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Story Archives: Third annual 'Wine Over Water' slated for May 22


Third annual 'Wine Over Water' slated for May 22
posted Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 @ 10:04 pmE-mail Story E-mail Story | Print Story Print Story 
Event raises money for ULM scholarships

The third annual "Wine Over Water" will be held at Bayou DeSiard bridge at the University of Louisiana-Monroe's campus from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, May 22.
Event participants will have the opportunity to stroll across the ULM bridge spanning the bayou near the library while sampling wine and hors d'oeuvres from various local restaurants.
Wine lovers also will be entertained by Dr. Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster, while cruising Bayou DeSiard on party barges compliments of Letsinger Marine.
Tania Simpson, president of the ULM Alumni Ouachita Parish Chapter, said the fundraiser has grown each year and now has become the university's signature event. Proceeds benefit ULM scholarship funds.
"Nothing else like this exists in the community that embraces so many different kinds of people, that generally impacts the community, and that's so much fun," Simpson said.
About 300 people attended the event the first year it was held, and the university raised $11,000 for scholarship funds. Last year, more than 800 participated and raised $10,000.
The university expects more than 1,000 will attend this year's "Wine Over Water."
"The growth of 'Wine Over Water' has been amazing to witness from an initial attendance of 300 to more than 800 last year," Simpson said. "As the third annual Wine Over Water' approaches, it's already an award-winning event, being named the Alumni Special Events Award Recipient from the 2007 Council for the Advancement and Support of Education," Simpson said.
" 'Wine Over Water' is the kind of event that everyone has a reason to be there. It's fun for everybody, it's got plenty of food and it's relaxing. Plus, it's all about raising money to help educate people. To actively become a part of providing an education to this community through Wine Over Water scholarship funds means that we are giving a gift to others that no one can ever take away from them."
New this year will be an online auction that can be viewed from now until May 19 at www.tizm.com.
Auction packages include a guided duck hunt for two, day of beauty and gift basket, private karaoke party, dental laser whitening, spa and body care package, a child's birthday party, a By Land or By Sea package, a wardrobe upgrade, private tailgate party and a New Orleans weekend getaway.
Before the signature event, a patron party will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on the seventh floor of the ULM library.
Patron attendees will enjoy specialties exclusively by Aramark and party barge cruises, including a complimentary cocktail hour.
Local restaurants that will serve food during Wine Over Water include Aramark, Catfish Cabin, Copeland's of New Orleans, Cormier's, Dan's BBQ, Dilla's, Moe's, Not Just Pie, Pie Works, Portico, Restaurant Sage, Shoney's, Sports City Grill, The Brandy House, The Kitchen, The Warehouse, Thurman's, Vieux Carre Gourmet and Waterfront Grill.
More than 15 wines will be provided by Glazer's and beverages will be provided by Marsala Beverage and Coca-Cola.
Tickets can be purchased at the ULM Alumni Center for $50 per person.
"Wine Over Water" commemorative wine glasses also may be purchased at the event for $10.
To become a sponsor or for more information, call the ULM Alumni Center at 342-5420 or 866-WARHAWK.
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