A few weeks ago, Charlotte patrons and purveyors gathered behind their computer screens to embark on a journey of flavors and indulgence during a virtual happy hour benefitting accessible arts education. Intermezzo: Wine, Cheese and Chocolate was started in 2021 as a way of fundraising virtually and quickly became a favorite amongst participants.

The decision to bring back Intermezzo was really due to the overwhelming amount of inquiries we received about it. Wine as well as cheese and chocolate is best shared with one another and that is what we wanted to make this event about — connecting with friends, learning something new, and having a fantastic time while supporting arts education from the comfort of our own homes.

Executive Director Dais A. Tapp explains.

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The nearly two-hour event was hosted online by Charlottean and certified "wine nerd," Mitch Sayers who along with Josh Villapando of Assorted Table Wine & Shop, Rachel Klebaur of Orrman's Cheese Shop, and Blair Potts of Potts Chocolate took 42 participants through a guided wine, cheese and chocolate tasting.

Tickets to the event included a pre-packaged assortment of the evening's provisions curated by the featured partners and could be purchased for groups of 2 all the way up to groups of 8.

With the success seen in this year's event, patrons can expect to see Intermezzo as an annual fundraising event put on during the Fall leading up to the holiday season.

If you missed this year's event but would like to be notified of next year's, make sure to sign up to receive our monthly updates directly to your inbox.

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A special thank you to our partners and participants for contributing to Intermezzo: Wine, Cheese and Chocolate 2023.

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