Wine, Chocolate & Art Walk

WHAT TO EXPECT: Downtown Lima will be rolling out the red carpet as we host guests into our businesses and art community.Hop on the trolley to take in the sights, find food trucks, strolling musicians, local art displays and other art demonstrations being performed throughout the evening. Participating venues will be hosting either a wine or chocolate sample for your tasting. There’s something for everyone! ------------------------- GET YOUR TICKET TODAY! Tickets will go up to $30 for last minute tickets. (Eventbrite fees apply) Tickets will sell out QUICKLY! ------------------------- _ Participating venues will be hosting either a wine or CHOCOLATE SAMPLE FOR YOUR TASTING. There’s something for everyone! _1. Chief’s Supermarkets 2. Rhodes State College (featuring a CHOCOLATE R) Thank you to Rhodes State College for being our Sweet Rides sponsor. The trolley and limo will have a pick up right next to their new site! Look for Event Transportation stops on your map and signs throughout the event. 3. Westgate Entertainment Center (featuring CHOCOLATE SAMPLES) 4. Jenny’s Joy Bakery (featuring Buckeyes) Promotion – Cherry Bonbon Cookies 4/$1.00 & Peanut Butter Cookies with CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE $1 each. $5 off a $20 purchase (order placed in 2019, must have coupon for discount, must live/work in Allen Co) 5. Styled By Grace (featuring CHOCOLATE SAMPLES) Promotion - $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. 6. Joey’s Subs (featuring CHOCOLATE SAMPLES) 7. Real Living CCR Realtors (featuring wine samples) 8. Radio Hospital (featuring wine samples) 9. Hollander on Main (featuring single scoops of CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM) Promotion – Dinner special 10. Alter Ego Comics and shop for good (featuring wine samples) Promotions – Gifts, French Press & pour over sales. ART EXHIBITION: Ronnie Cash, guitarist 11. 318 Restaurant & Bar (featuring edible shot glasses. Drink the wine, eat the glass. CHOCOLATE SAMPLES ARE WHITE, milk or dark CHOCOLATE FLAVORS AND WINE SAMPLES ARE CASTELLO DEL POGGIO IN MUSCATO, blush or sweet red flavors) Promotions – Dinner special: chicken marsala with a mole sauce. Half off appetizers 9-10 pm. 12. Perennialglow Spa (featuring "Delia's Delights" brownie bombs) Promotion – each guest receives a voucher for $10 off any service 13. Over the Rainbow (featuring brownie bites) Menu Specials – Chicken Salad on Naan, Veggie Salsa & Chips & Grilled Chicken Chunks. 14. Fat Kid BBQ (featuring CHOCOLATE SAMPLE) 15. Provisions Coffee Company (featuring CHOCOLATE COVERED COFFEE BEANS, plus Provisions House Blend Coffee samples) *** Get your group selfie at our photo frame, next to our event sponsor Gerber Insurance in the Rally in the square quadrant and check out their booth. ART EXHIBITION: Wood burning demonstration by Christina Snuggs of Wood Creations. 16. ArtSpace LIMA ART EXHIBITION: ‘The Fine Art of Robert MaGaw' will be displayed in the gallery with an artist meet and greet 17. Sara’s Sweets @ ArtSpace (featuring CHOCOLATE SAMPLE) Promotion – 18. House To Home Boutique @ ArtSpace (featuring wine samples) Promotion - $10 off for every $50 spent 19. Mary Kay by Anissa Macke @ ArtSpace (featuring a pink sweet wine) Promotion – Free microdermabrasion 3D facials and/or glamour makeover appointments 20. Rhinestone Lipgloss @ 43 Town Square (featuring Rodeo Red wine samples) 21. WISH Children’s Boutique @ 43 Town Square (featuring wine samples) We will be showcasing our new fall lines!! As well as accessories and shoes! From sizes newborn - size 8 for boys and girls 22. Winans CHOCOLATES + Coffees @ 43 Town Square (featuring Sea Salt Caramel) Promotion – Caramel apples. 23. Wonderfully Made Boutique @ 43 Town Square (featuring wine samples) 24. For the Love of Quilts (featuring “Love Those Cookies” CHOCOLATE INSPIRED COOKIES) 25. Don Jenkins Jeweler (featuring a CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN WITH ALL YOUR FAVORITES FOR DIPPING!) Promotions – All Chamilia 70% off, Pulsar Watches 50% off & Bulova Accu-Swiss Watches 50% off. 26. Pointe of Joy Dance Boutique (featuring wine paired with CHOCOLATE) Promotion – 20% off entire purchase. ART EXHIBITION: Musical Performances by Octopus Productions from 6-8 pm. Please look for the Cranker’s 12 passenger bike, sponsored by Raabe Ford Lincoln, to circle around the block and over to The Meeting Place. Stops are indicated on the map and also with signs on the route. 27. The Meeting Place (featuring hot or frozen Ghirardelli CHOCOLATE BAR) Promotions – Gifts, French Press & pour over sales. ART EXHIBITION: Richard’s Soothyn Jazz Piano will play from 5-8 pm, and a new art exhibit ART ACTIVITY: $5 Art Make & Take with LimaBean Art Studio $5 (while supplies last) @ The Meeting Place Meeting room 28. The Coworking Center (featuring sangria samples) Promotions – Photo booth 29. Boardwalk Marketplace (featuring wine & CHOCOLATE SAMPLES) 30. Allen County Museum (featuring wine & cheese samples) The first 50 guests will receive a swag bag with CHOCOLATE AND OTHER FUN ITEMS. ART EXHIBITION: Guests will enjoy the last public viewing of A Century of Quilting, a special exhibition from our permanent collection. Please utilize limo service to and from museum for convenience. Thank you to Rhodes State College for being our Sweet Rides sponsor. Look for Event Transportation stops on your map and signs throughout the event. ARTIST STROLL Sponsored by Gerber Insurance & Financial Services Thanks to our talented artists! Please find them lining our sidewalks. Featuring: Bara No E (A Rose’s Painting) Bliss Made This Brandi’s Blessings Art Studio Brea Frey Design Color With Chalk Cruikshank Farms D-COR-4-Sure Hippie Innovations June Bell Artist Naomi’s Mom Creates Rock’n + Wrap Scott Rose Spiritus Collage Sue Smith Photography Threads by Donna Wood Creations Yellow Cat Spoon Jewelry LIVE PERFORMANCES Sponsored by Gerber Insurance & Financial Services Featuring: • Hear Chris Brokamp, singer/guitarist, playing in the gazebo by Joey’s Subs from 5:00 – 8:00 pm • Listen to Will Freed from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the Rally stage. • Local comedian Jodi McDermitt will perform during our musical breaks. Hear her act at the gazebo at 6:00 pm or on the Rally stage at 7:00 and 8:00 pm. • Enjoy Connor Raines playing from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Rhodes State College quadrant of the square. • The Tubonium quartet with Xavier Bucher, Colten Drexler, Keaton Montgomery and Elijah Alston will play from 6:00 – 8:00 pm outside of 318 Restaurant & Bar. ------------------------- On the day of the event, participants need to do the following: Bring your online ticket confirmation to registration to check in. WHERE DO I START? Registration will open at 4:30 pm at the Wingate by Wyndham, located at 175 W. Market Street (this is located right next to the parking garage). They will receive a Chocolate Walk map, bag to hold their chocolate goodies, bottled water, lanyard signifying their participation in the walk, that also serves as their punch card (you can only receive one sample per location) and their first mouth-watering treat. From there you’re welcome to go in any direction you want. UPON COMPLETION: Lanyards with punch cards may be turned back into the Wingate by Wyndham, anytime before midnight on September 19th, to be entered to win 1 of our many fabulous door prizes donated by participating businesses. Just fill out your contact details in the space provided on the back. OTHER DETAILS: Additional details about transportation & parking, sponsors, and entertainment will be shared as we get closer to the event. Please text #chocolate to 419-741-4438 to stay up to date on the latest event updates.