(Community Matters) This sounds like a lot of fun:
April 8 ART+COCKTAILS Kickoff
In the spirit of healthy and creative neighborhood competition, participating 2ND Street District restaurant bars will compete for the 2009 Best Original Art Cocktail. A portion of proceeds from the competing cocktails sold through April 26 with be donated to Art Alliance Austin. 2ND Street District bartenders will demonstrate their brand of artistic flair, and everyone participates.
Beginning with a progressive happy hour at 6pm, partygoers will begin judging the Art Cocktail entries as they trek through 2ND Street District to Taste Select Wines, Mama Fu’s, Yu Sushi, Cru, MaLaga and La Condesa & Malverde. Those who make it to all stops during the kickoff will be entered to win a grand prize of five $50 gift certificates from each participating restaurant.
A panel of cocktail judges will announce its winner during Art City, but the public has until midnight on April 26 to vote for the People’s Choice online. Online voting will begin Friday, April 8, on the 2ND Street District (www.2ndstreet.com) and Art Alliance Austin (www.artallianceaustin.org) Web sites.
Hat Tip: Margaret Keys
Community Matters 