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2016 Cosima Holiday Brunch Celebration

December 11, 2016 - 7:00 am - 10:00 am

The Wagner Society is pleased to present the 2016 Cosima Holiday Celebration
 
This year we start early with an 11:00 champagne welcome and social time
 
At 12:00 we will be seated for a performance of  Wesendonck Lieder, Richard Wagner. Our musical guests are mezzo soprano Kindra Scharich accompanied by the Alexander String Quartet.
 
Brunch will follow at approximately 12:45 followed by our drawing for door prizes.
 
Salad: Baby Spinch and Romaine with Candied Walnuts, Sliced Pears, Goat Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette
 
Entree Choices (please denote your choice at the bottom of the form when you check out):
Dill Crusted Salmon with Whole Grain ustard Beurre Blanc, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Juliienne Vegetables
Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Coriander Crust, Sweet Potato Risotto, Julienne Vegetables
Roasted Eggplant filled with Moroccan Spiced Vegetables and Chick Peas topped iwht Cashew Cream, Saffron Rice (Vegan/Gluten Free)
 
Dessert: Chocolate Trilogy with Coffee and Tea
The meal includes select red and white wine
 
$100 per person – open seating         to register move down the page click where it says:  “Click Here to Purchase Tickets to this Event”                                
Payment and meal choices due by Wednesday November 30th
 
Holiday/festive attire, Wagner themed costumes are also welcome!
 
Invitation is also below should you wish to download and enroll by mail
 
For more information please contact Diane Parker (415)377-3630 or by email dianep_st@yahoo.com

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Date:
December 11, 2016
Time:
7:00 am - 10:00 am

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The Wagner Society is pleased to present the 2016 Cosima Holiday Celebration<br /> <br /> This year we start early with an 11:00 champagne welcome and social time<br /> <br /> at 12:00 we will be seated for a performance of Richard Wagner, Wesendonck Lieder.. Our musical guests are mezzo soprano Kindra Scharich accompanied by the Alexander String Quartet.

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