2024 Dining in the Dark
May 2, 2024 @ 5:00PM — 9:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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 Chris and Lori Brown
Tastings by Beer Tree
Wine Wall
Cash Bar
6:30PM - DINNER - TRIPLE CITIES BALLROOM
Meal Options
- Beef Bourguignon: Braised red wine short rib, pearl onions, crispy pancetta, fine herbs, creamy polenta, burgundy thyme broth
- Jalapeno Honey Chicken: Seared chicken breast with jalapeño infused local honey, roasted small carrots, wilted baby spinach
- Lentil Bolognese: Heirloom tomatoes, gluten free penne, tri color carrot, onion, roasted red pepper, red wine, lentils, micro pea shoots
Keynote Speaker - Artist, John Bramblitt
TICKET INFORMATION
Individual Ticket - $135
Two or more Tickets - $120
Sponsorships are available! Please contact Mallory Evans at mevans@avreus.org for more information.