Alaqua Animal Refuge presents Animoré, Oct. 18-19 on the grounds of its future home off Highway 20 in Freeport. Animoré is the first annual celebration for the love of animals. The combination of two words to combine Animoré, symbolizes “animals” and “amoré,” which means love in Italian.
Alaqua’s 6th annual 100 Point and Cult Wine Dinner will be held Oct.18th beginning at 5 pm. This exclusive evening is a for a limited number of patrons, who will be the first to dine in a most unique, surprise setting.
The elegant affair begins with a cocktail reception and an intimate musical performance, followed by an exquisite 5-course dinner prepared by Chef Brendan Davey, with each course perfectly paired with distinctive and stellar wines, procured especially for this dinner.
The animoré Inaugural Barn Jam takes place on Oct.19 at 4 p.m., and will feature roots-rocking, multi-instrumentalist Eric Lindell as the headliner, who has collaborated and shared stages with John Fogerty and Jackson Browne, and is a founding member of Dragon Smoke with Ivan Neville. In addition, Nashville songwriters Billy Dawson, Aaron Barker, and Jon Nite will also perform. Together, these award-winning songwriters and performers have written hits for George Strait, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Lee Brice, Luke Bryan, and many more. Rounding out the lineup are local favorites The Pickled Pickers and Luke Langford Band. The Barn Jam will include a wide variety of food trucks, beverages, and an auction.
The Animoré weekend benefit was born out of an idea from Alaqua’s Founder Laurie Hood to create a community event combining music with excellent food and wine in support of animal welfare. For hundreds of years, music has enhanced souls and holds a special spiritual power for engaging the senses. Interactions with animals also have powerful effects on the human spirit and body.
Tickets are currently on sale for all events. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.animore.org.
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