SYRACUSE – Chautauqua-Wawasee will present an exciting 2013 programming season, according to a press release submitted. The season kicks-off with a two-day programming extravaganza beginning with a “Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Experience” that will feature the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Harrison String Quintet May 31 and the “Hope Floats” Cardboard Boat Regatta June 1. The Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Experience will be at the new Oakwood Resort May 31 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Experience wine samplings, chocolates and artisan cheeses from Chalet Party Shop, Belmont Beverage, DeBrand Chocolates, Swissland Cheese and more. Experience appetizers prepared by Chef Matt Hawkey with Grill N Grate BBQ. In addition, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Harrison String Quintet will take you from Bach to Rock as they play the music of Bach, The Beatles, Dave Brubeck, Mozart and more. This evening also will be the “launch” to Saturday’s Cardboard Boat Regatta. Limited tickets are available and must be purchased in advance. On June 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the shores of Lake Wawasee at Oakwood Beach will offer a unique site as cardboard boats race during the Hope Floats, Cardboard Boat Regatta. Cardboard boat entries can be submitted by individuals, businesses, churches, social groups, etc. Entries receive two tickets to Wine, Cheese & Chocolate experience on Friday evening. These are life-size cardboard boats that will consist of a one- to three-person crew. Free admission for spectators and fans, just bring a lawn chair or blanket and prepare to be entertained. Fun for the whole family. Food, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Boat Entries are $25 and include two tickets to Wine, Cheese and Chocolate event. Tickets for the Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Experience and boat entry forms are now available at Grill N Grate BBQ, 1009 S. Huntington St., Syracuse; Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse; online at www.chautauqua-wawasee.org Other Chautauqua-Wawasee events include Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops Concert and Barbeque of Seville, Neighbors in our World II religious series Go – Go – Going Green Educational Series, Tour Des Lakes Cycling and more. According to the press release, Chautauqua-Wawasee is dedicated to the community by providing quality programming utilizing the four pillars of the Chautauqua Institution, which consist of arts, education, religion and recreation. For more information on these or any of the programs, visit www.chautauqua-wawasee.org or call Marlies at 574-518-1094.
