The American Heart Association's 16th Annual Kansas City Festival of Wine & Food has two great events - the Celebrity Wine Maker Dinner on Thursday, August 18th and the Grand Tasting & Auctions on Saturday, August 20th.  Share the Save The Date flyer.

Heart disease is America's No. 1 killer and stroke is No. 3. Proceeds from the Festival of Wine & Food benefit the American Heart Association to fund research and education programs.

Since it was founded by Standard Beverage Corporation in 1996, over $1.5 million has been generated to fight against the No. 1 and No. 3 health threats of all Americans: cardiovascular disease and stroke.

The Celebrity Wine Maker Dinner:  Kansas City wine lovers can take part in this black-tie optional evening featuring an exclusive five-course dinner paired with wines from the featured 2011 Wine vintner, Susan Leuker Simi Winery, and Riegel Glassware. Let your taste buds tingle with an amazing 4-course meal paired with this select Wine Maker.

Celebrity Wine Maker Dinner   Thursday, August 18, 6:00 pm   J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood   8901 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park   Wine Maker Dinner - $150 per ticket   Seating is limited to 250 guests.

Scott Kashman, CEO, St. Joseph Medical Center Carondelet Health, is the 2011 Chair of the Wine Festival.

Lou Ambros, Executive Vice President of Operations, Houlihan's Restaurant Group, is the 2011 Corporate Chair of the Wine Festival.

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