Public voting began on Wednesday, April 25. Music fans can vote for their favorite entries on http://www.LandTheBigGig.com and be entered in the consumer sweepstakes. One lucky voter will win a brand new 2012 Hyundai Veloster? valued at more than $ 17,000 from Boucher Automotive with a trip for two to Milwaukee?s Summerfest that includes round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations from Marcus Hotels, Milwaukee?s premier luxury hotelier and the official hotels of Summerfest, tickets and VIP Deck passes to Summerfest 2012.

The top 45 vote-getters will be announced mid-May. A second round of voting will then begin to narrow the field of 45 Semi-Finalists to the Top 3 Finalists with those three performers/musical acts winning a trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to perform live on stage at Summerfest on Wednesday, July 4 in front of fans and a panel of celebrity judges. The judges will score the performances and select one winning act who will be awarded the top prize of $ 25,000. The second and third place finishers will win $ 12,500 and $ 7,500 respectively.

?It?s awesome when both bands and fans can win great prizes,? said John Boler, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Summerfest. ?A competition like this adds to the excitement and fun of a mega-event like Summerfest, where people come together to enjoy, discover and celebrate music.?

Summerfest has rocked Milwaukee?s lakefront for 45 years and wears the crown as the ?World?s Largest Music Festival?. Featuring over 700 acts on 11 stages over 11 days, Summerfest shares unforgettable live music experiences with approximately 900,000 music fans from around the world every year.

Fans and performers are encouraged to stay connected to ?Land the Big Gig?? via LandTheBigGig.com, Summerfest, Tap Milwaukee and BostonStore.com for updates and info.

Land the Big Gig? is presented by Tap Milwaukee, Summerfest, Boston Store and Boston Store?s Mambo Brand. Producing sponsors include Marcus Hotels, Bryant & Stratton, Robert Haack Diamonds and Boucher Automotive.

About Summerfest

Summerfest 2012 will take place June 27 ? July 1 and July 3 ? 8, from Noon until Midnight and will be closed Monday, July 2. In 2012, The ?World?s Largest Music Festival? and Milwaukee?s cornerstone summer event will celebrate its 45th Anniversary. Since 1968, Summerfest has provided unforgettable live music experiences for fans from around the world. Summerfest attracts over 700 bands, including the music industry?s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites and hosts a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, marketplaces and interactive exhibits set against the Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a festival experience like no other. Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Official Beer of Summerfest. For more details visit Summerfest.com, Facebook.com/summerfest or Twitter: @Summerfest.

About Tap Milwaukee

TapMilwaukee.com is Southeastern Wisconsin?s essential guide to entertainment, providing everything you need to know about going out, staying informed and sharing that information with friends. Tap was created in 2011 to engage a growing market of readers who want local entertainment news at their fingertips. Our readers are passionate about things to do – from music to movies to dining and galleries ? TapMilwaukee.com has it.

About Mambo

Mambo is an Australian company established in 1984 and is owned by The Nervous Investor Group, a collective of creative and surfing entrepreneurs. The brand is built on the pillars of surf, art, skate, music and humor. Mambo has hosted major international music festivals, surfing events and has had its unique art exhibited in museums around the world. Mambo develops young artistic talent, produces innovative products, artworks and quality clothing. In 2000, due to demand from the athletes, Mambo designed the Australian team uniforms for the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. There have been several books written on Mambo, as well as a lead business TIME magazine article, and just last year, esteemed UK publication, Cult Street Wear, listed Mambo as one of the world?s most influential apparel brands of the past 30 years alongside Nike, Adidas and A Bathing Ape.

Eric Brand (http://www.ericbrand.com/hospitality/default.aspx), a prominent high-end, contemporary furniture designer/manufacturer for guest rooms, suites and public areas, will unveil their innovative, cutting-edge touring showroom ? dubbed the “mobile materials bar” ? at the Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference (HD Expo) in Las Vegas May 15-17, 2012. Bringing their decked out showroom to the Expo, Eric Brand offers a new way to present hospitality designers a comprehensive collection of specialty materials for their projects ? ?? la carte?.

The 18? trailer was transformed into a swanky and functional traveling showroom with various monitors displaying details of complex projects and a ?materials bar? ? complete with a menu, servers and martini glasses ? where HD Expo goers can take a seat at a barstool along the hammered silver bar and underlit onyx counter and select from a spectrum of materials to go over their design presentation. ?Never before have designers had access to so many materials in one setting. Competitors typically will only show a subset of materials, whereas we are showing a vast array of materials sourced worldwide,? explained Owner Eric Brand.

The booth will also host a ?Happy Hour? with beer and wine from 3pm-5pm on Tuesday to pique visitors? interest, as well as a bowl of finely polished exotic finishes mix, which replaces the quintessential bowl of peanuts. ?Hospitality designers can literally scoop up ideas,? Eric added. Eric Brand chose the HD Expo for the inaugural road trip given its broad audience of designers looking for innovative products and the best new material and manufacturing options in hospitality. Following the show, the trailer will make various stops at design centers nationwide. Updates will be posted on the blog at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-Brand/279118005508340.

Eric Brand?s ?? la carte? approach offers unlimited finish options to allow hospitality designers to conceptualize the product with a wide spectrum of materials pulled together. Testament to Eric Brand?s ability to present materials from all over the globe, renowned designer Kelly Wearstler explained, ?I can always rely on Eric Brand for his quality material selection. He is always accountable for his work ? that is why I work with him on so many of my projects.?

Playing off the ?bar? setting, Eric explained, ?This really elevates to a whole new level the notion of great ideas being born in a bar as they?re jotted down on a cocktail napkin. Some of the best ideas have made their way from sketches on cocktail napkins, and we hope to create an even more conducive environment and bring designers? concepts to fruition by pulling from the vast materials and resources that we have available to our designers. Even though we?re in Vegas, what happens at our materials bar doesn?t have to stay in our materials bar, as it relates to great concepts.?

About Eric Brand:

Eric Brand, founded in 1997 by designer Eric Brand and based in Burlingame, CA, manufactures innovative and widely recognized lines of residential and hospitality original furnishings, featuring unique multimedia approach to design/fabrication and use of exotic materials to create a splendid bridge between the cultures of Asia and the United States. Eric Brand?s designs have been featured in hundreds of magazines and publications worldwide. Credited for redefining luxury and transforming the world of high-end furnishings, Eric Brand has been responsible for architectural interiors for clients such as Chanel, Coach, and Donna Karan. Eric Brand manufactures and has offices in the United States, Philippines and China ? their primary manufacturing facility with over one million square feet and approximately 1,500 employees. For more information and to register please visit http://www.ericbrand.com, or email customer service at info(at)ericbrand(dot)com.

About the HD Expo show:

The three-day event allows attendees to gain insight into industry trends while learning how to maintain success in the ever?evolving and ultra?competitive world of hospitality design. Led by industry experts, the show will feature idea?generating educational sessions, an intimate awards ceremony and special events focused on the latest and most innovative products and services. For more details about Eric Brand at HD Expo visit:http://hde12.mapyourshow.com/5_0/exhibitor_details.cfm?exhid=163725.

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Miami, Florida-May 5th, 2012 ? Brickell Fest, a series of holiday festivals to take place in Miami?s Downtown Brickell Area, produced by Vitamin C Communications, is launching their first street-side event with their Cinco De Mayo Celebration. This open public event will take place on May 5th, 2012 from noon to midnight at the parking lot located at 1001 S. Miami Ave, Miami, Florida 33130, right across the street from El Vato Tequlia & Taco Bar.

Cinco De Mayo Brickell Fest, will be the home to various beer and tequila brands, a variety of menu options, crowd pleasing games, local DJ?s, live musical performances, beer stations, full bar, V.I.P tent, mechanical bull and more presented by Vitamin C and it?s sponsors, El Vato Tequila & Taco Bar, Blue Martini Miami, 1800 Tequila, 1800 Coconut, Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila, and Corona Extra. With 2,500 plus expected attendance, Cinco De Mayo will be the hub for all of the other Cinco De mayo parties in the area.

Vitamin C Communications is a full-service marketing & events boutique agency. Our vast network of contacts and affiliates allows us to connect our clients in corporate, hospitality, entertainment, and nightlife with the right form of marketing and promotional strategies to make their business thrive. Vitamin C is your one stop shop for brand development, product launches, event production and press. Year-round we provide innovative and creative solutions to all of our clients.

RSVP to the event at http://www.BrickellFestival.com

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The Double Gold medal winners in the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition prove that spending more money for a bottle of Vodka doesn?t guarantee better taste. In a surprising upset, Vodka newcomer, Exclusiv Vodka, beat out several major brands including Absolut, Chopin, Smirnoff, Finlandia, and others and costs a fraction of the price. Exclusiv Vodka stood up to more than 1,200 spirits being judged this year?the largest group of entries in the 12-year history of the competition.

The San Francisco competition is the oldest, largest, and most recognized spirits competition in the United States.

Earlier this year, Exclusiv Vodka set the precedence for quality, affordable spirits when the $ 10 bottle of Vodka scored 91 out of 100 points in the 2012 Tastings.com reviews from the Beverage Tasting Institute, beating Finlandia and Skyy (each 88 points) and tying Chopin and Svedka. Exclusiv Vodka was also the ?2011 Best Value Vodka $ 10 and Under? winner.

Exclusiv Vodka is made in Moldova, a country known for producing some of the finest spirits Eastern Europe has to offer, and imported to the US by Serge Chistov of Serge Imports, LLC.

?In Russia we don?t look at vodka as being expensive or cheap. Vodka is perceived to be a drink for everybody to enjoy,? Chistov explains. ?I wanted to bring that same concept to the US. Since 2006, we have not had any price increase on Exclusiv Vodka.?

Exclusiv Vodka sells for about $ 9.99 for a 750 mL bottle, rivaling the likes of Chopin, $ 29.99 per bottle, Absolut, $ 50.00 per bottle and Skyy, $ 20.00 per bottle.

About:

Exclusiv Vodka is imported through Serge Imports, LLC and is available in NY, NJ, CT, FL, MD, DC, SC and GA through the Charmer Sunbelt Group (CSG), one of the nation?s leading distributors of fine wines, spirits, beer and other beverages. CSG operates local distributor and/or brokerage houses in 15 markets ? Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York (Metro and Upstate), Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and The District of Columbia.

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On the anticipation of launching College Mansion (CollegeMansion.com) during Paradise Weekend at Trump Taj Mahal-Atlantic City, the college entertainment company’s CEO David M. Luber today announced that Bar Marketing Group, a privately-owned affiliate of the leading college lifestyle brand, has officially re-positioned itself as BrandCo. LLC (TeamBrandco.com) to keep up with the growing demand of an array of clients. Bar Marketing Group was founded in 2008 with the purpose of creating and delivering exceptional consumer engagement initiatives for national beer and spirits distributors on a regional level.

With the announcement, Luber has appointed marketing executive T.J. Eaton as President of BrandCo. “T.J. is a brand genius. He is a leader, a motivator, and more knowledgeable in the contemporary marketing space than anyone I know,? says Luber. “It’s exciting to see how the company has evolved and that we’re now able to re-position our name to reflect not only our loyal clients in the malt beverage and spirits industry, but all of our clients across multiple industries.”

Eaton, has executed successful branding implementation for major brands on both national and international platforms and strengthened brand awareness amongst the likes of Nike, Nike 6.0, MAXIM, American Eagle, Corona, Dos Equis, MTV and MTV-U, T-Mobile, Red Bull North America, ROCKSTAR, HP, Mentos, Liquid Lightning, Herbal Mist, and 989. T.J. also joins College Mansion, LLC as the President, with plans to become the leading network for College Entertainment.

T.J. has created a ?gravity-like? effect, connecting consumers to brands with unparalleled authenticity and affiliation. Particularly in the youth and collegiate markets, T.J. has directed and managed high profile events, productions, and activations in conjunction with BUNIM/MURRAY Productions, MTV, The Real World, MTV Spring Break, CHASE Bank, Mercedez Benz Fashion Week, Gateway, Yahoo, Sirius Satellite Radio, Trojan, AXE, and Nautica. Prior to joining College Mansion, T.J. was the Managing Director for a national beverage company, H2M Beverages, comprised of three proprietary brands. Additionally, T.J. is currently a partner in an emerging lifestyle brand of sunglasses and apparel. Prior to his latest ventures, T.J. was the director of a London-based student lifestyle branch (StudentCity.com) in the North America?s leisure travel division of TUI Travel PLC, the world?s leading international leisure travel group. TUI Travel, PLC operates in approximately 180 countries worldwide and serves more than 30 million customers in over 27 source markets.

About BrandCo.

BrandCo., formerly Bar Marketing Group, is a consumer engagement agency that connects brands and consumers through a fusion of social media and live experience.

http://www.teambrandco.com


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Who says a family vacation has to be expensive? SummitCove Vacation Lodging in Keystone is bringing back their Summer 700 Program and adding a second tier for shorter stays, the Summer 555. Guests can choose to stay either 5 or 7 nights in a 2 bedroom condo for just $ 555 or $ 700 respectively. All taxes and fees are included in the price, making the summer family vacation very affordable. In addition to the great lodging rates, all SummitCove guests also receive a free bike rental, included with every summer reservation.

Keystone, Colorado is a great summer vacation destination with it’s cool mountain weather, 300 days of sunshine, and countless summer activities such as biking, hiking, golf, and whitewater rafting. Everyone in the family is sure to find an activity they love! Keystone Resort has a host of summer festivals on the schedule including the Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour, the Keystone Wine and Jazz Festival, and the ever-popular Bluegrass and Beer Festival on August 4 & 5.

SummitCove Vacation Lodging in Keystone offers affordable, quality vacation rentals and specializes specifically in the Keystone area.

Now patrons of MacDinton’s Irish Pub in downtown St. Petersburg will pair tasty food with their drink orders. Today marks the debut of MacDinton’s custom, gourmet Irish Fusion menu, developed in cooperation with The Kitchen St. Pete, brand new to Jannus Live. Since opening in downtown St. Petersburg at the Jannus Live entertainment complex last year, MacDinton?s Irish Pub has grown exponentially in popularity and pleasures. MacDinton?s new menu is available exclusively to pub patrons, and is prepared at The Kitchen St. Pete, an adjacent 400-seat restaurant with something to please every palate.

?We?re thrilled to announce the opening of The Kitchen St. Pete right next door to our brand new pub location,? O?Connor said. ?We had been searching for a second location for MacDinton?s Irish Pub for more than a year, and we were able to find the perfect venue to collaborate and create an all-inclusive entertainment hub in Downtown St. Petersburg.?

MacDinton?s new menu includes a fresh, original mix of Irish, American and Asian dishes including bangers and sangers (sausage and sandwiches), sushi (10 kinds), skewers with beef, chicken, pork or banger bites, Irish egg rolls, Sheppard?s pie, Gaelic chips and Irish nachos, just to scratch the culinary surface. There?s even a kid?s menu.

Headed by award-winning Chef Sean Squires, The Kitchen St. Pete will serve MacDinton?s patrons and Jannus Live concertgoers. Squires, a Tampa native and sought after culinary guru known for his ability to authentically create virtually any cuisine imaginable, is an award-winning culinary artist with more than 18 years experience creating gourmet fare that has earned him a following.

Among his accomplishments, Squires opened nationally renowned Salt Rock Grill in Indian Rocks Beach under the tutelage of Master Chef Tom Pritchard in the mid 1990?s, and later opened the successful Island Way Grill in 2002. Squires has developed menus and perfected his culinary talents from the Pacific Northwest to Southwest Florida.

The original MacDinton?s Irish Pub in Tampa?s trendy SoHo district has been a popular mainstay in Tampa nightlife since 2002. The new MacDinton’s Irish Pub in downtown St. Petersburg is located in the Jannus Live entertainment complex at 200 1st Avenue North, Suite 226, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701. MacDinton’s opens on weekdays at 4 pm, Saturdays at 10 am, and Sundays at 11 am, and stays open until 3 am each day.

About MacDinton?s Irish Pub:

MacDinton’s is the neighborhood bar of choice for South Tampa, and now downtown St. Petersburg denizens in search of the familiar. The Irish accents are as heavy as the Guinness and Harp on tap. Since 2002, MacDinton?s Irish Pub has been serving the over-21 crowd in Tampa?s trendy South Howard (SoHo) district. The best nights in SoHo either end or begin at this Irish Pub, always a great night out with friends enjoying the dance floor, four outdoor bars, and live entertainment. Friday?s signature $ 10 open bar happy hour offers all draft beers, house wines and well liquors (including Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, and Finlandia liquors). Featuring live music weekly, and a beer list to please even the pickiest connoisseurs, there?s always a friendly (if not familiar) face at MacDinton?s Irish Pub, the Bay?s favorite happy hour destination, now on both sides of the bay.

What’s in a name? In the case of Hyatt Summerfield Suites? getting newly re-branded to HYATT house? Chicago/Schaumburg means that guests will be treated to a totally new experience in extended stay accommodations. A top down renovation of the concept, spearheaded by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, was done with an eye towards making sure that a stay at HYATT house? will feel more like home. Located at 1251 American Lane, the only thing that hasn?t changed is the hotel’s proximity to the attractions of Schaumburg and the vibrant city of Chicago.

Inspired by extensive research and consumer insights, HYATT house? Chicago/Schaumburg combines form and function to create a warm, inviting, and comfortable environment. From the moment they arrive, guests will feel embraced by hospitality, thanks to the property’s many new design elements and amenities.

?We looked very closely at the way extended-stay guests live their lives today and built a strong, innovative concept based on those needs,? said Mark S. Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. ?We?ve created what we believe will be a very successful concept ? one that is social and sophisticated, yet casual and comfortable, and really allows guests to feel like residents of a connected neighborhood and community.?

Led by Stonehill & Taylor, an award-winning architectural and interior design firm, this fresh take on longer hotel stays is good news for resourceful business travelers, couples, and families with children, alike. Each social space and apartment-style suite has been thoroughly redesigned with the needs of each type of visitor in mind.

Studio, one- and two-bedroom kitchen suites are reminiscent of a well-appointed, urban residence complete with ?mud rooms? and multi-tasking island where guests can cook, watch TV, or work on their laptop.

For those who prefer to leave the cooking to professionals, a complimentary full hot breakfast is prepared fresh each morning. There’s also a complimentary Evening Social Monday through Thursday with a succulent spread of cheeses, meats, and savory bites as well as beverages such as wine and beer, perfect to allow weary travelers to unwind.

As part of the JHM Hotels family of properties, this rebranding blends seamlessly with the company?s commitment and vision to provide outstanding service. The lodging company has been recognized for excellence in numerous categories by the industry’s leading brands.

?We are very pleased with the re-imaging of our new HYATT house? Chicago/Schaumburg,? said D.J. Rama, President, JHM Hotels. ?JHM Hotels is very fortunate to have 38 years of experience in new hotel construction and renovations. Our participatory process enables our projects to be successful, blend in with the local community, and provide our guests with a unique hotel experience.?

About JHM Hotels:

JHM Hotels, a premier lodging company, based in Greenville SC, has developed, acquired, owned, and operated hotels throughout the United States for more than 35 years. The company currently owns and operates 40 hotels with over 6600 guestrooms, located in the United States and India, operating under such well-known brands as Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton and Starwood. For more information, visit our web site at http://www.jhmhotels.com.

Celebrate opening day in style with VIP passes to the San Francisco Giants and Comcast SportsNet?s “Authentic Opening Day” viewing party. Local digital marketing technology company Bizo has partnered with The Guardsmen, a San Francisco-based non-profit volunteer organization, to bring you a VIP Club-level experience to raise funds for Bay Area youth.

On Friday, April 6, 2012 watch the San Francisco Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park on a 3,200-square-foot HD scoreboard. The game will begin at 4pm (gates open at 3pm) and will be broadcast live from Phoenix, Arizona.

With VIP ticket access, you can kick off baseball season in style. For just $ 20, you will receive:

?VIP access to the Club Level to enjoy the game and mingle with SF celebrities like Jerry Rice

?Complimentary private tours of the stadium (e.g., dugouts, visitors? clubhouse, batting cages)

?Photo ops with the World Series Trophy

?Putting contests with PGA Nationwide pros for great prizes

?Free admission to the Guardsmen after-party at 330 Ritch ($ 10 cover for non-VP ticket holders)

?Free weeks pass to the Nationwide Tour?s TPC Sonebrea Championship ? Thurs, April 12th-Sun, April 15th (a $ 25 value)

?Game broadcast on Jumbotron and TVs throughout the concourse

?All concessions open with full bar ? beer & cocktails available

Proceeds will support The Guardmen?s mission to send more than 2,500 disadvantaged Bay Area youth to outdoor education programs each summer and provide scholarships for more than 250 students to attend private schools.

Get your tickets here: http://2012seasonopener-eorg.eventbrite.com/

Event details include:

Date:

Friday, April 6, 2012

Time:

Game starts 4:00 p.m. (Gates open at 3:00pm).

Location:

AT&T Park

About Bizo

Bizo gives marketers instant access to the people who sign the checks at work, and have the most to spend on life: business professionals. Fueled by proprietary demographic data, the Bizo Marketing Platform precisely targets more than 100 million professionals around the world, including more than 80 percent of the U.S. business population. Bizo has won the confidence of more than 400 brands including AMEX, Mercedes Benz, Monster, Salesforce.com, Porsche, Microsoft, AT&T and UPS who use Bizo to exert inordinate influence and effectively target their online marketing programs to the business professional audience.

For more information on Bizo, or for a free look at the business demographics of your website audience, visit http://www.bizo.com.

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WHAT

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine will host its second annual Pastoral?s Artisan Producer Festival, a free event to meet culinary artisans from throughout the U.S. and around the globe, sample their products and celebrate small batch food, beer and wine on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. ? 3:00 p.m., at Chicago French Market, 131 North Clinton Street, in Chicago. Parking for only $ 6 will be available for all attendees at 165 North Clinton, the parking lot located just north of Chicago French Market.????

This year?s lineup features more than 70 culinary producers?more than double the number of artisans who participated at last year?s event?with award-winning cheesemakers from across the country, including Kenny?s Farmhouse Cheese in Kentucky, Cypress Grove Chevre in California and Marcoot Jersey Creamery from Illinois among at least 25 others. Venerable cheesemongers from Neal?s Yard Dairy in London will also be on hand and sampling some of the best cheeses from the British Isles, while New York-based Forever Cheese will feature some of the Mediterranean?s finest cheeses and other culinary delights from Italy, Spain, Portugal and Croatia.

Additionally, there will be a variety of national and international artisans who produce Pastoral?s distinctive sweet and savory accompaniments. From beer and spirit makers in Chicago to a potato chip producer in Virginia to caviar and truffle oil artisans in Italy to vintners from Bordeaux, this year?s festival is one of Chicago?s most extensive events featuring culinary specialties from local, national and also international producers.

Scheduled events throughout the day will include a cheese wrapping contest sponsored by Formaticum, an avocado tasting for kids (and grown-ups) with The Good Food Project?sponsored by Avocados from Mexico?and Best of the Fest competition with food industry luminaries voting on their favorite featured artisans and products. Other activities will also be planned for attendees of all ages.

Pastoral created Pastoral?s Artisan Producer Festival as part of the company?s mission to make buying and eating great food and wine a fun, inviting and educational experience for its customers. Many of the products featured at Pastoral?s Artisan Producer Festival are sold in the Midwest exclusively at Pastoral. The event will also highlight artisan producers featured at Pastoral?s neighboring Chicago French Market vendors.

Chicago French Market is presenting sponsor of the second annual Pastoral?s Artisan Producer Festival. Culture Magazine is national media sponsor, Edible Chicago is local media sponsor and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) is stage sponsor of the event.????

WHEN

Saturday, April 28, 2012

11:00 a.m. ? 3:00 p.m.

WHERE

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine ? Chicago French Market

131 North Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60661

312-454-2200

pastoralartisan.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit pastoralartisan.com or call 312-454-2200.

LIST OF PARTICIPATING ARTISANS TO DATE?NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL

CHEESEMAKERS

Beecher?s Handmade Cheese (Washington)

Beehive Cheese Company (Utah)

Capriole Farmstead Goat Cheese (Indiana)

Cypress Grove Chevre (California)

Forever Cheese (Mediterranean)

Frisian Farms (Iowa)

Holland?s Family Cheese (Wisconsin)

Cellars at Jasper Hill (Vermont)

Kenny?s Farmhouse Cheese (Kentucky)

LaClare Family Farm (Wisconsin)

Marcoot Jersey Creamery (Illinois)

Milton Creamery (Iowa)

Neal?s Yard Dairy (London)

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company (California)

Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery (Illinois)

Rogue Creamery (Oregon)

Sartori Cheese (Wisconsin)

Saxon Homestead Creamery (Wisconsin)

Seymour Dairy (Wisconsin)

Spring Brook Farm (Vermont)

Uplands Cheese Company (Wisconsin)

Vermont Butter and Cheese Creamery (Vermont)

Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Co-Op (Wisconsin)

Zingerman?s Creamery (Michigan)

BREWERIES

5 Rabbit (Illinois)

Finch?s Beer (Illinois)

Founders Brewing Company (Michigan)

Goose Island (Illinois)

Half Acre Beer Company (Illinois)

Brouwerij Liefmans (Belgium)

New Holland Brewing Company (Michigan)

North Coast Brewing Company (California)

Brewery Ommegang (New York)

Uinta Brewing Company (Utah)

VINEYARDS

Acustic Winery (Spain)

Adelsheim Vineyard (Oregon)

Barrelhead Winery (California)

Chateau de Tiregand (France)

Elk Cove Vineyards (Oregon)

Graziano Family Wines (California)

Julian Cider (California)

L. Mawby Vineyards (Michigan)

Laurel Glen Vineyards (California)

Marques Vargas Vineyards (Spain)

Monticello Vineyards (California)

Orin Swift Cellars (California)

Pazo San Mauro (Spain)

SPIRITS

Death?s Door Spirits (Wisconsin)

Few Spirits (Illinois)

Koval Distillery (Illinois)

Valentine Vodka (Michigan)

CONFECTIONS

Confection Diva (Illinois)

DAS Foods (Illinois)

Happy Goat Caramels (California)

Rich Chocolates & Candies (Illinois)

Salted Caramel (Illinois)

Truffle Truffle (Illinois)

Whimsical Candy (Illinois)

GOURMET FOODS

34 Degrees Crispbreads (Colorado)

Ameline Mustards (France)

Ames Farm (Minnesota)

Avocados from Mexico in partnership with The Good Food Project

Calvisius Caviar (Italy)

Castleton Crackers (Vermont)

Cook au Vin (Illinois)

The Gracious Gourmet (Connecticut)

Mieli Thun (Italy)

Potter?s Crackers (Wisconsin)

Quince & Apple (Wisconsin)

Route 11 Potato Chips (Virginia)

Savini Tartufi (Italy)

Sour Puss Pickles (New York)

Stu?s Sour Pickles (Illinois)

CHARCUTERIE

Creminelli Fine Meats (Utah)

PARTICIPATING CHICAGO FRENCH MARKET VENDORS

Abbey Brown Soap Artisans, Canady Le Chocolatier, City Fresh Market, Delightful Pastries, EJ Sushi, Espression by Lavazza, FliP Crepes, Frietkoten, Fumare Meats & Deli, Klay Oven Kitchen, Loop Juice, Pastoral, Presto Caf? & Grill, RAW, Saigon Sisters, Spicy Monkey Soup Company, Superior Nut & Candy, Vanille Patisserie and WISMA.

PASTORAL LOCATIONS AND HOURS

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine ? Chicago French Market

131 North Clinton Street

Chicago, Illinois 60661

312-454-2200

Hours:

Monday ? Friday 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Closed????

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine ? Loop

53 East Lake Street

Chicago, Illinois 60601

312-658-1250

Hours:

Monday ? Friday 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine ? Lakeview

2945 North Broadway

Chicago, Illinois 60657

773-472-4781

Hours:

Monday ? Friday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.????

Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Shop 24/7, 365 days per year at Pastoral?s online store: pastoralartisan.com

ABOUT PASTORAL ARTISAN CHEESE, BREAD & WINE

Pastoral, a venture of Pastoral Enterprises, LLC, is a European-inspired, authentic neighborhood cheese shop, offering the highest quality fine and artisan cheeses from America and around the world, select small production wines and freshly baked breads along with a full complement of related items such as charcuterie, olives and other accompaniments. Pastoral also offers custom gift collections, gourmet sandwiches and salads, picnics and catering. The company was founded in 2004 in the East Lakeview area of Chicago and was named in 2007 as one of six Outstanding Specialty Food Retailers by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT). For more information or to shop online, visit pastoralartisan.com

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