Bay View Community Center (BVCC) is holding their 20th Annual Beer Tasting and Live Auction Benefit at 6:00pm on April 21, 2016 at the South Shore Yacht Club. The Bay View Community Center is a non-for-profit organization that serves individuals and families in southeastern Wisconsin. The center provides classes for children, activities for seniors, family events, and health enrichment programs for adults. Additionally, the special programs of Emergency Food, Infant Formula Pantry and Food Pantry are funded by community efforts and events such as the Annual Beer Tasting and Live Auction. As a non-profit organization, the Center’s success is truly a community effort. The theme for this year’s annual beer tasting is Craft Beer and Artisan Sausage. The dinner will feature a variety of locally made sausages, including vegetarian options, paired with craft beers and hard ciders from local and national breweries. The Milwaukee Pretzel Company has graciously donated locally made Bavarian style soft pretzels to snack on as well. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bayviewbeer.org/get-your-tickets or by phone, at the BVCC or at the door. Event details are available at www.bayviewbeer.org. Per ticket price is $45 through April 20th and tickets at the door will be $50, if available.

Lake Park Bistro welcomes Champagne Jacquart Head Winemaker Floriane Eznack for an exclusive dinner paired with their delightful Champagnes on Wednesday, April 27. James Beard Award-winning chef Adam Siegel has created the menu and will lead the kitchen during the event. Champagne Jacquart, based in Reims in the heart of Champagne, is one of the region's most dynamic and forward looking producers. Part of the Alliance Champagne Group, they have the largest area of vineyards in Champagne at their disposal. With access to a diverse and plentiful supply of quality grapes, Jacquart's winemakers are able to choose and then blend wines that reflect the character of the different terroirs, producing final cuvées that each have a distinctive style and personality. Head winemaker Floriane Eznack grew up close to Bordeaux and was introduced to the fascinating world of wine tasting by her father. She earned a Masters Degree in Oenology in Reims in 2004 and has studied harvests at some of Champagne’s finest houses including Moet. Floriane has been head winemaker for Jacquart since 2011 and has travelled extensively and experienced different countries and cultures. She is an enthusiastic ambassador for Champagne Jacquart. Champagne Jacquart Dinner Menu Saumon Sauvage avec Chévre Frais Cured Wild Salmon with Citrus, Red Beet Vinaigrette, Asparagus and Fresh Goat Cheese Jacquart Extra Brut Ragout de Petit Pois, Artichaut, Morrilles et Crabe Sauteed Morel Mushrooms, Artichokes and Spring Peas with Crab and Pea Puree Jacquart Brut Mosaique Carpaccio de Veau Cuit Bleu avec Thon Strauss Veal Carpaccio with Yellowfin Tuna, Aioli and Caper Vinaigrette Jacquart 2006 Blanc de Blanc Agneau Roti et Fèves Roasted Lamb Chop with Fava Bean and Leek Mash, Herb Pistou and Confit Potato Jacquart 2006 Vintage Cuvee Sabayon de Champagne avec Rhubarbe Poached Rhubarb with Champagne Sabayon, Cinnamon Fritters and Candied Orange Jacquart Rose Champagne Jacquart Dinner with Winemaker Floriane Eznack Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 pm Five courses with wine $125 per person plus tax and gratuity

‘The Friends of the Muskego Public Library present their Annual Wine and Beer Tasting Event, scheduled for Saturday, May 14th, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Eleven top Milwaukee chefs will host a benefit dinner Monday May 23 with original gourmet dishes inspired by the popular Waffle House’s menu to raise funds for the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative. Two of the event’s chefs are vets, some of the kitchen staff are recent vets and other chefs are in military families. The chefs and staff want to raise money for homeless vets, inspire recent vets to get back on their feet and make more people aware of the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative (MHVI) and encourage greater community involvement. “Milwaukee Chefs for Homeless Vets: Waffle House Re-Imagined” takes place from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Merriment Social, 240 E Pittsburgh Ave., Milwaukee. The evening will feature the chefs at stations serving their unique Waffle House-inspired creations. Another station will serve Waffle House-inspired adult beverages. Tickets are $150 and include food and drinks (wine, beer and cocktail options). Seating is limited. For more information and to buy tickets online, visit: http://www.mkehomelessvets.org/event-chefs-for-vets.htm Participating chefs are: • Andrew Miller, chef and co-owner of Merriment Social and Third Coast Provisions. • Justin Carlisle, chef and owner of Ardent; National Guard veteran, finalist twice for a James Beard Foundation Award. • Susie Fortman, personal chef, OEF Army veteran. • Erik Hansen, chef at Supper. • Thomas Hauck, chef and owner of c. 1880 and Karl Ratzsch’s; James Beard Foundation Award nominee. • Aaron Patin, chef and owner, Iron Grate BBQ Co. • Rosy Rodriguez, chef at Company Brewing. • Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs, owners/chefs at Dandan. • Paul Zerkel and Lisa Kirkpatrick, chefs and co-owners at Goodkind. Proceeds will benefit Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative's outreach, home support program, emergency food pantry and Women Veterans Initiative, which have helped 2,600 veterans and families since 2008, and its new initiative, VetsNet. VetsNet is a collaborative effort with a dozen governmental and non-profit partners that offers a wide range of services to veterans and military families in crisis. News release at: https://app.box.com/s/8kmini8lch0fzibstaao1c6hizjhn6co

The Bay View Wine Fest is an integral part of Milwaukee's cultural and wine tasting scene. The event will take place at the Historic Marian Center in Bay View on FRI & SAT June 24-25, 2016, at 6p.m., at 3211 S. Lake Drive, in Bay View. Ample free parking is available. THE EVENT IS A WINE, BEER, AND FOOD TASTING! NEW THIS YEAR! THE EVENT WILL BE IN THE BIG TENT OUTSIDE! UNDER THE BIG OAK TREES! Milwaukee-based nonprofit Community Projects For Seniors will again manage and benefit from the proceeds of the wine tasting. Additionally, David Breen Wines will manage and serve the “Premier Wine Tasting” part of the event. Participants will enjoy a superb wine tasting, delicious samples of food from local establishments, and great music. Heat up the night with great music! LOTS OF FREE PARKING is available right at the event. The Bay View Wine Fest always sells out fast, so buy your tickets today! Ticket price includes all wine and food tasting. Adults only, over 21. Cash, check or credit card accepted. To purchase advance tickets online, please visit www.bvwinefest.com, or call (414) 482-2069. Buy your tickets now! Dress is always casual at the wine fest. Everything is included for a $30 ticket for the regular wine tasting, and $65 for the premier wine tasting. More details at www.bvwinefest.com.