BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Utica Zoo - ECPv2.0.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Utica Zoo X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://uticazoo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Utica Zoo X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130608T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130608T210000 DTSTAMP:20130619T083943 CREATED:20130218T151137 LAST-MODIFIED:20130607T170005 UID:1638-1370714400-1370725200@http://uticazoo.org SUMMARY:Wine in the Wilderness DESCRIPTION:Each year\, thousands of people gather on the beautiful grounds of the Utica Zoo to sample food and wine pairings from our local New York State wineries and restaurants while listening to Simple Props live. This year\, we welcome back the VIP experience with our Peacock Pavilion which offers elite guests to early entry\, dinner stations\, cash bar\, live music and more in addition to the regular event. RAIN OR SHINE - Everything under large tents! Food provided by Delmonico’s Steakhouse\, Delta Lake Inn\, Grande’s Pizzeria\, Italian Chef\, Karam’s\, A Moveable Feast by O’Connors\, Raspberries Café & Creamery\, Tony's Pizzeria\, Michael’s Fine Food & Spirits\, O’Baby’s\, The Grapevine\, Francescas's Banquets & Catering\, Il Café\, PK’S Pub\, Venice Pizzeria\, Twin Ponds\, Aquavino\, Stone Bridge Inn\, Holland Farms\, Karams\, Swifty's\, Romas\, Lotus Garden & Oscuugnizzo’s Pizza Tickets can be purchased:  Calling 315-738-0472 & picking up at the zoo during business hours. The Zoo Gift Shop (member tickets available HERE ONLY)\, City Liquors – 1651 Oneida Street\, Utica\, Clinton Wine & Spirits – 32 Meadow Street Clinton\, Ilion Wine & Spirits - 10 E. Main Street\, Ilion\, Lichtmans Wine & Liquor\, North Utica Shopping Plaza\, Liquor Loft\, Tops Plaza\, Kellogg Road\, Washington Mills\, Lotto Liquors- New Hartford Shopping Center\, Seneca Liquors- 8630 Seneca Turnpike\, New Hartford\, Village Liquors- 485 French Road\, Utica\, Ann Street Liquors\, 18 North Ann Street\, Little Falls *Members must buy tickets at Utica Zoo Gift Shop to receive member discount. VIP $75 - SOLD OUT Includes VIP parking\, early entry at 5PM to cash bar cocktail hour (don't forget to try the signature drink of the night!) and dinner stations in addition to rest of the event. Entry and cocktail hour from 5-6PM\, dinner stations open at 6PM. Live music and animal presentations also for VIP guests during this time. Then enjoy the rest of the event from 6-9PM. General Admission - Members can only buy discount tickets at the Utica Zoo Gift Shop Advance sale $25 members w/ card\, $30 non-members At the door $30 members w/card\, $35 non-members Includes event from 6-9PM Designated Driver $20 includes non-alcoholic beverages\, foods sampling & live music. Ticket Outlets - No Refunds The Zoo Gift Shop (member tickets available HERE ONLY) City Liquors – 1651 Oneida Street\, Utica Clinton Wine & Spirits – 32 Meadow Street Clinton Ilion Wine & Spirits - 10 E. Main Street\, Ilion Lichtmans Wine & Liquor\, North Utica Shopping Plaza Liquor Loft\, Tops Plaza\, Kellogg Road\, Washington Mills Lotto Liquors- New Hartford Shopping Center Seneca Liquors- 8630 Seneca Turnpike\, New Hartford Village Liquors- 485 French Road\, Utica Ann Street Liquors\, 18 North Ann Street\, Little Falls   Shuttle parking available at Rec Center parking lot 21 & OVER ONLY. ID REQUIRED AT ENTRY. OUR SPONSORS WANT TO BECOME A SPONSOR? $5\,000 Connoisseur Sponsorship Includes: 10 General event admission tickets\, 2 VIP tickets\, recognition at event through banner provided by your company\, recognition in all advertising including print\, electronic & social media\, Animal Encounter for up to four people*\, 1 free Zoomobile* & 1 free pavilion rental* $3\,000 Enthusiast Sponsor Includes: 10 General event admission tickets\, recognition at event through banner provided by your company\, recognition in all advertising including print\, electronic & social media\, Animal Encounter for up to two people*\, & 1 free Zoomobile*. $1000 Goblet Sponsor Includes: 4 General event admission tickets\, recognition at event through banner provided by your company\, recognition in print\, social media advertising & link on Utica Zoo site & Animal Encounter for up to two people.* $500 Cork Sponsor Includes: 2 tickets & recognition at event through banner provided by your company and link on Utica Zoo site. *Subject to availability Call Daniee R. Hurlbert at (315) 738-0472 Ext 38 or email events@uticazoo.org VIP Menu by A Moveable Feast Cocktail Hour:  Full Bar Fruit/Cheese/Baguette Stationary Display Assorted Butlered Hors Doeurves Food Stations: Assorted Sushi – Made to Order with Condiments Grilling Station – Tenderloin of Beef\, Grilled Duck Breast\, Chicken Breast\, Salmon Fillet and Shrimp K-bobs served with Asian Scallion Pancakes and sauces of Sweet Plum Reduction\, Jack Daniels Glaze\, Creamy Peppercorn\, Asian BBQ\, Bernaise\,  Hoisen Sauce and a Mandarin Orange Glaze accompanied with Grilled Summer Vegetables\, Brandied Mushrooms\, Caramelized Onions and Roasted Olives Pad Thai Station – Asian Rice Noodles tossed with sautéed Carrots\, Zucchini\, Yellow Squash\, Onions\, Mushrooms\, Bean Sprouts\, Egg\, Sugar Snap Peas in a Tangy Thai Peanut Sauce and Siracha Hot Sauce Salad Station – Jicama and Grilled Fruit Salad over Arcadian Greens\,  Asian Noodle Salad\, Grilled Romaine and Arugula with a Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing\, Rolls and Butter Mashed Potato Martini Bar – Yukon Golds piped into Martini Glasses with toppings of Butter\, Sour Cream\, Scallions\, Cheddar Cheese\, Peas\, Corn\, Broccoli Crowns\, Gravy\, Salsa\, Crab Meat\, Caviar and Chopped Bacon Dessert Station – Summer Berry Bar – Homemade Biscuits and Pound Cake with a selection of Strawberries\, Blueberries and Raspberries marinated with Grand Marnier topped with Fresh Whipped Cream LOCATION:99 Steele Hill Road, Utica, NY, 13501, United States URL:http://uticazoo.org/event/wine-in-the-wilderness/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR