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Published: November 14 2011

Junior Achievement of South Florida hosts JA World Uncorked! II, presented by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida, on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 6:30pm at JA World Huizenga Center at Broward College.

This Circle of Wise Women Signature Event combines food, wine, spirits, craft beers and decadent desserts in a swanky, speakeasy-themed setting. Chaired by Kit Schulman, this second-annual event benefits the educational programs at Junior Achievement of South Florida.

"The Circle of Wise Women is committed to supporting the resources necessary for Junior Achievement to provide their full range of educational programs. Continuing this commitment we are hosting our signature event: JA World Uncorked! II presented by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida," said Kit Schulman, chair.

The Uncorked! Experience:

From 6:30 to 10:30 pm, guests will stroll through JA World enjoying tantalizing bites, delicious wines, craft beers, spirits and decadent desserts from a multitude of local restaurants and international wineries in a swanky speakeasy-themed setting.

Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida will provide jazz infused libations; check out the Bath Tub Gin Bar!

We'll be Puttin' on the Ritz with our unique food and dessert stations offering tantalizing bites in our Culinary Alleys.

Chef Bil Mitchell, Publix Apron's Cooking School, with South Florida's favorite chefs will whip up culinary creations in signature cooking demonstrations with specialty beers hosted by Brown Distributing Baron of Beer, John Linn.

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale's culinary students, under the guidance of Chef Director Jack Kane, will compete for a coveted scholarship in the Cotton Club Bakery Competition presented by Go Riverwalk Magazine.

Guests and Celebrity Judges will vote on their favorites to award Uncorked!'s best bites of the night hosted by New Times Broward | Palm Beach Clean Plate Charlie Awards for JAWorld Uncorked!

VIP's will lounge in the Lifestyle VIP Hideaway hosted by Lifestyle Magazines as they sip & savor special treats.

Bid on fabulous auction items and then dance the night away to the dynamic sounds of The Edge Band as other surprises await in Finance Park's Speakeasy.

The Circle of Wise Women at JA South Florida is excited to announce partnerships with Publix Apron's Cooking School and The International Culinary Schools of the Art Institutes, with Resident Chef Bil Mitchell and Chef Director John "Jack" Kane serving as valuable additions to the Uncorked! team.

Signature chefs include Marc Gruverman from the Capital Grille, Curt Hicken from Olive Oregano Catering, Wes Bonner from Publix Apron's Cooking school in Boca Raton and Curtis Hawke from Timpano Italian Chophouse. Executive Chef Erik Mathes, Kitchen Coach, co-chairs our Food & Wine Committee with Circle of Wise Woman founding member Renée Quinn.

Culinary Stations to date:

Restaurants, Caterers/Specialty Shops throughout the four Food Alley's and inside Finance Park's Speakeasy:

Publix Apron's Cooking School, The Capital Grille, Olive & Oregano Catering, Timpano Italian Chophouse, MOJO, Michele's Dining Lounge, Morton's The Steak House, YOLO, Tarpon Bend, Hugh's Catering, Brio Tuscan Grille, White Apron, Chef's Palate, Cold Stone Creamery, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Susie's Scrumptious Sweets

Signature Partners:

Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida, Publix Apron's Cooking School in Plantation , Culinary Arts @The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Brown Distributing, Comcast South Florida, Riverwalk Trust, QuinnProQuo and 97.9 WRMF

Signature Sponsors: Lorraine Thomas, Diane Johnson & the AD Johnson Foundation, Kathryn & Roy Krause, Kit & Harry Schulman, Janet Davis, The Feder Trosclaire Foundation, Diaper Buds, The Dvorkin Family Foundation, Giving from the Art, KPMG, Linda & Doug Von Allmen, The Wasie Foundation, Fran & Peter Woolf

Hosts:

Go Riverwalk Magazine hosts the Cotton Club Dessert Competition

New Times Clean Plate Charlie hosts the Uncorked! Culinary Awards

Lifestyle Magazine hosts the VIP Hideaway Lounge

Tickets are on sale now for this multifaceted event at $150 per person, with a limited number of VIP tickets at $250 per person (including a VIP Uncorked! post Sponsor Party). For additional information, contact Diana Metcalf at (954) 979-7120 or diana@jasouthflorida.org

The Circle of Wise Women at Junior Achievement of South Florida is a group of educational advocates who believe they can effect positive changes in students' attitudes, performance, and their future outlook. Wise Women understand the need to transform how students view the world of work, personal finance, free enterprise and their own potential for success. They are committed to helping provide the resources necessary for Junior Achievement to offer their full range of programs which impart sound economic principles to youth K-12. Wise Women participate in hands-on activities, provide financial support and forge new partnerships for JA in the communities in which they live and work. For more information on the Circle of Wise Women or membership information, call (954) 979-7120 or visit www.jasouthflorida.org.

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