Freeport Art Museum welcomes back popular fundraiser after 2-year hiatus

The Freeport Art Museum will be bringing back its popular Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tasting event next month after a two-year hiatus.

The event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 3. Tickets are $40.

Wine, Cheese and Chocolate features a variety of fine wine, locally-crafted chocolates and cheeses and a silent auction.

Funds raised at the event support the museum's mission to create experiences that spark imagination and engagement in the arts.

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Nearly 250 people attended the last tasting, held in 2020 directly before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.

Featured vendors include Royal Liquor distributors, the Torkelson Cheese Co., the Wine Pull, the Take it or Leave it Food Truck from Lena and Swiss Colony from Monroe, Wisconsin. Scotch tastings also will be available.

VIP ticket holders gain early entry to the event at 5 p.m. to enjoy heavy appetizers, full pours of select wines and a private party room held in one of the museum galleries. VIP tickets are $60.

Tickets can be purchased online at freeportartmuseum.com by clicking on the events tab.

Established in 1975, the Freeport Art Museum is housed in the former Harlem School built in 1911. The building at 121 N. Harlem Ave., is owned by the City of Freeport and leased to FAM.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.

For more, visit freeportartmuseum.com.

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