If you’ve been reading the blog since last summer, you’ll know that I am a chairperson for the United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz. We are in full swing (pun intended) and getting ready for this year’s event.
Photo courtesy of James R. Compton Jr.
Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz is exactly what you would think it is – yummy dessert, tasty wines and jazz music – all wrapped up into one fun night.
This year’s Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz is Saturday, September 11 at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. The evening will include a performance by the internationally-renowned jazz singer Denise Thimes and libations from local chocolatiers and wineries.
Last year, more than 200 guests enjoyed chocolate, wine and jazz under the stars, while raising over $10,000 for the United Way. 100% of the money we raised went back to the community the form of programs like job training and food for families and crisis.
I am seeking personal and corporate sponsorships to subsidize the event costs so that all of the money we raise can go directly back to the United Way.
7 Ways to Support Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz
Big Band Sponsor – $5,000 +
- Complimentary tickets and reserved seating for 10 guests
- Sponsorship listing on event tickets, decorations and promotional materials
- Verbal recognition at the event and annual volunteer luncheon
Smooth Jazz Sponsor – $3,500 +
- Complimentary tickets and reserved seating for 6 guests
- Sponsorship listing on event tickets, decorations and promotional materials
- Verbal recognition at the event and annual volunteer luncheon
Blue Note Sponsor – $2,500 +
- Complimentary tickets and reserved seating for 4 guests
- Sponsorship listing on event tickets, decorations and promotional materials
- Verbal recognition at the event and annual volunteer luncheon
Swingin’ Sponsor – $1,500 +
- Complimentary tickets for 2 guests
- Sponsorship listing on event decorations
- Verbal recognition at the event and annual volunteer luncheon
Legato Sponsor – $750 +
- Sponsorship listing on event decorations
- Verbal recognition at the event and annual volunteer luncheon
Kool Kat – $100 +
- Patron recognition on event signage
In-Kind Sponsor
In-kind donations are being accepted for printing services, apparel, gift baskets, equipment rental, etc. If you are interested in making an in-kind donation, please let me know.
Download Sponsor Packet for 2010 Chocolate Wine and Jazz
See more pictures from last year’s Chocolate, Wine And All That Jazz

Cinco de Who Cares?
Call me “el Grincha” but I couldn’t care less about celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
Don’t get me wrong – I enjoy the occasional margarita. But why exactly should I care about Mexicans defeating the French in the battle of Puebla?
Contrary to what many ignorant Corona drinkers may believe, Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican Independence day. That’s celebrated on September 16. Not that I’ll be celebrating that either. In fact, Mexico was a sovereign state for 52 years before the battle of Puebla on May 5.
I’ve never even been to Mexico. And from what I understand, most people in Mexico don’t even celebrate Cinco de Mayo unless you’re from Puebla. But hey, who doesn’t like an excuse to sit on a patio and make fun of drunk people dancing the Macarena?
Whew. I feel so much better now that I’ve gotten that off my chest.
Now, where did I put my sombrero?
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