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Receptions and Special Events
| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
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| 5:30pm-7pm |
REC-1 |
Opening Reception
Kick off the festival at our Opening Reception on Wednesday, May 19th, featuring Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne served with savory appetizers prepared by the Executive Chef of the Brant Point Grill, Frederick Bisaillon. Enjoy exquisite Veuve Clicquot Champagne, accompanied by the music of Nantucket guitar virtuoso Jim Sulzer.
Location: White Elephant |
$60.00 |
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| Friday, May 21, 2010 |
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EVENT DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
| 12pm-1pm |
REC-2 |
Fruits from Bedrock: Diamonds
Everything you want to know about understanding the most precious gems of our earth-- diamonds--from two of our country's most respected experts. Meet John Green and Deb Sidorowicz from Lux Bond & Green and explore the incredible world of these small treasures created billions of years ago. John is a Certified Gemologist Appraiser, President and lead diamond buyer at Lux Bond & Green as well as a governor of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the world's foremost authority in gemology and diamond grading. Deb has managed the Wellesley location since 2004 and worked in diamond industry for over 20 years. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS EVENT AT THE LUX BOND & GREEN TABLE IN THE WHITE ELEPHANT LIBRARY.
Location: White Elephant Ivory Room |
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| Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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EVENT DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
| 11am-12pm |
SE-1 |
Nantucket and Champagne in 1810
While guests sip Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne, Darra Goldstein, editor of Gastronomica, Americas most thoughtful food magazine, will moderate a discussion of Nantucket and Champagne in 1810, the first year that Veuve Clicquot released a vintage Champagne. Featured guests will be Veuve Clicquot Cellar Master Dominique Demarville and Ben Simons, Robyn & John Davis Chief Curator of the Nantucket Historical Association. After the discussion, we will taste three vintages of Veuve Clicquot, each paired with an artisan caviar from Rich Brauman of Little Pearl.
Location: Great Harbor Yacht Club |
$200.00 |
| 11:30am-12pm |
REC-3 |
Early-Admission Reception at the Grand Tasting.
Available only to trade and to Grand Cru package purchasers.
Location: Grand Tasting at Nantucket Yacht Club |
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| 12pm-1pm |
REC-4 |
Fruits from Bedrock: Diamonds
Everything you want to know about understanding the most precious gems of our earth-- diamonds--from two of our country's most respected experts. Meet John Green and Deb Sidorowicz from Lux Bond & Green and explore the incredible world of these small treasures created billions of years ago. John is a Certified Gemologist Appraiser, President and lead diamond buyer at Lux Bond & Green as well as a governor of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the world's foremost authority in gemology and diamond grading. Deb has managed the Wellesley location since 2004 and worked in diamond industry for over 20 years. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION, BUT YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS EVENT AT THE LUX BOND & GREEN TABLE IN THE WHITE ELEPHANT LIBRARY.
Location: White Elephant Ivory Room |
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| 2pm-3pm |
SE-2 |
Seaside Architectural Tour
Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard the Great Harbor Yacht Club motor launch. Enjoy wine from TBA and assorted savories as this historical retrospective of the architecture of good living on Nantucket provides a unique and education experience. Host Lyman Perry's lifetime relationship as both a homeowner/summer resident and architect of many of the island's finest homes and establishments promises a memorable event.
Location: White Elephant Dock |
SOLD OUT $125.00 |
| 6pm-7pm |
SE-3 |
Seaside Architectural Tour
Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard the Great Harbor Yacht Club motor launch. Enjoy wine from TBA and assorted savories as this historical retrospective of the architecture of good living on Nantucket provides a unique and education experience. Host Lyman Perry's lifetime relationship as both a homeowner/summer resident and architect of many of the island's finest homes and establishments promises a memorable event. This is an open-air vessel; please dress appropriately.
Location: White Elephant Dock |
$125.00 |
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| Sunday, May 23, 2010 |
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EVENT DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
| 2pm-3pm |
SE-5 |
Seaside Architectural Tour
Explore the shores of Nantucket with architect Lyman Perry aboard the Great Harbor Yacht Club motor launch. Enjoy wine from TBA and assorted savories as this historical retrospective of the architecture of good living on Nantucket provides a unique and education experience. Host Lyman Perry's lifetime relationship as both a homeowner/summer resident and architect of many of the island's finest homes and establishments promises a memorable event. This is an open-air vessel; please dress appropriately.
Location: White Elephant Dock |
$125.00 |
| 4pm-5:30pm |
SE-6 |
Moet Hennessy USA Tete de Cuvee Master Class
The ultimate Champagne experience, led by Moet Hennessy USA's Director of Education, Seth Box, offering guests a rare opportunity to taste all of the world's finest cuvees in one session, including La Grande Dame 1998, Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2002, Dom Perignon 2000, Chandon Etoile Tete de Cuvee 2000, Dom Ruinart Blanc 1998, and Krug Grande Cuvee. For those considering themselves connoisseurs of Champagne, this is a mandatory event.
Location: Great Harbor Yacht Club |
$175.00 |
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