Palace Theater to Host CONNfection: A Showcase of CT Made Food, Wine & Craft Beer

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CONTACT: Sheree Marcucci

Office: (203) 346-2008

Cell: (203) 206-8286

marcucci@palacetheaterct.org

Palace Theater and Waterbury Neighborhood Council Host 3^rd CONNfection Event
Connecticut Food, Wine & Craft Beer Showcase Returns to Waterbury

WATERBURY - The Palace Theater and Waterbury Neighborhood Council present the return of their third CONNfection event, a showcase featuring Connecticut made food, wine and craft beer, on Wednesday, Mar. 9, from 5:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. at the Palace Theater in Waterbury.  Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased by phone at 203-346-2000, online at www.palacetheaterct.org, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main St. in Waterbury.

CONNfection attendees will have the delight of sampling some of the best locally sourced products that Connecticut has to offer, including pastas, sausages, artisanal breads, gourmet olive oils, smoked cheeses, specialty condiments, cookies, chocolates, cupcakes and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to sample an array of craft beers and fine wines from a variety of local breweries and vineyards.

Vendors scheduled to appear at this year's event include 1249 Restaurant, Black Hog Brewery, Brass Works Brewing Company, Carrott Top Kitchens, The Cheesy Smoke House, Dottie's Diner, Emelyn Sweets, Fascia's Chocolates, Gift Baskets Galore, Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes, Hogan's Cider Mill, Polly & Joan's Cordial Company, Provender Catering, The Olive Oil Factory, The Pasta Gallery, Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Sweet Confections by Regina,  Sweet Maria's Bakery and others to be announced.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Palace Theater's Annual Campaign, as well as the Waterbury Neighborhood Council's work on behalf of all Waterbury neighborhoods.

Connecticut-based food purveyors interested in participating in the event, or who would like more information, should contact Palace Theater Development Officer Natalie Lawlor at 203-346-2009.

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About the Waterbury Neighborhood Council

The Waterbury Neighborhood Council is a non-stock corporation made up of the presidents and representatives of the neighborhood associations of Waterbury. The Council strives to encourage citizen involvement in both neighborhood and city issues, to strengthen existing neighborhood organizations, and to foster the creation of new neighborhood organizations. It is the belief of the Waterbury Neighborhood Council that active citizen participation and involvement in city government and the issues that affect the quality of life in Waterbury are essential in the preservation of our city neighborhoods and the revitalization of Waterbury.

About the Palace Theater

The Palace's primary purpose is to revitalize the Greater Waterbury community through the presentation of the performing arts and educational initiatives in collaboration with area cultural and educational institutions. Its mission is to preserve and operate the historic Palace Theater as a performing arts center and community gathering place that provides a focal point of cultural activity and educational outreach for diverse audiences. For more information, visit: www.palacetheaterct.org.

The Palace Theater gratefully acknowledges support by Comcast, Crystal Rock, Webster Bank, Bank of America, City of Waterbury, CT DECD Office of Tourism, ION Bank, Republican-American, and WATR Radio.