2023 Dining in the Dark
May 4, 2023 @ 5:00PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Holiday Inn, Binghamton: 2-8 Hawley St Binghamton, NY 13901 Get Directions
Our goal of Dining in the Dark is to raise awareness of the impact of vision loss and blindness and to generate funding for our programs and services provided throughout our nine-county service area.
Dining in the Dark is a fundraising and awareness event that provides guests with a brief glimpse of some of the challenges that people with vision loss encounter in their day-to-day lives.
During the meal, guests will wear blindfolds and learn blindness techniques from our vision services staff, and tablemates who may be blind or visually impaired. This unique dining experience will expand our guest’s appreciation of taste, smell, touch, hearing, and vision. Our hope is that our guests will leave with an appreciation and better understanding of the vision rehabilitation services we provide.
5:00PM - 6:30PM - COCKTAIL HOUR - CAROUSEL ROOM
Silent Auction
Live performance by Los Ciegos Del Barrio
Tastings by Beer Tree and Pleasant Valley Wine Company
Wine Wall
Cash Bar
6:30PM - DINNER - TRIPLE CITIES BALLROOM
Meal Options -- Honey Glazed Beef, Caramelized Pear, Petite Arugula, Bell Pepper Jam, Smashed Baker Potato and Aged Balsamic Syrup
- Ginger Teriyaki Pork Filet Medallions, Steamed Baby Bok-Choy, Sliced Water Chestnuts, and Peanut Wasabi Broth
- Olive Oil Braised Tri-Color Heirloom Baby Carrots, Tomatoes, Sugar Snap Peas Toasted Farrow, Spiced Chickpeas Topped with Cave Aged Blue Cheese
Keynote Speaker - Thomas Panek, President/CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind
TICKET INFORMATION
Individual Ticket - $135
Two or more Tickets - $120
Sponsorships are available! Please contact Mallory Evans at mevans@avreus.org for more information.