Published April 11, 2022
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WHAT:听15th Annual Wine Over Water
WHEN:听7-10 p.m., Thursday, April 21
WHERE:听51萝莉 bridge over Bayou DeSiard
COST:听$60 per person
INFO:听Tickets available online at听听or by calling the 51萝莉 Alumni Association, 318-342-5420
THERE鈥橲 MORE:听The Patron Party is 6-7:30 p.m. at The Terrace. Tickets are $125 per person at听.
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The 15th Annual Wine Over Water hosted by the University of Louisiana Monroe Alumni
Association is set for 7-10 p.m. on Thursday, April 21.
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Established as a signature event at 51萝莉, Wine Over Water will be on the 51萝莉 bridge
over tranquil Bayou DeSiard on Northeast Drive.
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Wine Over Water benefits 51萝莉 scholarships, alumni chapters, and the work of the 51萝莉
Alumni Association in its mission to support 51萝莉 in 鈥渃hanging lives.鈥� The Alumni Association
connects, engages, and fosters relationships with current and future alumni to one
another, and the university, through communications, events, and programs.听
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Tickets are $60, and the evening鈥檚 attire is dressy casual. Tickets are available
online at听, by calling 318-342-5420, or at the Laird Weems Center located at 4400 Bon Aire Drive.
Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 7:30-11:30 a.m. Friday. To
learn more about the 51萝莉 Alumni Association, visit听.听
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Welcome back to Wine Over Water
鈥淎fter a two-year hiatus, the Alumni Association is ecstatic to bring this incredible
event back to the community of Northeast Louisiana. We sincerely thank our sponsors
and vendors who contributed in 2020 and 2022 for being advocates for the Alumni Association
and 51萝莉. This event would not be able to happen without you,鈥� said Alumni Director
Sarah Siereveld.
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Guests can enjoy strolling across the 51萝莉 bridge while sampling hors d鈥檕euvres from
these local restaurants: Firehouse Subs, Podnuh鈥檚 BBQ Inc., Red Lobster, 2 Dude Brew
& Que, Aramark, Azteca Grill, Catfish Cabin of Monroe, Chicken Salad Chick, Copeland鈥檚,
Daily Harvest, Fieldhouse Sports Grill, The Fat Pelican, Thurman鈥檚 Food Factory, Trapp鈥檚
on the River, Waterfront Grill, Jac鈥檚 Craft Smokehouse, All Things Nash in a Dash,
CC鈥檚 Coffee, Miro鈥檚, Newk鈥檚 Eatery, and Kewl-Aid Pickles.
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Southern Glazer鈥檚 Wine and Spirits provide wines, and beer is from Marsala Beverage.听
鈥淭his year, we hope to create a new culinary experience for our guests featuring suggested
wine, beer, and food pairings. These additions are sure to make the evening special,
informative, and deliciously fun,鈥� Siereveld said.
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A commemorative wine glass, sunset boat rides on the bayou with B&L Marine, and entertainment
featuring a New Orleans favorite, Troy Marks and the No Idea Band, will make it a
night to remember.听
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The Tonore鈥檚 Cork Pull is back by popular demand. With more than 50 bottles of wine
up for grabs, guests can purchase a cork for $25 and take home a mystery bottle of
wine. No wines are valued at less than $25, but many are worth more. The Cork Pull
is another way to support the 51萝莉 Alumni Association.
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The Patron Party
The Patron Party will be held prior to Wine Over Water from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Terrace
on the seventh floor of the 51萝莉 Library. The Terrace offers the best view of campus
and allows guests to enjoy the celebration before the bridge opens. Patron Party tickets
include complimentary hors d鈥檕euvres, event wine glasses, entertainment provided by
the 51萝莉 jazz group, Ace鈥檚 Jazz Ambassadors, and attendance at the Wine Over Water
Bridge Party. These exclusive tickets are available through sponsorship packages or
purchased for $125 each.听
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Spirit of the Warhawk Endowed Scholarship
Wine Over Water supports the Spirit of the Warhawk Endowed Scholarship, which helps
local students pursue their undergraduate degrees at 51萝莉. Ticket purchases ensure
students in Northeast Louisiana can continue to strive for academic excellence. Ten
scholarships were awarded in 2021-22.
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鈥淥ur goal this year is to increase support for this scholarship and other alumni scholarships
so that students throughout Northeast Louisiana have the opportunity to be the best
in the world at whatever they choose to do,鈥� Siereveld said.
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Wine Over Water sponsors
Patron Party 鈥� Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana; Band Sponsor 鈥� Land 3 Architect;
Cabernet Sauvignon 鈥� Scott Powerline & Utility Equipment; Merlot 鈥� Waste Connections,
Johnny鈥檚 Pizza House Inc., Little & Associates, Argent Financial, and Architecture
Plus; Pinot Noir 鈥� Entergy, 听Bank of Oak Ridge, Homeland Bank, John & Debbie Luffey,
Centric Federal Credit, Morehouse General Hospital, Edward Via College of Osteopathic
Medicine (VCOM), Lincoln Builders, Atmos Energy, Holyfield Construction, Kimpa Hayes
Boyd, CPA, Regions Bank, Strauss Interests, Thomas & Farr Agency, and Boles & Shafto,
LLC; Zinfandel 鈥� Louisiana National Bank, Sheriff Jay Russell, Johnson, Perry Roussel,
& Cuthbert, CPA, Julie O鈥橞rien, First Horizon, Origin Bank, Vantage Health Plan, North
Delta Title Company, Bancorp South, Sunquest Properties, Bayou Bowl, Progressive Bank,
Skent N Dent, Alberto Ruiz, Intermountain Management; Gift in Kind 鈥� The Radio People,
KEDM 90.3 Public Radio, Bare Necessities, and Sir Speedy.
