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Cosima Holiday Champagne Brunch
December 10, 2017 - 6:30 am - 10:30 am

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 29TH THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST
The finale to the Wagner Society’s year is the annual Cosima Wagner Holiday Celebration. This unique, elegant event is the highlight of the Wagner Society year. We toast Richard and Cosima with champagne, enjoy a recital and celebrate the Wagner Society and its members. This year we are delighted to announce that our musical guests will once again be mezzo-soprano Kindra Sharich and the Alexander String Quartet. Those who attended last years’ celebration raved about the ravishing performance of the Wesendonck Lieder! This years’ celebration will feature a beautiful string quartet transcription of Gustav Mahler’s Rückert Lieder, which will soon be released on CD. The music will be followed by a beautiful brunch service with plenty of wine and champage to keep the festivities bubbly. Drawing for door prizes will conclude the festivities.
Invitations will be sent out in November, but please mark your calendars now so that you don’t double book this date. RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 29th!
Brunch Menu:
Salad of Baby Spinach and Romaine with Candied Walnuts, Sliced Pears and Goat Cheese with Sherry Vinaigrette
Choice of Entree (Please denote your entree choice in the section OTHER INFORMATION when ordering on-line)
A: Dill Crusted Salmon with Whole Grain Mustard Buerre Blanc, Horesradish Mashed Potatoes and Julienne Vegetables
B. Horeseradish Crusted Filet of Beef with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Braised Chard
C. Roasted Eggplant filled with Moroccan Spiced Vegetables and Chickpeas topped with Cashew Cream, Saffron Rice Pilaf (Vegan and Gluten Free)
Dessert is Chocolate Trilogy served with Coffee or Tea
Meal includes premium red wine and champagne with your meal
Price is $100 per person
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