MEDIA RELEASE       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 8, 2002

 

12^TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE NATION

GOOD FOOD, FINE WINE, GREAT ENTERTAINMENT

(Vancouver, BC, Canada) – Nothing goes better with good food and fine wine than great entertainment and that is what’s up for Share Our Strength’s 12th Annual TASTE OF THE NATION, presented by American Express, when two great Vancouver musical acts, jazz vocalist Megan Fanning and Hip Pocket, hit the stage at this year’s event.

Born in Sydney, Australia, Megan Fanning’s warm jazz sounds have been featured at the best venues around Vancouver, including Monk McQueens and the Pan Pacific. Megan released her first CD in 2000 and is considering another release for late this year.
Hip Pocket front man Adam Rohrlick is joined by some of the coolest musicians Vancouver has to offer in the talents of Bill Sample, Shawn Soucy and Gord Maxwell. Hip Pocket draws on many different genres of music from jump ‘n jive to the sultry sounds of Santana. The result is fine musical entertainment.

“There are two things that make a great event; good food and good entertainment,” says Julia Watt, Co-Chair. “Our volunteer committee works very hard to create an exciting event. We want our guests to enjoy themselves because the more people who attend, the more money we raise to help people who find themselves in need of food programs.”

Share Our Strength’s 12th Annual TASTE OF THE NATION, presented by American Express, will be hosted by the recently renovated Hyatt Regency Vancouver, one of the city's leading luxury hotels, on Thursday, May 23, 2002 and features the leading restaurants in the Vancouver area. Ticket costs are $69.95 for general admission and VIP tickets are $100. Tickets are available through TicketMaster by calling 604-280-4444.

For more information visit our website at www.tastevancouver.ca

 

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