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Algonquin Arts Theatre Fundraiser on Nov. 17 Supports Main Stage and Educational Programs

EVENT INFORMATION

What:
Forks & Corks: A Food, Wine & Beer Tasting

Who:
Algonquin Arts Theatre

Date & Time:
Monday, November 17 � 6-9 p.m.

Location: The Mill at Spring Lake Heights 101 Old Mill Road Spring Lake Heights, N.J. 07762

Tickets: $75

Information:
732-528-9211 or algonquinarts.org

MANASQUAN, N.J. (November 4, 2014) � Algonquin Arts Theatre will host the second annual "Forks & Corks: A Food, Wine & Beer Tasting" at The Mill at Spring Lake Heights on Monday, November 17 from 6 to 9 p.m.

"Forks & Corks" is sponsored by Jersey Bites and the Ocean First Foundation and will feature a number of the Jersey Shore's top restaurants brewers, wine makers and distillers. The Paul Marino Band and The Joey Evans Band will provide entertainment. All proceeds from the event support Algonquin Arts Theatre's programs.

Tickets are $75 and are available online at algonquinarts.org, by phone at 732-528-9211 or at the Algonquin Box Office located at 173 Main Street in Manasquan. The Box Office is open from 12-6 p.m. weekdays and 12-4 p.m. Saturdays. All attendees must be 21 or older.

Drinks, including beer, wine and cocktails, for the tasting will be provided by Bacchus School of Winemaking in Toms River; Beach Haus Beer of Belmar; Domenico Wineries of San Carlos, Calif.; Exclusiv Vodka; Gloria J. Wineries of San Carlos, Calif.; Krave Spirits; Rook Coffee with locations across Monmouth County; Shore Point Distributing Company of Freehold; and Spirit of 76 Wines and Liquors of Manasquan.

Restaurants participating include Blend on Main of Manasquan; Brandl of Belmar; Cave: A Paleo Eatery of Avon; Chocolate Bar of Manasquan; Doolan's Shore Club of Spring Lake; Fratello's Restaurant and Lounge of Sea Girt; Jersey Grille of Manasquan; Kaya's Kitchen of Belmar; Kisses and Crumbs of Spring Lake; Langosta Lounge of Asbury Park, McLoone's Restaurants, located throughout New Jersey; My French Chef of Howell; Remington's of Manasquan; Scarborough Fair of Sea Girt; Shore Fresh Seafood Market of Point Pleasant Beach; Sweet Tease of Manasquan and Belmar; The Committed Pig of Manasquan, The Mill at Spring Lake Heights; The Turning Point, with locations throughout New Jersey and Toast of Asbury Park.

After just one year, "Forks & Corks" has become known as a memorable evening to enjoy the culinary arts while supporting the performing arts at the Jersey Shore.

About Algonquin Arts Theatre
Algonquin Arts Theatre (AAT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1992 with the mission to provide cultural enhancement and arts education to all audiences at the Jersey Shore through high-quality performances and programs in theatre, music, film and dance. The end goal is to foster appreciation of the arts and promote lifelong learning, particularly among underserved audiences including the economically disadvantaged, senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.

Algonquin Arts Theatre's programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts; by funds from the Paul F. Zito, M.D. Educational Foundation, by Simon Kaufman, Esq. & Maria Zito-Kaufman, and by Manasquan Savings Bank.