metro Liquors have been TREMENDOUS supporters of the Arts Center for many years, and their support at this event is unparalleled.” Tickets are $30.00 in advance, and increase to $35.00 at the door.
After the tasting, at 9:00pm, UCPAC presents An Evening with Patsy Palma: Standards, Oldies & Showtunes. Palma pays homage to true musical legends such as Sinatra, Bennett and Presley, “An Evening with Patsy Palma” delivers a marvelous tribute to the classics. Palma performs standards from his favorite vocalists, while also throwing in moments from the musicals he has been a part of. It is bound to be a beautiful night of ballads and sing-a-longs. Remo, ensures that “very few talents can truly live up to the title "local celebrity" like Mr. Patsy Palma. His voice and on stage presence is unique and intoxicating as it captures and celebrates a style of entertainment that appeals to audiences of all ages.” “An Evening with Patsy Palma” will truly be one evening you will not want to miss. Tickets are $20.00 in advance, and increase to $25.00 at the door.
A package deal is available for those who would like to attend both events. Visit ucpac.org/packages to pay $5.00 less than if you were to purchase for each event separately.
This is sure to be a lovely event with delicious food, wine, desserts and great music that will also raise money for the performing arts center and its programs.
Both events will be held at Union County Performing Art Center’s Hamilton Stage (360 Hamilton Street, Rahway, NJ).
The Union County Performing Arts Center’s Main Stage is housed in the restored “Rahway Theatre” – which has resided in Downtown Rahway since 1928. This historic landmark has become the centerpiece of the recently established arts district of Rahway, New Jersey, which has played a vital role in the revitalization and cultural renaissance of the community. The Main Stage is listed in both state and national registers of historic sites, and is now operating as a multipurpose venue for the performing arts. It is the largest center for the performing arts in Union County. The renovations on the 1330-seat venue were completed in 1960. The Union County Performing Arts Center is located at 1601 Irving Street in Rahway, NJ and is easily accessible to major roads and public transportation.
